Dustin E. James is a nationally recognized keynote speaker and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) who helps organizations think bolder, connect deeper, and perform at their highest level. Known for his unforgettable storytelling and dynamic stage presence, Dustin blends real-world business strategy with creative inspiration to spark transformation in every audience he serves.

For more than a decade, he has been invited to energize sales teams, develop resilient leaders, strengthen company culture, and open major conferences across nearly every industry. From Fortune 500 teams to small-but-mighty businesses, Dustin brings a rare combination of relatability, practical strategy, and memorable moment-making that keeps audiences talking long after the event ends.

His programs are designed to do more than motivate — they equip people with real tools to connect with people, lead with greater confidence, and sustain high performance in work and life.

⭐ A Speaker with Experience That Resonates

Dustin’s approach is shaped by years of diverse experience across four high-performance industries. From retail leadership to corporate sales to entrepreneurship to creative brand development, he’s consistently been a top performer, earning recognition not through theory but through lived results.

This breadth of experience allows him to connect authentically with frontline teams, sales professionals, executives, and educators alike. He knows how to speak to real challenges because he’s lived them — and he knows how to inspire action because he’s led teams through it.

His powerful stage style — a blend of humor, storytelling, creativity, and strategic insight — creates an experience that feels less like a keynote and more like a breakthrough moment.

⭐ What Audiences Say About Dustin

Whether he’s opening a national conference or equipping a small team workshop, audiences consistently describe Dustin as:

• “A game-changer.”

• “Exactly what our team needed.”

• “The most memorable speaker we’ve ever hired.”

• “High-energy AND full of substance — rare to find both.”

His ability to create connection, spark ideas, and elevate performance makes him a go-to speaker for organizations seeking more than just motivation… they’re seeking momentum.

⭐ Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)

Only a small percentage of professional speakers worldwide earn the CSP — the speaking industry’s highest earned designation. This credential recognizes a proven track record of expertise, professionalism, and consistent client impact.

For event organizers, the CSP designation signals quality, reliability, and excellence on your stage.

⭐ The Heart Behind the Work

Beyond the stage, Dustin is a proud husband, father of two, creative thinker, business owner, and believer in the power of moments — the small interactions that shape culture, influence behavior, and build strong teams.

His mission is simple:
Help leaders and teams create moments that matter — the kind that ignite performance, spark creativity, and strengthen connection.

⭐ A Message from Dustin

“I believe every event has the potential to be a defining moment. My goal is to create an experience your audience feels, remembers, and carries with them into their work — because when people feel connected and inspired, performance rises. And that ripple effect can transform an entire organization.”

⭐ Ready to Bring Dustin to Your Event?

Whether you’re planning a sales kickoff, leadership retreat, association conference, or company-wide event, Dustin delivers a keynote your people will talk about long after they return to work.

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