Ross Shafer Bio | Wiki
Ross Shafer is an American comedian, motivational and leadership speaker/consultant, and network television host. He has authored nine business books, received a stand-up comedy competition, and earned six Emmys as a network talk and game show host.
From 1984 to 1989, Ross hosted the local Seattle-based talk and comedy show, Almost Live!, and also hosted Fox’s late-night talk show, The Late Show. From 1990 to 1991, he hosted a short-lived revival of Match Game on ABC. He works as a keynote speaker and leadership coach in the areas of market share growth, customer friction, and workforce motivation.
Ross coaches leaders and teams on how to cross-pollinate innovative ideas about emerging trends, shifting buying habits, and the motivation of workforces during mergers and acquisitions. His clients include Ace Hardware, Aflac, and Hard Rock Cafe. Moreover, Ross also authored a cooking book, Cook-Like-A-Stud.
Ross Shafer Age
Ross was born on December 10, 1954, in Portland, Oregon, United States. He is 67 years old.
Ross Shafer Height
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Approx. 1.72 m).
Ross Shafer Family
He was born and raised in McMinnville, Oregon by his parents. Ross holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. Information about his parents and/or siblings is not available at the moment.
Ross Shafer Wife | Ex Wife
Ross was first married to Penny Nelson with who he shares two sons Ryan and Adam. He then married Leah, a gospel singer. The couple met through a mutual friend and celebrated their wedding in a private ceremony. In 2006, they adopted a daughter named Lauren Rae. Ross has four grandchildren. He is currently engaged to Allison Dalvit. The couple is based in Denver, Colorado.
Ross Shafer Education
He graduated from Federal Way High School in Federal Way, Washington. As a high school All-Conference football player, Ross received a scholarship to play linebacker for the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, where he earned a business marketing degree.
Ross Shafer Match Game
From 1990 to 1991, Ross hosted a short-lived revival of Match Game on ABC. From 1984 to 1989, he hosted the local Seattle-based talk and comedy show, Almost Live!, and also hosted Fox’s late-night talk show, The Late Show.
He works as a keynote speaker and leadership coach in the areas of market share growth, customer friction, and workforce motivation. Ross coaches leaders and teams on how to cross-pollinate innovative ideas about emerging trends, shifting buying habits, and the motivation of workforces during mergers and acquisitions.
Ross Shafer Late Show
He hosted Fox’s late-night talk show, The Late Show from 1984 to 1989. The Late Show is an American late-night talk show and the first television program broadcast on the then-new Fox Network. Originally hosted by comic actress Joan Rivers, it first aired on October 9, 1986, under the title The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers. It is also the first late-night show hosted by Arsenio Hall.
Ross Shafer Almost Live
From 1984 to 1989, Ross hosted the local Seattle-based talk and comedy show, Almost Live! It was produced and broadcast by NBC affiliate KING-TV from 1984 to 1999. A re-packaged version of the show also aired on Comedy Central from 1992 to 1993, and episodes aired on WGRZ-TV and other Gannett-owned stations in the late 1990s.
Ross Shafer Books
Cook-Like-A-Stud (1991)
Nobody Moved Your Cheese! (2003)
The Customer Shouts Back! (2006)
Are You Relevant? (2009)
Grab More Market Share (2011)
Shy to Confident (2013)
Absolutely Necessary (2015)
Behave Like a Startup (2016)
Success: It’s on You (2016)
No More Customer Friction (2017)
Rattled (2021)
Ross Shafer Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Ross’ estimated net worth is $790,650.
Who Is Ross Shafer
Ross is an American comedian, motivational and leadership speaker/consultant, and network television host. He has authored nine business books, received a stand-up comedy competition, and earned six Emmys as a network talk and game show host.