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Dechtman](/) StorySpeakingVenturesResults[Media Kit](/media-kit)Get In Touch Evan Dechtman is a digital transformation speaker and AI strategist with over 25 years of experience. He has served 350+ clients and founded HEARD Marketing, TopSpin Digital, and BirdieEngine. Book Evan for keynote speeches on AI for small business, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship. Keynote Speaker · AI Strategist # Technology is the easy part. People are the edge. A quarter-century inside the messy middle of AI, automation, and small business — turned into keynotes that leave rooms with a plan, not a panic. Book the Keynote Read My Story ![Evan Dechtman — Digital transformation speaker and AI strategist](/assets/evan-portrait-CxixKZN2.png) 25+ years of innovation, applied repeatedly. 25+ Years Innovating 350+ Clients Served 3 Companies Founded 26K+ Real Estate Pros 100% Honest Systems ∞ Curiosity 25+ Years Innovating 350+ Clients Served 3 Companies Founded 26K+ Real Estate Pros 100% Honest Systems ∞ Curiosity Summary: Evan Dechtman started as a musician and at age 23, renovated the Bluebird Theater. When audiences weren't showing up, he taught himself digital marketing and SEO. This led him to found HEARD Digital Marketing (350+ clients across HVAC, dental, legal, real estate, and wellness), TopSpin Digital (a racquet sports marketing division), and BirdieEngine (an AI platform for golf teaching pros). CHAPTER 01 — THE EVOLUTION ## From the Stage to the Systems. One throughline across three companies: honest marketing, measurable systems, and the human moment that makes them matter. 0:00 / 1:17 I started out as a **passionate musician**,guitar in hand, deep love for the arts. At twenty-three, my business partner and I took a leap and renovated an old theater to bring live music and cinema back to our community. But even with great shows and a dream space, **people weren't showing up**. That's when I realized: it wasn't just about the show,_it was about being seen._ ![Evan Dechtman with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy band at the Bluebird Theater - live music performance venue](/assets/evan-bluebird-group-Eg_IViBE.jpg) Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at the Bluebird ![The iconic Bluebird Theater marquee sign - historic entertainment venue renovated by Evan Dechtman](/assets/bluebird-marquee-aBYSfrsE.jpg) The iconic Bluebird marquee So I taught myself how to get visible online. I built a website, learned search engine marketing before it was mainstream, and **filled that theater with an audience**. That spark led me to found **HEARD Digital Marketing**, helping 350+ local businesses, from HVAC contractors and dental practices to law firms and med spas, get found, trusted, and booked. From there I launched **TopSpin Digital**, a marketing division built exclusively for racquet sports, and **BirdieEngine**, an AI platform that handles bookings, payments, and marketing for golf teaching pros. Across all three, the philosophy is the same: **honest marketing**, no overstated claims, just systems that keep working long after launch. Because your business should fuel your life, not consume it. > Today, I share what I've learned, helping businesses and audiences understand how to harness digital transformation without getting lost in the noise. Speaking Topics Overview: Evan offers four keynotes: (1) AI for Small Business - practical AI implementation, (2) Digital Transformation - business modernization strategies, (3) Getting Found Online - SEO and visibility, (4) From Artist to Architect - entrepreneurship journey and lessons. SPEAKING TOPICS ## Book Evan for Your Event Engaging keynotes and workshops that give your audience actionable insights, not just inspiration. ### AI for Small Business How to leverage AI tools and automation to compete with larger companies, without the enterprise budget. ### Digital Transformation Practical strategies to modernize your operations, from marketing automation to AI-powered customer service. ### Getting Found Online The fundamentals of visibility, SEO, reviews, and reputation management that actually moves the needle. ### From Artist to Architect My personal journey from musician to marketing agency owner, lessons in pivoting, perseverance, and purpose. Book a Speaking Engagement