David Fishwick is a talented financial expert known for founding Burnley Savings and Loans Ltd, nicknamed the Bank of Dave. A charismatic entrepreneur, Dave is admired for his illustrious career and has gained vast media opportunities, including becoming the star of Channel 4’s ‘The Bank of Dave’. A terrific financial speaker, Dave shares the story behind taking on a seemingly impossible challenge, offering valuable lessons to businesses big and small.
Starting his business empire working on a building site, Dave developed a keen interest in Cars and convinced the dealer to sell him an ‘old banger’ to make his first profit of £27. Identifying a gap in the market, he decided to create a desire for fitted vans and buses in the vehicle market. Now the UK’s largest supplier of minibuses, he is respected throughout the community. Also, as the founder of Burnley Savings and Loans Ltd, Dave has made government and policy-makers, industry regulators, and multinational banks sit up and notice his work. When the banking crisis hit in 2008, he set out to make a change and decided to lend money out at a slightly higher rate to ensure that he could provide savers with a good interest rate.
With the Bank of Dave exceeding all expectations, Dave gave all profits to several different charities. Devoted to sharing his career success with a wide audience, he has been the subject of the Netflix film Bank of Dave and has also become the proud author of The Sunday Times best-selling book Bank of Dave: How I Took On the Banks. Having worked with media giants Warner Bros, Dave has created various television series to help make a positive difference in many people’s lives.
An empowering professional, David Fishwick is now in great demand to attend speaking engagements internationally. Dave, a two-time BAFTA award winner, encourages a nation to tackle almost impossible ventures with his entrepreneurial spirit. As a business speaker, Dave discusses the need for management and leadership to succeed in any task. Dave, a hugely experienced businessman, is a self-made man whose honest views will guarantee success.
In February 2023, we met virtually with David Fishwick to discuss how he got into business and the secrets behind his success. Watch our Exclusive Interview with David Fishwick.
In 2024, David was featured in the official list of Top Keynote Speakers Trending in the UK, recognising his incredible story and impact on the finance sector.
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Books
Bank of Dave: How I Took on The Banks
Reviews
David Fishwick received a 5 star rating across 15 events in 2023.
AGENT RECOMMENDATION
"David Fishwick is a truly inspiring motivational speaker. His passion and genuine nature shine through in every talk, making his message resonate deeply. With his incredible personal story and practical advice, David motivates people to chase their dreams and tackle obstacles head-on. His energy and relatable style leave a lasting impact."
How to hire David Fishwick
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Dave Fishwick's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Finding the Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Overcoming Adversity
- Fair Trading
- Leadership
- Self Belief & Determination
OFFICIAL FEEDBACK FROM IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL EVENTS
"Dave spoke at our Humber Biz Week Event, a mini-conference and exhibition to support local businesses. Dave helped make the event a real success. All feedback was excellent, people felt inspired, he was interesting and told a great story, his passion and determination to succeed really came through and most importantly, he is a very genuine person - a great guy! Thanks, Dave." - East Riding of Yorkshire Council
"An interesting story, and I’d like to hear more." - ICAEW
"A very down-to-earth and grounded speaker. Smart and inspiring." - Prudential
"Rounded off the conference well - wanted a non-industry speaker who still had a message for delegates. The audience warmed to Dave, enjoyed his style and anecdotes, and received a valuable message. Very well liked." - Garden Centre Association
"Dave spoke at our very first Great Business Leaders Forum, which was held in London. Dave shared a truly inspirational story with a group of financial professionals, telling how he identified a systemic deficiency in banking provision in Britain and how he set out to provide his own solution. His presentation was well received, and our audience could identify with Dave's story and enthusiastic persona. I highly recommend Dave as a speaker to anyone considering using Dave at their events. - Thanks, Dave! - REED Finance
"Brilliant presentation and grabs the audience from the start." - Yorkshire International Business Convention
- 2024 - Starred in the Netflix sequel to The Bank of Dave
- 2020 - Appeared in the Live 15-part series with Kim Marsh and Matt Allright
- 2013 - Released the Sunday Times Bestselling book, Bank of Dave: How I Took On the Banks
- 2012 - Aired the Channel 4 series Bank of Dave
- 2x BAFTA Award Winner for Best Features and Factual Entertainment Programmes.
