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ABOUT KENNY

Kenny Knight III is a combat-tested veteran, entrepreneur, and speaker dedicated to helping others build mental toughness and take ownership of their lives.

After serving multiple tours in the Marine Corps and Army, Kenny transitioned into entrepreneurship, building businesses including a gym and supplement company. His journey from adversity to leadership fuels a message that resonates with those who want more—and are willing to work for it.
 

KENNY KNIGHT III

Motivational Speaker | Entrepreneur | Veteran
“Built, Not Given.”

 

CORE MESSAGE

Kenny Knight III doesn’t speak in theory, he speaks from experience.

A former Marine Corps and Army combat veteran turned entrepreneur, Kenny delivers raw, real-world lessons on discipline, resilience, and ownership. His message challenges individuals and teams to eliminate excuses, take responsibility, and execute at a higher level—no matter the environment.

SIGNATURE KEYNOTES

1. BUILT, NOT GIVEN: The Discipline to Win When It’s Hard

Outcome: Attendees learn how to develop unshakable discipline and perform under pressure.
   •    How to operate when motivation disappears
   •    Building mental toughness through structure, not feelings
   •    Why most people quit and how to become the exception

 

2. OWN EVERYTHING: The Power of Total Responsibility

Outcome: Individuals take ownership of results and stop blaming circumstances.
   •    Eliminating excuses and victim mentality
   •    Turning setbacks into fuel
   •    Creating a mindset that drives execution and results

 

3. FROM COMBAT TO COMMERCE: Leadership That Translates

Outcome: Leaders learn how to apply battlefield-tested leadership principles to business.
   •    Leading under pressure and uncertainty
   •    Building trust and accountability within teams
   •    Making decisions when failure is not an option

 

IDEAL AUDIENCES
   •    Corporate teams & leadership groups
   •    Entrepreneurs & business owners
   •    Student athletes & universities
   •    Veterans in transition
   •    Fitness and high-performance communities

 

WHY BOOK KENNY

Kenny doesn’t deliver “feel-good motivation.”
He delivers results-driven mindset shifts that stick.
His audiences walk away with:
   •    Immediate, actionable discipline strategies
   •    A no-excuses mentality
   •    Tools to perform at a higher level in business and life

 

ABOUT KENNY

Kenny Knight III is a combat-tested veteran, entrepreneur, and speaker dedicated to helping others build mental toughness and take ownership of their lives.

After serving multiple tours in the Marine Corps and Army, Kenny transitioned into entrepreneurship, building businesses including a gym and supplement company. His journey from adversity to leadership fuels a message that resonates with those who want more and are willing to work for it.

 

SPEAKING STYLE
   •    High-energy
   •    Raw and authentic
   •    Direct, no-nonsense delivery
   •    Story-driven with real-life application

 

Comparable impact to speakers like David Goggins and Eric Thomas, but with a unique voice rooted in military and entrepreneurial experience.

BOOKING INFORMATION

Email: kennyknight1970@gmail.com
Phone: (801)358-2089
Based in: Utah | Available Nationwide

Book Kenny Knight III to challenge your audience, shift their mindset, and drive real performance.

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