Written by Andrew Torchon

Biographies – David Montanbeau / 2nd Chance Auto Insurance

David Montanbeau’s accomplishment includes many financial and business successes and yet as a Member of the SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes Board of Directors David’s involvement with special needs adults and children is especially close to his heart.  As a director of activities and functions he is responsible for organizing events and raising funds for this very worthy cause. 

Beyond his philanthropic activities Mr. Montanbeau has brought his considerable talents and experience to numerous endeavors.  As Director of Sales and Managing Partner of Money Tree, David was the creator of a unique management, sales and production infrastructure that revolutionized their industry.  The success of Money Tree was due to its ability, under David’s direction, to provide its 200 + employees with a clear vision that allowed for concise and efficient communications resulting in an across the board motivational presence that allowed for a  cohesive production line from first call to closing signature.  His unbridled passion for creating an atmosphere of winners generated for Money Tree a 218% increase in the company’s net income in his first year. Mr. Montanbeau designed the comprehensive and innovative direction that took the company from a one location business to a 47 state enterprise within 8 months.  Utilizing a multi-platform media strategy David was able to create a national branding experience that established a full scale name recognition campaign while keeping the company’s expenses at 21% under budget.  As a precursor to Money Tree’s Nationwide Affiliate Program, Mr. Montanbeau developed, and was the seminar leader, to over 500 potential clients and partners.  This platform provided the springboard for the company’s launch of a successful franchise channel for its affiliates.

Recently Mr. Montanbeau has bought his talents and experience to the Internet marketing arena. As one of the elite Senior Marketing Consultants for the nation’s top Search Engine Optimization (SEO) companies, National Positions, David consistently acquired high valued clients that took advantage of his expertise in the world of online marketing and branding.  By developing digital media strategies which focused core elements of each client’s strengths, David was able to bolster sagging sales for slumping online stores and catapult start up enterprises into the high traffic zones that would ensure their profitability.  His understanding of the many facets of web based promotion and advertising gave his customers the required edge to push them past the competition.  From on-site optimization to video distribution and offline marketing, the full scope of what it takes to bring a business from obscurity into National recognition has been the hallmark of David Montanbeau’s story of success. 

During the early 2000’s Mr. Montanbeau was in great demand as one of Las Vegas’ premiere VIP Hosts. His natural gift for developing relationships garnered him the envied title as the “go to guy” for Sin City’s most powerful, influential and wealthiest clientele. As a VIP Services Associate for the Rio Hotel and Casino, Mr. Montanbeau elevated the bar for how casinos entertain and maintain their most selective and demanding clients, the High Rollers and celebrities. His blueprint for success in the capture and cultivation of these elusive and highly sought after customers has become the standard operational procedure for the casino industry.