Former VP of Marketing at Chick-fil-A, Founder of Spark a Revolution, Author
David Salyers Biography
David Salyers was one of the original two marketing executives at Chick-fil-A. He went on to spend 37 years in the Chick-fil-A Marketing Department, most recently as a Vice President, before his retirement. Having worked at Chick-fil-A his entire career, he witnessed the principles of servant leadership and creating remarkable customer experiences play out in the growth of more than 2,300 Chick-fil-A restaurants around the country. This multi-billion dollar company has experienced over 50 consecutive years of sales growth, much of which can be attributed to Salyers' significant contributions.
During his time at Chick-fil-A, Salyers was instrumental in the growth and development of the iconic ‘cow campaign’ and helped champion a marketing department that rose to international prominence and prestige. He is recognized for his marketing acumen, his commitment to service, and his entrepreneurial spirit. Salyers also emphasizes the importance of creating positive customer experiences, termed "Remarkable moments," to generate significant ROI, a strategy he passionately advocates in his presentations.
After participating in the extraordinary success of Chick-fil-A, Salyers realized the business principles used to catapult that organization could be applied universally. In 2018, he founded Spark a Revolution, where he and his team assist companies in creating a competitive advantage by building remarkable cultures and brands. His book "Remarkable," co-authored in 2016 with Dr. Randy Ross, imparts leadership lessons aimed at transforming workplace culture. Additionally, Salyers is a passionate advocate for fatherhood and co-founded Champion Tribes, an initiative focused on strengthening the bonds between fathers and sons.
Salyers attended Wake Forest University, the Universidad de Madrid (Madrid, Spain), and graduated from the University of Georgia. He is also an alumnus of the Harvard Business School (AMP166). He serves as a board member for numerous organizations and has helped launch several startups and nonprofits. In 2017, he was honored with the University of Georgia Terry College of Business Distinguished Alumni Award and recently became the inaugural Startup Mentor in Residence for the University of Georgia, where he serves as a champion for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Salyers and his wife, Lynn, have been married for 29 years and have three adult children and one grandchild. He is currently a member of Northpoint Community Church, serving on the stewardship team and as an elder, reflecting his commitment to community and spiritual life.
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David Salyers Speaking Topics
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Spark a Revolution
What organization doesn’t want to create more sales? But truly Remarkable organizations aren’t focused on increasing sales, they’re focused on creating raving fans. Raving fans are people who 1) are happy to pay full price, 2) come more often and 3) tell other people about your organization. In this talk, Former Chick-fil-A Marketing VP David Salyers recounts Chick-fil-A’s biggest successes and shares the principles and strategies behind those successes that you can use to connect deeply with customers, who ultimately demand and fund your business growth.
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Remarkable - Becoming the Meaningful Business Your Employees & Customers Are Looking For
You may be surprised to learn that 80% of what Chick-fil-A does is exactly the same as what their competitors do. But 20% is dramatically different – and it’s what sets Chick-fil-A apart as a remarkable organization. A business worth “remarking” about that drives incredible results for their customers, employees, and stakeholders alike. What if you could take a deep dive into understanding that 20% in order to help your organization create your own, unique 20% that will help you get 100% better results?
In other words, what if we could truly understand what makes certain businesses “remarkable” and apply those principles to our own organizations? In this signature talk, David Salyers powerfully does just that. Exploring key themes on culture, values, and mission, “Remarkable” is an engaging and memorable talk that has the potential to impact you and your organization to the very core.
David Salyers Videos
Business Innovation Team Interview Series-David Salyers
Brian Kramer interviews David Salyers, former VP of Marketing at Chick-fil-A, at East Cobb Business Association luncheon.
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David Salyers is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Spark a Revolution, Remarkable - Becoming the Meaningful Business Your Employees & Customers Are Looking For, Second Mile Service - Creating a Service-Centric Environment through the Power of “Moment-ization”, Revolutionary Data - Engaging in a Revolutionary Approach to Fatherhood to Prepare your Children for a Remarkable Life and Chalk Talk - Tackling the Biggest Challenges in your Organization with an Expert Coach. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Salyers for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. David Salyers generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Doug Lipp, Horst Schulze, Daymond John, Dennis Snow and Dan Gingiss. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Salyers for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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