Kreider Mediation · Live Online Training
The Essential Business Blueprint for a Successful Mediation Practice
Move from “credentialed mediator” to “sustainable mediation business owner.” This practical,
hands-on course walks you through the business systems, strategy, and financial planning
required to build a thriving mediation practice.
Lead Instructor
Dr. David Cavazos
Lead Instructor – 20-Hour Business Mediation Course
English
Business & Commercial Mediation
Corporate Strategy
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Experience:
Tenured Business Professor • Statistician • Business Consultant • Mediation Instructor
Education
- Ph.D. in Business Administration – Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University
Training & Certificates
- 40-Hour Basic Mediation – Texas
- 20-Hour Business Mediation – Texas (Lead Instructor)
Affiliations
- Tarrant County DRC – Volunteer Mediator
- Harris County DRC – Volunteer Mediator
- Researcher & Faculty Member, Rawls College of Business (TTU)
About Dr. Cavazos
Dr. David Cavazos is a tenured professor at the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech
University and holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration. He has authored more than 30
peer-reviewed publications with over 500 academic citations in corporate strategy,
regulation, entrepreneurial growth, and stakeholder management.
With more than a decade of experience as a statistician and business consultant, he brings
exceptional analytical depth to business and commercial mediation. At Kreider Mediation,
he serves as Lead Instructor for the 20-Hour Business Mediation Course.
He lives in North Texas with his wife, dog, and cat and enjoys music, research, and
lifelong learning.
Mediation Approach
Dr. Cavazos emphasizes clarity, neutrality, and structured problem-solving, helping
parties evaluate both qualitative and quantitative dimensions of complex disputes.
Course Overview
This course provides a structured, step-by-step framework for mediators who want to
transform their certification into a sustainable business. You will learn how to define
your niche, structure professional services, and develop a realistic financial plan.
What You Will Learn
- How to define your mediation niche and market position
- How to structure professional intake, pricing, and services
- How to project revenue and manage expenses
- How to move from volunteer work to a paid professional practice
Three-Part Live Course Schedule
Who Should Attend
- New mediators
- Graduates of 40-Hour Basic Mediation Courses
- Solo and small firm practitioners
- Nonprofit and community mediators
Registration
Tuition: $125.00
Live virtual sessions. Digital materials included.
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What You’ll Walk Away With
- Defined mediation niche and brand focus
- Working service workflow and pricing model
- First-year financial projection
- Immediate implementation steps
