Testimonials for David Smith and Smith Events

Caroline Myss

David Smith has been my business partner for nine years. He is the engine behind the CMED Institute, the creator of the Myss.com CMED web site, the CMED bookstore, and all CMED workshops, domestic and abroad. Beginning with a outstanding trip to India for CMED, David organized a twelve-day tour in which the guests enjoyed five-star accommodations, excellent guides, and experienced many of the highlights of India in between workshop presentations. Next was a trip to Ireland that included Northern Ireland and it was coordinated to include Celtic historic sites as well as the best of the charming in a nation renown for enchantment.  The inspiration to do a workshop in an actual castle was the result of my book, ENTERING THE CASTLE, and again, David coordinated the ultimate combination of workshops - the first was in Scotland at Ternberry that combined with a seminar day in a castle that was once the resident of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the second workshop was held in Avila, Spain, the town of Saint Teresa of Avila, whose work is the basis for, ENTERING THE CASTLE.

I will be taking a group of 200 students with CMED/SmithEvents to Israel in October. David has a natural genius for mastering every new enterprise he takes on. Every program and project is done with the utmost care and attention to every detail. He is one of the rare individuals that knows how to get things done right.

 

Sylvia Browne

Spritual Teacher

What a wonderful experience our trip to Ireland was!  Personally, I had been to Ireland before, but never was fortunate enough in my earlier trips to enjoy this beautiful country the way I did with you.  Your care and attention to every detail of concern not only for me but each and every member of our group was extraordinary.  And your knowledge of historical and current events was outstanding!  I only hope we can count on you to host another tour for us sometime in the near future.

James Finley, Ph.D.

Author

When David Smith manages one of my retreats or speaking events I can devote my full attention to my presentations and to being present with the participants. I can relax, knowing David Smith is working behind the scenes, taking care of all the details necessary for the event to be a success. David is a consummate professional. He is experienced, trustworthy, and highly skilled in what he does. I recommend to him to anyone who is looking for the best possible person to manage his or her speaking engagements.

Denise Barack

Director of Program Development, Kripalu Center

Having collaborated with David on several successful events at Kripalu, it is clear that he is a leader in the personal growth events industry.  He excels at promoting and selling the vision of the teachers he represents, but that is because he listens carefully to the students as well.  His trips and workshops are highly acclaimed for their unique itineraries and creative features, because David is willing to explore how to expand what an average experience might be, working closely with hosts in the retreat center or country to ensure a highly personal group event with maximum reward for all.  Partnering with David is a winning formula for success.

Penny Tompkins

Co-author Metaphors in Mind: Transformation through Symbolic Modelling

In a world of uncertainty, there is something you can count on tours organised by David Smith. You can expect a high standard of accommodation, quality service and efficient organization.  And very important to me: should something unexpected occur in faraway places, David and his network of associates will have the experience to deal with it.  I highly recommend Smith Events.

Mario Martinez, Psy.D.

Founder of Biocognitive Psychology

I have had the pleasure of working with David Smith for several years leading me to conclude he is one of the best talent agents and events coordinator in the business. As a professional international speaker in the area of mind-body psychology, having David coordinate my workshops and seminars has consistently shown me his integrity, attention to detail, humor, and most importantly, an uncanny ability to anticipate what I need to work at my best and the requirements to make my audiences comfortable. Professionals take chances when they trust someone to represent them well and to guide them wisely in foreign countries; working with David always relieved my concerns and allowed me to concentrate on my presentations with total confidence in his expertise. He is brilliant and refreshingly humble about his talents.

Andrew Harvey

Writer and Spiritual Teacher

I have had the good fortune to work with David Smith on several occasions now, as a teacher at Caroline Myss' CMED. David has been an exemplary collaborator, extremely efficient, generous, encouraging and a real joy to be with and work with. Any one who has the luck to work with David Smith is a very lucky person indeed.

Ted Carter

Carter Design Group - Tools of Consciousness

I have known David Smith for many years.

