Now for the good stuff
Below are the two signature talks that David gives at conferences, offsites and private company events.
Each one blends storytelling and strategy — the kind of sessions that leave your audience with practical tools they can actually use and a message that sticks long after the lights go down.
The Lagniappe Effect
Excellence isn’t built by doing more — it’s built by delivering a little extra, intentionally, in every interaction. Lagniappe is the art of giving a “bonus” that creates loyalty, engagement and trust. When done consistently, it becomes a culture-defining system.
Audience:
• Corporate leaders and executives
• HR, culture and people teams
• Customer experience and brand teams
• Teams looking to increase engagement and retention
3-4 Key takeaways:
• How small, intentional gestures create measurable impact
• How to embed “lagniappe moments” into team culture
• Practical frameworks for turning generosity into a repeatable system on
How To Ride The Roller Coaster
Every founder knows the ups and downs of building a business. David shares practical strategies and mindset frameworks to help entrepreneurs stay grounded, navigate volatility and lead effectively when everything is changing.
Audience:
• Entrepreneurs
• Startup founders
• Accelerators and incubators
3-4 Key takeaways:
• Reframe risk and uncertainty as growth opportunities
• Build a founder mindset that endures the highs and lows
• Practical tools for leading with clarity during chaos
David Ezell is an entrepreneur, brand strategist and host of How To Ride A Roller Coaster, a podcast exploring the highs and lows of building something that lasts.
With over a decade of experience at companies like Meta and Yahoo, David brings a rare mix of brand strategy, leadership insight and storytelling to every stage.
His signature message — The Lagniappe Effect — inspires leaders and founders to create cultures rooted in generosity, intentionality and purpose.