Say Yes to the Impossible

A keynote speaker who’s swum the English Channel, built multi-million dollar businesses, and coaches founders to lead with courage.

🎥 Watch Sam in Action

From Icy Oceans to Boardroom Strategy

Sam Penny is not your typical keynote speaker.

He’s the first person to attempt a solo winter swim of the English Channel. He’s completed an Ice Mile. And he’s grown businesses from zero to $1 million/month in revenue.

Sam has delivered TEDx talks that challenge people to think bigger. He’s been featured on Sky News, ABC, and top podcasts. He also hosts two shows: Why’d You Think You Could Do That? and Built to Sell | Built to Buy.

Whether speaking to executive teams, franchise groups, schools, sporting groups, or startup founders, Sam delivers messages that move people to act - with courage, clarity, and momentum.

🎤 Keynote Topics

• 🧭 Built Different
  What extreme endurance teaches us about business growth, resilience, and leadership.
• 💼 Exit-Ready or Just Tired?
  How to scale a business that runs without you - and sell it for top dollar.
• 🔥 You Don’t Need Permission
  How brave decisions create momentum in leadership and life.
• 🌊 Swim the Impossible
  The raw story of confronting fear, chasing vision, and committing when others wouldn’t.

📦 Speaking Formats

• 🔊 Keynote (30–60 mins)
• 🧠 Executive Workshops (2–3 hrs)
• 🎤 Conference MC or Panel Moderator
• 🌐 Virtual Talks & Webinars

💬 What Audiences Are Saying

"Sam had the room hooked. He doesn’t just inspire — he challenges people to think and act differently."
— Conference Director, National Business Leaders Summit

"Our leadership team left with clarity, energy, and an actual plan. Easily one of our highest-impact speakers."
— CEO, Tech Scaleup

"The only speaker we’ve rebooked three years in a row. Sam always brings something new."
— Franchise Group GM

📩 Book Sam to Speak

Sam speaks at conferences, off-sites, franchise networks, and leadership events worldwide.

Email: sam@sampenny.com
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