Forrest Tuff | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Forrest Tuff is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, business coach, producer and keynote speaker. He has presented to, mentored, and inspired thousands of current and aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs across the country to maximize their potential and live a life of purpose. He provides meaningful tools to help individuals and organizations recognize their worth and increase the quality of their relationships.

Forrest empowerment talks focus on brand strategy, business startup, customer service, the entertainment industry, and public speaking. He has presented at numerous events and his dynamic style leaves audiences applauding with new information to enhance their lives.

He is the founder and CEO of One Vision Productions, an award-winning multimedia production company whose clientele ranges from small businesses and government agencies to Fortune 100 corporations such as the CDC, Coca-Cola, Target and Twentieth Century Fox, to name a few. It has received several business awards to include:

• American Business Awards 4-Time Stevie Award Winner

• Atlanta's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

• Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Customer Service

• Business Leader Top 300 Small Businesses in the Southeast

• Georgia Minority Business Entertainment Industry Award

An advocate for servant leadership, he created a Pay It Forward grant which is annually awarded to a nonprofit organization. He is a recipient of the U.S. Attorney's Office (NDGA) Community Outreach Award, Martin Luther King Drum Major for Service Award and President's Lifetime Achievement Award.

To learn more visit www.ForrestTuff.com and www.OneVisProd.com.

Current position (1)

CEO and Founder

One Vision Productions

Achievements (4)

Atlanta's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For

The National Association of Business Resources honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment.

Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Customer Service

The Torch Awards honors companies that demonstrate best practices, leadership, social responsibility and high standards of organizational ethics that benefit their customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders and communities.

President's Call to Service (Lifetime Achievement) Award

The President's Call to Service Award is awarded by the President of the United States to people who have completed more than 4,000 hours of community service.

Best Director & Best Overall Documentary

Received Best Director and Best Documentary Feature Winner during the Longleaf Film Festival at the North Carolina Museum of History (a Smithsonian Affiliate) in Raleigh, NC.

Degrees (1)

Sports Management

Western Carolina University

2000 to 2003

Presentations

Presentations (5)

FIVE TIPS TO BECOME A BETTER SPEAKER

This presentation is designed to identify tools that can enable an individual to become a better public speaker. Whether you are looking to become a paid professional or simply a person that wants to effectively share a message to a group or organization, this talk is for you!

Audience members will learn to:
• Face the Fear of Public Speaking
• Methods to Organize a Speech
• Effectively Engage an Audience

VIDEO MARKETING FOR YOUR BUSINESS

This talk focuses on how an effective video, proper use of social media, and customer engagement can have a positive effect on your bottom line.

Audience members will learn:
• How to tell the RIGHT story and find your clients.
• How to create an engaging video and understand analytics.
• Proper techniques for customer service and retention.

MY COMPANY DROPPED THE BALL...NOW WHAT?

Have you ever been excited about the opportunity to work with a new client on a major project? The prospect of a new experience, financial gain, and the potential for quality referrals looms on the horizon.

Suddenly, that scenario seems like a distant dream. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the project is now in jeopardy of going down in a ball of flames.

Is it possible to achieve a favorable outcome?

Audience members will learn:
• How to create a contingency plan when starting a new project.
• Customer service techniques to help your team and client weather the storm.
• Methods to salvage the business relationship.

HOW LOVE IMPACTS KIDS AND YOUTH

This talk focuses on innovative methods to engage children and teens. Now, more than ever, young people need constructive outlets to channel their vivid imaginations. With the world at their disposal, the right information may be the catalyst to inspire the next future leaders

Audience members will learn:
• Techniques for effective communication.
• Partnership and program opportunities for kids and teens.
• Methods to incentive community service among youth.

FACING AND OVERCOMING YOUR FEARS

Workshops (2)

BUSINESS STARTUP AND LAUNCH

90 minutes

Starting a successful business requires more than a great idea, conviction and ceaseless energy to make it happen. A solid plan and the ability to act on it are equally important.

HOW TO BREAK INTO THE FILM & TV INDUSTRY

90 minutes

In fiscal 2019, Georgia hosted a record 455 film and TV projects that resulted in $9.5 billion in economic impact. Careers and business development in Georgia’s film industry abound with an array of opportunities available from creative to technical and everything in between.

