Speaking events

For more than 30 years, David Kohout has used his gift of public speaking to connect with and uplift young people. Through his work with Talk Is Cheap, Inc. over the past 19+ years, he has touched the lives of hundreds and hundreds of thousands of students, educators, and academic leaders across the country and beyond.

David firmly believes that young people are the key to a stronger future. His mission is to build strong boys and girls—equipping them with the tools, values, and mindset they need, so we won’t have to rebuild broken men and women later on.

His greatest hope is that every individual who hears his message leaves with a renewed desire to reach their full potential, a deeper awareness of their worth, and greater confidence in the path ahead. David reminds us that there is a seed of greatness within each and every one of us, and what we choose to do with that seed is what shapes our lives.

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Topics and Programs Offered

  • Corporate Leadership Training

  • In-Service to Staff and Administration

  • Retreats, Seminars and Church Programs

  • Hourly, Day and Weekend Retreats

  • Classroom or Whole School Assemblies

  • Teen Violence, Bullying and Suicide

  • Character and Self Esteem Building

  • Purpose, Motivation and Encouragement

  • Drugs and Alcohol Awareness Programs

  • Youth and Adult Conference Speaker

  • Prison and Youth Detention Outreach​


I highly recommend having Mr. Kohout speak to your students. He truly made a difference and reached so many students and adults on a personal level. It is extremely evident that Mr. Kohout cares so much about our youth and truly wants to make a difference in the lives of our students.
— Joanne LoPresti
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Notable venues

  • Coast Guard Academy

  • United States Military Academy at West Point

  • Ohio State University Football Team

  • FFA Camp Muskingum

  • Westminster College

  • Youngstown State

  • Malone University

  • Mahoning Drug Court

  • The College of Wooster

  • University of Toledo

  • Boardman Rotary

  • Liberty High School

  • Boardman High School

  • Girard High School

  • Old North Church

  • Cardinal Mooney

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Read my endorsement letters →

David has the gift of being able to communicate with kids because they know that he is sincere and totally believes in what he is saying. We have used him over and over again because we feel he delivers a very important message, a message that stresses the value and self-wroth of each individual.
— James Cooney former Principal at Cardinal Mooney
His message was an inspiration for children and adults alike. We left the assembly feeling great about ourselves and those around us.
— Carl Clark