Project Description

Tim Hines is a global keynote speaker and business coach who believes that an entrepreneurial mindset is the key to success in this rapidly changing world. He helps travel & meetings industry professionals accelerate their growth by guiding them to be more collaborative, innovative, and influential.

He’s the author of the book, The Marketing Starter: How an Entrepreneurial Spirit Will Make You a More Savvy Marketer and he also hosts The Marketing Starter Podcast. He is a 4-time founder and has been teaching individuals, teams, and audiences around the world how to use an entrepreneurial mindset to elevate their brands and themselves for nearly 20 years. Tim has partnered with companies like Dialpad, Tribune Media, Ticketmaster, and the CIA.

Tim served on the Community Advisory Board for the Future Founders Foundation helping underserved youth explore entrepreneurship and is a graduate of the Startup Leadership Program. Tim also taught marketing and entrepreneurship classes with the University of Illinois Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies program.

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TOPIC: The Starter State of Mind: How an Entrepreneurial Mindset Will Supercharge Your Business

What sets entrepreneurs so special? They dream, they plan, and they start. The good news is that entrepreneurial superpowers aren’t reserved for only techies and Ivy grads. With the right mind shift, we can start thinking like entrepreneurs to empower ourselves by creating value for others.

In this fun and engaging keynote, speaker and 4x founder, Tim Hines, reveals how when everyone is emboldened to be a Starter within the organization, it fosters stronger collaboration, higher performance, solution orientation, greater resiliency, and more overall success.

Get ready to challenge the status quo and embrace the entrepreneurial mindset for a future full of opportunities and innovation.

3 Audience Takeaways

  • Learn how to apply an easy, 5-step framework to obtain and utilize an entrepreneurial mindset in their work and lives

  • Gain valuable insights into how successful entrepreneurial thinkers make decisions and navigate the ever-evolving landscape of business.

  • Leverage examples from many other companies across industries that have been successful with these simple, practical, and inexpensive ideas

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The Marketing Starter

Reviews for Tim

“We were absolutely thrilled to have Tim as the keynote speaker at our Elevate Play Conference. His presentation was not only engaging and thought-provoking but also perfectly aligned with the theme of our event. The energy and enthusiasm that Tim brought to the stage were contagious, leaving attendees inspired and motivated long after the event ended. We would highly recommend Tim to any organization looking for a dynamic, insightful, and impactful keynote speaker. His message truly made a lasting impression!”

Claire Massing, Executive Assistant & Meeting Planner @ PlaygroundEqupment.com

“Working with Tim was a game-changer for our conference. Thanks to his efforts, our NPS soared to 95— far beyond what we’ve seen in the past—which is invaluable as we report to our board. Tim’s opening keynote on AI was a standout, providing our audience with fresh, actionable insights. One attendee even shared, ‘Tim’s’ opening keynote on AI was particularly insightful, providing me with a wealth of ideas for incorporating this technology into my role.'”

Myra Chestnut, Meeting & Program Manager @ National Association of Electrical Distributors

“Tim did an outstanding job as a speaker at our event, delivering engaging and relevant content that resonated with both associations and individuals. Our attendees were impressed by his ability to tailor his insights to our industry. Tim’s enjoyable personality made the session not only informative but also fun. He was highly accessible after his talk, which was refreshing and showed his dedication to helping attendees. His deep knowledge of the subject matter was evident, and his slides were incredibly useful in reinforcing key points. He set the perfect tone, getting everyone in the mindset of embracing change and improving current processes. Tim’s engaging and approachable style, combined with his expertise, made the session a standout. I highly recommend Tim for any organization seeking a speaker who combines expertise with an approachable and engaging style.”

Megan Denhardt, Director of Learning ASAE (CalSAE)