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Dave Sherman has the distinction of being one of the only “professional icebreakers” on Earth. He is the founder and President of Connection Pros, an organization that inspires people to be more comfortable, more confident and more successful when creating and developing relationships with others.

He is also the founder of the Sherman Training Center, a world-class training facility in central Phoenix that provides a wide variety of workshops that help people reach AMAZING levels of success.

He is the best selling author of 50 TOP TIPS, A Simple Guide to Networking Success, Breaking the Ice - 306 Great Conversation Starters, Elevating Your Elevator Speech, A Powerful Way to Answer the Question, "What do you do?" as well as numerous other CD and video programs.

Before becoming a professional speaker and trainer, Dave used his vast business skills to help build a successful retail sports apparel business. As the owner and founder of The Cap Company, Arizona’s Largest Cap Store, Dave was named a Top Ten Small Business Person of the Year by the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, a Top Five Small Business Person of the Year by the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, as well as receiving the national Mass Mutual Blue Chip Award for Small Business Excellence.

Dave has had the pleasure of working with hundreds of companies and associations all over the world including Wells Fargo, Southwest Airlines, Merrill Lynch, Toyota, Smith Barney, American Express, Northwestern Mutual, Medtronic, and so many more, as well as over two dozen Chambers of Commerce all over the country.

Dave has lived in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona since 1982, loves golf, international travel, all types of movies and his only real vices these days are Diet Mountain Dew and a good cigar.

Areas of Expertise:

Career Development

Networking Skills

Public Speaking Skills

Law of Attraction (motivation)

DYNAMIC – Knows how to engage an audience and keep them engaged throughout the entire program

PROVIDES PRACTICIAL INFORMATION – The information presented contains very little fluff. Everything your audience will learn can be IMMEDIATELY used the moment the program is over.

HUMOR – People will listen longer and learn more if they are having a good time. Dave’s programs are always fun, entertaining, and packed with great information your audience can use.

A Powerful Way to Answer the Question, “What Do You Do?” - When people are asked the universal icebreaker, "what do you do?" do they just babble out a series of random thoughts that don't make any sense to the people listening or do they have a powerful, well crafted marketing message that will grab people's attention, engage them in conversation and encourage them to want to learn more information about themselves?
In this highly interactive, information filled, and totally customized workshop, the attendees will discover how simple it is to get more people to become more interested in them. They will learn:
• The three parts of a perfect elevator speech
• How to become R & R (Remembered and repeated)
• How to avoid some of the biggest mistakes
• And SO MUCH MORE!!

How to start getting more of what you want and less of what you don’t!
Imagine living a life where you can have almost anything you’ve ever wanted. A great job, the perfect mate, plenty of money, and all the other things that make life grand. You can start living that life RIGHT NOW if you know how to apply a simple, yet amazingly powerful concept called the Law of Attraction.
In this fast-paced, highly interactive, and incredibly powerful workshop, you will learn the tips, tools, and techniques necessary to start drawing in all of the things you’ve ever wanted in your life. You will learn:
• What is the Law of Attraction and how to make it work for you
• How to create a vision board so your dreams can become realities
• How to develop the best affirmations for you to hear every day
• And SO MUCH MORE!!

I wanted to take just a moment to thank you for your recent visit to Northwood University. It's not that often that we get an enthusiastic speaker for Values Emphasis Week, so thank you! Your advice about networking is something that will stay with most of us throughout the rest of our lives. Nikki Paparella Vice Chairperson 2007 Northwood University International Auto Show Northwood University, Midland, Michigan

WHAT an incredible time. Today we had a follow-up networking event here at the Creativity Center 3-5 PM and about 25 students came and loads of them said, “this was the best thing I’ve heard at Northwood” or some variation!! A GREAT time was had by all!! Nancy Barker Interim Director Alden B. Dow Creativity Center NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY

Thank you for a great presentation in Midland yesterday. It was one of the more beneficial presentations that I have attended. It was good down to earth information that every business person can use. I have all three of your books and am looking forward to reading them. Sue Winkowski President AD Vantage Media Services

Thank you for participating in our 2007 Environmental Coordinator Conference. You helped make our conference the most highly rated and successful to date. Your session was very highly rated and appreciated by all. Looking forward to talking to you again on our COSTHA call. Bill Duff Corporate Manager,
Environmental Coordination Office Toyota Motors