General Information
Occupation
ViSalus Sciences, VP Field Operations and Faith-Based Initiative Overseer
Interests
People intrigue me! How they work together, especially so. My passion for invention and innovation consumes me and always leads me toward serving people. Identifying those things that motivate sleeping giants to awaken to their amazing potential and then supporting them in their discovery and realization of their goals is what wakes me up in the morning and keeps me from sleeping at night. I am a writer primarily, but also a philosopher about effectively moving American culture and subcultures toward positive individual and collective achievement. Storytelling and media seem to be the best tools available today for serving people, so I became a writer, artist, public speaker, and consultant.
Education
Some College
My Story
Why I Am Part of ViSalus
Life. Health. Prosperity. I cannot think of a better cause. I am good friends with the founders and admire them for their wisdom, intelligence, business integrity, professionalism, and determination. They are some of the hardest-working men I have ever met! Zig Ziglar is famous for saying, "You can get anything you want in life so long as you are willing to help enough other people get what they want." This sums up how Ryan, Nick, and Blake view the ViSalus opportunity. They have one unified mission -- to help others get what they want. Given their business model and the fact that after just a few short years they have each made millions of dollars proves to me that they have helped a whole lot of people get what they want. I am a part of ViSalus for the very same reason.
My Story
Grew up the firstborn son of amazing parents in the automotive town of Lansing, Michigan. It seemed that the lives of everyone I knew and loved -- parents, uncles, aunts, cousins, grandparents, friends, and everybody else -- centered around, or depended upon the automotive industry. Somehow, from the time I was a small child I knew that working in the factories was not my destiny. My mother laughingly tells how when I was as young as four years old, and asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would reply, "I want to be a retired millionaire!" I promise that I didn't know anyone who was a millionaire or even what it meant, but some divine appointment with entrepreneurialism called to me from deep within from my earliest days. Now, I help young direct selling companies -- those companies who serve home-based entrepreneurs -- establish a culture, messaging, and methods that best support fast growth. I made my first million dollars doing it many moons ago and have helped my clients produce over $3 billion in revenue, but I still feel that I have so very much to learn! I am now consumed with helping others become retired millionaires in ViSalus. "As a man thinketh in his heart so is he..." How ironic is that?
My Favorites
Favorite Quote
"Success is nothing more than a series of diminishing failures." ~David Colister
Favorite Movies
(Not necessarily in this order.) Braveheart. Boondock Saints. Dumb and Dumber. The Notebook. Gullivers' Travels (the old animated version). You've Got Mail. The Wizard of Oz. Bram Stoker's Dracula. Unbreakable. (You're making me think way too hard! I'll have to get back to you on this one. I am a movie fanatic and screenwriter, so this is a hard one. Oh, so many!!!)
Favorite Books
Bible. Think and Grow Rich. How to Win Friends and Influence People. George Washington: The Making of a Leader. A Pilgrim's Progress. Rich Dad, Poor Dad. The Outsiders. One Minute Manager. The Universe in a Nutshell. Dictionary.
Favorite Music
Classical. Rap. Indie. Punk. Opera. Country. Rock. Oldies. Jazz. Alternative. Big Band. Folk. World. Christian Worship. House. Movie Scores. Pop. Cowboy. Show Tunes. Did I miss anything? Add it to the list, because I love it all (although not all artists or songs).

David Colister

David Colister
Heading up the ViSalus Sciences Faith-Based Initiative. If you know ministers (pastors, teachers, authors, missionaries, etc.) we can help you create a working relationship between ViSalus and the minister. In the U.S., the faith-based community is the proven leader in terms of marketing penetration for networkers. To learn more email me at dcolister@visalus.com.
Mood:
Motivated
Last Login :
5 days ago
Gender:
Male
Location:
Los Angeles, California 
Relationship Status:
Single
Hometown:
Lansing, Michigan 
Recognition:
37
 

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Comments

patty wrote
at 9:06 pm on Dec 27, 2009
would like to know if you still are heading up the ViSalus Sciences Faith-Based initiative? if so please send me an email at pattyrsm1@aol.com
thank you and God Bless.....
David Colister wrote
at 12:41 pm on Aug 31, 2009
Heading up the ViSalus Sciences Faith-Based Initiative. If you know ministers (pastors, teachers, authors, missionaries, etc.) we can help you create a working relationship between ViSalus and the minister. In the U.S., the faith-based community is the proven leader in terms of marketing penetration for networkers. To learn more email me at dcolister@visalus.com.
1 Reply to David Colister's comment
  Mark replied on Wednesday Sep 16, 2009 1:09 pm
David, Thank you for the information, this will help to motivate Pastors and Minister worldwide. Look forward to talking with you soon. Pastor Gardner
Grant wrote
at 7:55 pm on Aug 25, 2009
Hi David, my name is Grant Sommer and I met you in YTB. Anyway, I'd like to ask you a couple of questions to help me build my ViSalus business, is that ok? If so, please email me at g_l_sommer@yahoo.com. Either way, thank you for your blogs and recordings, because they are great. Thanx, Grant.
corinna wrote
at 12:39 am on Jun 28, 2009
Please share the music video angie created for Community Awareness of a much needed service in America at http://www.youtube.com/angelaanne6 A 16 year old young woman, published author, and proud young woman of her grandfather who was a Vet in this country and shows how she Cares! She wrote lyrics, performs her music with her guitar and attaches it to a DVD she created to show how she CARES for her Community by her Community Awareness video! There is a direct link to the company she created for that provides FREE resources for a much needed service in the United States! The last picture in the DVD is of her and her brother who helped to create the video editing with her when they were 5 and 6 sitting on grandpa’s lap! We will be featured on CNN and CNBC this fall for the company she produced it for. In the meantime the more we can get people to copy and tweet the message or email the link above the greater her exposure to families who may need this or definitely know someone who does need the Free Service to assure that NO other family has to experience the difficult time our family went through. Thank you for reading this and any exposure you could help her with would be greatly appreciated. Your Friend, Corinna Please share the music video angie created for Community Awareness of a much needed service in America at http://www.youtube.com/angelaanne6
Tim wrote
at 10:20 pm on Jun 22, 2009
Hi David,
Thanks for spending time with us in Denver last week. We value your wisdom and guidance. I hope we can do it again soon. Tim Cooper
Ed wrote
at 7:10 pm on May 31, 2009
Hi David,

Thanks for the great insight and presentation at breakfast! You have a soothing confidence I admire greatly. I can listen to you speak for hours so can absorb your wisdom. Ed KoKo
Sandy wrote
at 3:15 pm on May 15, 2009
Hi David! I just want to thank you for coming to Toledo (Perrysburg Holiday Inn French Quarters) last night. You are an incredible motivator. I have just signed with ViSalus and actually got my samples about 20 minutes before your presentation. I look forward to growing my team and bringing them to hear you speak. Thanks again David!
Linda wrote
at 4:57 pm on May 13, 2009
Hello David, I see you're coming to Tennessee soon. Great, let me know more about that. I know you already have your connections. When and where. Bye for now.