Thomas Dismukes 

Thomas Dismukes

Motivational Storyteller: Humorist and Adventurer

For more than 17 years and 19 countries, Thomas' stories have brought joy, hope, laughter and indispensable leadership skills for groups of 8 to 76,000. - "He does more than motivate and educate... he touches people's lives."

Travels from: Johnson City, TN
Fee Range: $2500 - $5000*

 

Stories That Tell

"Telling Stories That Equip Today's Leaders" 

Thomas Dismukes

      Now, more than ever, we need to laugh, learn and hear words of encouragement!  Since 1991, Thomas has traveled the U.S. and 19 countries telling his true-life adventures as a Motivational Storyteller:  Humorist and Adventurer.  His incredible adventures range from sleeping in dumpsters in England to exploring the Arctic Circle.  He has survived bareback rodeos, skunks in space suits and electrocution in Sweden.  Remarkably he discovered a lost medieval tomb in Scotland, lassoed a wild beaver and holds a World Record.    
  
      "My purpose is not for people to hear my story but to encourage others to discover and develop their own.  I believe by taking personal responsibility, going against the norm of mediocrity and by using our unique talents and gifts, the possibilities are endless!  The stories I tell give meaning behind the madness, in a principle that everyone can relate to, laugh at and apply to their lives."
 

 Why do meeting planners love to hire Thomas?

 

1.  Thomas is there to serve, not be served.  He wants to be the last thing you have to worry about and the first thing people praise you for.

 

2.  Absolute Guarantee:  Thomas' finds it a true joy to encourage others to live a life of significance.  There is no doubt in his mind, people will come away laughing, encouraged, inspired and challenged with essential leadership principles.  He offers a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.  His name and your business are too important to do otherwise.  (By the way...No one has ever wanted their money back.)  

 

3.  Thomas speaks to more than 100,000 people a year.  He is sought after by corporate, government, education and nonprofit organizations.  The following are only a few of the groups Thomas has recently served.

 

US Government /State Agencies

·        US-EPA

·        USDA

·        Supreme Court of Missouri

·        LA Department of Justice

·        Department of Health Ohio

·        SC Extension

·        Southern States Correctional Association

·        Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency

Corporate

·        Staples

·        Chick-fil-A

·        HP

·        APAK

·        Monsanto

·        T-Lake

·        Grange Insurance

 

Education

·        Penn State U.

·        U. of Notre Dame

·        Missouri Southern State U.

·        Clemson University

·        Arizona State U.

·        Texas A&M

·        Wayne State U.

·        Tennessee Wesleyan College

·        Turtle Moutain CC

·        Wayne County Community College

·        Oklahoma State U

·        TN Board of Regents

·        Florida schools

·        St.Leo University

·        South West Center For Educational Excellence

 

Student Organizations

·        National FFA Organization

·        National BETA Club

·        Student Council

·        DECA

·        FBLA

·        HOSA

·        National 4-H Council

·        FCCLA

·        Skills USA

·        Boy Scouts of America

·        Girl Scouts

Non-Profit

·        Bay Care Hospitals

  ·        American Cancer Society

  ·        AIChE Leadership Training

·        YMCA  AYP

·        Chamber of Commerce (14)

·        Dairy Farms of America

·        NIRSA Recreation

·        JC Insurance

·        ACA American Camping Association

·        Camp Arrow Head

·        Camp Sertoma

·        JC Camp Hope

·        Professional Photographers of Indiana  PPI

Churches

·        (More than 50) Upward Celebrations

·        Hundreds of Churches

·        Youth Conferences

·        Pastor spouse retreats

·        Christian Storytelling Festival

   

  

 

 

 

 

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Presentation Summaries

 

 

Video Clips:

 

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"Beaver Wrangling"

 

"Riding The Devil"

 

"The Tomb"

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Education

 

Civil Service

 

Chamber of Com. 

 

Corporate

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Here's a few testimonials of groups that have hired Thomas. 
 
Why don't you ask them how they liked Thomas' presentation!

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He kept the audience spell bound!  Katie Woodruff: Chick-fil-A 
  
If you're not laughing, you're crying--all while learning basic principles of life, love and leadership. James Greer: DOM, Amarillo TX.
 
When you need to laugh, learn and be encouraged to get the most out of life, there is no better speaker than Thomas Dismukes.  Winona: Chamber of Commerce
  
Thomas has a unique ability to discern a meaning behind the madness, in a principle that everyone can relate to and apply to their life. 

