Tim Dannelly Bio


Tim Dannelly travels the United States as a professional speaker.  He is the author of Living the American Dream, a book designed to inspire and empower people in leadership roles and those wishing to improve the quality of their lives.  His most recent book, Selling the American Dream, is both entertaining and enlightening as it teaches people how to enjoy making a living in a successful sales career.

With well over forty years experience in the areas of sales, public relations and broadcasting, Tim’s leadership and management exposure includes sales professionals, entertainers and specialized technicians. 

A native of Texas, Tim grew up in coastal North Carolina.  He served in Vietnam as an AC-47 Crew Chief and was later involved in training US Air Force and South Vietnamese Air Force Aircraft Mechanics.  He served in Virginia as a successful Air Force Recruiter, and was selected as a sales and public relations instructor by the Air Force Recruiting School in San Antonio, Texas.  He originated a nationally aired Air Force Recruiting radio program, which he also hosted.  His exceptional communicative skills introduced him as a speaker and sales trainer for annual meetings of Recruiters across the country.

Following his Air Force career, Tim pursued a sales career involving intangibles, such as broadcast advertising, as well as the very tangible areas of real estate and new cars.  In each sales endeavor, he quickly rose to management.  Tim was a regular speaker and sales trainer for many Realtors in the San Antonio and south Texas markets.  Later, he successfully managed several AM and FM radio stations, specializing in the “turnaround” of failing radio stations.  In 1997, his new vehicle sales team was cited by both General Motors and Chrysler Corporation for high sales achievements. 

His strong commitment to excellence in the marketplace is based upon the belief that Biblical principles are as practical in the business world as in one’s personal life.  

Both of his sons are US Air Force veterans.  Brian, formerly with Special Ops as an AC-130 Crew Chief, currently overhauls US Coast Guard Helicopters.  Mike is currently serving as an Air Force Weather Forecaster.  Mike and his wife Leslie are the parents of Tim’s grandchildren – Scottie, Lily, Lydia and Laura.