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Derrick Hayes is internationally known for having the unique talent of turning name and words into positive messages within seconds right before your eyes. Hayes calls these Derricknyms.
At Tennessee State University he started his business as a freshman with three packs of hotdogs and before graduation Derrick realized that some students were not able to finish school because of financial hardships. This revelation inspired Derrick to help start The Wall of Excellence Scholarship and Development Fund that has helped raise over $1,000,000.00 so that College of Business students can continue and complete their education.
After becoming a sought after speaker the last thought on Derrick Hayes mind was to wear a tie to work but he also did not want to say no to someone else dream. Now Derrick Hayes has branded himself as the “enTIEtainer” since he has added new tie tying techniques to his seminars, workshops, routines and Stand Up Encouragement sessions.
When COVID19 made an impact on communities and schools Derrick Hayes the “enTIEtainer” saw a need to give back to help students, educators, parents and others stay focused in learning by starting a live show entitled Life Skill Life School with the slogan “Where we TIE a Life Skill into your Life School.” A life skill is what we do and a life school is what we become. The goal is to teach others to have the confidence to one day teach others.
Derrick Hayes is never selfish with his success as he gives opportunities to others to be a guest on Life Skill Life School, publicity with DERRICK Interviews, recognition via his blog Today’s Honoree and provides parents with children on the spectrum a chance to tell their story each month in Autism Parenting Magazine.