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Speaker Coaching with David Atkins

Built From
The Ground Up.
Stage By Stage.

David Atkins started with nothing and earned every step. From a 22-year law enforcement career to building a seven-figure Beachbody business to a $20K keynote career, all built through hard work, smart positioning, and relentless execution. Now he coaches other speakers to do the same.

$20K
Keynote Fee
Built From Zero
22 YRS
NY State Police
Captain
1,400
Person Org
Built From Scratch
2,844
Verified
Talkadot Reviews
#1
Amazon
Best Seller
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Why David Coaches Speakers

He Built It.
Every Part of It.

David Atkins spent 22 years as a New York State Police Captain. When he stepped away from law enforcement, he did not just pivot to speaking. He built multiple businesses from scratch, one after another, through hard work and discipline.

He became a top leader with Beachbody, building a direct sales organization of over 1,400 people and earning at a seven-figure level. He learned at a deep level how to recruit, lead, retain, and grow a team-based business at scale. That experience, running and building organizations, is what separates him from coaches who only know the stage.

Then he built his keynote speaking business the same way he built everything else: from zero, one relationship at a time. His first free talk. Then small rooms. Then associations. Then corporate stages. Then a $20,000 keynote fee, earned through positioning, consistency, and reputation, not celebrity.

When you work with David, you get all of it. The sales expertise. The leadership expertise. The business-building expertise. He does not teach what he read. He teaches what he built.

"I know every level of this business. From the first free talk to the $20,000 keynote. I know what it takes to move through each one."

David's Full Business Track Record
LAW ENFORCEMENT
22 YEARS

New York State Police Captain. Led high-stakes operations, built teams under pressure, and commanded through crisis. The foundation of his leadership message.

DIRECT SALES
1,400 PEOPLE

Built a 1,400-person direct sales organization with Beachbody, earning at a seven-figure level. Recruitment, culture, leadership, and business development at real scale.

SPEAKING CAREER
$20K KEYNOTE

Grew from his first free talk to a $20,000 keynote fee. Built his entire speaking business through positioning, relationships, and consistent outreach.

AUTHOR
#1 BEST SELLER

#1 Amazon bestselling author of One Decision Away. A speaking platform built on earned credibility and a message that resonates across industries.

Choose Your Path

Three Ways to Work
with David.

Whether you're just starting out, looking to level up an existing business, or just need an expert eye for an hour, there is a right fit for where you are right now.

Speaker Business Audit
Complete
Business Review

Send David everything about your speaking business. He does a thorough review before your call, then delivers a clear, prioritized action plan on exactly what to fix and how to grow.

How It Works
  • Submit your website, materials, and outreach details
  • David reviews everything before the call
  • 1-hour session with specific feedback on every area
  • Leave with a focused game plan, not vague advice
Power Strategy Call
1 Hour
with David

Have a few specific questions and want direct answers from someone who has built this business? Book an hour with David and get clear, focused guidance on whatever is on your mind.

Best For
  • Targeted questions that need fast, expert clarity
  • Getting unstuck on a specific challenge
  • Gut-checking a decision before you make it
  • No prep required, just come ready to talk
Full Coaching Package

Three Phases.
One Clear Path Forward.

Every coaching engagement follows a deliberate sequence. You move forward only when each phase is complete. This is not a course. It is a one-on-one partnership built around where you are right now.

01
PHASE 01
Defining Your
Foundation
  • What exactly are you selling as a speaker?
  • What is your unique expertise and why does it matter?
  • Who will actually pay you to speak?
  • How do you position yourself and build a compelling brand?
02
PHASE 02
Crafting Your
Marketing
  • Developing or refining your speaker website and one-sheet
  • Clearly articulating your value to event organizers
  • Making sure your brand and messaging reflect your expertise
  • Building materials that make planners say yes
03
PHASE 03
Outreach &
Booking Paid Gigs
  • Identifying your ideal clients and how to reach them
  • Developing a consistent action plan to generate momentum
  • Turning your speaking into a repeatable, profitable business
  • Building the habits that lead to consistent bookings
Full Package Includes
6 x 45-Minute 1:1 Coaching Calls

Two calls per phase. You move to the next phase only when the current one is complete. Plus unlimited email and text access to David throughout the entire engagement for support between sessions.

