David Chilton
Whether it’s helping millions of Canadians achieve personal financial success or investing in low-fat cookbooks, David Chilton has always had a knack for recognizing great ventures, a skill he proudly leveraged as a “dragon” on CBC television’s #1 hit show, Dragons’ Den. Called “charming, unpretentious, and funny,” by The Chicago Sun-Times, Chilton puts his business expertise and life experience to work in his informative and inspiring talks.
Chilton began his career by self-publishing his book The Wealthy Barber in 1989. It was written in 26 months, and was specifically targeted toward those with little investment experience, in order to help them develop positive personal-finance habits. The book has become one of the most popular Canadian books of all time, with two million copies sold since its release.
Speaking topics
- A Truly Unique Perspective
“A Truly Unique Perspective” is quickly becoming bestselling author, entrepreneur, financial guru, and former “dragon” David Chilton’s most sought-after presentation.
As someone who has experienced both success and failure, Chilton humorously illustrates how a healthy perspective can lead to positive results, despite what life throws at you, using examples from both his professional and private life, including “behind the scenes” stories from Dragons’ Den.
- David Chilton Success Strategies
David Chilton’s recipe for success is hard work, a clear vision, and some clever marketing. Whether it’s helping thousands of Canadians achieve personal financial success or investing in low-fat cookbooks, Chilton has always had a knack for recognizing great ventures from the get-go.
Famously known for his all-time bestselling book, The Wealthy Barber, Chilton has in recent years partnered up with the Podleski sisters to take on the multi-national, billion-dollar food industry.
As their company president and publisher, Chilton has helped the Podleskis turn their idea of low-fat cookbooks into an award-winning food company. The Podleskis’ cookbook, Looneyspoons, is now one of the fastest selling books in Canadian publishing history. Hear this true David vs. Goliath story from the inspiring, funny, and entertaining David Chilton.
- Common Sense Guide to Financial Planning
The book The Wealthy Barber has accomplished a “publishing impossible” by selling over two million copies in North America. More than ten years after it was first published, it still appears regularly on bestseller lists. The reason for its sustained popularity? It provides financial education in an entertaining and understandable format.
The Wealthy Barber is not full of new techniques, complex strategies, nor get-rich-quick-or-even-semi-quick schemes. Instead, it focuses on the financial planning basics that, over time, have proven to be effective. It’s primarily common sense — common sense that, unfortunately, in our society is not common knowledge. By using a “novel” format and strong doses of humour, David Chilton has taken the intimidation and boredom out of the financial education experience.
Chilton’s speech delivery does not fit the stereotype of a dry financial expert. The Chicago Sun-Times said it most succinctly when they stated “Chilton is charming, unpretentious, and funny.”
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