top of page

Trusted By Leaders
That Never Settle.

“Dave turns ideas into a reality by inspiring everyone with with wit, charm and insight. He instinctively knows how to uncover a story and realize the promise of a brand.”

Dean Hollander

Co-Founder / CEO at Perfect

“Dave is a rare breed of mastered creatives. He has an outstanding command of both creative, strategy and business. He has skillfully created top-notch successful campaigns for brand awareness and entertainment properties. Top notch all the way.” 

Val Aveni

VP Brand Strategy at MGM

"Dave is a no-ego, hard-working, pragmatic, collaborative team member… great with clients, great managing his own team and great collaborating with his peers.

John Hartman

Founder / CEO / Technology Executive

Kind words.

“Dave is a rare breed of mastered creatives. He has an outstanding command of both creative, strategy and business. He has skillfully created top-notch successful campaigns for brand awareness and entertainment properties. Top notch all the way.” 

Val Aveni

Vice President, Social Media and Brand Strategy at MGM

“Dave is a rare breed of mastered creatives. He has an outstanding command of both creative, strategy and business. He has skillfully created top-notch successful campaigns for brand awareness and entertainment properties. Top notch all the way.” 

Val Aveni

Vice President, Social Media and Brand Strategy at MGM

“Dave is a rare breed of mastered creatives. He has an outstanding command of both creative, strategy and business. He has skillfully created top-notch successful campaigns for brand awareness and entertainment properties. Top notch all the way.” 

Val Aveni

Vice President, Social Media and Brand Strategy at MGM

David Schafer shaping a custom electric guitar—symbolising Gangbustrs’ rock‑and‑roll creativity in brand strategy.

Master Brand Strategies with a Little Rock-and-Roll.

I’ve built guitars for Eddie Van Halen and brand strategies for Fortune 500s. The throughline? Make something people feel—and never forget.

Graphic reading ‘CMO’s Secret Weapon’ in bold orange type on navy background

CEO’S
SECRET
WEAPON

Go-To-Market Strategy & Consulting  For In-house Teams

David Schafer, Founder of Gangbustrs

Gangbustrs is the only consultancy built to align narrative and execution—so senior leaders can drive revenue through story, not guesswork.

David Schafer, Founder

Sony logo
Dell logo
Intuit logo
cars.com logo
AARP logo
Adobe logo
PayPal logo
Okley logo
Grammatech logo
Renovate America
AdobeStock_533828086.jpeg

One Story.
One Strategy.
100% Aligned.

The Logistics of Brand Growth. Most brands don’t fail to grow from from lack of effort—they fail from misalignment. Gangbustrs specializes in branding strategies that bring storytelling precision to marketing ops. 

aragonai-ffe4bd4e-5a23-4413-bf73-d305ad6b4b3f_edited_edited.jpg

Learn To
Behave How
Buyers Expect.

The Revenue Script™ Framework
Our approach gives your entire organization a clear, consistent way to show up at every touchpoint—from sales to site copy to onboarding. It helps you communicate with clarity, act with empathy, and build trust the way modern buyers expect.

AdobeStock_375393399.jpeg

In just 30 days, we'll install a brand operating system that transforms your in-house marketing team into a revenue-driving machine.

Overhead view of a cross‑functional team collaborating around laptops to align brand execution.

Clear GTM Narratives For Complex Brands.

B2B SaaS

We help SaaS brands clarify their value prop, align GTM messaging, and fuel adoption with narrative systems built for speed, clarity, and revenue growth.

Manufacturing

Specs don’t sell anymore—stories do. We modernize manufacturing brands for today’s buyer—streamlining marketing ops, simplifying the complex, and making your value impossible to ignore.

FinTech

Compliance doesn’t have to kill connection. We help fintech brands speak with clarity and confidence— balancing regulation with resonance to build trust, stand out and grow faster.

Buyer's Don't Buy Products. They Buy Stories.
 

What makes your favorite brand unforgettable?

It’s not the logo. It’s not the product.

It’s the story you believe when you buy.

Nike sells belief. Apple sells possibility.

Your brand should sell something deeper, too.

The truth is, people don’t just buy what you do—they buy what it says about them.

That’s why storytelling isn’t fluff. It’s a growth engine.

At Gangbustrs, we give you the tools to create brand narratives that spark emotion, build trust, and drive decisions.

When you’re launching a new venture, scaling a team, or breaking into a new market, you don’t need more tactics.

You need a story that sticks—one people feel, follow, and share.

Let's turn your in-house marketing team into a revenue machine.

Category leaders don’t rely on random tactics. They run on a tightly scripted, customer-focused story that aligns teams, converts buyers, and builds belief. Our Scripted to Scale™ Framework becomes your storytelling OS—proven at brands like Dell, Adobe, and PayPal.

David Schafer, Founder of Gangbustrs

The CMO’s Secret Weapon.

bottom of page