About John
About John
John N. Nanni is a 
high-energy speaker that brings his experiences and hope to each audience combining humor and passion.
John was born in Buffalo, NY where he lived his pre-teen years. He is the oldest of four children, and his father, who is the son of Italian immigrants, was a construction worker while his mother was a homemaker during his early years.
John attended a private high school in Phoenix, AZ and later enrolled at Northern Arizona University at Flagstaff, AZ where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Finance.
One year prior to graduating from NAU, John received his commission as an officer in the United States Army and ended up serving throughout the Arizona Army National Guard for almost 10 years. As a young officer and leader on the NAU campus, John learned the principles of R.I.P.P.L.E., which he passes on to his audience whenever he speaks.
Since graduating from NAU, John received his Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas and has been building businesses throughout various industries, including Custom Home Building, Financial Services, Executive Search Consulting, Insurance Sales, and Public speaking.
John currently lives in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ, and enjoys speaking to teens, university students, and adults throughout the United States.