Darrell Keezer

Darrell Keezer

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CEO and Founder, Candybox Marketing | Digital Marketing Expert

Darrell Keezer is a digital marketing CEO renowned for his unique blend of infectious enthusiasm and strategic acumen. As the CEO of Candybox Marketing, one of Canada’s fastest-growing agencies, he offers invaluable insights into achieving exponential growth while cultivating a vibrant company culture.

His engaging talks serve as a wake-up call for leaders, especially those interested in seamlessly integrating AI into their strategies. Leveraging years of experience in building successful companies, Darrell’s presentations inspire action while offering practical wisdom. Prepare to laugh, think, and leave with actionable steps to elevate your business.

His agency has been listed on Globe & Mail’s Top Growing Companies eight times and ranked as the Fourth Best Places To Work in Canada; he was named Entrepreneur of the Year by two organizations and won an Award of Excellence in Business from the Governor-General of Canada.

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Speaking topics

Flipping the Script on AI: Mastering Augmented Intelligence and the New ROI

In today’s landscape, AI is either your greatest competitive advantage or your quickest path to obsolescence. This is a No-BS session designed specifically for executives. I move past the hype to reveal how an elite 7% of leaders are leveraging Augmented Intelligence to drive record-breaking results and scale human capability. This isn’t a lecture on technology; it’s a high-stakes roadmap for any leader ready to turn disruption into a definitive ROI.

Target Audience: CEOs, C-Suite, Senior Leaders

Augmented Marketing: The AI Advantage

The future of growth is no longer about Artificial Intelligence; it’s about Augmented Intelligence. In this talk, I reveal how an elite 7% of companies are bypassing the trap of “AI slop” to build authentic, hyper-personalized brands that scale. This is a practical blueprint for business owners to reclaim their competitive edge and navigate the rise of agentic search.

Target Audience: Business Owners, Marketing Professionals

The Augmented Closer: Sales Teams Get an Upgrade

In a world where AI-generated noise is making buyers tune out, how do you stand out?. This high-impact session is designed for sales leaders who want to reclaim their competitive edge. Moving beyond the hype, I reveal how elite sales teams are using Augmented Intelligence to hyper-personalize outreach, accelerate the closing cycle, and drive record-breaking revenue. This is a practical blueprint for winning in the sales reality of today.

Target Audience: Sales Leaders, Business Development, Agents

Seriously Disruptive Digital Marketing Methods

You live in one of the most connected countries in the world. Digital media has drastically changed your life and the lives of everyone around you. Has your company embraced it?

You want to be there when digital marketing expert Darrell Keezer shares his insights about digital marketing and how it’s revolutionized how businesses communicate and connect with consumers.

Wonder how Tesla generated over $25 billion in car sales in a week? Or why Canadians suddenly boycotted Heinz and began hoarding bottles of French’s Ketchup?

Darrell plans to reveal the answers. He’ll delve into the mechanics of game-changing digital marketing and explain how businesses are disrupting the status quo to generate leads and build relationships. His keynote includes real examples and insights on how your company can build a digital plan to move the needle.

Managing Remote Teams (Without Tears)

Am I on Mute?

2020 thrust most Canadian businesses into hybrid/remote working to avoid bankruptcy or irrelevancy. This crisis work-from-home plan was quickly adapted as our new normal, but many companies continue to operate through hybrid teams with a limp. Calling people back to the office has not been met with fanfare, and for good reason. Quiet quitting, employee burnout and rampant resignations are all clear signs most companies are doing it all wrong.

We are trying to embrace this new way of working, but do we know how to use it to our advantage? Darrell Keezer, CEO of Candybox Marketing, leads one of the fastest-growing companies in Canada (Globe & Mail), while also landing on the Top 10 Great Places to Work in the country. He will show you how to practically build a hybrid-workplace culture that can promote rapid growth alongside a healthy culture. Whether you are 5% or 100% work-from-home, your company needs to build a hybrid strategy that actually works.

