David Staughton shares his inspiring journey from a life of struggling with weight to becoming a successful entrepreneur and professional speaker. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of adaptability and continuous learning in navigating life's challenges, particularly in the rapidly changing business landscape. David recounts his experiences with weight loss and how they parallel his professional transformations, highlighting the significance of finding one's passion and not being afraid to pivot. He offers valuable...
David Staughton shares his inspiring journey from a life of struggling with weight to becoming a successful entrepreneur and professional speaker. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of adaptability and continuous learning in navigating life's challenges, particularly in the rapidly changing business landscape. David recounts his experiences with weight loss and how they parallel his professional transformations, highlighting the significance of finding one's passion and not being afraid to pivot. He offers valuable insights on how to build a strong online presence through strategic content creation, which can help businesses thrive even in tough economic times. With a blend of humor and wisdom, David encourages listeners to focus on what's working for them and leverage their unique strengths to achieve success.
David Staughton CSP is an Award-winning businessman & speaker who is an expert at growing Smaller businesses, Associations, and Groups of businesses.
A walking library of “hands-on” business experiences, he inspires audiences with his funny & memorable stories, passion and enthusiasm for Smaller businesses.
Background & Experience:
David has over 30 years “Hands-on” experience in a broad range of industries including mining, retailing, hospitality, tourism, health and business consulting.
He’s been passionate about Small Businesses since starting work in the family-owned hardware store at age six.
David originally qualified as a Scientist and worked for five of Australia’s largest mining companies. Then he left to start his own hospitality business.
In 15 years he grew a multi-business hospitality & tourism group in Victoria, Australia employing over 200 staff and doing more than 2000 weddings & events.
In 2001, David successfully sold his businesses and has since been helping other businesses get better results.
He has shown owners & managers how to energise their team, attract & delight more customers and significantly increase their sales results all year round.
He is a talented workshop facilitator and experienced M.C. of meetings, conferences and strategic retreats. He presents and consults on small business improvement strategies with a focus on GROWTH and having a better lifestyle.
Dave is famous for simple yet powerful business concepts including:
- Four Critical areas of Business Focus – G’DAY Model
- Serve, Sell and Satisfy (SSS) – Frontline Customer Service & Sales Program
- Focus on your VIPs & profitable customers (moving from AAAAA to TTTTT)
- Build a loyal “A Team” – (using the love goggles, love bucket & love languages)
Dave has grown many SME businesses, coached business leaders & teams and has assisted many Associations & SME groups. He has been responsible for multi-million dollar sales turnarounds and helped several businesses grow big enough to get listed on the ASX.
As a best-selling author and expert, David has contributed to books on Sales, Small Business and most recently The VIP Principle – about the long-term business benefits of systems and continuous improvement.
Dave is a highly entertaining speaker and has been performing in front of an audience for over 20 years. As an experienced International Keynote Speaker he has presented to over 750 Audiences in 10 different Countries.
In 2017 Dave was awarded the Nevin Award, the most prestigious award presented by Professional Speakers Australia – the peak association for Conference Speakers in Australia.
Dave has significant expertise & experience growing businesses in the following industry sectors:
Some of Dave’s larger & longer-term regular clients have included
- Tyrepower
- Inenco – CBC/BSC Bearings
- Rapidclean
- Fashionline Blinds & Awnings
- QBE Insurance
- Hard Rock Café Asia
- Goldwell (Kao)
- many Associations & Venues
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David Staunton's journey from a childhood marked by self-doubt and weight struggles to becoming a self-made multimillionaire and renowned speaker is both inspiring and insightful. The discussion delves into his experiences with weight loss, highlighting the emotional rollercoaster that often accompanies such a journey. Staunton candidly shares his past battles with food, describing how feelings of inadequacy led to a cycle of emotional eating. His candid recounting of reaching a peak weight of 350 pounds and the subsequent challenges he faced provides a relatable narrative for many listeners. The conversation shifts towards his professional transformation, detailing how he leveraged his diverse skills across various industries—from hospitality to mining—and ultimately found his passion in public speaking and helping others succeed in business. The episode emphasizes the importance of resilience, adaptability, and the willingness to try new things, underscoring Staunton's belief that true success comes from a combination of hard work, learning, and a desire to help others.
Throughout the episode, Staunton also discusses the significance of building genuine relationships and providing value in business. He shares anecdotes from his career that illustrate the importance of not only pursuing one’s interests but also being open to learning from every experience. The insights he provides into effective communication and connection in the realm of public speaking serve as a valuable resource for aspiring speakers and entrepreneurs. Additionally, the conversation touches upon the future landscape of business, urging listeners to embrace change and continuously develop their skills to thrive in an ever-evolving market. Staunton's story serves as a reminder that personal and professional growth often stem from adversity, and that anyone can become their own superhero by taking proactive steps towards their goals.
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- Facebook
- Google
- Commonwealth Bank
