MEET DAVID TRENT
Best-selling Author / Asset Strategist / Mentor

David Trent is a seasoned entrepreneur and mentor dedicated to elevating leaders and entrepreneurs through mentorship and shared wisdom. From an early age, he was captivated by the potential of turning ideas into thriving businesses, which led to a decades-long journey of growth and success. He founded three companies, including Trent Capital Management, which he built from scratch at 33 and grew to over $1 billion in assets under management before his exit at 60.
As Chairman of multiple CEO Peer Groups, Trent fosters collaboration among executives to solve challenges and drive growth. He is also the Founder of Trent Premier Growth and an M&A advisor with Optima M&A, guiding businesses through strategic transformations.
Trent’s book, Elevate Others: Lessons for Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs, reflects his belief that true success comes from empowering others. Through his work, he continues to inspire leaders to achieve transformative success while creating lasting impact.
I am Driven by your Ambitions
For four decades I've been building businesses and accumulating wisdom. Now my passion is elevating entrepreneurs like you with the insights I've learned along the way.
the inspiration for david’s book
David Trent wrote "Elevate Others: Lessons for Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs" to share the wisdom gleaned from his 36-year journey as a successful entrepreneur. His mission is to elevate leaders and entrepreneurs through mentorship and shared insights, driving transformative success.
Trent believes that true achievement lies not just in personal accomplishments, but in the positive impact one makes on others. Drawing from his experiences as a highly accomplished entrepreneur, he offers practical guidance on integrating family values, faith, and service-oriented leadership into business practices.
The book reflects Trent's conviction that by elevating others, we elevate ourselves. It serves as a roadmap for entrepreneurs seeking to balance business success with personal fulfillment, encouraging readers to live intentionally and create lasting, meaningful impact in both their professional and personal lives.

Inspiration

"And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others."
2 Timothy 2:2
