Dave Wade

About Dave Wade

I’m a U.S. Army veteran, entrepreneur, and the co-owner of Performance Driven Marketing, a results-focused agency I co-founded in 2008. I’ve been in the marketing game since 2005, and for nearly two decades I’ve been helping businesses across the country grow through smart, no-nonsense strategies that actually work.After my time in the Army, I enrolled in the Athletic Training program at Weber State University thinking I’d go into physical medicine. But to help pay for school, I took a job selling Yellow Page ads—and that’s where I found my true passion. I had a knack for connecting people to the right message at the right time, and that quickly led me into digital strategy, SEO, web design, branding, and multi-channel lead generation. That foundation, built on real-world experience and a constant drive to learn, became the backbone of Performance Driven Marketing.Since starting PDM, I’ve worked with businesses across the country to help them boost their visibility, generate qualified leads, and scale with confidence. My approach is client-first, always. I believe in honesty, accountability, and treating every business like it’s my own. Over the years I’ve spoken at conferences nationwide, lobbied Congress on internet advertising policy, and built a reputation as someone who tells it like it is and delivers results.I also serve on the board of the BlackStar Syndicate, a national network of high-performing entrepreneurs focused on strategic growth, meaningful collaboration, and next-level business leadership. It’s not a social club—it’s a vetted alliance of people who move with purpose and execute at a high level.Outside of the business world, I coach high school wrestling and pour into the next generation of competitors the same way I approach business—with discipline, resilience, and intensity. I’m a proud husband and father, I love all things spicy, and I still bleed red for the University of Utah. Go Utes.

Experience

1. Seo Project Manager - Co-owner

   Performance Driven Marketing

   Jan 2009 — Present · Ogden, UT, US

   Performance Driven Marketing is a results-focused digital marketing agency I co-founded in 2008. We help businesses nationwide grow by improving visibility, generating consistent leads, and scaling with precision.Our services include- SEO & Local Search Optimization- Web Design & Development- Branding & Creative Strategy- Multi-Channel Lead Generation- Digital Advertising CampaignsWhat sets us apart is a client-first approach built on accountability, transparency, and measurable results. For nearly two decades, we’ve treated every client’s business like our own—building long-term partnerships rooted in trust and performance.Highlights- Helped hundreds of businesses across the U.S. achieve sustainable growth- Speaker at national conferences and industry events on SEO and marketing strategy- Advocated in Washington, D.C. on digital advertising and small business policy.At PDM, our mission is simple: deliver smart, no-nonsense marketing strategies that work.

Education

• AMEDD Center & School

  91B-N9, Physical Therapy Tech

  1994 — 1996

• Weber State University

  Athletic Training

  2000 — 2003

Skills

• SEO
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing
• Management
• Web Design
• Business Development
• Social Media Development
• Online Advertising
• Account Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Lead Generation
• Google Analytics
• Social Networking
• Customer Service
• Ppc
• Mobile Marketing
• Social Media
• Sales
• Email Marketing
• Sales Management
• Strategic Planning
• Product Management
• New Business Development
• Advertising
• Website Development
• Online Marketing
• Google Adwords
• Web Marketing