Speaking

Michael Grimm: AI, Marketing, and Business Growth Expert

Elevate your event with insights that drive innovation and growth. As a seasoned speaker, I bring a unique blend of expertise in artificial intelligence, strategic marketing, and business development to audiences across various industries.

Speaking Events

  • AI, Automation, and Agents for Business Development; MarkNet Alliance 2/24/25 – 2/25/25
    AI for Auctioneers; Michigan Auctioneers Association 1/30/25 – 1/31/25
  • Local Marketing & Online Reputation Management; Michigan 1/30/25 – 1/31/25
  • AI for Auctioneers; Indiana Auctioneers Association, 2024
  • Marketing (General) – Virginia Auction Association, 2024
  • ChatGPT: AI for Auctioneers; West Virginia Auctioneers Association; Annual Convention, 2024
  • ChatGPT: AI for Auctioneers; Maryland Auctioneers Association; Annual Convention, 2024
  • ChatGPT: AI for Auctioneers; Virginia Auctioneers Association; Mid-Year Convention, 2023
  • Small Business Marketing; Industrial Development Authority; 5 Week Community Cohort, 2022
    • 5 Weeks of Content
      • How to Setup & Use Social Accounts for Business
      • How to Grow Your Business with Social Media
      • Facebook Marketing: How to Run Your Page Like a Business
      • How to Set Up a Simple Website
      • How to Get Google to Send You Business, for Free
      • Know When and How to Use Digital Advertising
  • Content Marketing; National Auctioneers Association; Digital Marketing Summit
  • Online Reputation Management; National Auctioneers Association; Annual Conference
  • Email Marketing; National Auctioneers Association; Digital Marketing Summit
  • Content Marketing; Direct Sales Group; Leadership Development Summit
  • Increase ROI from Your Website; Resort Developers Association; Annual Summit
  • Resort Development Mastery System 2; Resort Developers Association; Annual Summit
    • 2 Full Days of Content
      • Online Marketing
      • Social Marketing
      • Mobile Marketing
      • Keyword Research
      • Lead Capture
      • Online Ad Campaigns
      • Cross Channel Marketing
      • Online Reputation Management
      • Marketing 101
      • How to Hire Right
      • Automated Email Marketing
      • Advanced Cross Channel Marketing Tactics
  • Resort Development Mastery System; Resort Developers Association; Annual Summit
    • 2 Full Days of Content
      • Team Management
      • Productivity & Effectiveness
      • Hiring Superstars
      • Marketing 101
      • Referral Marketing
      • Tradeshow Strategies
      • Public Relations
      • Online Marketing

Speaker Bio

Michael Grimm is a creative strategic marketing professional and licensed Virginia auctioneer, in business for himself since 2009. He brings a deep understanding of data-driven strategies, market research, and audience insights. He has an impressive track record, nationally scaling a consumer-packaged goods company, executing a successful product launch for a NASCAR company, and pioneering a community platform for a B2B association. His expertise extends to launching an enterprise SaaS startup for resort developers, encompassing product design, sales, and management.

Currently leading a business development and growth marketing agency, Poor Jellyfish, Michael assists people in starting and scaling businesses, website and online presence development, and strategic sales growth. Previously, he and his team have executed go-to-market strategies and marketing programs for clients large and small, showcasing versatility in marketing and business development.

As a thought leader in business growth and development, Michael has been exploring the potential of artificial intelligence since 2019. He has been educating and guiding auction professionals on how to effectively integrate AI into their businesses to drive growth, improve efficiency, and enhance customer experiences. Michael’s insights have been shared on both local and national stages, demonstrating his commitment to helping auctioneers navigate the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Educated at Virginia Commonwealth University and California State University of Fullerton, with multiple HubSpot and Digital Marketer certifications, and a member of the American Marketing Association, Michael works to stay current on information regarding AI, business development, and growth marketing. As the husband of the President of the Virginia Auction Association, Michael is actively involved in the auction community. He is also active in community leadership, serving on several boards and committees. As a speaker, he has shared his insights on a wide range of topics, from AI for Auctioneers to small business marketing, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and education in the fields of business development and growth marketing.

Would you like me to speak at an event? Reach out, Let’s talk.