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Meet David
International Executive Business Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker. Anything but Ordinary.
Some say business success is all about the numbers. David Miller learned early on that there's something more – an invisible magic that transforms good companies into great ones.
Growing up watching his father, a respected attorney, David observed something fascinating: beneath his father's calculated exterior was an inexplicable energy of peace and calm that radiated across their dining room each evening. This early lesson in the power of invisible forces would shape David's entire approach to business and leadership.
As an analyst at the ago of 20, David persuaded Warren Buffet to acquire a company from his hometown in Tennessee. This early success set the stage for his executive career at American Express, where he went on to build their Atlanta market. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, David then founded and scaled multiple companies to 8-figure revenues, including his own financial and accounting firm. However, it was through both the heights of success and the depths of selling of the company he built that David uncovered his purpose: helping elite leaders master both the method and magic of sustainable growth.
Today, as a Business Growth Alchemist and Scaling Up Certified Coach, David works with founder-operators in the $3M-$50M range who are ready to think differently about scale. He helps them systematize their operations while cultivating those often-overlooked elements that transform good companies into great ones: trust, energy, and leadership presence.
A firm believer in the power of grit and the alchemy of scale, David serves as a Board Member for several high-growth companies and is an active member of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO). His unique methodology combines proven growth frameworks with deep wisdom about the human elements of scale, creating waterfalls of growth for entrepreneurs brave enough to embrace both the visible and invisible forces at play.
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How David Can Help You
David’s Approach: The Alchemy of Scale
Whether you need to systematize operations for profitable growth or navigate the complex human dynamics of scaling, David serves as both coach and strategic advisor, helping leaders build organizations that don't just grow – they thrive.
He combines proven growth systems and operational excellence with the often-overlooked elements that make the difference between good and great: trust, energy, and the quiet power of authentic leadership presence.
Core Principles
Transformation requires building deep resilience in founders facing their biggest challenges. Because trust isn't just a nice-to-have – it's the bedrock of sustainable success.
Creating scalable operations while nurturing the human elements makes your business uniquely powerful. Growth without soul is just numbers on a page.
Scaling businesses with meaning means ensuring that when you grow, you're not just building a bigger company. You're creating a lasting legacy.
Trust & Transformation
Systems & Spirit
Purpose & Passion
Here is where structured methodologies meet the inexplicable spark that transforms good companies into great ones. This is business alchemy at its finest.
Method & Magic
David has an uncanny ability to see what others miss, offering guidance that is both profound and practical. His unwavering integrity and deep insight makes him a trusted partner in success.
Greice Murphy, EY Entrepreneur of the Year
CEO Miami Stem Cell
Industry: HealthCare & Regenerative Medicine
David is a winning entrepreneur, leader and resource. Through experience sharing and coaching, he has helped me grow my business and grow as a person. He is on my shortlist to call when I need to consult on my business. In addition, he has become a valued friend.
Thomas Rumph, Jr., CEO, Rumph & Associates
ex-CFO Coca-Cola South Africa
Industry: Global Government Contracting
David has the rare combination of a heart of gold and the competitiveness required of a successful entrepreneur. He lives by strong morals, is always kind, and genuinely cares about those with which he interacts.
Jon MacDonald, CEO of The Good
Industry: Tech, Digital Optimization
"True growth—whether for a business, an entrepreneur, or a team—comes down to an alchemy of scale, combining method and magic."
Book David To Speak
Looking for someone who can transform complex business concepts into "aha" moments?
Whether your event needs a keynote presentation, workshop, or intimate fireside chat, David brings a unique alchemy to the stage. He blends tactical expertise with those invisible forces that business audiences are hungry to understand. His presentations on business growth, scaling, and leadership combine proven methodologies with unexpected insights that make growth feel not just possible, but inevitable.
Why Book David?
#1 Method Meets Magic
Don't expect just another "hustle harder" speech. David offers a proven framework for business transformation that goes beyond the obvious. Your audience will leave not just motivated, but equipped with real-world insights they can implement immediately. As an Ex-CEO who has weathered both triumphs and challenges in scaling multiple companies, and now a certified Scaling Up coach, he brings both battle-tested experience and structured methodologies to every presentation.
#2 Deep Connection & Impact
David is not your typical fly-in, fly-out speaker. He takes time to understand what keeps your audience up at night and what makes their eyes light up. His approach combines calm presence with profound business wisdom, ensuring your attendees feel both heard and empowered. While others might bring high energy, David brings something different – the kind of presence that makes complex business concepts feel accessible and actionable, even in a packed venue.
#3 The Alchemy of Excellence
Think of David as your business growth alchemist on stage. He brings a rare combination of strategic insight and emotional intelligence that turns good business principles into great business magic. His presentations weave together practical frameworks with powerful insights about trust, energy, and leadership presence. Audiences consistently tell him they've never seen business growth explained quite this way before.
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Keynote Presentations
David’s signature talk, "The Alchemy of Scale: Unlocking Both the Method and Magic of Business Growth," reveals the secret sauce of sustainable growth: where proven systems meet those invisible elements that transform good companies into great ones. Perfect for business conferences, leadership summits, and anywhere entrepreneurs gather to think bigger.
Executive Workshops
Think of these as growth laboratories: intimate, intensive sessions where leadership teams discover their own unique formula for excellence. These workshops blend strategic planning with deep insights about building businesses that don't just scale, but soar.
Growth-Focused Panels
Need someone who can cut through the noise and deliver real insights? Drawing from extensive experience in both the trenches and the boardroom, David contributes meaningful perspectives to panels focused on business growth, leadership, and organizational transformation.
The Alchemy of Scale: Unlocking the Method and Magic of Business Growth
Signature keynote
In this transformative keynote, David reveals how truly exceptional business growth requires mastering both the visible and invisible elements of scale.
Drawing from his journey scaling multiple companies and coaching numerous entrepreneurs, David demonstrates how combining proven systems with often-overlooked "magical" elements – trust, energy, and excellence – creates unprecedented results.
Key Learning Objectives
- Master the critical 5% that separates good companies from great ones through elevated standards of excellence.
- Learn to identify and leverage both visible growth levers (people, strategy, execution, cash) and invisible ones (trust, energy, resilience).
- Discover how to build sustainable success by balancing ambitious growth with leader wellbeing.
- Develop strategies to cultivate trust as the foundational element of scalable business transformation.
- Create powerful alignment between systems/processes and the human elements that drive real growth.
Talks & Workshops For
- CEOs and founders of small-to-medium businesses ($3M-$50M)
- High-growth entrepreneurs seeking sustainable scale
- Business leaders focused on excellence and transformation
- Organizations navigating significant growth transitions
IDeal Audiences
See David In Action
Watch David’s speaker reel to see a snapshot of the method and the magic he brings to audiences.
"David has a special way of speaking to audiences, drawing from his experiences as both founder and Scaling Up Coach."
KIMBERLY MOFFITT, CEO, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER, AND PSYCHOLOGY EXPERT
"What strikes me most about David as a speaker is his wonderful blend of deep authenticity and extraordinary knowledge."
Genevieve Bos, AI Investor & Board Member
