About

In November 2009, Tim 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 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.

Tim created and spearheaded several organizations in 2001, including 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 The 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.

Tim is one of very few people holding certification with the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers Association and works for The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) as a licensed agent. He has an unmatched eye for profit building and is an expert closer, consistently meeting expectations and enhancing future relationships.

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Tim Grable’s Specialties:

Contract negotiation, licensing agent, literary agent, publishing, booking agent, speakers bureau

Past Experience

  • Founder

    Nashville Speakers Bureau

    (Events Services industry)

    2001 — 2009 (8 years )

    The Nashville Speakers Bureau represents some of the nation’s most sought-after speakers and presenters, men and women of extraordinary talent, insight and perspective. Our team solicits, fields, screens, and negotiates all opportunities on behalf of the client based on a strict set of standards we collectively establish with the client. We gather and provide relevant information regarding the event, the sponsoring organization(s). With combined experience of more than 40 years, the leadership of Nashville Speakers Bureau will continue as a forward-thinking, state of the art agency whose foundation is built on relationships, integrity, innovation, diversity and strong ethics.

    Clients include: Phil Valentine, Taylor Mason, Joe Castillo, Margaret Bush, John Ramsey, Beth Holloway, George Wallace Jr., Coach Tom Osborn, Robin Meade, Gloria Gather, Jeff Allen Dr. John Townsend and Captain Jeff Struecker.

  • President

    The Nashville Agency

    (Publishing industry)

    2001 — 2009 (8 years )

    The Nashville Agency is a full-service representation agency, which exists to serve the interests of our diverse roster of persons and personalities. The Nashville Agency offers hands-on and consulting services in the areas of literary rights; film, television and radio rights; video production and licensing; corporate consulting; event marketing, sponsorship; property representation; and more. The Nashville Agency also works with corporations, associations, advertising agencies, public relations firms, media outlets and event organizers to engage athletes and celebrities for endorsements, promotional campaigns, casting calls, community outreach events and other activities.

    Our clients include: Coach Tom Osborne, Jumble, Captain Jeff Struecker, KOA Campgrounds, Greg Kincaid, The Chicago Tribune, Shawn Hornbeck, Joe Castillo,Sean Deveney and KidConcoctions.

  • Founder

    The Nashville Group

    (Entertainment industry)

    2001 — 2009 (8 years )

    The Nashville Group is a diverse family of companies specializing in representation of authors, speakers, musicians, public figures, and the like. Our unique organization provides our clients with multifaceted resources for positioning themselves within the marketplace. Rather than taking a “one-size-fits-all” approach for our clients, we tailor our services in order to facilitate the development of their career. Over the years, we have grown in scope and size – with the sole purpose of suiting our clients and customers ever-changing growth needs. Whether that role is in career management services, speaker scheduling, agent representation or product consulting, The Nashville Group will meet you at your point of need – and help get you where you want to go.

  • Vice President of Finance; Sr. Agent

    Ambassador Speakers Bureau & Literary Agency

    (Publishing industry)

    1991 — 2001 (10 years )