"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."

Joseph Fife, CEO Group Chair, Vistage International - Chicago

Participant comments (CEOs and senior executives):

• "Clear professional. Received good information that I did not know was out there. Very well spoken, articulate. Well thought out. Full of good info and links."
  
• "Clear presentation - liked highlighted parts of slides to ensure audience knew how to get to websites. Excellent exploration of social media's relationship to business, looking at potential uses of these new communication tools."
  
• "Excellent presentation, took a complex topic and broke down into simple to understand terms."
  
• "Very organized, paced well, entertaining. Excellent, covered points clearly."
  
• "Over the top. Keep going."
  
• "Very entertaining, informing, good presentation. Very topical and relevant. Dave's presentation helps us think about free methods of improving our business and enhancing competitive advantages. I hope my competitors don't see his presentation."
  
• "Great examples - nice connections to what we might do."
  
• "Very enthusiastic. Very practical ideas to get started. Best presentation since I joined 1 year ago."
  
• "Very interactive, enthusiastic, comprehensively presented. Timely, interesting, comprehensive, relevant."
  
• "Really strong and effective graphics. Showed exact screen shots and highlighted areas of screen. Good volume and engaging style. Great job."

"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."

Paul Furiga, President and CEO, WordWrite Communications LLC

 

"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."

Edward Engler, General Partner, Pittsburgh Equity Partners

 

"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."

 

Ian Sadler, President, Miller Centrifugal Casting

"I met Dave Nelsen in 2003 when his company at that time (CoManage Corp) was recognized as the fastest growing company on the Pittsburgh100 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."

 

Karl Schieneman, Esq.

Executive Director Legal Analytics & Review - JurInnov Ltd

CEO & Founder - Making Law Easy, LLC

 

"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."

 

Frederick D. Potthoff, President, Kroff Chemical Company

 

"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."

 

Razi Imam, Founder & CEO, Landslide Technologies

 

"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."

Dick Singer, Business Coach & Chair, Vistage