The Portfolio ## Five ventures. One operating system. [ The Agency · Est. 2010 ### HEARD Digital Marketing Denver-based digital marketing agency helping 350+ local businesses get found, trusted, and booked online. heardmarketing.io ](https://heardmarketing.io)[ AI Platform ### BirdieEngine AI platform for golf teaching pros that automates bookings, payments, reminders, and marketing. birdieengine.com ](https://birdieengine.com)[ Vertical ### TopSpin Digital Marketing built exclusively for racquet sports pros, clubs, and facilities. topspindigital.co ](https://topspindigital.co)[ AI · Hospitality ### DoorDesk AI AI front-desk and ops automation for restaurants and hospitality teams. doordesk.ai ](https://doordesk.ai)[ Origin · 2005 ### Bluebird Theater The Denver venue that started it all — where artist became architect. bluebirdtheater.net ](https://bluebirdtheater.net) Client Results Summary: Restaurant Revival (COVID turnaround via digital ordering), Barbershop Empire (1→3 locations via booking systems), Real Estate Colorado (platform for 26,000+ professionals). IMPACT ## Real Results These aren't just case studies, they're relationships built over years of partnership. ### Restaurant Revival COVID Success Story Built an ordering system that turned a near-shutdown into a flood of new customers when they needed it most. Near-closure → Thriving ### Barbershop Empire 3x Growth Created a booking and review system from scratch that fueled expansion from one location to three. 1 → 3 Locations ### Real Estate Colorado Platform Overhaul Overhauled the digital platform trusted by over 26,000 real estate professionals across the state. 26,000+ Professionals > "I don't just consult,I become part of the team ." > > , Evan Dechtman The Collection ## Moments from the road. ![Signature Talk · "Get Found, Get Leads, Grow"](/assets/evan-signature-talk-zQVNdhLA.jpg) Signature Talk · "Get Found, Get Leads, Grow" ![with Jesse Itzler](/assets/evan-jesse-itzler-DWvxnShM.jpg) with Jesse Itzler ![with Dar Holdsworth](/assets/evan-dar-holdsworth-CD5cqMMX.jpg) with Dar Holdsworth ![On Stage · Bluebird](/assets/evan-bluebird-group-Eg_IViBE.jpg) On Stage · Bluebird ![with Matt Deseno](/assets/evan-matt-deseno-B3aFApWd.jpg) with Matt Deseno ![with Ruheene Jaura](/assets/evan-ruheene-jaura-yHQUf0bQ.jpg) with Ruheene Jaura Testimonials Summary: James (Business Owner) shares how Evan helped grow his business with authentic digital transformation. Dar (Business Owner) describes incredible results from AI-powered systems and strategic marketing. Client Success Stories ## What They're Saying Real stories from real business owners who've experienced the transformation firsthand. 0:00 / 0:41 ### James Business Owner James shares how working with Evan helped grow his business with authentic digital transformation strategies. 0:00 / 0:31 ### Dar Business Owner Dar on the incredible results achieved through AI-powered systems and strategic digital marketing. Trusted by business owners across industries Restaurants Real Estate Retail Services Tech To book Evan Dechtman, contact The Keynote Curators: email seth@thekeynotecurators.com or visit thekeynotecurators.com. Book Evan ## Tell me about the room. If you're curating a keynote, workshop, or off-site and want a practitioner who'll read the room before the deck, send a note. My booking partner Seth at The Keynote Curators reads every inquiry personally — usually back within 48 hours. Booking Agency The Keynote Curators Seth Dechtman · Booking Agent [Email Seth](mailto:seth@thekeynotecurators.com) seth@thekeynotecurators.com Evan Dechtman — digital transformation speaker. Site by HEARD Digital Marketing. Evan. Dechtman Keynote speaker, founder, and architect of honest digital systems. 25+ years turning complexity into compounding growth. #### The Site - [My Story](#story) - [Speaking](#speaking) - [Ventures](#ventures) - [Results](#results) - [Contact](#contact) #### Ventures - [HEARD Marketing](https://heardmarketing.io) - [TopSpin Digital](https://topspindigital.co) - [BirdieEngine](https://birdieengine.com) - [DoorDesk AI](https://doordesk.ai) #### Elsewhere - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/heardmarketing/) - [Media Kit](/media-kit) - [For AI Systems](/ai) - [llm.txt](/llm.txt) © 2026 Evan Dechtman · All rights reserved Made with ❤ by [HEARD](https://heardmarketing.io)