David Caruso delivering a keynote to a full auditorium at an Australian business and marketing conference
Business & Marketing Speaker

Your audience deserves more than a motivational pep talk

David Caruso delivers straight-talking keynotes packed with real-world marketing strategies your attendees will start using the moment they leave the room.

Top-rated at 500+ events across Australia

"Rated at the very top end of the scale. I'd not hesitate to work with David again."

SD Stephen De Kalb
Digital Marketing Workshops
36+
Years in business
36+ years in business & marketing
Real experience, not textbook theory
Trusted by government & corporate
Australian Government, News Corp & more
Talks your audience will actually use
Actionable strategies, not motivational fluff
Why book David

What your audience walks away with

Most keynote speakers leave a room feeling good for an afternoon. David leaves them with a plan they can put to work on Monday morning.

Strategies they can use now

Every session ends with practical, ready-to-implement marketing tactics—not vague inspiration that fades by the car park.

A room that stays engaged

No death-by-PowerPoint. David keeps audiences laughing, leaning in, and taking notes from the first minute to the last.

Content tailored to you

From boardrooms to ballrooms, every keynote is customised to your audience, your industry, and the outcome you need on the day.

A stress-free booking

Clear comms, a response within 24 hours, and a proposal tailored to your event. We make the speaker part the easy part.

Real-world credibility

David built two multi-million-dollar businesses before stepping on stage. Your audience hears it from someone who's done it.

An outcome you can measure

Feedback scores at the top of the scale, event after event—because attendees leave able to act, not just applaud.

What people say

Rave reviews from every event

Event organisers don't just rate David highly—they book him again.

Their post-workshop feedback forms rated his presentation at the very top end of the scale. I would not hesitate to work with David again—in fact, I'm actively looking to make that happen.

SD
Stephen De Kalb
Digital Marketing Workshops

David was absolutely wonderful—a very insightful and engaging professional speaker. Exactly what we needed.

AR
Adam Reid
Event Organiser

We were thoroughly impressed with his ability to connect with business owners and share valuable insights. Collaborative, engaging, and rave reviews from all who attended.

NC
News Corp
Corporate Seminar Series
Trusted by leading organisations
News Corp Australian Government NSW Government Macquarie University Chamber of Commerce
David Caruso — business and marketing speaker
Meet David

Built two multi-million-dollar businesses. Then learned to teach it.

From sole operator in Sydney's Western Suburbs to a multi-million-dollar success story, David grew a real business before he ever stepped on stage. Today he runs BuyFactory.direct, an international ecommerce business spanning 60+ brands selling into 32+ countries. On stage, he shares the marketing strategies, digital tactics, and hard-won lessons that actually move the needle for SME owners.

36+
Years in business
500+
Keynotes delivered
2
Businesses built
Published author
Speaking topics

Keynotes that drive action

Every session is customised to your audience. Here are David's most-requested topics.

01

Digital marketing that actually works

Cut through the noise with proven strategies for SEO, Google Ads, social media, content, and putting AI to work in your marketing—tactics that drive real results for everyday businesses.

02

Business growth & strategy

Real-world insights from scaling a business from scratch to multi-million-dollar revenue—the wins, the failures, and the lessons in between.

03

The 4 pillars of marketing

Why old-school marketing fundamentals matter more than ever in the digital age. David breaks down the four pillars that underpin every successful campaign.

Formats

  • Keynote (45–60 min)
  • Half-day workshop
  • Panel & MC

Audience size

  • Intimate boardrooms
  • Conferences of 1,000+
  • Virtual & hybrid

Best for

  • SME owners
  • Marketing teams
  • Chambers & associations

Every booking

  • Fully tailored content
  • Pre-event briefing call
  • Takeaway resources
See David in action

Don't take our word for it

Engaging & interactive
No death-by-PowerPoint—David keeps rooms laughing and learning.
Actionable takeaways
Every attendee leaves with strategies they can implement immediately.
Customised for your audience
From boardrooms to ballrooms—tailored content every time.
Questions

Everything you need to know

The earlier the better—David's calendar fills quickly, especially around conference season. That said, it's always worth checking; we'll let you know availability for your date within 24 hours.

Always. Every talk is customised to your industry, audience, and the outcome you want on the day. David runs a pre-event briefing call so the content lands for your specific room.

Everything from intimate boardrooms and workshops to conference stages of 1,000+. He also presents for virtual and hybrid events with the same energy and interactivity.

His core themes are digital marketing that works, business growth and strategy, and the four pillars of marketing—each adapted to your goals. If you have a specific angle in mind, just ask.

Yes. David presents across Australia and internationally, with offices in Sydney and South East Asia. Travel arrangements are confirmed as part of your proposal.

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