Daniel Disney

The KING of LinkedIn & Social Selling 👑 Keynote Speaker 🎤 Consultant - LinkedIn & Social Selling + Sales Navigator Training - B2B Influencer Marketing - Author - Investor & Strategic Advisor

I help sales teams all around the world MAXIMISE their pipeline, prospecting, sales and revenue with LinkedIn, Social Selling & Sales Navigator. 

And I don’t just teach it — I live & breathe it. Here’s what that looks like:

✅ £50M+ in closed revenue directly from LinkedIn-generated leads
✅ 1.1M+ LinkedIn company page followers (growing by 10,000+ every month)
✅ 140K+ personal followers and counting
✅ 10M+ monthly content views
✅ World-class Sales Navigator trainer
✅ 50,000+ salespeople trained globally
✅ Best-selling author of The Ultimate LinkedIn Sales Guide & The Ultimate LinkedIn Messaging Guide

What I help companies achieve:
📈 More pipeline, sales, and revenue from LinkedIn
📈 Sales Navigator mastery & team adoption
📈 Proven social selling system implementation
📈 Industry-leading personal brand growth
📈 High-performing, engaging LinkedIn content
…and so much more.

Who I work with:
From high-growth startups to global giants like Amazon, Salesforce, Adobe, Canon, Ricoh, Gong and others — I help sales teams perform at the highest level on LinkedIn.

What I offer:
🎤 Keynotes & Sales Kickoffs that energize and inspire
💻 Virtual Social Selling Training Programs that deliver results
🧭 Sales Navigator Training that drives adoption and ROI

💬 "We gained $2–3 million in new business because of DD’s training."
💬 "Dan’s energy captivated the company at our SKO — his tips gave them so much to apply immediately."

I’m also the founder of The Daily Sales — LinkedIn’s most-followed page for salespeople with:
🔹 1,000,000+ followers
🔹 230,000+ newsletter subscribers
🔹 44,000+ email subscribers

Want to drive more revenue with LinkedIn?
Let’s talk about keynotes, training, partnerships or custom programs.

📧 Email: danieldisney@thedailysales.net

Author - "The Ultimate LinkedIn Sales Guide"

I hired the smartest person in the room once.
They lasted 3 months.

I hired the kindest person in the room once.
They're now running that team.

Here's what that sign gets absolutely RIGHT about building winning teams 👇

We're obsessed with IQ.
With credentials.
With "rockstars" and "ninjas."

But after 15+ years building sales teams, I've learned something brutal:

Smart people who lack humility? They're ticking time bombs.

Think about it...

That genius who won't listen to feedback?
That top performer who belittles teammates?
That "expert" who thinks they know everything?

They're not building your business.
They're slowly destroying it.

Here's what ACTUALLY happens when you prioritize kindness and humility:

↳ Team meetings become idea factories (not ego battles)
↳ Mistakes become learning moments (not blame games)
↳ Success gets shared (not hoarded)
↳ People actually WANT to help each other win

I've seen it firsthand:

The "average" rep who listened to everyone?
Became our top performer within 6 months.

The "inexperienced" manager who admitted what they didn't know?
Built the strongest team culture we'd ever had.

The "quiet" team member who always helped others?
Now our most valuable leader.

Because here's the uncomfortable truth:

Skills can be taught.
Systems can be learned.
Processes can be mastered.

But kindness? Humility? 
Those are CHARACTER.

And character is what determines:
- How they handle pressure
- How they treat customers
- How they respond to failure
- How they celebrate others' wins

Smart people might win alone.
Kind and humble people? They build dynasties.

So next time you're hiring, promoting, or building a team...

Don't just check their resume.
Check their character.

Because working with smart people IS great.

But working with kind and humble people?

That's how you build something that actually lasts.

Helping Teams MAXIMISE Sales With AI, LinkedIn, Social Selling & Sales Navigator - 4 X Best-Selling Author - Keynote & SKO Speaker - Corporate Trainer

This is actually the perfect mindset for salespeople.

Here's why:

↳ Humility keeps you hungry
↳ Confidence keeps you closing
↳ The combination keeps you employed

I've seen reps who thought they were irreplaceable.

They stopped learning.
They stopped growing.
They stopped caring.

Guess what happened?

They got replaced. By ONE person.

