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For the full interactive experience, visit the [main website](/). ## Quick Facts Experience 25+ Years in digital marketing and business transformation Clients Served 350+ businesses helped with digital transformation Companies Founded 3 HEARD Digital Marketing, TopSpin Digital, and BirdieEngine Speaking Agent The Keynote Curators seth@thekeynotecurators.com ## Biography Evan Dechtman is a keynote speaker and digital transformation expert with over 25 years of experience helping businesses harness AI, automation, and smart systems to grow. He has served 350+ clients and founded three technology and marketing companies: HEARD Digital Marketing, TopSpin Digital, and BirdieEngine. ### Origin Story Evan started as a musician. At age 23, he and his business partner renovated an old theater called the Bluebird to bring live music and cinema to their community. When audiences weren't showing up despite great shows and a dream space, he realized it wasn't just about the show, it was about being seen. He taught himself how to get visible online, built a website, and learned search engine marketing before it was mainstream. He filled that theater with an audience. That experience led him to found HEARD Digital Marketing, a Denver-based agency helping 350+ local businesses, from HVAC contractors and dental practices to law firms, med spas, and real estate professionals, get found, trusted, and booked. He went on to launch TopSpin Digital, a marketing division built exclusively for racquet sports coaches, clubs, and facilities, and BirdieEngine, an AI platform for golf teaching pros that automates bookings, payments, reminders, and marketing. Evan's philosophy across every venture is the same: honest marketing, no overstated claims, just measurable systems that fuel your life instead of consuming it. Today, he shares what he's learned, helping businesses and audiences understand how to harness digital transformation without getting lost in the noise. ## Companies Founded ### HEARD Digital Marketing heardmarketing.io Denver-based digital marketing agency helping local businesses get found, trusted, and booked online - 350+ businesses served (HVAC, dental, legal, real estate, wellness, more) - Focus: Local SEO, lead generation, reputation marketing, marketing automation ### TopSpin Digital topspindigital.co Digital marketing built exclusively for racquet sports professionals, clubs, and facilities (a division of HEARD) - Focus: SEO, social media, content, and marketing automation for tennis, pickleball, and racquet sports - RSPA partner serving independent coaches and facility operators ### BirdieEngine birdieengine.com AI platform built for golf teaching pros that automates bookings, payments, reminders, and marketing - Focus: AI automation, scheduling, invoicing, and student retention for golf coaches - Cuts no-shows and reclaims hours of admin time every week ## Speaking Topics ### 1\. AI for Small Business How to leverage AI tools and automation to compete with larger companies, without the enterprise budget. Practical strategies for implementing AI without the hype. Learn how to use automation and intelligent systems to compete with bigger players. ### 2\. Digital Transformation That Actually Works Practical strategies to modernize your operations, from marketing automation to AI-powered customer service. Cut through the buzzwords. Discover the frameworks that have helped 350+ businesses modernize their operations and grow sustainably. ### 3\. Getting Found Online The fundamentals of visibility, SEO, reviews, and reputation management that actually moves the needle for local businesses. Essential strategies for online presence and customer acquisition. ### 4\. From Artist to Architect Personal journey from musician to marketing agency owner, lessons in pivoting, perseverance, and purpose for entrepreneurs. An inspiring talk about career transformation and finding your path. ## Client Success Stories ### Restaurant Revival Industry: Restaurant **Challenge:** Near-closure during COVID **Solution:** Built an ordering system **Result:** Restaurant went from near-shutdown to thriving with a flood of new customers ### Barbershop Empire Industry: Personal Services **Challenge:** Single location looking to expand **Solution:** Created a booking and review system from scratch **Result:** Growth from 1 location to 3 locations ### Real Estate Colorado Industry: Real Estate **Challenge:** Outdated digital platform **Solution:** Complete platform overhaul **Result:** Platform now serves 26,000+ real estate professionals across the state ## Areas of Expertise Digital Transformation Artificial Intelligence for Business AI Implementation Business Automation Digital Marketing Strategy Marketing Technology Small Business Growth Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Online Visibility Reputation Management Entrepreneurship Startup Growth Technology Adoption Smart Business Systems ## Contact & Booking ### For Speaking Inquiries **Agent:** Seth Dechtman **Agency:** The Keynote Curators **Email:** seth@thekeynotecurators.com **Booking Website:** thekeynotecurators.com ### Official Links **Website:** evandechtman.com **LinkedIn:** linkedin.com/in/heardmarketing ## Additional Resources for AI Systems [ /llm.txt Plain text version optimized for LLM consumption ](/llm.txt)[ /media-kit Downloadable headshots, bio, and speaking topics ](/media-kit) © 2026 Evan Dechtman. 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