“David's strategic business knowledge and core market growth model have been a great help to my business! He understands what I'm going through as a small business owner and what tools are needed to succeed.”

Ilex Pounders, Founder and CEO, High Note Gifts and Made in TN

“David has been an invaluable and committed mentor that has helped guide our startup through ideation phase to our first capital raise. The entire team considers David our go-to resource for expertise in growth and marketing strategies and personally, he’s a highly trusted advisor and thought leader who is my first call to consult on my biggest obstacles.”

Brandon Esse, CEO, Meal POP Inc.

"David has been instrumental in helping me start my business. His advice and recommendations have been spot on. He is strategic, growth-oriented, and focused on success. His business development coaching has led me to multiple closed deals. He helped mediate a partnership agreement where all sides won. The HR and payroll services he has provided have helped offload work to save me time to focus on growing my business. Most importantly, he holds me accountable and ensures my success.”

Jennifer Renshaw, Founder and Chief Marketing Strategist, Brand Mark Digital

“David has been the administrative director for First Shot for the last 4 years, and before that he was an active board member. His leadership has helped take our non-profit up several levels. His management of the financial, marketing, and operational aspects has enabled the organization to grow in the number of people and markets we serve and how much we have to spend on those markets. He has developed our strategies on social media, grant-writing, and the development of the First Shot STEM Academy which allows us to provide STEM education after school programs to kids that would never have that chance. With any business challenge, he can figure out a solution and has the connections to make it happen!”

Andy Herzer, Founder and Executive Director, First Shot of TN

“I have worked with David for several years and have found his advice to be measured, thoughtful and at the same time creative. David is about doing the right thing and making sure everyone involved is treated fairly and without prejudice. Depending on the type of work he is helping with, David has the ability to look at the big picture and find the gaps to improve systems, processes and make suggestions that make total sense. Whether he is negotiating a deal or helping to make business decisions, I can always count on his upfront and honest opinion on how to move forward.”

Donn Beam, President, CRB Consulting