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Speaker Business Audit

David Reviews
Everything.
Then Tells You
Exactly What to Do.

The Speaker Business Audit is for speakers who are already in motion but know something is not working. Maybe your fees are stuck. Maybe bookings are inconsistent. Maybe your website is not converting. Maybe you just want an expert set of eyes on your entire operation.

David has been exactly where you are. He knows what event planners are looking for, what stops speakers from getting booked, and what separates the speakers who grow from the ones who stay flat. He will tell you the truth and give you a clear path forward.

01
You Submit Everything

Website, one-sheet, speaker reel, outreach approach, current bookings, fee structure, social presence. All of it. Everything that represents your speaking business.

02
David Does a Deep-Dive Review

Before the call, David reviews everything you submitted. Your positioning, messaging, brand, materials, and outreach strategy. He arrives at the call with a complete picture of where your business stands.

03
1-Hour Call with a Full Game Plan

David walks you through exactly what is working, what is not, and what to do next. You leave with a specific, prioritized action plan, not vague advice.

What David Reviews
Your Full
Speaking Business

Every audit is different. David evaluates whatever is most relevant to your specific business and goals.

  • Speaker website and online positioning
  • One-sheet and speaker materials
  • Speaker reel and video presence
  • Fee structure and market positioning
  • Outreach strategy and messaging
  • Social media presence and brand clarity
  • Current booking pipeline and momentum
  • Niche focus and audience definition
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Power Strategy Call

Just Need an Hour
with David?

Not every speaker needs a full coaching engagement. Sometimes you have a handful of specific questions and you want real answers from someone who has built this business from scratch.

That is exactly what the Power Strategy Call is for. Book an hour. Show up with your questions. David will give you direct, focused guidance on whatever is on your mind, from fees and positioning to website and outreach.

No prep required. Just come ready to talk and take notes.

POWER
STRATEGY
CALL

One focused hour with David Atkins. Bring your questions. Leave with clarity and a path forward.

1
Hour
1:1
with David
ZOOM
Video Call
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Coaching Results

What Happens When
You Work with David.

"

David has the ability to motivate AND mentor. He is an amazing coach who gives practical tips and advice that if followed will move you to the next level. He is one of the first people I reach out to when I am feeling frustrated, stuck, or unmotivated. By the time we are off the call I am always re-inspired and ready to take action. I actually have a sticky note that sits on my desk with sound simple advice he gave me 4-5 years ago. If you are looking to be motivated AND have a plan to reach your goals, David is your guy.

Jessica Griffin
Million Dollar Business Entrepreneur
"

Working with David Atkins has helped me grow in leadership and in business. He pushes you to move beyond your self-imposed limitations and reminds you of your God-given potential. He can see your potential, he gives you tools and strategies to achieve success. I have been able to grow exponentially as an entrepreneur due to his help. Now I have three businesses that are all successful. I highly recommend working with David.

Melanie Yocum
Teacher and Business Owner
"

David poured into me for two years with leadership strategies, encouraged me in personal development, and more than anything was simply ALWAYS there for me. David is passionate, motivated, and sincere. I am so thankful I found this diamond in the rough who cared not just for my business, but for me as a person.

Griffin Lewis
Institutional Sales Specialist, Novartis
"

What makes me a different kind of speaker coach is simple. I didn't get handed this career. I built it from the ground up, starting from zero, learning every step of the way. That is exactly what I teach.

David Atkins · Keynote Speaker · Speaker Coach
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Let's Talk About
Your Speaking Business.

Fill out the form to apply for the Full Coaching Package or the Speaker Business Audit. David reviews every application personally and will be in touch within one business day. You can also reach him directly at 914-221-7390 or david@davidatkinsspeaks.com.

David coaches speakers at every stage of building a profitable, sustainable speaking business
Speaker Positioning
Speaker Branding
Booking Paid Gigs
Speaker Marketing
One-Sheet Development
Fee Growth Strategy