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Ben Shapiro has over 12 years of sales experience and began his career in the speaking industry as an Account Executive 8 years ago and has climbed the ranks to Program Consultant here at LAI. Ben is committed to helping clients find the perfect keynote speaker to enhance their event and make it memorable.<\/p>\n

Originally from Long Island New York, he studied Sport Management at Syracuse University and began his career as a ticket sales and service rep for the New York Mets and University of Maryland Athletics Department.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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