Speaking - Abundant Thought Revolution

Keynote Speaker

What Our Audience is Saying

John's deep understanding of the Bible and his genuine heart for Jesus made working with him an inspiring and transformative experience. His insightful teachings brought many moments of clarity that continue to guide me in my decisions and challenges.

John Knowlton's remarkable ability to connect ideas along with his contagious enthusiasm for learning make him an exceptional mentor. His coaching elevated my entire executive team, strengthening us individually and collectively.

John’s wisdom, strategic insight, and ability to provide clear, scripture-backed guidance have been invaluable – whether coaching my team through planning sessions or helping me navigate personal and business challenges.

John brings deep expertise in business operations and management, offering valuable guidance with a strategic yet compassionate approach. His role as a pastor further reflects his genuine care for people, making him a leader who truly invests in others’ success.

John combines strategic insight, innovative ideas, and marketing expertise, all grounded in strong Christian principles. I’ve experienced tremendous personal and professional growth, particularly in becoming a more effective Christian business leader.

John Knowlton is a remarkable leader, mentor, and Christian servant. I am deeply grateful for his guidance and wholeheartedly recommend him to any business seeking to achieve business excellence while fulfilling its greater purpose.

Harnessing the Power of Stories to Convey Critical Truths

John Knowlton has worked as a jail chaplain, a pastor in urban and rural churches, and has built several successful businesses. His most successful business saw 10X growth in five years, from $125 million to $1.25 billion in client assets. Together, the Knowltons have raised four children, two of whom were foster kids they adopted. Managing the stresses of a blended family, along with growing, buying, and selling businesses proved to John that the deciding factor in success or failure is how we think. It’s about how we think about others, ourselves, and our place in the world. From a failed early marriage and financial destitution, John and Julie have built a loving family and financial independence.

Need a Memorable Keynote Speaker?

Leadership sessions, breakouts, and inspirational messages rooted in Biblical principles and references.

John offers keynote speeches, top producer sessions, and breakout workshops for a range of industries. Whether you’re organizing a trade conference, annual presentation, award trip, or church gathering, we would love to play a part in the success of your event. Please contact us to customize your experience.

Business

Recent graduates, managers, industry leaders, and small business owners

Non-profit

Managers, volunteer coordinators, healthcare providers, and military officers

Community

Pastors, coaches, moms, youth leaders, principals, and childcare providers

Workshops

Mission, Vision & Values alignment; Strategic Planning; Organizational Structure; ABCs of M&A; Feedback processes; Shared governance of family wealth.

Breakouts

Top-producer breakfast or lunch sessions; customizable sessions on strategy, planning, leadership, transformation, and organizational health.

Keynotes

Thinking for Success; Using Stories for Team Alignment; Mission, Vision, Values that Make Your Organization Work.

Benefits: expect clearer organizational purpose, faster decision-making, stronger team alignment, and practical next steps your leaders can implement immediately. Sessions blend storytelling, actionable frameworks, and real-world examples for measurable impact.

Some companies choose to purchase copies of John’s book, Thinking for Success, in quantities that fully cover the speaking fee. Speaking engagements may include explicit Christian values and themes or be delivered purely non-sectarian. Contact for custom topics and formats.