Dr. Dave Hinkes

Dr. Dave Hinkes, a Spanish bilingual native Miami Beachian for a half-century, is an Assistant Professor of Marketing-Faculty of the Practice and a Fellow for the Direct Selling Educational Foundation (DSEF) @ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Worldwide Online based in Daytona Beach, FL. Dave was a former Professor of Marketing/Management @ Sullivan University (SU) Graduate School of Business in Louisville, KY for 3Y after 7Y as Chair/Associate Professor of Marketing/Management @ Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) based in Harrogate, TN. Dave's research interest is predominantly professional sales/sales management. Dave holds dual doctorates in Marketing and Management from Nova Southeastern University's Huizenga School in Davie, FL, an MBA from Barry University's Andreas School in Miami Shores, FL, an AB (Magna cum Laude) in Political Science with a Minor in Philosophy from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL, and 7 professional sales and marketing certifications from 3 different accrediting bodies. Dave has 27Y of corporate sales/marketing experience in the document management services outsourcing industry. Dave is CEO of Hink, Inc., a management/marketing/sales training/coaching/keynote speech consultancy, since 1991. Dave's book (now in its 3rd Edition) 'Selling By Objectives (SBO): The Handbook for More Profitability in the 21st Century' is an Amazon Bestseller. Dave is married to Deb, his 'supermodel' for 45Y and they have 3 'kids'...Jenny-42, Missy-40, & Steve-37, and 2 grandkids...Margie-3 & Artie-2. Dave's hobbies are speed-reading, golf, bowling, table tennis (ping pong), live theatre/concerts/dance, beach, foreign travel bucket list, music, and general sports. Dave resides in Port Saint Lucie, FL.