During this vulnerable, tell-all presentation, Darrell will show you why and how your company can be successful at managing hybrid teams (without tears).

Pick Up Your Freakin' Phone

We are one of the most digitally connected societies in the world, yet salespeople are struggling to get through the noise. Darrell Keezer built one of the fastest growing companies in Canada out of a walk-in closet with his cellphone and some good ideas.

Learn how to reach your customers by combining the latest digital tools with foundational sales principles that have never changed. It’s time to flip the script on ignored voicemails, endless zoom meetings, and unanswered emails. It’s time to pick up your freakin’ phone and get results.

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Speaker testimonials

What made Darrell’s keynote stand out was his no-BS approach to AI. He didn’t sugar-coat anything or waste time on hypotheticals. Instead, he shared real-world examples of companies achieving over 40% efficiencies by leveraging AI in their operations, proving how we could do the same. His relatable style and practical insights cut through the noise, showing us exactly how to get ahead of our competition. This presentation wasn’t just an introduction to AI, it was a wake-up call for how we can innovate, streamline, and lead in our industry. I would highly recommend Darrell for business leaders and managers looking to unlock the true potential of AI.

Jason Wilcox, Co-Founder of Waste Solutions

Darrell Keezer is the Tony Robbins of digital marketing! Several people have spoken about digital marketing strategies, but Darrell is ahead of the pack by far. Make sure you drink a Red Bull before listening to this guy! You won’t want to miss a moment of it.

Dr. Reid Hemsing President, Two Wheel Gear

Our conference theme, “Being Relevant in this Transformational Age”, focused on engaging and developing young talent; Darrell hit the mark with his lively presentation and informative content. Darrell is an outstanding speaker.

John Jefkins Vice President, Marketing & Communications – Electro-Federation

I recently shared the stage with Darrell Keezer and was blown away. In under an hour, Darrell delivered valuable insights and relevant content in a manner that was engaging, thought-provoking and entertaining. His advice is practical and & actionable. This guy is awesome.

Dr. Sean Wise | BA LLB MBA PHD Dragons Den / Naked Entrepreneur

Darrell’s presentation is engaging, informative and geared toward audiences with varying levels of experience in the digital world. He provides insight into current social trends and digital platforms, helping others to understand better what customers really want and the challenges they may face. Darrell’s delivery is both humourous and interactive, leaving his audience with many relevant topics to discuss — well after Darrell has left the stage.

Kerry Cosgrove, Manager, Marketing Programs Basics Office Products Ltd

Darrell’s presentation was fantastic and very inciteful! Thanks so much for getting everything organized and please thank Darrell for being amazing! Everything else went off without a hitch and the day went smoothly.

Chambers Plan Ontario Region

Darrell Keezer is the Tony Robbins of social media marketing! I have heard several people speak about digital marketing strategies for 2016, but Darrell is ahead of the pack by far. Make sure you drink a Red Bull before listening to this guy! You won’t want to miss a moment of it.

Dr. Reid Hemsing | President, Two Wheel Gear

With our conference theme “Being Relevant in this Transformational Age” focused on engaging and developing young talent, Darrell hit the mark with his lively presentation and informative content. Darrell is an outstanding speaker.”

John Jefkins | Vice President, Marketing & Communications – Electro-Federation

I recently shared the stage with Darrell Keezer and was blown away. In under an hour, Darrell delivered valuable insights and relevant content and did so in a manner that was engaging, thought provoking and entertaining. His advice is practical and 
actionable. This guy is awesome.

Dr. Sean Wise | Dragons Den / Naked Entrepreneur

Darrell’s presentation is engaging, informative and geared towards audiences with varying levels of experience in the digital world. He provides insight into current social trends and digital platforms, helping others to better understand what customers really want and the challenges they may face. Darrell’s delivery is both humourous and interactive, leaving his audience with many relevant topics to discuss — well after Darrell has left the stage

Kerry Cosgrove | Basics Office Products Ltd.

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