David has worked with me in a business capacity on creative stage set installations.  He gave me the creative liscnese needed to provide the optimal outcome for these installations.  Creative people enjoy this flexibility. 

I have watched David juggle the needs of the people he represents along with people hired to put the show together.  This is a difficult task at times and he has ultimately been very fair and has often times pleased both sides in the process.

David has also come to bat for me from time to time.  He is a loyal friend and a savy business man.  No doubt he is the kind of guy you want on "your" side. 

There is no doubt that I could easily recommend David for any show event with ease and confidence.  He knows how to work with people and get things done. 

Heath Missner

I was on the trip to India, "The Roots of Mysticism" with Carolyn Myss in October 2005. David Smith organized and led the trip, which was a spectacular experience. The travels plans went very smoothly, including air, train, and bus transport. The hotels were extraordinarily comfortable, and our needs were met with attention to comfort and detail. The guides David selected brought history to life, as the guides were highly knowledgeable, very interesting, and of high integrity. I am looking forward to traveling to Israel in October 2008, with Carolyn Myss, and I know the trip will be superb, as David Smith is putting it all together.

Georgia Bailey

David Smith is a Magic Man! As well as being kind and considerate, he is an amazing organizer. With David at the helm, traveling the world is always fascinating, enlightening, entertaining and very safe. He is a treasure and his events are always very memorable. When away from home, honor and integrity are always great company...in other words David Smith. It is my privilege to know David Smith.

John Hansen

As a person new to international traveling, my trip last year to Spain was wonderful. Everything was top rate and ran very smoothly. I am looking forward to many more trips with David Smith and his organization. The staff is very efficient and made it easy to travel without a care in the world.

Peter Occhiogrosso

Author of The Joy of Sects and the CD set Creating A Personal Spiritual Practice

As a permanent faculty member of CMED Institute, I have to travel frequently, and through the years I've learned that I can always count on David Smith to make everything go smoothly. Whether it's taking care of regular travel and hotel accommodations, or dealing with a last-minute snafu like a delayed or canceled flight, David leaps into action and handles any situation instantly. With David in charge, I always feel I can relax and just focus on the work I have to do.

Charles Chauncey Wells

Historian & Author

David Smith is the most detail-minded person in the business. We toured India with him and covered all the major attractions including sunrise over the Taj Mahal and sunrise over the Ganges. His planning gives you the important highlights without the difficulties. Wonderful local guides who really know their stuff. Totally unforgettable.

Susan Shaffer

Although we had travelled all over Europe , North America and South America, we were a little worried about travelling to the different world that is India, so we chose to go with the group.  David organized everything, he said everything would be first class and it exceeded expectations.  David and staff were always there to make sure everything was going well and everyone was doing well.  The trip far exceeded our expectations.  I think it was the best trip I've ever taken. 

Prentiss Prevette

I am 100% satisfied in David Smith's ability to organize  vacations coupled with workshops.

I have traveled literally around the world with David and every event has been a success. I have been to Bali, Peru, Egypt, Greece, India, and Spain. Also throughout major cities in the U.S. He always makes sure that every participants needs are met. He will not rest until all is well with the group and the special guests(authors) get the same phenomenal treatment. I would trust David with anyone that would join him on any travels in the World, knowing that they are in good hands. No one could ever ask for anybody more qualified for this type of responsibility than David Smith. I personally have always been treated with like a King while traveling on a David Smith sponsored event. He is personable, trustworthy, and reassuring that all is well with the accommodations. I am always looking forward to see what next exciting destination David is planning because I know it is going to be GREAT!!!!!!!!

Meryl Martin

Miami Beach, Fl

David's Smith's care, attention to detail, and expertise has surpassed all my expectations of what seeing the world is all about. Thanks to David, I have experienced travel combined with education in ways that I could never have imagined before.  And to top it all off, I felt totally pampered and worry-free every step of the way.  SmithEvents has opened entire new vistas for me and I shall continue to travel with David and the wonderful groups he creates.