David Lee Saylor
CEO and Founder, Entrepreneur, Podcast Host, Investor, and Business Executive
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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David Lee Saylor an entrepreneur, investor, podcast host, and business executive Co-Founder of ALTRD Nicotine, MOTION Performance, CBD Plus USA, Planet Vapor.
Known for his self-funded approach to entrepreneurship, David Lee Saylor has built an eight-figure portfolio by emphasizing disciplined reinvestment, operational growth, and long-term business strategy. In addition to leading multiple companies, he hosts the SaylorMade Podcast, where he interviews entrepreneurs, athletes, creators, and business leaders about leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, and business growth.
David Lee Saylor grew up in Tennessee, where he developed an interest in entrepreneurship during his teenage years. He started building businesses at the age of 16, choosing to learn through hands-on experience and real-world business operations rather than following a conventional corporate path.
His early life included significant personal challenges. Saylor has openly discussed facing a murder charge as a young adult, struggling with addiction for many years, and spending time incarcerated. He has also spoken about how those experiences, along with his Christian faith, became turning points that reshaped both his personal life and professional outlook.
These experiences continue to influence David Lee Saylor's perspective on leadership, resilience, accountability, and business ownership.
David Lee Saylor began his entrepreneurial career with limited financial resources and gradually expanded his business interests through consistent reinvestment instead of seeking outside investment. His business philosophy centers on strengthening operations, developing products, and creating sustainable companies designed for long-term growth.
As Co-Founder of ALTRD Nicotine, David Lee Saylor helped establish a performance-focused consumer brand that has expanded its visibility through creator collaborations and digital marketing initiatives.
He also co-founded MOTION Performance, a wellness and performance company focused on premium ingredients and science-informed formulations for consumers interested in health and performance products.
Beyond these companies, David Lee Saylor oversees CBD Plus USA, which operates retail and e-commerce wellness businesses, and Planet Vapor, a retail operation that supports the broader business portfolio. Together, these companies span consumer products, retail, digital commerce, and performance wellness.
David Lee Saylor has also incorporated creator marketing into his business strategy. His companies have collaborated with creators and public figures, including Jack Doherty, Antonio Brown, and Murda Murphy, to expand brand visibility through digital platforms and online content.
Alongside his business activities, David Lee Saylor is the creator and host of the SaylorMade Podcast. Through conversations with founders, executives, athletes, creators, and industry professionals, the podcast explores entrepreneurship, leadership, business strategy, resilience, faith, and personal development while documenting lessons learned from building companies.
David Lee Saylor has frequently spoken about the influence of family and faith on both his personal life and career. He has described his experiences with addiction, incarceration, and rebuilding his life as defining moments that shaped his values and leadership philosophy.
Rather than separating personal growth from business, David Lee Saylor often discusses how resilience, personal responsibility, discipline, and long-term thinking influence the way he leads his companies and approaches entrepreneurship.
Outside of his business ventures, he continues to invest in new opportunities, produce podcast content, and participate in conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership, business development, faith, and personal growth through interviews, media appearances, and digital platforms.
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