Past talks (7)

Indie Filmmakers: Where Do We Fit?

City of Norcross

Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center 10 College Street Northwest Norcross, GA 30071 United States

January 4, 2020

Economic Impact of Volunteerism

Coan Tennis Association

St. Philip A.M.E. Church, Marcia H. Moss Fellowship Hall-B 240 Candler Rd, SE Atlanta, GA 30317

February 29, 2020

Better Communication and the Perfect Pitch

Samsara, Inc.

The Proscenium, 1170 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

February 28, 2020

Standing Ovation: Become a Better Speaker

Georgia Media Academy

Georgia Media Academy 388 Glynn Street N Fayetteville , GA 30214

March 21, 2020

5 Tips to Become a Better Speaker

Rotary Club of Milton

Virtual

May 18, 2020

How LOVE Impacts Kids and Youth

Kiwanis Club of Sandy Springs

Virtual

May 28, 2020

Giving Voice to Leadership

Voice of Aaron Toastmasters

Virtual

July 9, 2020

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Books & Articles (5)

Thing's I Like 3-D

Happy Hopes Books,

2010

Black Enterprise: Entrepreneur Committed to Servant Leadership

VoyageATL: Meet Forrest Tuff of One Vision Productions

Film Voice Magazine: Modern Day Renaissance Man

Minority Biz: Entrepreneur of the Week

Expertise (14)

Clients

Rotary Club Atlanta

Coan Tennis Association

Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Score Association

Toastmasters International

Samsara, Inc.

City of Norcross

FUSE Networking Round Table

Kiwanis Club Atlanta

Project Management Institute, Atlanta

U.S. Department of Justice

Westbridge Solutions

3DE by Junior Achievement

Paul Duke STEM High School

Atlanta Black Theatre Festival

Awards & certifications (4)

Distinguished Toastmaster

Toastmasters International

2020

Toastmaster of the Year & Humorous Speech Champion

Toastmasters International

2019

Top 100 Transformational Leaders

John Maxwell Team

2018

Leadership Certificate for Nonprofit Board Chairs

BoardSource

2017

Reviews

Testimonials (4)

I had the pleasure of meeting Forrest 2 years ago at a Black History event at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, facilitated by the non-profit organization, The Family Gwinnett. The event focused on the film and television industry professionals in GA. Forrest was a featured speaker and panelist. Since then, I have attended several events both featuring and facilitated by Forrest. He is a highly-skilled public speaker and a stellar project coordinator! As a public speaker, he has a vast array of knowledge and life experience from which to draw upon, which makes him a valuable asset to the community at large. He has dedicated himself to his profession, which is visible in the positive relationships he has established throughout the state. His expertise is highly-valued both as a public speaker and a project coordinator. Forrest is well-known for his positive attitude and ability to engage an audience. Furthermore, Forrest's competence and work ethic are exemplary. He is a determined and resourceful person, with an analytical and compassionate nature. Forrest makes himself readily available to those in need of advice. His 2018 film industry event was such a wonderful example of this! The event had great speakers and wonderful panel discussions. From beginning to end, it was a well-coordinated, engaging, informative and fun event. Forrest is indeed, a wonderful example of living locally and thinking globally. I give him my highest recommendation as a project coordinator and public speaker. I look forward to attending his future events, as I know they will be just as stellar!
Berthine Crèvecoeur West, M.A., CoreCHI™
Verified
Forrest is a class act, top-notch speaker and teacher. Forrest graciously presented to the Brookhaven Chamblee Kiwanis Club. Though I've heard many speakers throughout my career, none have quite captivated me like Forrest. I'm happy to recommend him to anyone looking for a great speaker.
Gary Marshall
I was delighted when Forrest accepted our invitation to be the keynote speaker at Coan Tennis Association's 40th Anniversary celebration. Forrest delivered an inspiring talk and had tremendous knowledge of our organization. He eloquently delivered an impactful call to action for more volunteers!
Thele Moore
Verified
I've had the privilege to work on the team alongside Forrest Tuff on several film industry related workshops for SCORE. His leadership, creativity, connections and depth of industry knowledge surpassed all our expectations. Workshop attendees gave these events our highest five-star ratings.
Anita Davis
Verified

Why choose me?

My inspirational and humorous keynotes are energizing and empowering!