An Interview with Harry Freedman, “The Nation’s Misleading Expert” 

                 by Harry Freedman.

Harry                      

So, let’s Get Down To Business. What do you mean by the phrase “The Nation’s Misleading Expert?” 

Harry

I do corporate comedy put-ons. I get introduced at events as an actual industry expert and fool everyone into believing I’m real, even as I get them laughing.

Harry

Why do people hire you? What’s the benefit to them?

Harry

At most conferences, audiences begin to glaze over from all the serious content. When I’m introduced, they think they’re getting more of the same. But when I’m finished, clients tell me, they’re refreshed, reenergized, and that it’s one of the best team-building activities they’ve ever had.      

Harry

Can you name of the companies you’ve entertained? 

Harry                                                     
Coca Cola, Dell, Met Life, AT&T, IBM, P&G, Merck, AmEx, and hundreds more. I’ve portrayed anything from a national health care advisor to a cyber-security expert.

Harry                                                     
What makes you such a hot shot at these put-ons?

Harry

I wouldn’t use the words hot shot, but I do a ton of research about every group and customize like crazy.

                                            

Harry

Give me an example.

                              

Harry

I did a speech for Certainteed, which originally began as a French company making guillotines during the Revolution, so I said I how much I admired them because, “One way or another, your company has been beheading people for over 200 years.”

Harry

Tell me some of your career highlights?

Harry                                                        
I would say the biggest was getting the cover of the business section of The New York Times, on a 4^th of July Sunday edition, as well as a full page profile, an honor usually reserved for billionaire business leaders. I also open for Ray Romano.

Harry

Oh, so it’s who you know then, huh?

Harry

Doesn’t hurt. But you still have to deliver the goods. In the course of my career, I’ve literally performed above the NY Stock Exchange and below Carnegie Hall, so I’ve been on top of the financial world and the bottom of the show business world.

Harry                                                
One last thing. You have any testimonials from any of these so-called clients you like to brag about?

Harry                                                
Yeah, here’s two. There’s a lot more where these came from.

Harry                                               
Pretty full of yourself, huh? Oh, actually, these aren’t bad.

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Harry, we really appreciated the time you took in customizing your material. Your delivery was tasteful, thoughtful and really funny. You were also an absolute pleasure to work with. 

Denis Hickey - GE Corporate HR Director.

Mr. Freedman was, to put it simply, hilarious. I consider that if people start crying with laughter, the comedian is at the highest skill level. Not only is Mr. Freedman a master at his craft, but we loved working with him. I give Mr. Freedman my highest recommendation.             
David W. Grounds, Day Chair, Arizona YPO Chapter

Harry Freedman is a corporate put-on comedian, emcee, and creates hilarious onsite video interview shorts. He also makes “The Ultimate Tribute Video” (It's like This is your life as produced by a professional comedian) for Honorariums and other special occasions.  

Agent Friendly Corporate Comedy Website: Harryfreedman.net

The Ultimate Tribute Video: https://youtu.be/yOP7cofTyqM