Keynotes That Outlast the Event
Standards and systems that build accountability — and make it last long after the keynote ends.
Most keynotes give your team a spike. Jake's give them systems — frameworks that diagnose drift, interrupt it with standards that stick, and rebuild a culture that competes
See Jake on Stage
Two minutes of what your audience will experience — sales kickoffs, leadership summits, and construction all-hands.
Energy without the hype. Substance without theory. Watch Jake turn a room of “we've heard it all” veterans into a team ready to compete again.
KEYNOTE 1
Compete Every Day®
For teams battling complacency after a winning year.
Diagnoses where your team is drifting (Victory, Busy, Comfort) and rebuilds the standards that drove their early wins. Your team learns to compete with yesterday, collaborate with each other, and crush the competition. Best for sales kickoffs, all-hands events, and leadership summits.
KEYNOTE 2
Beat Yesterday®
For high performers stuck in comparison or burnout.
A research-backed system that replaces unproductive comparison with daily inputs that compound - the keynote for when motivation runs out. Best for sales conferences, association events, and high-performer cohorts.
KEYNOTE 3
The Influence Playbook
Make the jump from manager to impactful leader.
For new leaders and those responsible for developing newly promoted managers. Teaches key management and leadership skills for coaching, collaboration, and accountability. Best for manager development programs and leadership cohorts.
KEYNOTE 4
Control the Controllables
Compete where it counts. Ignore the rest.
For teams losing energy to things outside their control. Refocuses effort on the inputs they own. Best for teams navigating change or uncertainty.
Trusted by Sales Teams, Construction Leaders, and Fortune 500 Organizations
Clients include Titleist Golf/FootJoy, Deloitte, Pfizer, Genentech, WestRock, the Associated General Contractors of America, and dozens more — across national sales summits, leadership conferences, and association events.
No Fluff. No Theory. Just Proof.
500+ keynotes
delivered across sales, construction, pharmaceutical, insurance, and Fortune 500 organizations
2M+ podcast downloads
ranked in the top 1% globally
60% of bookings
come from repeat clients or audience members who saw Jake speak and brought him back
4x author
featured in Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and GRIT Daily
CSP®
a designation held by fewer than 700 speakers worldwide
Proven founder of Compete Every Day
worn by leaders in 62 countries
Real Results FROM
from Stages Around the World
From event organizers who've hired hundreds of speakers
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"In 25+ years of hiring speakers, Jake is top of my list."
Inspirational and thought-provoking — he did a 90-minute session and kept everyone engaged throughout.
Thomas Balzer,
CEO, Ohio Trucking Association -
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"Jake's ability to make these principles directly relevant to our franchisee managers and other leaders was truly impressive — "
making him an invaluable speaker for any franchisor seeking to empower their network.
Michael Skitzki
Goldfish Swim Schools -
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"Jake's message resonated deeply with attendees across industries, roles, and experience levels."
Rather than relying on abstract motivation, he provided concrete frameworks that people could immediately apply.
Jessica
Lombardo
Frequently Asked Questions
The top questions about working with Jake - answered in his own words.
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I'm not a "fly in, fly out" kind of speaker. My goal is to make your whole event a success — partnering with you on pre-event videos to drive registration, staying approachable off-stage for Q&As and conversations, and delivering value beyond the keynote so your audience leaves the entire event with more than they expected.
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Sales kickoffs, leadership summits, association conferences, construction all-hands, and Fortune 500 annual meetings — across industries including sales-led organizations, construction, pharmaceutical, insurance, real estate, and franchising. Programs are sized for keynotes (45–90 minutes) or expanded into half-day and full-day workshops.
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The earlier the better — premium dates fill fast, especially Q1 (kickoff season) and Q4. That said, if you've got a near-term date, reach out anyway. Jake holds room in his calendar for the right fit, and the first conversation is just discovery.
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Yes — and not just slides on a screen. Jake creates an interactive studio experience that entertains and equips your team to take action long after the session ends.
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I'd love to try to make something work. I was raised by a family of teachers — my mom, grandmother, aunt, and uncle were all educators — so education has a near-and-dear place in my heart. I've spoken at high schools, colleges, and nonprofits nationwide and found ways to work within budget limitations. Let's talk about how we can do it for you, too.
Plan Your Next Defining Moment
Tell Jake about your event. He'll respond within 24 hours.
Whether it's a sales kickoff, leadership summit, construction all-hands, or manager development program, Jake partners with you on the full experience — pre-event promotion, a customized keynote, and follow-up resources that keep your team competing long after the event wraps. The first conversation is just discovery, no pitch.
