David Leopold

Cincinnati, OH; Canton, OH, Charlotte, NC, NYC

"SmallBizDavid" Leopold, has been a Small Business Owner since 1974---when he bought his Father's small publishing company from his Mother for $10,000---because his Grandfather told him that's what he will do. Publishing in the 70's; Direct Marketing/Direct Mail in the 80's; Insurance Industry Teleservices "Expert" in the 90's, and Internet Marketing/Sales in early 2000. "SmallBizDavid's expertise got him invited by the Governor of Ohio to be on his Small Business Advisory Council for a three-year appointment. In 2008, he wrote and published his first book, "How Do You Answer These 749 Questions About Your Small Business?---in 100 days from start to finish. Two years ago, he received a "Quilly Award" from the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors for writing Chapter 23, in a " best-selling collaborative book" with Brian Tracy. That same year, he was highlighted in "USA Today" as an "Emerging Business Leader to Watch" by the American Premier Experts. Two years ago, he "founded" SmallBizDavid Foundation---"Celebrating Baby Boomer Entrepreneurship with a Spirit of Collaboration".

  • Education
    • BA (non-related); MA (somewhat related)