Dave Lieber

Dave Lieber

Keynote Speaker: Speaker, Columnist & Yankee Cowboy Humorist

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Dave Lieber Biography

Dave Lieber is an international speaker, author, and founder of WatchdogNation.com. An award-winning columnist for The Dallas Morning News, where he is known as The Watchdog, Lieber advocates for consumer rights and emphasizes strong customer service. He educates audiences on how to effectively tell business stories to increase profits, performance, communication skills, and employee retention. With his expertise in business storytelling, he teaches how to enhance brand presence and boost sales through strategic storytelling. Lieber has been recognized as one of America's top storytelling experts, offering a storytelling formula that is applicable across various messages, leading to immediate and measurable results.

Lieber is a Certified Speaking Professional who combines comedy and storytelling to engage audiences. His diverse experiences, which include living in a nudist colony for a newspaper story and solving a murder, contribute to his motivational and engaging speaking style. His speech titled "If a New Yorker Can Make it in Texas, Imagine What You Can Do!" shares personal challenges and experiences adapting to life in Texas. He frequently serves as a master of ceremonies at annual award banquets and convention dinners, known for his ability to keep audiences captivated.

In addition to his speaking career, Lieber has worked as a columnist for over 40 years, focusing on keeping readers engaged and informed. His book "Dave Lieber’s Watchdog Nation: Bite Back When Businesses and Scammers Do You Wrong" has won two national book awards for social change. Through his columns and talks, he fights to expose corruption and uses stories to inspire positive change. In 2019, he won top prize in the nation's largest column-writing contest sponsored by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Dave Lieber's unique customer service program leverages his experiences and research to teach businesses effective customer service strategies that foster strong relationships and customer loyalty.

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Dave Lieber Speaking Topics

Become a Citizen of Watchdog Nation

Bernard Madoffs are everywhere. There's nothing funny about getting hurt by a scammer or your bank or a credit card company. But if anyone can get you to laugh at these heartless institutions and show you how to beat them at their own game, it's The Dallas Morning News Watchdog columnist Dave Lieber. His Watchdog Nation®, shows Americans how to bite back and win. His inspirational and informative talk is based on his new book - Dave Lieber’s Watchdog Nation - winner of two national book awards for social change. He shares the latest information you can't find anywhere else on scams and corporate thievery.

"Customer Service Like No Other"

In today’s world, a business owner or employee can’t afford a bad day, a bad hour or even a bad moment. The world is watching and little incidents get magnified into big crises. Watchdog newspaper columnist has experience on both ends of the equation, as both an exposer of wrongs and also the victim of today’s modern world. He’ll show you how to remember that every moment counts. Every moment, especially the bad ones, are an opportunity to build customer loyalty that lasts forever.

Your Story Blows Me Away: How to be the Ultimate Communicator

Once you needed a website to attract, engage — and sell. That’s no longer good enough. Today you need to tell your story. Dave Lieber works with you to find your best stories and shows you how to share them with the world so your audience listens, cares — and, ultimately, believes in you.

If a New Yorker Can Make it in Texas, Imagine What You Can Do

Dave's most popular story about how he struggled to fit into Texas is a tale that everyone can relate to and find a piece of themselves in. At first, he didn't know if chicken-fried steak was chicken or steak. He didn't know which was the front end of a cowboy hat. He didn't even know who Garth Brooks was. But he overcame his struggle - thanks to a dog who hated him and a women's club that rescued him. You'll laugh, then cry - and in the end, the message of fitting into any new environment, new job or any new and challenging situation is a story of laughter and inspiration that audiences everywhere describe as truly memorable.

Dave Lieber Videos

The power of storytelling to change the world: Dave Lieber at ...

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How much does it cost to book Dave Lieber for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Dave Lieber, 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 Lieber are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dave Lieber, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Dave Lieber speak about?

Dave Lieber is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Customer Experience, Marketing, Inspirational, Sales, Business, Celebrity, Author and Comedian.

Where does Dave Lieber travel from?

Dave Lieber generally travels from Texas, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dave Lieber?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dave Lieber 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dave Lieber 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 Lieber 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.


Dave Lieber is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalist, Customer Experience and Marketing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dave Lieber for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Dave Lieber generally travels from Texas, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Chris Skinner, Shep Hyken and Igor Beuker. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dave Lieber for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 27/06/2025.

Dave Lieber Speaking Topics

  • Become a Citizen of Watchdog Nation

    Bernard Madoffs are everywhere. There's nothing funny about getting hurt by a scammer or your bank or a credit card company. But if anyone can get you to laugh at these heartless institutions and show you how to beat them at their own game, it's The Dallas Morning News Watchdog columnist Dave Lieber. His Watchdog Nation®, shows Americans how to bite back and win. His inspirational and informative talk is based on his new book - Dave Lieber’s Watchdog Nation - winner of two national book awards for social change. He shares the latest information you can't find anywhere else on scams and corporate thievery.

  • "Customer Service Like No Other"

    In today’s world, a business owner or employee can’t afford a bad day, a bad hour or even a bad moment. The world is watching and little incidents get magnified into big crises. Watchdog newspaper columnist has experience on both ends of the equation, as both an exposer of wrongs and also the victim of today’s modern world. He’ll show you how to remember that every moment counts. Every moment, especially the bad ones, are an opportunity to build customer loyalty that lasts forever.

  • Your Story Blows Me Away: How to be the Ultimate Communicator

    Once you needed a website to attract, engage — and sell. That’s no longer good enough. Today you need to tell your story. Dave Lieber works with you to find your best stories and shows you how to share them with the world so your audience listens, cares — and, ultimately, believes in you.

  • If a New Yorker Can Make it in Texas, Imagine What You Can Do

    Dave's most popular story about how he struggled to fit into Texas is a tale that everyone can relate to and find a piece of themselves in. At first, he didn't know if chicken-fried steak was chicken or steak. He didn't know which was the front end of a cowboy hat. He didn't even know who Garth Brooks was. But he overcame his struggle - thanks to a dog who hated him and a women's club that rescued him. You'll laugh, then cry - and in the end, the message of fitting into any new environment, new job or any new and challenging situation is a story of laughter and inspiration that audiences everywhere describe as truly memorable.

Dave Lieber Videos

The power of storytelling to change the world: Dave Lieber at ...
  • How do I book Dave Lieber to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dave Lieber 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 Lieber, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 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 Lieber or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dave Lieber for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dave Lieber, 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 Lieber are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dave Lieber, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dave Lieber speak about?

    Dave Lieber is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalist, Customer Experience, Marketing, Inspirational, Sales, Business, Celebrity, Author and Comedian.
  • Where does Dave Lieber travel from?

    Dave Lieber generally travels from Texas, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dave Lieber?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dave Lieber 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dave Lieber 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 Lieber 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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