Tim Richardson

Tim Richardson

Keynote Speaker: Leadership Expert, Sales Consultant, Author

Tim Richardson Biography

Tim Richardson is a nationally recognized leadership, sales, and service speaker who has been engaging audiences for over 30 years. He draws from his extensive experience, including his time on a sales team with IBM, management at a luxury Five Diamond resort property, and consulting roles in various industries such as financial services, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, and telecommunications. His client list includes notable companies such as Abbott, Erie Insurance, Merrill Lynch, Nabisco, Nokia, Sprint, and State Farm Insurance, which engage him to enhance their teams' performance in sales, leadership, and customer service.

Richardson has authored "Jump Starts, Wit, and Wisdom to Super Charge Your Day" and co-authored "Transformation Thinking." He is currently working on a book series themed around his "Unlock the Block" programs. His presentations not only deliver motivational insights but also practical strategies, including his unique 6 X 6 Plan for sustained excellence. Besides keynote speeches, he facilitates post-keynote panel discussions, focusing on implementation and involving industry experts and interactive audience participation.

A member of the National Speakers Association, Richardson earned the prestigious CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation over 20 years ago, a recognition held by less than 6% of the association's members at the time of his award. He also founded the Bill Walter Melanoma Research Fund, serving as its president for 20 years. Off the stage, he is a family man, proud father of six children, and has been married to his wife, Adele, for 27 years.

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Tim Richardson Speaking Topics

Unlock the Block to Innovative Leadership and New Thinking

Based on research from the Putnam published book "Transformation Thinking" co-authored by Tim, this presentation will teach leaders how to think innovatively and creatively while navigating around the barriers that hold people back from taking action. Tim will provide tips and techniques to increase personal brainpower while demonstrating how to encourage new thinking in times of rapid change. He'll talk about the mind shift required to think differently and provide 6 strategies to help leaders make that shift. He'll also share ideas that unlock mental blocks, sabotage leaders and provide content to challenge how they think, lead, and act.

Unlock the Block to Creating Exceptional Customer Experiences

In this presentation, Tim will help leaders implement service strategies he learned while leading a luxury Five Diamond resort property leadership team through their quest to achieve AAA's Five Diamond designation. While in this role, Tim learned that many of the "secrets" for delivering Five Star Service which can be easy to implement. He will also share the program he designed and developed for the resort property which helped them achieve international recognition. This program will provide tailored content and a formula for delivering exceptional service and outstanding customer experiences. Strategies will also be shared on how to hire and keep great staff and keep employees excited about serving!

Unlock the Block to Peak Performance and Selling Success

In this high-energy presentation, Tim will provide sales professionals with a six-step process to navigate around the barriers that hold them back from selling success. He will show them how to be more successful in selling by changing the way they think and changing the way they sell. He will also demonstrate how to use his 6 X 6 Plan for sustained excellence in selling personal peak performance. He’ll share more than 26 sales strategies and selling concepts that he has personally used over a 30-year career. Finally, Tim will provide strategies to stop the mental blocks that prevent and sabotage closing sales.

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How much does it cost to book Tim Richardson for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Tim Richardson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tim Richardson are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tim Richardson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Tim Richardson speak about?

Tim Richardson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Success, Work-Life Balance, Business Leadership, Customer Experience, Business, Sales, Personal Growth, Inspirational, Motivational and Leadership.

Where does Tim Richardson travel from?

Tim Richardson generally travels from Tennessee, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Tim Richardson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tim Richardson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tim Richardson for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tim Richardson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Tim Richardson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Success, Work-Life Balance and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tim Richardson for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Tim Richardson generally travels from Tennessee, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Biagio W. Sciacca, PhD, Garrison Wynn and Vince Poscente. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tim Richardson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Tim Richardson Speaking Topics

  • Unlock the Block to Innovative Leadership and New Thinking

    Based on research from the Putnam published book "Transformation Thinking" co-authored by Tim, this presentation will teach leaders how to think innovatively and creatively while navigating around the barriers that hold people back from taking action. Tim will provide tips and techniques to increase personal brainpower while demonstrating how to encourage new thinking in times of rapid change. He'll talk about the mind shift required to think differently and provide 6 strategies to help leaders make that shift. He'll also share ideas that unlock mental blocks, sabotage leaders and provide content to challenge how they think, lead, and act.

  • Unlock the Block to Creating Exceptional Customer Experiences

    In this presentation, Tim will help leaders implement service strategies he learned while leading a luxury Five Diamond resort property leadership team through their quest to achieve AAA's Five Diamond designation. While in this role, Tim learned that many of the "secrets" for delivering Five Star Service which can be easy to implement. He will also share the program he designed and developed for the resort property which helped them achieve international recognition. This program will provide tailored content and a formula for delivering exceptional service and outstanding customer experiences. Strategies will also be shared on how to hire and keep great staff and keep employees excited about serving!

  • Unlock the Block to Peak Performance and Selling Success

    In this high-energy presentation, Tim will provide sales professionals with a six-step process to navigate around the barriers that hold them back from selling success. He will show them how to be more successful in selling by changing the way they think and changing the way they sell. He will also demonstrate how to use his 6 X 6 Plan for sustained excellence in selling personal peak performance. He’ll share more than 26 sales strategies and selling concepts that he has personally used over a 30-year career. Finally, Tim will provide strategies to stop the mental blocks that prevent and sabotage closing sales.

Tim Richardson Videos

Tim Richardson bureau friendly sizzle reel
  • How do I book Tim Richardson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tim Richardson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tim Richardson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tim Richardson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tim Richardson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tim Richardson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tim Richardson are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tim Richardson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tim Richardson speak about?

    Tim Richardson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Success, Work-Life Balance, Business Leadership, Customer Experience, Business, Sales, Personal Growth, Inspirational, Motivational and Leadership.
  • Where does Tim Richardson travel from?

    Tim Richardson generally travels from Tennessee, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tim Richardson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tim Richardson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tim Richardson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tim Richardson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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