"Dave is also honest and vulnerable with the audience, which makes him approachable and authentic."

Event Planner, Mt. Hermon, California

Dave believes that what separates the great speaker from the average speaker is the same thing that separates a great chef from the average cook. In many cases they are all using the same ingredients, but the great-ones know how to uniquely mix the ingredients and add just the right spices, at just the right time. They also know when to turn up the heat and when to cook it slow … and finally—with the truly great chefs—it’s all about the presentation! Let’s just say Dave is the "Emeril" of public speaking … not only can he cook up the perfect, delicious and satisfying meal, but he can also entertain you while he’s presenting it.

General Eisenhower said, "Leadership is the ability to decide what has to be done and then to get people to want to do it." It’s difficult to really challenge people, this day and age, without coming across “preachy”. Dave’s unique style and delivery allows him to say things that really need to be said, without offending people or putting them off. Dave’s use of humor and his ability to “tell on himself”—by sharing personal stories and events from his life—connects him to his audience.

Shortly into his message, everyone in the audience feels they know him personally … and when it ends, they want to keep him as a friend. Where some speakers show up only for their presentation, Dave takes the time to engage with your group and to hear as many of the speakers before him as possible. This is what enables him to truly connect rather than just fly in and fly out. And it makes all the difference in the world to your success.

"Your presentation was a huge success, as I am sure
you know from the reaction of the audience."