I've also seen reps who thought they were worthless.

They undercharged.
They over-apologised.
They let customers walk all over them.

The sweet spot?

Knowing you're not God's gift to sales...

But also knowing you bring something to the table that's hard to replicate.

Your relationships.
Your knowledge.
Your work ethic.
Your weird ability to remember every prospect's dog's name.

So yes, stay humble.

But also know your worth.

And if they ever DO try to replace you?

Make sure they need to hire a small army. 😉

What's your ratio? How many people would it take to replace YOU?

Helping Teams MAXIMISE Sales With AI, LinkedIn, Social Selling & Sales Navigator - 4 X Best-Selling Author - Keynote & SKO Speaker

Everyone talks about what is changing in sales but I think it's important to remember what will NEVER change in sales... 👇 

Yes, AI is important.
Yes, technology advances.
Yes, buyers change.

BUT there are a lot of things in sales that will never change:

1 - Sales will ALWAYS be about solving problems and helping people.

↳ People can tell when someone is only interested in selling something.
↳ The focus should always be on the problem you solve, not the product.

2 - Listen always has been, and always will be, more important than talking.

↳ The best salespeople listen 2-3X more than they talk.
↳ They ask the right questions and give their customers time to answer.
↳ The encourage their customers to elaborate and go deeper.

3 - People buy from people they TRUST.

↳ In an AI dominated world, trust has never been more valuable.
↳ If they don't trust you, they'll find a salesperson they do trust.

4 - Never sell something to someone who doesn't NEED it.

↳ You might win a sale, but chances are it will get cancelled.
↳ There's also the risk they tell others about their bad experience.

5 - Lying is NEVER acceptable in sales.

↳ If you lie to win a sale, chances are it won't last.
↳ No good salesperson will ever need to lie to win a sale.

6 - Sales success will always be based on hard and smart work.

↳ Hard work is important, but hard smart work will always win.
↳ Quality and quantity come hand in hand in sales.

7 - Salespeople need to be RESILIENT to win at sales.

↳ You'll face a lot of rejection, objection and challenge.
↳ The best in sales walk through it and know how to deal with it.

8 - The most important sales skill is the ability to ADAPT.

↳ Adapting to new tech, new platforms, new tools and new processes.
↳ Adapting to each individual prospect and customer.

I'll be the first to embrace new things in sales.

But I'll always follow the basics.

And after 20+ years in sales I can tell you one thing...

The basics will always win.

Always.

I had a sales rep who was "just okay."

Hit target. 
Nothing special. 
Showed up, did the work, went home.

Then I started doing something different.

I noticed the small things.

↳ A tough objection she handled well
↳ A follow-up email that was perfectly written
↳ A customer who mentioned her by name

And I told her. Every time.

"That call? That's exactly how it's done."
"That email? I'm sharing it with the team."
"That feedback from the customer? You earned that."

Within 3 months, she was unrecognisable.

Staying late to prep for calls.
Mentoring new reps without being asked.
Bringing ideas to team meetings she never spoke in before.

Same person. Same skills. Same product.

The only thing that changed? She felt seen.

Here's what too many sales managers get wrong:

They think motivation comes from pressure.
From targets. From PIPs. From fear.

But the best performance I've ever seen?

It came from appreciation.

↳ A rep who feels valued will fight for you
↳ A rep who feels invisible will leave you
↳ A rep who feels appreciated will do things you never even asked for

Money gets people in the door.

Recognition keeps them running through walls.

If you're leading a team, ask yourself:

When was the last time you told someone they did something great?

Not in a review.
Not because HR asked.
Just because you noticed.

That one moment of appreciation?

It might be the thing that turns "just okay" into your next top performer.

I Help Event Entrepreneurs Acquire The Skills They Need To Shape, Manage And Grow Their Businesses, Significantly Increasing Their Value Without Adding To Stress Levels

Is your Event business struggling to reach the next level?

Are you facing issues that are stopping you from growing?

Are you finding it difficult to diagnose where the biggest problems are and how to solve them?

When I set my own event business up, I hoped to make enough money to support myself.  Five years later when we were approached to merge our company into bigger one, we discovered that we had spent 5 years creating no value in our business at all.

