You've Got Enough to Worry About. Your Speaker Shouldn't Be One of Them.
Everything you need to book, brief, and promote Jake — in one place.
You're juggling a hundred details and your reputation rides on the room. Jake's job is to make one of those details effortless. He shows up early, customizes every word to your theme and audience, works with your AV team like a pro, and leaves your attendees talking long after the lights come up.
Trusted by Planners Who Can't Afford a Miss
500+ events. 60% repeat or referral.
From national sales summits to association conferences and Fortune 500 leadership events, planners bring Jake back because he delivers — and makes them look good doing it. Clients include Pfizer, Deloitte, Titleist Golf/FootJoy, Genentech, WestRock, and the Associated General Contractors of America.
In 25+ years of hiring speakers, Jake is at the top of my list.
Inspirational, thought-provoking, and he kept 90 minutes of our audience fully engaged. He made my job easy.
Thomas Balzer
CEO, Ohio Trucking Association
Keynote Programs
Every program is customized to your event theme and audience. Five signature talks to start from:
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Compete Every Day®
Team performance keynote that interrupts post-win drift.
Best for: sales kickoffs, all-hands, leadership summits.
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Beat Yesterday®
A research-backed keynote on competing with your own best instead of burning out on comparison.
Best for: sales conferences, association events, high-performer audiences.
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The Influence Playbook
Helping newly promoted managers lead with influence instead of authority.
Best for: manager development, leadership cohorts.
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Control the Controllables
Refocusing teams on the inputs they own when everything else feels uncertain.
Best for: teams navigating change or uncertainty.
See Jake on Stage
Energy without hype. Substance without filler.
Grab What You Need
Everything to promote Jake and brief your team — ready to download.
Pull the materials you need to introduce, promote, and prepare for Jake's keynote. If there's anything else you need, email his team anytime at booking@competeeveryday.com.
Ready to Plan a Keynote Your Audience Won't Forget?
Tell Jake about your event. He'll respond within 24 hours.
Whether your date is locked or you're still shaping the agenda, the first conversation is just discovery — no pressure, no pitch. Let's make your event the one people are still talking about next year.
Meeting Planner FAQs
The logistics, answered
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Always. Every keynote starts with a discovery call to align on your theme, audience, and goals. Your audience never hears a stock talk.
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Standard setup: a wireless lavalier or headset mic, a screen/projector for slides, and confidence monitors if available. Full technical specs are in the downloadable one-sheet.
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Typically 45–90 minutes. He also offers half-day and full-day workshops for teams that want to build the implementation plan together.
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Yes. Many clients pair the keynote with copies of Jake's books, custom team apparel/merch, and training resources. Bulk discounts are available.
