Chris Clements

Paradise Valley, AZ

$3000-10000

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

Chris Clements is a nationally recognized speaker, business leader, and host of the Light Beer, Dark Money podcast. A former political strategist and executive in the beverage industry, Chris’s unique voice blends marketplace wisdom, spiritual depth, and cultural clarity. Chris has served alongside leaders in Washington, D.C., mentored entrepreneurs through Grand Canyon University’s Canyon Ventures, and continues to advise companies on growth strategy, branding, and values-based impact. His story-driven talks leave audiences inspired, challenged, and equipped to lead with clarity in chaotic times.


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Booking information

Price range: $3000-10000

Languages: English

Gig length: 15 - 45 minutes

What to expect

Deliverables from Chris Clements’ Keynotes

Leadership & Character Development

* Equip attendees with frameworks for conviction-based leadership
* Model servant leadership rooted in humility and quiet strength
* Inspire bold action through stories of faith and personal transformation
* Foster resilience in polarized or secular environments

🔹Faith Integration in Public and Private Life

* Encourage spiritual grounding in professional and political decision-making
* Illustrate biblical leadership through practical, real-world applications
* Reaffirm identity and calling in the face of cultural confusion
* Call attendees to a life of holy disruption and Kingdom influence

🔹 Economic and Entrepreneurial Insights

* Reframe free enterprise as a moral and civic responsibility
* Empower small business owners and founders to navigate red tape and risk
* Share practical innovation strategies from firsthand experience
* Challenge audiences to create ventures that are value-driven and impact-led

Political and Cultural Engagement

* Offer a principled defense of conservatism through the lens of Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise
* Articulate why capitalism must be paired with virtue
* Inspire a new generation to defend truth with both courage and grace
* Strengthen attendees' cultural clarity and political voice

🔹 Personal & Professional Renewal

* Encourage movement from “success to significance”
* Highlight legacy-building across faith, business, and public service
* Provide a vision for integrated personal, spiritual, and civic life
* Offer mentoring models for young leaders and next-generation influencers

About

Christopher W. Clements is a business strategist, investor, and faith-driven entrepreneur. As former CEO and Vice Chairman of Golden Eagle Distributors, Chris led one of the nation’s largest independent beer wholesalers, overseeing over $165 million in annual sales and pioneering industry innovations.

He is the founder of CWC & Associates, Managing Director at STS Capital Partners, and co-host of the Light Beer | Dark Money podcast. Through his latest endeavor, CF3 — The Center for Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise, Chris speaks nationwide on the power of values-based leadership in business, politics, and culture.

Chris is a graduate of USC, a longtime member and global leader within YPO, and a passionate supporter of faith-based philanthropy through the Rise Up Foundation and the Chris & Sasha Clements Charitable Fund. He lives in Arizona with his wife Sasha and their three children.

Set list

🎯 Signature Keynotes

1. 💥 Faith as a Force Multiplier: Building Enduring Influence in a Divided Culture

Best for: Faith Conferences | Men’s Retreats | Leadership ForumsDescription:In a post-Christian and polarized age, spiritual leadership is more needed — and more costly — than ever. This keynote draws from Chris’s own story of transformation, mentorship from Doug Coe, and encounters with culture-shaping leaders to unpack how deep faith expands true influence.Takeaways include:

How to lead with quiet strength

Why conviction beats charisma

Lessons from Scripture and Washington insiders alike

2. 💼 Reviving Free Enterprise: Reclaiming the American Dream Through Bold Entrepreneurship

Best for: Business Events | Economic Forums | University Speaker SeriesDescription:Free enterprise isn’t just economics — it’s a moral imperative. In this hard-hitting yet hopeful talk, Chris makes the case for reawakening entrepreneurial courage, especially in regulated and high-risk industries.Takeaways include:

Faith-driven business as a cultural lever

Navigating government red tape with purpose

Building ventures that last and lift others

3. 🌅 Kingdom Over Chaos: How to Lead with Light in a Dark World

Best for: Church Gatherings | Young Adult Conferences | Cultural EventsDescription:Based on personal encounters and powerful biblical stories, this keynote explores how Christians can live and lead with Kingdom clarity in the midst of moral confusion. Anchored in the story of “the man on the middle cross,” this message offers both challenge and comfort.Takeaways include:

Living with identity and purpose in secular systems

Biblical courage for modern storms

Why hope is your most dangerous weapon

4. 🏛️ Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise: The Building Blocks of Essential Conservatism

Best for: Political Events | Conservative Conferences | Campus ForumsDescription:At the heart of American greatness lies a simple but profound trinity: Faith, Freedom, and Free Enterprise. In this stirring political address, Chris unpacks how these three pillars form the moral and economic foundation of the conservative movement. From personal liberty and economic innovation to spiritual vitality, this keynote offers a compelling vision for the future of the Republic.
Takeaways include:

Why conservatism without faith is hollow, and capitalism without virtue is dangerous

How to defend free markets without losing moral clarity

A rallying call for the next generation of conservative leaders

Setup requirements

Podium

Handheld Microphone

Projector (Optional)

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