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Dave Raymond

  • The Original Performer of the Phillie Phanatic, who pioneered the field of sports mascots!
  • As Seen on The New York Times, HBO Real Sports, ABC Nightline, Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live and many more
  • Happiness Expert & The Emperor of Fun!
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Moving directly from college student to campy green furball, Dave Raymond pioneered the field of sports mascots as the first person to go out on the field as the world-renowned Phillie Phanatic. During his 16 years performing as the Phanatic in 48 states and five countries, Dave’s charismatic showmanship carried the Philadelphia Phillies to World...

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Moving directly from college student to campy green furball, Dave Raymond pioneered the field of sports mascots as the first person to go out on the field as the world-renowned Phillie Phanatic. During his 16 years performing as the Phanatic in 48 states and five countries, Dave’s charismatic showmanship carried the Philadelphia Phillies to World Series victories and unimagined levels of popularity, sparking a revolution in the mascot industry.

Leveraging the unique lessons he learned from the inside out (literally!), Dave made a seamless transition as an entrepreneur into the world of character branding and mascot development. Since starting Raymond Entertainment Group nearly 20 years ago, he has designed and rehabilitated hundreds of character brands for Fortune 500 companies, sports teams, and colleges and universities. In 2005, he founded the Mascot Hall of Fame.

In The Evolution of Happiness!™ keynote, virtual events and best-selling book “The Power of Fun”, Dave shares his “phantastic” story—and how his creation of the Phanatic’s personality revealed fun’s transformative effects and the key to overcoming life’s most difficult challenges. While others have studied how to unlock the power of fun, Dave actually lived it. Now, he shares his Evolution of Happiness and a simple-to-implement F.U.N. process for creating sustainable, long-lasting happiness—and building a purposeful life.

Dave is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, author, and brand consultant. His work has been highlighted on ABC, HBO, NPR, ESPN, The New York Times and Jimmy Kimmel Live.

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The Evolution of Happiness
In today’s stress-filled world, where burnout is glorified and joy often feels like a guilty pleasure, many professionals have forgotten how to be sustainably happy. They’re chasing success but starving for purpose. That’s the problem. ...more
In today’s stress-filled world, where burnout is glorified and joy often feels like a guilty pleasure, many professionals have forgotten how to be sustainably happy. They’re chasing success but starving for purpose. That’s the problem. And Dave Raymond, one of America’s most inspiring speakers and the original creator of the Phillie Phanatic, knows how to solve it. The Evolution of Happiness isn’t a speech. It’s a performance that pulls audiences from laughter to emotional heart and back again, showing them how to build well-being from the inside out using their very own superpower, The Power of Fun®. Not the “breakroom ping-pong” kind of fun. This is serious science-backed joy! The kind that transforms culture, rewires brains, boosts productivity and saves lives. Your audience will experience Dave’s personal journey from behind the mask of a world- famous mascot to the frontlines of the happiness movement. Along the way, they’ll learn to harness The Power Fun as a practical, actionable tool that will help them to: • Build emotional resilience. • Connect deeply with others. • Cultivate a mindset of gratitude and growth. • Learn to act the way they want in life and not react to it! More than a keynote, this is a wake-up call. A heartfelt, high-energy reminder that fun isn’t a distraction from success - it’s the foundation to forge your own Evolution of Happiness journey! ...less

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Reviews

“This was the absolute best message given at any meeting I have ever been to as a teacher, administrator or football coach (27 years). Great job Dave!”

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“You were absolutely wonderful to work with every step of the way. I had one gentleman who was in tears about how your message touched his heart after he battled cancer for the past year and another gentleman who remarked, “I want my teenager to read his book – this is the message that more…

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“Thank you for sharing your passion, your energy, and your commitment to the power of distracting fun and to the idea that humans can intentionally make a difference in how happy they are. You are an inspiration.”

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