"Zoro is one of the most prolific conversationalists I have ever known. He was always the one who entertained us with his fascinating and humorous stories and motivated all who were in his presence. Everyone always wanted to be around him because he was such an inspiration."
- Lenny Kravitz, Rock Star
"Zoro is one of the most charismatic individuals I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, his enthusiasm and motivating spirit is infectious and had always affected anyone that came across his path. Although I am nearly twice his age, his wisdom and insight is really that of someone twice mine. What the world needs now is more of the Z-man!"
- Frankie Valli, American Pop Legend
"Thanks so much for taking the time out of your busy life to contribute in such a grand and generous fashion to my higher education!"
- Susan Sarandon, Academy Award Winning Actress
"It is my absolute pleasure to work with Zoro. He is a genuinely passionate person and his enthusiasm is infectious. There is no such thing as half-way with Zoro; everything he believes in gets his whole heart. DW is very lucky to have him as an advocate of our products, and more importantly, as a part of our family."
-Juels Thomas/Education & Events Manager, Drum Workshop, Inc.
“Zoro's dedication to teaching and moving people to seek success and accomplishment make him one of Evans most valued endorsees clinicians and partners. Time and time again he inspires people to find their own inner strength and succeed with passion. The passion that emanates from Zoro when he speaks and shares about not only his life, but our products, are his greatest strengths as a motivational speaker.”
Jim D'Addario, President, J. D'Addario & Company, Inc.,
“He sells without selling. He gives examples of why products have worked for him, changed his life and style in a positive way, then suggests the people in the audience try things. Best of all he knows when to do this within a presentation. Zoro connects and motivates. He can do this for 35 or 3500 people.“
- John Roderick,
Evans Drum Heads
“Personable, informed, organized and pro-active, Zoro is one of the most inspiring, motivating and effective figures in the music industry. He is also one of the most dedicated, reaching dealers, and non-musicians alike with well-constructed messaging delivered with enthusiasm and integrity.”
- Wayne Blanchard, SABIAN Ltd,
Senior Marketing Manager
“We are proud to have Zoro as one of our endorsers and as part of our educational and motivational team.
He is considered one of our best clinicians and a great asset to our company.”
- Vic Firth,
Vic Firth Sticks
"I was blown away by your imagination, vision, creativity and your ability to convey a message. It is so nice to witness a session by someone so good at communicating and a genuinely nice guy to boot and what a great sense of humor!!! Thanks. You are one of the giants."
- Bruno Peters – Sacramento, Calif
"I was truly inspired by your encouragement, insight, enthusiasm, and sense of humor. It's really refreshing to see you doing seminars that really inspire people to believe in themselves and to realize that each of us were created with an awesome potential. Your “Master Plan” strategy was awesome!"
- Paul Hardy – Perth, Australia
"I've been to several motivational seminars and none compared to yours, I was totally blown away. Your enthusiasm, knowledge, and kindness were refreshing and exciting. Your teaching ability and speaking were equally excellent."
- Aaron Cushing – Frederickton, New Brunswick, Canada
"I left your motivational program with a new passion for life. You inspired me to make the best of what I'm doing. To continue to strive to become better. You helped me to spark that drive inside of me to become the best I can be."
- Bob Gibb – St. Clairsville, Ohio
"I know the speech you gave at your seminar about finding out what moves you and drives you through life was addressed to everyone in the room, but somehow, I think it affected me the most. I just wanted to tell you thanks, for opening my eyes a little wider. Your words of encouragement helped revive a feeling of passion that I haven't felt in a long time. I hope I can repay you someday. "
- Brian Hays – Houston, Texas
"When you combine the intimacy of a familiar setting with a famous but accessible personality, and then back that up with a powerful performance and an interesting and well paced presentation, you get lots of people going home saying "I want to be successful like that guy!"
- J.Matthew Trembley - Coatesville, PA
