“David has worked as an expert for Gerson Lehrman Group, advising our clients on the online Auction industry from the perspective of a leading eBay Power Seller and online marketer. His great work has resulted in his designation as a GLG Leader, falling in the Top 5% of our network of north of 150,000 experts.” November 28, 2007

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

Nick Goodman
hired David as a Business Consultant in 2005, and hired David more than once

“David is an amazing professional focused on driving cause marketing to the top of mind for online entrepreneurs. His passion and creativity shines through as he is a true pioneer in his field. I always enjoy working with David on projects and look forward to working with David in the future. If the opportunity for you to work with David arises, I highly recommend you take full advantage of it!” October 28, 2007

Brandon Dupsky, Founder of Brandon's Take, Brandon's Take
was with another company when working with David at Kompolt

“David is an exceptional person to work with because he is genuinely interested in what his clients and business partners are trying to achieve strategically. He is a savvy professional who continually demonstrates high levels of business and creative intelligence which collectively translate into sound, compelling recommendations. I have worked with David on different types of projects, each of which required us to operate in slightly different capacities. In each case, he demonstrated a dedication to excellence from beginning to end which is why he'll remain on the top of my list of people to work with in the future.” October 27, 2007

Lisa Morgan, Senior Vice President, Programs and Education, The Chase Group and Online Market World
was with another company when working with David at Kompolt

“I have known David Yaskulka for many years and have had the pleasure of working with him on a variety of projects via my association with eBay. We have shared the same speaking platform at events and have worked together in various business and civic forums. He is a wonderful, intelligent and accomplished businessman.” October 26, 2007

Christopher Spencer, Vice President, The Chase Group
was with another company when working with David at KOMPOLT

“David is the most knowledgeable person I know regarding business planning to include marketing for charities. He develops win-win plans for the commercial enterprise and the charity. David developed a plan for me to help Hurrican Katrina victims, and the product flew out of my eStore.” October 26, 2007

Tom King, General Manager, Sporting Goods USA, LLC
was with another company when working with David at KOMPOLT

“We hired David to tech edit the new edition of our book, eBay PowerSeller Secrets. We couldn't have been happier with his work. David is not only bright, he's a pleasure to work with as well. We found him always helpful, uncommonly polite, and never too busy to share his vast knowledge of the e-commerce world. If you have the chance to hire David, do it now. I promise, you will never regret your decision.” October 26, 2007

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

Brad Schepp
hired David as a Writer/Editor in 2007

“I am fortunate to see David 3-4 times per year when I visit the United States. I best describe David as a caring, generous and professional individual. He is an outstanding marketer and a tireless worker for PeSA organization. He processes a happy, positive, and uplifting personality. He has chosen a career to help others and I applaud him in his success. David is a true industry leader. I am glad to have David as a friend and colleague.” July 1, 2007

Phil Leahy, President, PeSA Australia
worked directly with David at KOMPOLT

“I had the pleasure of speaking with David last week at the Infopia Summit in Salt Lake City. Infopia is one of our certified providers and a key element of our expansion strategies for brand awareness of eBay Giving Works. David, as usual, you come through in a big way. The ability to express personal and business examples of how this program works is what makes you so unique. You have a way to react/recognize the crowd and speak to what matters to them. You answered questions with ease and made them segue ways into reinforcing our overall keynote. It was a pleasure sharing the stage with you and I hope we do it again. Roman Garcia eBay Giving Works” March 6, 2007

Roman Garcia, eBay Giving Works-Account Manager, eBay
was with another company when working with David at Blueberry Consulting

“David is very passionate about Cause Marketing, and I was prileveged enough to discuss this with him at length recently. He is definitely on the cutting edge in this area, and I have created a new niche for my business through his ideas. David also gave a fantastic presentation that I recently attended on Cause Marketing. David is an engaging speaker, and his speech ingited ideas and discussion throughout the room. At the conclusion of his presentation, there were several people waiting to speak with him for further information about Cause Marketing and how it could help their businesses.” March 6, 2007

Ted Goudie, Owner, Expert Gameroom LLC
was with another company when working with David at Blueberry Consulting

