Testimonials
Dave Nelsen has received an unprecedented PERFECT rating from 2,520 Vistage CEO and Key Executive members participating in his sessions to date (2009 – 2011).
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Joseph Fife, CEO Group Chair
Vistage International – Chicago
“Dave Nelsen delivered his Social Media For Business presentation to my Vistage CEO Group 482 last week and hit a home run. I am always a little apprehensive about booking a speaker with a relatively new presentation but the subject is hot so I thought I would give Dave a try. In almost 11 years of chairing (and well over 100 world-class speakers) I have had only six perfect 5′s and now I have seven. He will really open your eyes to business opportunities for your members.
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Paul Furiga, President and CEO
“Dave Nelsen, given his experience as a CEO and social media pioneer, identifies and develops successful new media strategies that escape those who aren’t fluent in both the corporate and new media worlds. I had the privilege of working with Dave as he listened, learned and then advanced the new media needs of a large regional economic development organization, creating a six-part radio-talk-show-style podcast aimed at attracting job seekers to a geographic region with a need for fresh talent. The evolution of the strategy, thanks to Dave’s creative involvement, delivered results in ways that were outside the original conceptions of those of us who first envisioned the project. The difference was Dave and what he brought to the project.”
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Edward Engler, General Partner
“I’ve been collaborating with Dave Nelsen through Vistage and other entrepreneurial activities for more than 5 years. Dave has explored many facets of the new media industry and has become a thought-leader through his efforts founding and growing TalkShoe, as well as his work helping other businesses make effective use of new media technologies. Dave understands the myriad social media and internet technologies and how they can bring value to companies seeking to connect with customers, prospects, employees, and partners. Unlike others, his ROI-based approach helps companies identify the most relevant technologies for their businesses and avoids wasting time and money exploring those that have low potential return.”
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Ian Sadler, President
“Dave Nelsen possesses a truly profound understanding of both new communication technology and exactly how that technology can impact group dynamics and behavior in society and in business. It is the latter that can provide the competitive advantage every organization is looking for. Unfortunately, most tend to focus only on the technology.”
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Karl Schieneman, Esq., Executive Director Legal Analytics & Review, CEO
“I met Dave Nelsen in 2003 when his company at that time (CoManage Corp) was recognized as the fastest growing company on the Pittsburgh 100 list. Over the past few years, I have worked closely with Dave to implement new social media strategies. He has helped me to formulate innovative approaches that are true difference makers in two different companies. Social media is an emerging field and there are many “proclaimed” experts selling their services. What I like about working with Dave is that he has worn the same shoes as I have as a CEO. He not only understands these new tools, he also understands how to improve business performance using them. I unequivocally recommend Dave Nelsen as a resource for any business seeking advice for social media and for growing a business in general.”
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Frederick D. Potthoff, President
“Dave Nelsen and I collaborate through Vistage, the world’s largest network of private company CEOs. Dave has in-depth knowledge on all aspects of running and growing a company, but has particular insight into the rapidly growing social networking field. Through Dave’s input, I have learned numerous ways to harness this X and Y generation phenomenon and apply it to our business. I highly recommend Dave as an expert in this area; he provides a unique and practical perspective into how to utilize social networking and social media for business advantage.”
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Razi Imam, Founder & CEO
“Dave Nelsen is an expert in internet marketing techniques. He has mastered the science of using social networking and social media for helping companies create conversations that build their brand, create loyalty, and achieve competitive advantage. With TalkShoe, he was one of the early pioneers to combine podcasting and social networking into a powerful social media property. He is one of the first businesspersons to truly understand how these tools originally developed for consumers are changing the business landscape.”
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Dick Singer, Business Coach & Chair
“I have known Dave Nelsen for over five years as a business associate and friend in my capacity as his Vistage Chair. Dave is an excellent communicator and works very well in collaboration with others. He has a unique ability to tackle an issue and distill it down to its core elements. Dave is a true leader in that he is open to opposing points of view and works to understand the genesis of those views. He communicates positively and works to empower people. I believe that virtually any business would benefit greatly from Dave’s unique perspective.”
