BUSINESS. GOLF. GOOD CONVERSATION.
Good things start
with a connection.
I’m Dave Wilkerson. I bring people, ideas, and opportunities together—with a passion for small business and a love of the game.
Chief Golf Executive · GolfersFirst LLC
Rochester, NY / Charlotte, NC
A little drive. A lot of possibility.THE PERSON BEHIND THE PROJECTS
Experience with purpose.
Ideas with heart.
empowering small businesses
Hi, I’m Dave Wilkerson. For more than 30 years, I’ve worked to help small businesses find their next opportunity.
My journey has included leading a publicly traded company and building five small enterprises. Along the way, I’ve learned that meaningful progress starts with understanding people and the businesses they care about.
I know how hard small businesses have worked to recover from the pandemic and attract new customers. My approach starts with looking at your existing marketing and sales strategies to uncover opportunities you may be missing.
Focus, care, and creativity guide that work. If your marketing efforts aren’t delivering, let’s talk about practical ways to move forward without asking more of your budget.
Let’s find your next opportunity →IDEAS I’M BRINGING TO LIFE
Different projects.
One connecting thread.
Bringing people together.
Creating opportunities worth sharing.

GOLF & CONNECTION
GolfersFirst →
Bringing golfers, Golf Agents, and course partners together to create more opportunities around the game.
GolfersFirst.com →
RESTAURANTS & OPPORTUNITY
DinersFirst →
Helping restaurant owners explore upfront capital through a purchase of future dining credit, with estimates and program qualification through Restaurant Ignite.
DinersFirst.com →FAMILY & MEMORIES
FamWiki →
A shared home for family photos, videos, stories, and recipes—helping the people you love stay a little closer, wherever life takes them.
FamWiki.com →
IDEAS & CONVERSATION
Sharp Edges →
Fresh perspectives with Dave Wilkerson. Explore the chapters, companion workbook, and show at Sharp Edges.
GetSharpEdges.com →
COURSE VISIBILITY & OPPORTUNITY
CourseVantage →
Helping golf course owners understand their online visibility, identify opportunities, and take practical steps toward a stronger digital presence.
Explore CourseVantage →
FOCUS & RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Pilot →
A daily flight plan for building business relationships. Organize prospects, keep useful links close, and work through a manageable checklist of outreach and follow-up actions.
ProPowerGuide.com →A FEW WAYS TO CONNECT
Step into my world.
Fresh perspectives, good company,
and a conversation worth having.
YOUR NEXT CONNECTION STARTS HERE
Let’s talk.
See where it leads.
A business question, an idea, or simply a chance to connect. There’s room for a good conversation.
Find a time on my calendar →
Dave B. Wilkerson
Chief Golf Executive
GolfersFirst LLC
Have an idea or a question? Email me directly or choose a time for a conversation.
Email Dave →Schedule a call →ROCHESTER, NY · CHARLOTTE, NC