Southwestern Consulting

Speaking

Straight talk that gets a sales room moving

Your people have heard plenty of theory. I give them practical ideas they can use the next morning, with the energy to actually do it.

David Traub

Why bring David in

25 years of frontline experience, no theory required

I have run more than 7,000 face-to-face sales meetings, so I speak from what has worked and what has failed. I tell the stories honestly, including the mistakes.

Every talk ends the same way: with specific actions your audience can take within 24 hours. You will see it in the room, and you will see it in the numbers.

Signature topics

Pick a topic or let me build one for your event

Stop Guessing What Is Holding Your Team Back

How to find the real habits behind a slow quarter, so you coach the right thing first.

Best for: managers and leaders

Referrals on Purpose

Turn asking for referrals from an awkward moment into a routine that fills your pipeline.

Best for: producers and teams

Follow-Up That Closes

Build a simple system so no prospect falls through the cracks, and no lead goes cold.

Best for: producers and teams

Own Your Calendar

Protect your best hours, set boundaries, and spend your time where the money is made.

Best for: everyone

Lead, Do Not Just Manage

Delegate, engage, and hold people accountable without burning yourself out.

Best for: sales leaders

Discipline Beats Motivation

Why the daily habits you keep matter more than the pep talk you heard.

Best for: kickoffs and conferences

Formats

Built to fit your event

Keynote

A high-energy main-stage talk for conferences, annual meetings, and sales kickoffs.

Breakout session

A focused, interactive session for a smaller group, built around one skill.

Team workshop

A hands-on working session where your team leaves with tools and a plan.

What your audience takes home

A plan, not just a feeling

  • One clear idea they can use right away
  • Simple scripts and systems to put in place
  • A next step to take within 24 hours

Planning an event?

Tell me about your audience, your date, and what you want them to do differently. I will reply with ideas.

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