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Dan Waldschmidt

Keynote Speaker, Business Strategist and Ultrarunner

Dan empowers audiences with the focus, insight, and accountability they need to achieve their best results yet. His stories of ordinary humans achieving outrageous success will light a fire under each member of the audience to launch an extraordinary life of their own.

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Using his experience working with various corporate business leaders and the years of research behind his best selling book "EDGY Conversations", Dan Waldschmidt shows audiences the very same strategies, tools and methods developed and utilized by "the world's most unlikely high performers." His stories of ordinary humans achieving outrageous success will enliven each member of the audience to launch an extraordinary life both personally and professionally.

No bullet points. No theories. No boring Powerpoints. Just real talk from a guy who has helped the biggest companies in the world dominate their industry in business, leadership, and motivation. Now it's time to bring the exact same thing to your events.

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THE "IF" FACTOR: Living A High Performance Life
Using the 1,000+ stories and case studies that he researched when writing his best-selling book, EDGY Conversations, Dan captivates his audiences with practical, real-life examples -- the small city who stood up against the greatest king who had ever lived, how to run 100 miles when they're too tired to move, and how smart companies make millions more by being so valuable people ask for more.

There are 6 key lessons that all high performers in business, math, sports, science, and politics have learned to get to that point in their life. In this exciting session Dan shares some easily applied and fresh insights:
- The superpower of focusing on a few deliberate activities
- Why being weird is essential to massive long terms progress
- How to use the right technology to get what you want faster
- Why you should say "NO" more often to yourself
- How to be so valuable people can't stand to live without you
- Why being awesome is the only goal that matters

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Dan Waldschmidt Inspires!

Dan Waldschmidt Talking Business Success

To Achieve Something Outrageously Extraordinary Requires Extreme Effort

Success Magazine - December 28, 2016 It’s your decision to be amazing. It’s an attitude. It’s how you live your life.

You Have to Do the Hard Things

Read the blog loved by more than 30 million people. The hard things are the easiest things to avoid. To excuse away. To pretend like they don’t apply to you.

17 Things Awesome People Do That You Should Do.

If you want to accomplish your dreams, avoiding disaster isn’t good enough. And being good isn’t great enough. Even being great isn’t the same as being awesome. And being awesome isn’t easy.

52 Behaviors Of Highly Successful People.

Want to be amazing? Start doing these things...

11 Ways to Find Your "More" When You're Beat Down

Most of the time, good ideas go stale simply because of a lack of energy. Smart people with experience just stop finding a reason to keep putting in the effort.

Why the Lion Kills

The lion doesn’t kill to prove that he’s still got what it takes to be the king of the jungle. The lion doesn’t stalk, hunt, chase, capture and devour his prey to look good, win friends, or feel better about himself.

2014 EDGY Conversations: How Ordinary People Can Achieve Outrageous Success

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"If want an inspiring, energetic, and dynamic keynote speaker to address your leadership development needs, I highly encourage you to consider Dan Waldschmidt. You will not be disappointed."

Dr. Holly Coutier, Executive Director - Maine Principals Association

Dan has the mentality of a champion...

Evan T. C.

Dan Waldschmidt is a genius. His edgy conversations for business will make you think.

Frank R.

"Dan is an electrifying speaker that will leave your audience engaged, energized and enthusiastic. If you want to sharpen your team's edge, Dan's brilliant ideas will do the job in spades. He speaks from experience, he lives on the edge, and he loves to see people win beyond their imagination."

Gerhard Gschwandtner, CEO SellingPower

"Dan was incredible! He was entertaining, motivational, and he connects his stories to thoughtful and actionable takeaways that the audience valued. After his keynote there was a huge line to meet him and get his book signed. In fact, the audience raved about him so much we called him back and asked him to keynote our next event too! We have hosted hundreds of speakers through the years and Dan was the highest rated we have ever had.”

Jared Hamilton, CEO Driving Sales

The business world needs Dan Waldschmidt’s edgy ideas. He shakes the status quo and kills the sacred cows.

Jill K.

I have been in business for almost 20 years and I have never met anyone with Dan’s perspective. His insights are di erent, edgy and force you to think.

Kelley R.

He’s a cross between Zig Ziglar, Gary Vaynerchuk and your favorite motivational speaker. He talks about business, but really talks about life.

Matt H.

Dan has a compassionate ear, an innovative mind and a provocative style...

Nancy S.

“The moment Dan walks into a room you can feel his energy! The audience is immediately engaged in his presentation and he quickly captivates attendees with authentic stories, hard-earned experience, and expert knowledge. While an entertaining and motivating experience, his speech will equip you with valuable life lessons. I would highly recommend Dan to anyone. If you have the chance to see Dan speak RUN (don’t walk). You don’t want to miss out on the opportunity! Trust me, you won’t regret it."

Paul Whetzel, Past President - Carolinas Parking Association

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