Tim Grable

About Tim Grable

Connect with me on LinkedIn using t•••@thegrablegroup.com With over 30 years of experience, Tim Grable is a veteran of the speaker and entertainment industry. With a vast range of experience including virtual events, online programs, concert promoter, marketing, merchandise development, career management, and development, agent (speaker, literary, entertainment, commercial and film), it is hard to find a side of the business he has not worked.Tim created and spearheaded several organizations in 2001, including founding The Nashville Speakers Bureau, an event services agency whose success was recognized with a Music City Future 50 award. He also guided The Nashville Group in providing an invaluable network of entertainment resources for aspiring talent. He assumed the role of President of Nashville Agency, solidifying his reputation as an honest and capable leader with the experience and resources to deliver his vision of small town feeling with very big results. He has an unmatched eye for profit building and is an expert closer, consistently meeting expectations and enhancing future relationships.Tim Grable founded The Grable Group, an organization dedicated to bringing agency representation back to its roots as a service focused on personal development and mutual benefit. His philosophy, which revolves around retaining a select group of comedians, entertainers, unique variety acts, talent and personally nurturing their careers, has successfully proven the viability of an ethical and genuine approach to vocational development. Tim utilizes a comprehensive background in business and entertainment sectors to locate and develop endorsements, licensing, and film and TV resources.For a full list of clients visit http://thegrablegroup.com/SpecialtiesBooking AgentMarketingManagementCareer Development Clean ComedyContract NegotiationCorporate EntertainmentCorporate ComediansFamily Friendly ComediansSpeakers BureauUnique Performers

Experience

1. President

   The Grable Group

   Nov 2009 — Present

   The Grable Group is a entertainment booking agency and speakers bureau that provides unique live entertainment and comedians for corporate events, parties, meetings, banquets, cruises, performing arts centers, casinos, special events, non-profit fundraisers, product launches, college events, trade shows, festivals & fairs, leadership retreats, employee events, corporate \"wow\", private parties & more. Our goal is to help our clients navigate waters to meet specific individual goals.We feature a variety of entertainment and stand-up comedy including funny comedians, clean comedians, stand up comedians, corporate comedians, entertainment, comedy magic, entertaining magicians and Christian comedians. Our variety acts include Sand Art, ventriloquists, jugglers, comedy magicians percussion, mentalists, and illusionists.

Education

• Taylor University

  BS, Business Systems

  1987 — 1991

Skills

• Theatre
• Performing Arts
• Trade Shows
• New Media
• Sound
• Contract Negotiation
• Television
• Published Author
• Entertainment Industry
• Public Relations
• Comedy
• Entertainment
• Festivals
• Stage
• Community Outreach
• Storytelling
• Music Industry
• Celebrity
• Publishing
• Event Planning
• Radio
• Film
• Video Production
• Emcee
• Event Management
• Corporate Events
• Speakers Bureau
• Live Events
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Stand-Up Comedy
• Entrepreneurship
• Talent Booking
• Leadership
• Production Managment
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Parties
• Acting
• Commercials