Dave Durand
Keynote Speaker: Entrepreneur & Leadership Development Expert; CEO at Leading Giants; Executive Chairman of Best Version Media; Author of Six Books
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Categories:Business, Inspirational, Sales, Business Leadership, Marketing, Motivational, Leadership, Small Business, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Business Authors, Entrepreneurship, Executive Leadership, Work-Life Balance, Business Coaching, Stress Management, Mental Health, Christian, Peak Performance
Dave Durand Biography
Dave Durand is an entrepreneur, author, and recognized voice in leadership and personal development. Best Version Media was founded by Durand, Pete Ericksen, and Paul Lubinski, who developed several magazines in the Milwaukee area during a five-year incubation stage before expanding the company across the United States. Durand launched Best Version Media during a period when print media faced significant skepticism. During his tenure as CEO, Best Version Media ranked among the top 20 fastest-growing media companies in North America and was the fastest-growing private company in Wisconsin. The Wall Street Journal has recognized Best Version Media as one of the Top 100 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation.
Durand's entrepreneurial career began as a college student selling Cutco Cutlery, where he contributed to the company's growth from a $30 million domestic business to a $250 million international corporation. He became the youngest person in the company's history to be inducted into its Hall of Fame. Durand has built and sold multiple businesses with collective sales exceeding one billion dollars in industries including media, digital services, and leadership training. He serves as CEO of Leading Giants, a personal development and influence training organization, and remains Executive Chairman of Best Version Media.
Durand has guided more than 150,000 individuals, including Fortune 500 executives, CEOs, small business owners, sales representatives, and parents, through personal development and influence training. Through Leading Giants, he provides training grounded in cardinal virtues, positive psychology, and a methodology focused on cultivating key personality traits through practical skill development and habit formation. Durand is the author of six books, including "Perpetual Motivation: How to Keep Your Fire Burning in Your Career and in Life" and "The Fountain of Youth: Confession, the Only Way to Live Forever."
Throughout his career, Durand has been recognized as an Excellence 100 leader in leadership by Leadership Excellence Magazine, Most Respected CEO by Glassdoor, Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young, and one of the Top 100 minds in personal development by Personal Excellence. He co-founded Lighthouse Catholic Media and has contributed to Relevant Radio for more than two decades. Durand has appeared on numerous radio and television shows and authored articles on success, time management, and motivation. With experience scaling companies and developing leaders, Durand offers insights relevant to business leadership, personal development, and influence training across industries.
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Dave Durand Videos
Say This, Not That How to Build Trust and Motivate Others with the Right Choice of Words
Win The World Without Losing Your Soul
Time Management for Catholics
Leading Giants A Leader's Guide to Maximum Influence
Perpetual Motivation How to Light Your Fire and Keep It Burning in Your Career and in Life
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How much does it cost to book Dave Durand for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dave Durand, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dave Durand are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dave Durand, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Dave Durand speak about?
Dave Durand is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Sales, Business Leadership, Marketing, Motivational, Leadership, Small Business, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Business Authors, Entrepreneurship, Executive Leadership, Work-Life Balance, Business Coaching, Stress Management, Mental Health, Christian and Peak Performance.
Where does Dave Durand travel from?
Dave Durand generally travels from Wisconsin, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Dave Durand?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dave Durand for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dave Durand for your next private or corporate function.
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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Dave Durand is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Inspirational and Sales. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dave Durand for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dave Durand generally travels from Wisconsin, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Barbara Corcoran, Gary Vaynerchuk and Scott McKain. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dave Durand for an upcoming event.
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Dave Durand Videos
BOOKS
Say This, Not That How to Build Trust and Motivate Others with the Right Choice of Words
Win The World Without Losing Your Soul
Time Management for Catholics
Leading Giants A Leader's Guide to Maximum Influence
Perpetual Motivation How to Light Your Fire and Keep It Burning in Your Career and in Life
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How do I book Dave Durand to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dave Durand for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dave Durand, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dave Durand or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Dave Durand for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dave Durand, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dave Durand are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dave Durand, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Dave Durand speak about?
Dave Durand is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Sales, Business Leadership, Marketing, Motivational, Leadership, Small Business, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Business Authors, Entrepreneurship, Executive Leadership, Work-Life Balance, Business Coaching, Stress Management, Mental Health, Christian and Peak Performance. -
Where does Dave Durand travel from?
Dave Durand generally travels from Wisconsin, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Dave Durand?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dave Durand for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dave Durand for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dave Durand or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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