David Wenger
David Wenger is a real estate team leader, entrepreneur, and coach who believes the growth of a business begins with the growth of its leader.
As the leader of The Elite Home Team in Louisiana, David has built his business around a clear purpose: create an environment where people raise their expectations, strengthen their belief in themselves, and take the daily action required to change their lives.
David has experienced firsthand what happens when clarity, accountability, and consistent execution become the foundation of leadership. His team grew from 143 closings in 2024 to 334 in 2025 and is on pace to surpass 700 closings in 2026.
As a non-producing team leader, David specializes in scaling teams, recruiting and retaining agents, and developing leaders while keeping the business profitable and agile. He builds the systems and culture that help agents succeed and take ownership of their growth.
Today, David is expanding the team’s reach across Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and Lake Charles while building complementary businesses in mortgage and title. His experience comes from actively doing the work, navigating uncertainty, and making the decisions that growth demands.
As a CheplakLive coach, David helps real estate team leaders connect personal growth and a bigger vision with the daily execution required to achieve it. His coaching draws directly from the lessons, challenges, and strategies shaping his own business.
When you work with David, you’ll gain practical, actionable steps, clear accountability, and a challenge to raise your expectations for both your business and your life.
Growth and Profit Strategies
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Why is culture important?
Importance of Culture When Starting a Team Creating an environment where team members can thrive is a key factor in a successful work culture. Culture often sets the tone for how agents feel about their careers within your company. Business culture impacts a team's...
The Top 5 Motivators That Drive Individual Productivity
What drives and motivates agents to work hard, do the right thing, and overcome adversity? And the top 5 motivators that drive individual productivity. Incentives drive human behavior, and understanding the incentive structure will give you the power to predict the...
Bulletproof Buyer Conversion Process
Here are the top three components of the bulletproof buyer conversion process. Since 2012, our team’s buyer-lead conversion process has outperformed the industry five times. Our buyer process converted 5% of our online leads in 2014 when inventory was at an all-time...