“David presented regarding Cause Marketing at my company's annual user summit. The presentation was as helpful and factual as it was easy to follow along and catch the passion and energy David feels for cause marketing. In my opinion, his was certainly one of the highlight presentations of the conference. Also, in speaking with David on other occasions during the conference, I found him to be interesting, knowledgeable, and friendly. Definitely a contact I want to hang onto!” March 6, 2007

Jessica Taylor, Product Development Specialist, Infopia
was with another company when working with David at Blueberry Consulting

“Infopia just launched a new solution with eBay Giving Works at our annual User Summit. David provided us with material to help our positioning, as well as giving a keynote address about the value of the new solution. He did an excellent job in conveying the most critical aspects and values, as well as using personal experiences to connect with the audience. His presentation was very well received and we started to sign customers up for the program immedialtly following his remarks.” March 6, 2007

Ralf VonSosen, VP of Marketing, Infopia Inc.
was with another company when working with David at Blueberry Consulting

“David's giving nature, exemplary talent with regard to his entrepreneurship, and genuine out-of-the-box thinking gives him the edge needed to succeed in today's business world. Speaking as the executive director of Opacum Land Trust, our organization has benefitted immensely from his expertise and knowledge.” October 3, 2005

Carol Childress
was with another company when working with David at Blueberry Consulting

“David has built a thriving business with integrity and ethical foundations. His concern for the less fortunate has been a fundamental principle in his business.” September 6, 2005

Connie Gray, Owner, AntiqueKitchen.com
worked directly with David at Blueberry Consulting

“David brings a perfect combination of non-profit expertise, marketing prowess, e-commerce track record, and entrepreneurial success to this role. He is passionate about helping fellow businesses succeed.” August 29, 2005

Masami Suzuki
was with another company when working with David at Blueberry Consulting

“David's selflessness puts him heads and shoulders above his peers. A passionate, tireless business leader who walks the talk. Simply a blessing to work with.” December 13, 2006

Aaron Schmidt, Southwest Sales Manager, ChannelAdvisor Corporation
was a consultant or contractor to David at Blueberry Boutique

“It's rare to see a successful melding of compassion with commerce, but David has managed to create a thriving business while keeping a heart of gold. One of the brightest, most professional people in the world of ecommerce, and likely eBay's best all-around seller.” August 29, 2005

Ina Steiner
was with another company when working with David at Blueberry Boutique

“David is a customer of ChannelAdvisor, but much more than that. Via his work in PESA and also his philanthropy leadership David is an exemplary model for anyone involved in the world of eCommerce.” August 28, 2005

Scot Wingo
was a consultant or contractor to David at Blueberry Boutique

“I am the Executive Director of TECH CORPS Texas. I worked with David during our start up phase in Texas. As the Business Development Officer for the national TECH CORPS organization, David was very professional, knowledgable, and passionate about his work, and helpful in multiple areas of our development. He is an invaluable contact for anyone and I strongly endorse him to everyone.” January 20, 2006

Danny Perry, Executive Director, TECH CORPS Texas
worked with David at Tech Corps

“David has built an admirable career on the principle of doing well by doing good. He understands internet marketing as well as social responsibility, and has the interpersonal skills that raise the great consultants above the rest of the pack.” September 2, 2005

William Boehlke, CEO, Signate
managed David at Phase Two Strategies

“I worked very closely with David at Take the Lead and was extremely impressed by the depth of his understanding of business management -- especially in the world of Socially Responsible Business -- and by the passion that he brings to all of his endeavors. I endorse David wholeheartedly and trust him implicitly. I believe he is visionary in his approach to business.” January 3, 2006

Andrew Barer, EVP Marketing and Sales, Voice-Express Corp.
reported to David at Take the Lead, Inc.

“While I was a Jamaican student of philosophy at Williams College - it was delightfully refreshing to have met and befriended David Yaskulka. Anyone who knows David, will have to attest to his rare convergence of humility coupled with sheer brilliance and essential decency. As such, David's leadership as President of Harris Michael will soon be favorably felt by all in this business environment.” July 3, 2006

Sherlock I. Graham-Haynes, M.Ed, Founder and Executive Director, The Rose Garden Forum
worked with David at Harris Michael, Inc.

“David helped me and some friends establish a student run course at Notre Dame in 1991-2. His enthusiasm, support, and friendship lifted us up throughout the process. I have never met a more charismatic leader even after 13 years in the Navy!” October 22, 2005

Steve Fuller
was David's client