Hello friend! I want you to know that I'm most passionate about helping people rise above your biggest barriers to reach your greatest goals. Frankly, one of my super powers is believing in people just like you (who sometimes don't believe in themselves), helping you catch a vision for your life, and teaching you how to take practical next steps in your life.
Along the way, I love to share the lessons and tools that I've learned over the past 30 years.
I have a unique background that has allowed me to cultivate a set of skills to help you experience healing, empowerment, and transformation. In my former life, I was a pastor for over 10 years where I started and grew fast-growing churches in southern California, but my spirituality has significantly evolved over the last decade. Not only do I host the Inspiration Rising podcast, but I'm also an Embodied Breathwork and Guided Meditation Facilitator at Behind the Lids in Costa Mesa, California, where I help lead in-person classes and retreats. I'm also passionate about helping people experience physical healing and connect with loved ones who have passed away.
My wide-ranging experiences include starting a plush toy company with products manufactured overseas and sold in US boutiques nationwide, opening a 10,000 square foot furniture store to serve people in need, founding multiple fast-growing non-profits, producing/directing four award-winning feature films, writing a dozen books, and running a six-figure marketing business for over a decade.
I know, I know. It's a weird journey, but it's mine.
The thread that runs through everything I've done in life is that I just love to help people...and I hope that includes you.
See you soon?
David
Hi friend! For over 25 years, I've been an entrepreneur who has had the privilege of investing my life in businesses, organizations, and projects that truly matter. I'm driven to make a positive impact in the world, and people who know me say, "That guy knows how to get s#!+ done!"
My wide-ranging experiences include starting a plush toy company with products manufactured overseas and sold in US boutiques nationwide, opening a 10,000 square foot furniture store to serve people in need, founding multiple fast-growing non-profits, producing/directing four feature films, writing twelve books, and running a six-figure marketing business for over a decade.
The thread that runs through all of those experiences is a deep desire to help people, organizations, and businesses experience transformational growth. And, for some reason, the people that have been most impacted by my work have been...women. I feel like I'm operating at my highest, most collaborative self when I work with women (and the men who support them), and that's why I'm passionate about helping female entrepreneurs, business owners, and side hustlers rise up in life, love, and business. (You can listen to this podcast episode or read my latest book if you're curious to learn more.)
By the way, I've been married to Laura for 26 years, and we have two amazing, almost-grown children. My wife has been a kindergarten teacher for almost 20 years, and we love living in southern California.
It's an honor to be with you on this journey!
See you in the group,
David Trotter
Business Growth Consultant
My wide-ranging experiences include starting a plush toy company with products manufactured overseas and sold in US boutiques nationwide, opening a 10,000 square foot furniture store to serve people in need, founding multiple fast-growing non-profits, producing/directing four award-winning feature films, writing a dozen books, and running a six-figure marketing business for over a decade.
I know, I know. It's a weird journey, but it's mine. The thread that runs through everything I've done in life is that I just love to help people...and I hope that includes you.
See you soon?
David
"I came with so much resistance to the process. David's patience, kindness, and dedication to his work slowly melted away any brick walls that were holding me back from my success. I adore him!”
"There was this deep desire to launch and spread this gift I've received. There were moments when I'd get a glimpse of it, but it would stop. I didn't have the structure, tools, or coach to help me create that path. I've got the goods, but how? I was blessed to meet David, and I was resistant the first few times. There was an inner voice that said, 'You don't need help. You can do this all on your own.' I let go of my ego and dropped into my heart. For many ladies like me who are so busy...we have the vision and we're free-spirited, but we just don't have the discipline and structure. David provides the discipline and structure. He hears me and knows me. I'm now finding clients that are not in southern California, and that's exactly what I wanted.”
“Before meeting David, I was feeling overwhelmed and stuck in my business. I wasn’t great at asking for help, but I was ready to make a change. Joining Rise Up Business Academy was one of the best decisions I made for myself and for my business. Because of David’s mentorship, I was able to accomplish many of my goals with growing my business. We got my website up and running, started my referral program that I always wanted, had weekly accountability meetings, made new business connections, and more! What makes this program unique and special is that David not only gets you to focus on your business growth, but also inspires you to focus on your self growth and mindset. He is so easy to work with and truly cares about your accomplishments and success. I highly recommend this program for any woman who wants to take her life and business to the next level!”
“David has inspired me to dream beyond the vision I had for myself as an entrepreneur! He has the ability to tap into your potential and show you how to align your purpose with your goals as a business owner. I am encouraged by the personal and professional growth I have experienced since working with David!”
"I was attracted to David’s down-to-earth personality immediately and discovered he had a wealth of knowledge and experience not only in the entrepreneurial world but also as a life coach. This was a double bonus for me as when I signed up with David and his Rise Up Business Academy, I wasn’t sure of the future of my business. In fact, I wasn’t sure about a lot of areas in my life and felt as most everything was in disarray. What I did know though, was that the business advice coming from friends and family who had never been entrepreneurs wasn’t cutting it, what I was doing wasn’t working, and that I needed someone with experience to guide me, even if that meant guiding me through the closure of my business. I’ve been participating in the Rise Up Business Academy now for nine months and have had some of the highest income producing months over the previous year. I have worked through building a foundation and the ideologies to guide my business and feel more equipped to make business decisions - even tough ones. More than that though, I have discovered a confidence and peace within myself knowing that my identity isn’t tied to the success or “failure” of my business (and yes, I did put that in quotes because I really wouldn’t even view it as a failure at this point). I have many gifts to offer the world and for the first time in a long time, David has me excited for what the future will bring."
“I'm so grateful for this program and David Trotter. He is a compassionate, available, and thoughtful coach. He really wants us to move through our stuck places and get to the dreams, the goals, the things we want to create. I'm thankful for him. He and this program have been life-changing. If you've been thinking about it, go for it! You're going to gain insight and new opportunities that you never dreamed you had before.”
“I have nothing but high praises for David Trotter and his programs. When David and I first met, I was all over the place, because I had so many passions. Fast forward a year later, and I have narrowed down the business I wanted to start. David taught me step by step to identify my who, what, when, where, and why! I could not have come as far as I have if it were not for David Trotter."
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT DAVID
"Rise Up Business Academy was definitely a game-changer for my business. I loved how the lessons start from the inside out - going deep to how I am wired as person and as business owner and discovering my superpowers. It includes a step-by-step roadmap and strategy for launching and getting clients. This is the most complete and holistic business course I’ve ever taken! It has saved me so much time and stress because everything’s all been laid out for me. Forever grateful to RUBA!”
Dale Neili
Holistic Healer
Dr. Bita Yadidi
Doctor of Eastern Medicine
Phoebe Rutaquio
Owner of Hello & Co Cinema
Sabrina Andren
Owner of Magic Skin Nutrients
Deneke Burford
Licensed Acupuncturist
Tammy Glasby
Owner of Junkspirations
Jacqui Kennemer
Owner of Front Porch Flower Farm
Shonte James
Owner of Sarah Lane Candle Co.
“Working with David has been a game-changer for me. He truly took me from an idea to a beautiful, authentic execution of my business in a very short time. He pours everything into his work and always goes above and beyond to help his clients. He “gets” his clients and has a sensitivity to the whole person as he helps them to gently discover themselves and claim their true purpose. I’m so happy to be working with him.”
Maria Mahboubi
Somatic Coach