❌ We had never set a goal and vision, and had never made a plan

❌ We had no culture and had too many people doing the wrong jobs

❌ We were “making do” with sub-standard offices and equipment

❌ We had no marketing strategy and had no clue how to promote ourselves or to who

❌ We never thought of reaching out and investing in help and advice

So many Event Businesses have started this way.  No goal, no plan, no vision for what they want to achieve and after a few years of growth through repeat business and referrals they start to stall, but they have no idea why or how to solve the problem.

Over the last 7 years Kershaw Partners have worked with dozens of Event Businesses, diagnosing where the barriers to growth are, removing them and helping them to build more successful, more profitable and ultimately, if they are looking for an exit strategy, more valuable Event Businesses.

We start this process with a 2 Day Diagnostic Business Review.  We help you to take a step back from your business for a couple of days and draw a line in the sand. 

The 2 Day Review will:

✔ Help you to clarify your vision, ambition and objectives for the business and plan for them

✔ Make sure that you have the right people on the journey with you and that you are set up to achieve your objectives

✔ Enable your team to do the best job possible by having the best “tools” to work with

✔ Help you define a marketing strategy to find, retain and maximise the value from your customers

✔ Show you what structures you need to put in place so that the business can Run on Rails and not be so dependent on you

✔ Show you how to create value in the business so if you want to there is an option to exit your business.

This is what our clients say:

“I have spent a lot of money on consultants in the last two years, and other than the money I have spent with Kershaw Partners, the rest of it was a waste" (James Middlehurst, Kalm Kitchen) 

"We have used consultants in the past, but none who have walked the walk and are so grounded." (Ben Leslie, Yahire)

To find out more book a call at https://go.oncehub.com/IntroductoryCallwithDavid

David Watt

ADHD nearly held him back until he realised it could be his advantage.
 

On a recent episode of the Events Matters podcast, I sat down with Jason Brown, Founder & CEO of Technical Solutions Audio Visual Limited, to talk about his unconventional journey into the events industry.
 
From the military to freelancing to leading a growing business, Jason shared what it really takes to move from hands-on operator to CEO, and why a client-first mindset has always mattered more than profit.
 
We talked openly about ADHD and dyslexia, building strong team culture, navigating generational differences in the workplace, and the realities of scaling a business while being a dad. Jason also shared how AI and project management tools have helped level up organisation, communication, and efficiency across the business.
 
An honest conversation about leadership, culture, and doing business differently.
 
👉 If you haven’t already, go back and listen to this episode. There are real takeaways for founders at every stage.

https://lnkd.in/eir2sEEN

Partner | Event Business Marketing and Growth Specialist

Cindy Eisenhuth's story is one of the most incredible I've heard.
 

As a young woman, Cindy emigrated from Australia to the UK, ready to pursue a career in hospitality. Arriving in London at the height of a culinary boom, she quickly found herself working in the city's most renowned venues.
 
In one of the most famously unforgiving and male-dominated sectors, she found her calling.
 
Working alongside celebrity chefs. Serving Princess Diana. The highs were high, but the pressure was always on.
 
Inspired by her "old-school hospitality" roots, Cindy went on to create Catering, Logistics & Events Ltd (CLE) - a global events company delivering extraordinary hospitality experiences across the world.
 
The exceptional attention to detail, unshakeable resilience and solid work ethic that saw her succeed in London's kitchens has powered 20+ years of event delivery at the highest level. She is a true industry stalwart.
 
What always strikes me about Cindy is her passion. She speaks with such enthusiasm about her work, the industry, and her desire to pass her knowledge on to the next generation. To this day, she still mucks in at events alongside her team - a firm believer in leading from experience, not theory.
 
I have been inspired by Cindy's story for a long time and it is such a privilege to have her on this week's episode of Event Matters. We discuss her story, her learnings from over three decades in the industry, and her plans for the future. You don't want to miss this one.
 
🔗 https://lnkd.in/e6jbzchd

I trained as a chef before I ever ran events.

 
 
In 1994, I left my job to train as a chef. Food was, and still is, a genuine passion of mine. I worked in professional kitchens for several years and loved the intensity.
 
That experience gave me three lessons that have stayed with me ever since.
 
Pressure.
When service starts, it starts. There is no easing into it. You either deliver, or you don’t. Learning to stay calm when everything around you speeds up is a skill that transfers into every part of business.
 
