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Paul S. Heirendt

Author. Speaker.
Entrepreneur.

Producer, craftsman & musician — author of the book series Entrepreneur's Guide to Startup Success.

Paul S. Heirendt
Services

What I do

Three pursuits, one through-line: helping founders apply skill and knowledge to build something that lasts.

Entrepreneur Means Do! print books
4.8 stars on Amazon
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Author

Entrepreneur's Guide to Startup Success — the first book in the series, Entrepreneur Means Do!, is a practical guide built around the ASK Principle: success comes from the Application of Skills and Knowledge. Intentional expertise — not just luck or talent — turns ideas into value.

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Audio & Video Production

At Big River Media Group we help clients create compelling content — an innovative media production and digital marketing company in St. Louis, delivering high-impact video, live event production and strategic branding for local businesses, nonprofits and national brands. Founded in 2018.

Interviews, podcasts, live events, concerts, livestreams, pay-per-view — we cover it.

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Paul in the audio studio
Live event production
Video shoot
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Keynote / Guest Speaker

From SXSW Interactive and Collision to AI Expo, Global Blockchain, MasterCard Risk Summit, Singularity University and dozens more — Paul brings energy, clarity and three decades of entrepreneurship to the stage.

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Testimonials

What clients say

"Every time I meet with Paul, I am energized to work. I have greater clarity of purpose and my sense of direction has crystallized."
David Noble
FirstLight Ministries, LLC
"Page after page of thoughtful suggestions that could only come from an experienced entrepreneur. I can't think of any business professional who wouldn't benefit."
Dan Shasserre
Nine Network of Public Media (PBS)
"If someone is interested in becoming an entrepreneur, I'm sure they will find this book quite helpful. I learned a lot."
John Garbo
Ascension Health
"Before the call with Paul it was 'we have to cancel the show.' After the call it was 'Praise Jesus.'"
Brad Sarno
Audio Engineer — Songbird Concerts

Nothing happens until you DO.

Whether you need a keynote, a producer, or a candid conversation about your venture — let's start.