James Chambers: President & CEO- Town and Country Bank
 
 Thomas,
 "What a blessing to have you on our campus at WinShape.  We are so grateful for people like you who so generously give of their talents & abilities to influence others in such a positive way!  Thank you for inspiring and challenging our staff."
 Trudy Cathy White, WinShape Camps, Chick-fil-A
 
 Thomas' motivational, inspirational speech was just the ticket to get our school year off to a great beginning.  Our teachers thoroughly enjoyed his homespun humor, his expert balancing skill and his heart-felt stories about which everyone could relate.  I would recommend Thomas Dismukes without reservation to be a speaker for any/all groups.
We greatly enjoyed his time with us. It was terrific! 
Dr. Darrell G. Floyd, Superintendent of Schools Stephenville, TX

 
Thomas was a true hit!  Bringing a very refreshing combination of true-life experiences and stories coupled with his message of inner strength, a positive attitude and a firm foundation in moral values and ethics, he was extremely entertaining and motivating.
 In a most engaging, enthusiastic manner, he drew the audience into his stories, eliciting laughter and amazement from all who attended.  He was inspirational and encouraging, with a joyful spirit that left everyone feeling better about themselves and our community.
 LA, Chamber of Commerce
 
 Thomas,
             I heard nothing but wonderful comments about your presentation. Everyone has said that you made the evening even more of a success!  The one thing that impressed me was your willingness to share your real-life experiences, in such a dynamic way that you not only entertained us, but you also taught us valuable lessons.  I think that even as adults, we need to be reminded of what true success really entails and how important it is for us to have that encouragement and hope in our lives, and you were able to do that.  The lessons you taught were right in line with what Relay for Life really stands for, giving hope and encouragement to others, even when there are many roadblocks and hurdles to overcome.  The generosity of your talents and time was very impressive.  I truly enjoyed meeting you and felt like I had known you for a long time.
We would love to see you again!
Sherry Freeman

Event Chair for the American Cancer Society; Relay for Life

 
 Thank you so much Thomas.  You were such a blessing!  Your presentation fit perfectly into our theme.  Pat Holtsclaw, President of National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-JC, Tennessee
 
 Wow Thomas!  Thank you for inspiring us to do, and get the best out of life.  We all loved your presentation! Joyce Taylor,  Missouri 4H


 "Thomas, I have heard your stories several times now and each time, you have made me cry laughing!"  Laura, National BETA Club

 
 "Thank you so much Thomas! You were the highlight of the convention!" Lisa Delampan  NH & MN DECA State Advisor

 
"Regarding next summer, we would absolutely love to have you back training our staff.  We provided good 'raw material' and you made them into a joyful, motivated, self-sacrificing team.  The evidence of your hard work was seen and heard all summer long."
 Norman McGee, Camp Director, Clemson University Outdoor Lab, South Carolina

  
"Thomas, The Girl Scouts of America would like to thank you for sharing your stories with us!  You were a big hit!  
Marissa Nickels Appalachian Council 
  
Dear Thomas,
             I want to thank you for coming and speaking at Spartanburg Methodist College for our freshman orientation program.  Your words of wisdom had a definite impact on our students.  You truly have a gift for inspiring people to step outside of their comfort zone and embrace their dreams and opportunities.  I look forward to having you back on campus soon.  Kim Day  
Director of Student Activities and Leadership Development
 
 
 
Thank you again for serving as our keynote presenter!  We were very pleased with your presentation.  I have attached the comments pertaining to you for your review.  Thank you again!  Suzanne Price Ph.D.  Director of Leadership Programs, Clemson University

       Excellent Speaker
       Used storied that were both entertaining and related to key points 
       Very captivating 
       Funny speaker
       Energetic!
       Best keynote speaker I have ever heard!  Great job!
       Great enthusiasm!
       Thomas was wonderful and I would love to have him speak at Tri County
       Extremely engaging
       Amazing!!  His stories were very motivational & inspirational.
       Very animated!
       The speaker was hilarious.
       Grabbed everyone's attention.
       Fabulous!
       Presentation was awesome!
       Speaker was excited, great stories with great lessons!
       Thomas was excellent and I will remember his message forever!
 

"Thomas, I really enjoyed hearing you speak, and I know that many of our students felt that your speech was the highlight of the conference."
 Josh Alexander  Columbia College
 
"Thomas, Thank you so much for the most wonderful storytelling presentation that you so graciously gave to our fund-raising event.
Your ability to weave both entertainment and a life lesson into one were phenomenal!  May God bless you in all your endeavors and events.  Our group truly appreciated your willingness to serve others."
 SOFE Inc. Event Chair, TN
 
 Other great organizations that Thomas works with:
 Arkansas FFA:  Bruce Lazarus 

 South Dakota FFA:
 South Carolina FFA:Keith Cox, Executive Secretary-Treasurer
 Longshop McCoy Rescue and Fire Department
 Spartanburg County Sheriff's Department: Vicki Biggs
 TX 4-H Extension:Luis Saldana
 Christian Storytelling Festival:Bill Freeman
 Montana Association of Student Councils:
 Jane Suberg:  MASC Associate Executive Director
 Kentucky DECA: Gary Colvin
 Indiana DECA:  Susan Land  
 NC Skills USA:   Glen Barefoot:  
 Tomorrow's America Foundation: Michael Broome 
 American Camping Association Southeastern Conference: Pamela Allen 
 Columbus, OH Recreation and Parks: Heather Blackmon-doForno 
 Clemson University: Kirby Player

 

 

Stories That Tell

"Telling Stories That Equip Today's Leaders"

3311 Pine Timber's Dr   Johnson City, TN   37604

thomas@StoriesThatTell.com

 

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Contact Information

Thomas Dismukes’ Web site
Mailing Address :
3311 Pine Timbers Dr.
Johnson City, TN 37604
Business Phone :
423-612-1923