Preparation.
A kitchen runs on what happens before the doors open. If the prep is wrong, the service fails. The same is true in events. What people see on the day is only possible because of what happened quietly in the background.
 
People.
No chef succeeds alone. A kitchen only works when everyone understands their role and trusts each other. Talent matters. Teamwork matters more.
 
I realised quite quickly that I was not destined to be a chef. I was a very good cook, but to operate at the very highest level requires both artistry and discipline. That was a difficult thing to accept at the time.
 
But those years shaped how I lead.
 
Whether it was building an agency, navigating economic shocks, or delivering major international programmes, it always came back to the same three things.
 
Pressure. Preparation. People.
 
Different environment. Same fundamentals.
 
What early experience still shapes how you run your business today?

Expertise is important. But visibility matters too.
 

You can be brilliant at what you do, but if you’re not showing it anywhere, people won’t fully understand the value you bring. This is why we're constantly encouraging our clients to build their portfolio of social proof.
 
This isn’t about shouting the loudest, it’s about giving people confidence through:
→ Client testimonials
→ Case studies
→ Sharing your thinking online
→ Or finding platforms where you can properly explain your approach
 
People want to understand how you think, not just what you sell.
 
That’s one of the reasons I started the Events Matters podcast.
 
Long-form conversations give founders the space to talk properly about their journey, their challenges and what they’ve learned.
 
It provides real depth, not just soundbites.
 
We’re currently accepting guest applications for upcoming episodes. If you're a founder in the events industry who would like to share your story, drop me a message.
 
And if you've not listened yet, we've got 14 episodes in our catalogue to keep you busy! 

Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eDUZUjD8
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eDSuSeg5

If you’re still undecided about next week’s Sales Masterclass, that hesitation is exactly why it’s relevant.
 

And with only a few places remaining, it’s probably time to make the call!
 
In many event businesses, sales isn’t obviously broken, which is precisely why they’re often left untouched.
 
But beneath the surface, qualification becomes habitual rather than intentional.
Value is assumed rather than clearly articulated.
 
Commercial confidence varies depending on who’s leading the conversation.
 
Nothing dramatic. Just small inefficiencies that compound over time.
 
Next week’s session is designed to bring clarity and structure back to that side of the business, practical thinking, grounded experience, and a more deliberate framework for winning and growing the right work.
 
If it’s been on your mind, I wouldn’t leave it much longer.
 
📅 23rd February
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eznhkfCB

As soon as I heard about Karnival, I knew I had to get Jason Mulhall on the Event Matters podcast...

 
Jason's story is one which I believe will ring true for many entrepreneurs. He started in law, moved to banking and business consultancy, before finding his passion in food and events. He now runs Karnival, a business which brings the best of street food to settings across London - offices, parties, sporting events, street markets and more.
 
It was an unconventional route. But in hindsight, it makes perfect sense.
 
In this episode, Jason shares how his time as a business consultant equipped him with the tools needed to start and run a successful business. In particular, the essential skills of attention to detail, storytelling and persuasion which still underpin his work today.
 
He has some great advice for any young people teetering on the edge of taking a risk with entrepreneurship. I would highly recommend this episode to anyone grappling with that decision!
 
Having briefly pursued a career in the food industry myself (a post for another day perhaps...), Jason's perspective on the power of food, its role in reviving corporate culture, and his passion for the people at the heart of the industry really hit home for me.
 
I have been truly excited to share this episode. I hope it will resonate with you as much as it did with me.
 
Listen now - https://lnkd.in/e298WGtq

I've seen two major shocks hit the events industry: the 2008-2009 financial crisis and COVID-19.

 
The 2008 financial crisis had a deeper and longer impact than many people realise. In a few years, I watched projects go from thriving to operating in a bleak economic reality, with turnover falling sharply. The effects of that period are still being felt today.
 
COVID was different. Sudden, brutal, and disruptive. Furlough helped in the short term, but it didn’t remove the underlying fragility. What it did show, though, was resilience. When restrictions lifted, events came back quickly because people value face-to-face connections.
 
In real terms, it doesn’t feel like much has improved since 2007–2008. Real wealth and real confidence remain under pressure, and that context matters when making business decisions.
 
How are you adapting your business to today’s economic reality?

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