Patrick Schwerdtfeger

Patrick Schwerdtfeger is a globally recognized keynote speaker and leading authority on futurist technology and global business trends. As the CEO and founder of Trend Mastery, a consulting business dedicated to helping clients identify business opportunities, Schwerdtfeger has made significant contributions to the world of strategic business insights.

His prominence began in 2006 with the podcast “Beyond The Rate,” focusing on mortgages and real estate, gaining popularity and setting the stage for his influential career. Serving as the host of the video blog “Strategic Business Insights,” which has garnered over 25,000 subscribers and 5 million views on YouTube, Schwerdtfeger continues to be a thought leader in the industry.

Following the 2008 financial crash, Schwerdtfeger emerged as a sought-after expert, frequently interviewed in the media and invited to speak at conferences and events, sharing his expertise on the impact of the ‘mortgage meltdown.’ He covered Barack Obama’s groundbreaking social media-driven presidential campaign, establishing himself as an international authority on digital marketing and futurist trends.

A distinguished author, Schwerdtfeger’s book “Marketing Shortcuts for the Self-Employed,” published in 2011, has received critical acclaim. His other notable works include “Webify Your Business: Internet Marketing Secrets for the Self Employed” and “Make Yourself Useful: Marketing in the 21st Century.”

Schwerdtfeger’s speaking engagements span various events and conferences, and he was honored with an invitation to speak at TEDx on the topic of Learned Intuition. Featured by prestigious media platforms such as CNN Money, New York Times, LA Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Bloomberg Businessweek, MONEY Magazine, and Forbes, Schwerdtfeger continues to shape conversations on the future of marketing and business in the 21st century.