GROWTH & IMPACT WEEK SPEAKER LINEUP
The speakers at Growth and Impact Week are award-winning advisors, operators, and thought leaders who don’t just understand growth and impact, they execute it. Each speaker has been selected for their ability to translate methodology into real-world implementation, sharing how they’ve built in-demand practices through intentional, ROI-driven relationships with business owners. Expect candid perspectives, practical frameworks, and honest discussion around what works in today’s market, from client selection and trust-building to accountability, culture, and value creation. This is not a stage of theorists; it’s a room of practitioners committed to helping you apply what you learn and accelerate results in your firm.
David Hardin
David is a Senior Business, Value, and Exit Advisor at Cultivate Advisors and holds the prestigious designation of Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). With an impressive track record spanning over a decade, he has been a guiding force alongside...
ABOUT DAVID
David is a Senior Business, Value, and Exit Advisor at Cultivate Advisors and holds the prestigious designation of Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). With an impressive track record spanning over a decade, he has been a guiding force alongside business owners since 2012. David's rich professional journey includes diverse roles such as founder, business owner, general manager, director, and executive.
Throughout his career, David has demonstrated a remarkable ability to shape enterprises from their very inception, resurrect struggling businesses into profitable ventures, and propel companies from small (starting at $3.5 million) to substantial, medium-sized enterprises (reaching $35 million).
Having poured his heart and soul into numerous companies, David intimately understands the multifaceted challenges of entrepreneurship. His unwavering dedication revolves around ensuring his clients not only achieve business success but also maintain a harmonious work-life balance.
David's impact is quantifiable. In the past year, every single one of his clients has enjoyed double-digit growth in revenue and profitability. His commitment to delivering excellence extends beyond results, evident in his exceptional client retention rate, world-class Net Promoter Scores (NPS), and the noteworthy recognition of being honored as Chicago Magazine's "Best of the Best" on five separate occasions.
David's passion for service excellence continues to drive him, making him an invaluable asset to the businesses and individuals he guides towards prosperity and fulfillment.