Evan.Dechtman

    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.

    Evan Dechtman — Digital transformation speaker and AI strategist
    25+ years of innovation, applied repeatedly.
    25+Years Innovating
    350+Clients Served
    3Companies Founded
    26K+Real Estate Pros
    100%Honest Systems
    Curiosity
    25+Years Innovating
    350+Clients Served
    3Companies Founded
    26K+Real Estate Pros
    100%Honest Systems
    Curiosity
    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.

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    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
    Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at the Bluebird
    The iconic Bluebird Theater marquee sign - historic entertainment venue renovated by Evan Dechtman
    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

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    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.

    The Portfolio

    Five ventures. One operating system.

    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.

    Client Success Stories

    What They're Saying

    Real stories from real business owners who've experienced the transformation firsthand.

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    Business Owner

    James shares how working with Evan helped grow his business with authentic digital transformation strategies.

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    Business Owner

    Dar on the incredible results achieved through AI-powered systems and strategic digital marketing.

    Trusted by business owners across industries

    RestaurantsReal EstateRetailServicesTech

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