From Dreamer to Achiever
INFLUENTIAL AUTHOR
It's Okay To Be An IDIOT: From the Center Ring to the Boardroom
Dustin’s book has has been hailed as,”refreshingly honest and insightful perspective…” and “He gives excellent advice on many layers of life, both personal and professional, as he weaves his way to the top of several milestones.”
After Dustin left the entertainment industry and ditched the clown outfit for a business suit, he found himself at a crossroads with who he was and what makes him unique. From the ages of 13 to 31, he had made a living out of portraying characters, first with Ringling Bros Circus as a professional clown then as the global icon, Ronald McDonald. It wasn’t until he began to dig deep inside himself that he discovered the skills he had learned as an entertainer transcended any industry and could benefit him in his new career.
When Dustin stumbled upon the realization he had always been an IDIOT, the five fundamental concepts that have always guided him since he was a kid, he began to serve his purpose in the corporate world as an executive with one of the most successful McDonald’s franchises in the United States.
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PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN SPEAKER
dustin brings the same energy and humor he displayed in the center ring and the strategic mindset he applied in the boardroom
As a former professional clown with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, national Ronald McDonald, and corporate executive for one of the most successful McDonald’s franchises, Dustin brings his knowledge of true authentic connections.
He brings his unique background to the stage in a relevant and engaging way that connects his past experiences with his audience in a transformational, authentic way.
Dustin has been featured in national publications such as The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal , just to name a few.
Be prepared for a truly authentic experience that will INSPIRE, ENTERTAIN, and LEAD you to reconnecting to just how powerful we are when we change our mindset.
MY STORY
Growing up in Kansas City, MO, Dustin’s parents introduced him to the world of the circus at at the age of four, a moment that would change his life, forever.
At 18, Dustin signed his contract with The Greatest Show On Earth and toured North America for seven years with Ringling Bros.
In that timespan, Dustin performed in front of over 35 million audiences and hundreds of public relations events, promoting the show.
Dustin is the third youngest person to be promoted the title of Boss Clown, the manager of, in his words, “the professional idiots.” Dustin’s final year on the show, he was given the chance to be one of the headlining comedic performers.
In 2014, Dustin was contracted to be in a physical comedic show at Busch Gardens in Tampa, FL for a short run. One week into his contract he received a call from McDonald’s corporation interested in flying him to Tampa to audition for the role of Ronald McDonald.
He auditioned a week later at a local school and the following day was awarded a five year contract to play the global Chief Happiness Officer.
Dustin’s bucket-list was fulfilled in 2017 when he was asked by corporate to be THE Ronald McDonald in The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Later that year in 2017 the Ronald McDonald program would close and Dustin would find himself as an executive with Caspers Company, a legacy franchise within the McDonald’s system.
In Dustin’s newfound role, he headed up the community relations department overseeing an annual budget of $1.9M. He often explains that his role was not much different from that of Ronald McDonald as he was the face of the 65 year old organization. Dustin was responsible for the morale of a workforce over 4,200 as well as donating and sponsorships to local organizations, businesses, and nonprofits.
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