David Ball

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Creative Director | Brand Developer | Speaker-Storyteller | Content Creator at Designballs Advertising & Design

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Overview

David Ball is a proven Creative Director and Brand Developer with extensive experience in strategic planning, digital brand development, and content creation for companies like JCPenney and RadioShack. A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, colleagues describe him as a passionate, innovative, and natural leader who consistently delivers meaningful results.

Outside of work, David is a dedicated community volunteer, earning the Silver Beaver Award for lifetime achievement in Scouting. He is a 16-time Boston Marathoner and actively involved with the Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers Club, promoting health and fitness. He also shows interest in fostering US-Japan relations through local events.

His journey from a shattered leg to becoming a multi-time Boston Marathon qualifier is a powerful story of resilience he shares as a speaker.

Personality Overview

Direct & Assertive

Early Adopter

Big Vision Person

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Brand Storytelling
Identifies as a "Digital Storyteller" and has built his career on creating compelling brand identities and content that drive revenue and customer growth.
Creative Leadership
Has led creative teams at major corporations like RadioShack and JCPenney, where he was named 2013 Employee of the Year at the corporate headquarters.
Marathon Running
A 16-time Boston Marathoner who has written and spoken about his personal journey of overcoming a severe injury to become an elite runner.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2014
Creative Director | Brand Developer | Speaker-Storyteller | Content Creator at Designballs Advertising & Design
6-2004 - 5-2014
Senior Art Director | Digital Designer at JCPenney Headquarters
10-2001 - 6-2004
Senior Art Director | Digital Designer at RAPP
1-2000 - 9-2001
Associate Creative Director at RadioShack
7-1994 - 1-2000
Senior Art Director at Berry Brown Advertising

Education

Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Creative Sequence from The University of Texas at Austin

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Exp : 31 Location : Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Creative Director | Brand Developer | Speaker-Storyteller | Content Creator at Designballs Advertising & Design
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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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