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Jacob Brown

Jacob Brown

Motivational Speaker, Bestselling Author, Resilience Expert

In-Person Fee Range:
$20,001 - $30,000
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Traveling from:
Michigan
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Jacob Brown

Motivational Speaker, Bestselling Author, Resilience Expert

In-Person Fee Range:
$20,001 - $30,000
Fee Details
Virtual Fee Range:
Inquire for Fee
Traveling from:
Michigan

Why Book

  • As a three-time TEDx speaker, Bestselling author and former NFL athlete Jacob Brown’s insights have been featured in Forbes, Wall Street Journal, and Good Morning America.
  • With a message rooted in resilience, leadership, and personal transformation, Jacob equips audiences with real-world strategies they can apply the moment they leave the room. His signature Fail Forward philosophy challenges teams to embrace adversity, lead with authenticity, and build workplace cultures that thrive under pressure.
  • Whether he’s on stage in front of thousands or leading an intimate workshop, Jacob doesn’t just motivate – he moves people to take action.

Biography

Jacob Brown is one of the most electric voices rising in the world of professional speaking. A former NFL athlete turned serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and transformational keynote speaker, Jacob has quickly become a go-to expert for companies and conferences that want to shift mindsets, build resilient leaders, and transform workplace culture. His high-impact keynotes have earned standing ovations at some of the world’s most respected organizations, including Intel, Meta, LinkedIn, UPS, General Motors, and the Dallas Cowboys as well as top universities like Notre Dame, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

As a three-time TEDx speaker and co-founder of Varlo, a global athletic and fitness apparel brand, Jacob brings a rare blend of grit, heart, and strategy to every stage. His insights have been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Good Morning America, and his #FailForward philosophy has become a movement – reaching millions through viral content and transformational coaching. Jacob doesn’t just motivate – he moves people. His keynotes are part performance, part personal revelation, and 100% unforgettable. He teaches audiences how to embrace failure as fuel, lead through adversity, and step fully into their potential.

Off the stage, Jacob is a devoted husband and proud father of four. But on the stage – he’s a force.

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Programs

Leading from the Core™

What separates good leaders from transformational ones? It’s not charisma. It’s not titles. It’s alignment. In this powerful and memorable keynote, Jacob Brown reveals what it truly means to lead from the inside out – with authenticity, conviction, and purpose. Using the relatable metaphor of an avocado, he breaks down how the outer skin, inner flesh, and central seed reflect the layers every leader must develop: behavior, values, and inner strength. Through raw storytelling, real-life examples, and unforgettable takeaways, Jacob challenges leaders to rethink how they show up – not just in the big moments, but in the daily ones that define culture, build trust, and inspire lasting growth. This isn’t theory. It’s a call to lead with clarity. To return to what matters most. And to create a ripple effect that starts within and transforms everything around you.

Key Audience Takeaways

  • Clarify your core values to lead with greater confidence and alignment
  • Learn a powerful visual framework that makes leadership growth tangible and sticky
  • Understand how to build lasting trust through authenticity, not just authority
  • Reflect on what drives your leadership style and decision-making
  • Leave with tools to create a culture people believe in – because it’s rooted in something real
Fail Forward: Resilient Leadership, Stronger Cultures

In today’s fast-moving world, fear of failure is one of the biggest barriers to innovation, progress, and effective leadership. Jacob Brown, a renowned leadership keynote speaker, helps audiences reframe failure as fuel, not defeat.

Blending real-world stories with practical leadership strategies, Jacob challenges teams and leaders to embrace discomfort, take bold action, and build a culture where growth comes from learning, not perfection.

Attendees will walk away with a fresh mindset, tools to lead with resilience through uncertainty, and a powerful framework to create workplaces where failure is normalized, trust is strengthened, and people feel empowered to show up fully.

This isn’t just a motivational speech. It’s a mindset shift – built for leaders, teams, and organizations ready to stop playing it safe and start building cultures that win.

Workshop: Hunting Your Goals

While setting goals might seem straightforward, the journey to achieving them is often filled with distractions, setbacks, and self-doubt. In this powerful and engaging workshop, Jacob unpacks what it truly takes to not only set meaningful goals but to chase them down with clarity, courage, and consistency.

Drawing from lessons learned in high-stakes environments from professional sports to entrepreneurship, Jacob shares battle-tested strategies for overcoming resistance, staying focused, and building momentum even when motivation runs dry. Participants will learn how to identify what they really want, map out a clear action plan, and develop the mental toughness needed to stay in pursuit.

This isn’t just about dreaming big. It’s about doing the work, embracing the hunt, and turning intention into achievement. Whether you’re aiming for personal growth, career success, or a major life pivot, this workshop will help you lock in and go after your goals like your life depends on it. Because in many ways, it does.

Jacob Brown Reviews

“Jacob’s incredible story of success is an inspiration! We have had several speakers in over the past several years, and Jacob is one of my favorites.”

— Senior Vice President at Dallas Cowboys

“Thank you to Jacob Brown for your master class in professional speaking & energizing a crowd! You delivered an inspirational message, got folks on their feet & participating, and even managed a standing ovation in your first two minutes. Thank you for your contribution and for reminding us to #failforward.

— Intel Corporation

” Jacob Brown was the perfect speaker for our Cadillac Wholesale Team Meeting. His message on resilience and the power of failing forward was truly inspiring. He challenged us to shift our mindset, embrace obstacles as opportunities, and always keep pushing forward—exactly the motivation our team needed as we gear up for a winning year. His energy, authenticity, and leadership left a lasting impact, and we would absolutely welcome him back anytime. Grateful for his insights and the encouragement he brought to our team. Highly recommend Jacob for any organization looking to ignite perseverance, empowerment and a winning attitude!

— Cadillac

“Jacob was a great addition to our annual leadership conference this year. He was full of positivity, and he energized the group. He is a naturally open, and humble speaker with a powerful story to tell. Many of his messages including “owning it”, being strong, not being afraid to take action/make decisions, learning from your mistakes and being better next time resonated with the team and with our objectives for our ALC. Thank you Jacob.

— Symmetry Energy Solutions

“Jacob Brown brought a tremendous sense of passion and purpose to our students at the Central Michigan University IMPACT program. His story connected with our students and allowed those in attendance to understand the importance of their own purpose.”

— Central Michigan University

“Great energy! Great speaker! I enjoyed working with you, Jake! So many people came up to me and thought this really was what was needed for IDEA Week. Would love to have again!

— University of Notre Dame

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