Member of the Week for January 17, 2022
Tim Lansford

About Tim:

Tim Lansford has 30+ years of experience in management and leadership development. Tim is a motivational speaker, senior trainer, and executive coach. Tim’s current businesses include a full-service corporate training company, real estate firm, and a custom home building company.

Tim has been the host of two real estate radio shows that specialized in teaching real estate, investing and leadership. Tim considers himself a serial entrepreneur and has over three decades of life experience spanning over fifteen different industries. Tim’s diverse business background lends to his understanding of what type of training works well, what reaches people, and what inspires them to achieve their full potential.

Tim has presented his programs to numerous Fortune 500 companies, associations, colleges, universities, governmental agencies, and defense/military organizations. Tim has been a featured presenter for National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Texas Association of Realtors (TAR), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI), American Management Conference (AMC), Texas Realtors Leadership Program (TRLP), and is a regular speaker at residential construction industry events, including The International Builders’ Show® (IBS).

Tim has dedicated his life towards helping leaders create meaning in their personal lives and in their organizations, which results in motivated employees, customer commitment, and bottom-line performance.

When not on stage, Tim is active in the community and enjoys spending time with his wife and his beautiful young twins. Tim’s hobbies include developing training programs, reading, golfing, audiobooks, traveling, meditation, and riding his Harley.

What audiences do you speak for?

I usually speak to front line managers in Fortune 500 companies, government organizations and heavy emphasis on the construction industry.

What led you to this career?

I have known that I would be a speaker since I was little. I didn’t know the topic or the how but had that gut feeling. I started speaking in college and was an emcee for many events. I continued to speak, but not as a profession. Many of my events that I was speaking at, Stu was a speaker too. I knew he was the President of NSA-NT. I called him up one day and asked him to lunch. I picked his brain on how to make my speaking business a career. This led me to my NSA family.

What’s one professional skill you’re currently working on?

I am a huge fan of education and designations. I set a goal of three new designations a year. I am constantly taking classes and set goals to better myself. In the speaking business, I am always working on the basics and advanced techniques. I have been speaking for many years and still like I have a long way to go to satisfy who I want to become.

What’s your go-to productivity trick?

I have a great a morning routine. I set up each day and make adjustments to the week each morning. This allows me to tackle to big tasks each day and have a successful week.

Who has influenced you most when it comes to how you approach your work?

All my Grandparents were successful entrepreneurs and I have learned many things about business from all of them. Influences in the speaking business have been many. I have picked up many techniques from NSA members and have educated myself through books and videos.

What’s a mistake you made early on in your career, and what did you learn from it?

Just do it. Many new speakers hesitate and think they aren’t good enough or things aren’t perfect. You learn by doing, that is what makes you better.

What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re really proud of?

I have many accomplishments that I am proud of, but I would say the one that stands out is technology. I was always pretty good with technology, but through Covid, I elevated my game quite a bit. I spent many hours researching and watching videos. It really took me to next the next level in how I present virtually.

What being a member of NSA-NT means to you?

NSA-NT has become my second family. I have made some great friends and received lots of valuable information. I explain it like being around a bunch of like-minded friends that just get it.

Something personal you want us to know- can be about family, a vacation, a favorite food- anything you care to share?

I have 7-year-old twins. (Boy and Girl). They are my motivation and why I work as hard as I do.