Dave Wakeman

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Washington, DC, US
About Dave Wakeman

Dave helps executives deliver profitable businesses opportunities so that their business has the resources to grow, sustain success, and reach higher levels of performance and profitability. His client rave about his focus on profitability, growth, and effectiveness* "Dave knows his *!#$%" -- CEO/Managing Director, Insurance, United Kingdom* "Dave is the shot of adrenaline we needed." -- Managing Partner, Real Estate, NYC* "Dave challenges us with answers for the questions asked...but, more importantly, he challenges us on whether we are even asking the right questions." -- Head of Marketing, Professional Sports, Australia * "Dave knows more about pricing effectively and profitably than anyone I've ever met." -- CEO, Technology, USAThe client results speak for themselves:* New sales processes that doubled a startups revenue in 90 days. A mid-7 figure improvement. * Rethought a global sports' brands marketing and uncovered a multi-billion dollar opportunity. * Partnered with a global wine brand to launch in a new vertical that helped push a 600+% growth in pallets delivered in one year. * Led messaging campaign that drove a 7% positive change in customer preference in less than 6 weeks. * Rebuilt major partnerships division of a global hospitality business, generating a 1800% growth in less than 18 months and creating mid-8 figures in new revenue in the first 2 years of operation. Dave's work focuses on the intersection of:* Strategy* Branding* MarketingHelping businesses deliver real results that are profitable. His work has touched professionals on every continent and his writing has been translated into, at least, 6 languages. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of the DC Soccer Club where he's helped the Club create a vision to become "Bigger! Better! Stronger!" and to make DC the destination for youth soccer in the DMV and to lead the continued growth of soccer in the United States. Receive Dave's weekly strategy newsletter, 'The Business of Value' by emailing Dave at Dave@DaveWakeman.com

Dave Wakeman's Current Company Details
Wakeman Consulting Group

Wakeman Consulting Group

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Principal
Washington, DC, US
Dave Wakeman Work Experience Details
  • Wakeman Consulting Group
    Principal
    Wakeman Consulting Group
    Washington, Dc, Us
  • Fanwagn
    Advisory Board Member (Brain Trust)
    Fanwagn Apr 2024 - Present
    Canby, Or, Us
  • Wakeman Consulting Group
    Principal
    Wakeman Consulting Group 2007 - Present
    WHAT I DO: I help businesses overcome the issues that will stop their business in its tracks like complacency, inertia, fear, indifference, and apprehension to get you focused on growing, changing, and improving the success of your organization. Host of the number 1 podcast in the world for folks marketing and selling sport, theatre, and experiences: The Business of Fun. WHO I AM: An internationally recognized expert in business performance, marketing, and revenue generation. I have had the opportunity to speak to audiences in the United States, the UK, Canada, and Australia. My work has been featured by CNN, NBC, ABC, & CBS. I have been regularly featured in publications like The Seattle Times, The NY Post, SEAT Magazine, US News & World Report, and Entrepreneur. I'VE SPOKEN TO/WORKED WITH: American Express, Boston Red Sox, Australian Football League, New Zealand Rugby, Rugby Australia, Yahoo!, Google, Nike, Coca-Cola, YellowTail Wines, Volunteers of America, Manhattan Construction Company, The Association of Luxury Suite Directors, Association of Project Management, Project Management Institute, SAIC, US Department of State, US Department of Commerce, MSG, NY Jets, Seattle SuperSonics, Seattle Seahawks, and Best Buy. WHAT WE'VE ACHIEVED WITH OUR PARTNERS: * Partnered with American Express and Circles on programs and projects around entertainment, hospitality, and ticket sales responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars in new revenue.* Led efforts with YellowTail Wines and their partners to open brand up to new audience that helped propel YellowTail to 2.2 million cases sold per year to 8 million cases sold annually.* Partnered with Odwalla and their parent company, Coca-Cola, on an experiential marketing program that helped grow core business by 50% over 2 years.* Created marketing program for Experience Music Project, Turntable Restaurant and Liquid Lounge, that enabled venue to generate over $1M in second year of operation.
  • Mack/Crounse Group
    Afl-Cio
    Mack/Crounse Group 2012 - 2012
    I was part of the top campaign strategy and messaging team during the 2012 presidential election, writing ads that were covered around the United States including in Rolling Stone, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and more.
  • Stand Up For Kids
    Co-Executive Director-Manhattan
    Stand Up For Kids 2009 - 2011
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
    We raised over $500,000 in products, services, and donations to help homeless kids get the assistance they need to find housing, jobs, and to rebuild their lives.
  • Two Kings Tickets
    Partner
    Two Kings Tickets 2006 - 2008
    Us
    We worked with organizations around the world to deliver live entertainment experiences and concierge services to high net worth individuals and corporate clients.
  • Americana Tickets
    Marketing & Partnerships
    Americana Tickets 2004 - 2006
    My team focused on developing large scale partnerships to deliver world-class entertainment experiences for a global group of partners including American Express, Madison Square Garden, Yellow Tail Wines, Nike, Google, Marriott, the Morgans Hotel Group, the Four Seasons, and many others.
  • Experience Music Project
    User Experience Architect
    Experience Music Project 2000 - 2002
    Seattle, Wa , Us
    A member of the team that launched the most unique museum in America, dedicated to the spirit of creativity as expressed through rock music. During my time, we were able to successfully build relationships with the Seattle business community that turned the EMP from just a tourist destination to a vital part of the Seattle entertainment scene. We were able to cultivate a tremendous roster of donors by creating exclusive events and opportunities for them to entertain inside of the only museum of its kind.
  • Creative Concepts
    Assistant Manager
    Creative Concepts 1996 - 1999
    We developed one of the last major national nightclub brands, bringing urban nightlife to suburban areas. In bringing nightclubs to this new market segment, we were able to pioneer some of the most unique nightclub promotions in history.

Dave Wakeman Skills

Leadership Marketing Management Strategic Partnerships Business Development Strategy Entrepreneurship Marketing Strategy Strategic Planning Fundraising Event Planning Event Management Nonprofits Advertising Training Time Management Public Relations Project Planning Start Ups Social Media Marketing Public Speaking Sales Community Outreach Team Building Customer Service Online Advertising Non Profits Social Networking Business Strategy Project Management Marketing Communications Strategic Communications Brand Development Change Management Social Media Digital Marketing Email Marketing Consulting Messaging Ticketing Non Profit Strategy Budgets

Dave Wakeman Education Details

  • The University Of Alabama
    The University Of Alabama
    Political Science
  • Suny Empire State College
    Suny Empire State College
    Marketing
  • Cambridge Judge Business School
    Cambridge Judge Business School

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