John Jacobs is the co-founder and Chief Creative Optimist of Life is Good, a $100 million brand that harnesses the power of optimism through art, community engagement, and nonprofit work.
As co-author of "Life is Good: The Book" published by National Geographic, John has transformed a small T-shirt business into a retail phenomenon available at over 2,000 locations across North America. His company donates at least 10% of annual net profits to the Life is Good Kids Foundation, impacting over one million children annually.
John helps organizations navigate business challenges by demonstrating how optimism drives innovation and resilience. His journey from selling T-shirts in Boston to building a global brand offers practical strategies for cultivating positive company culture, overcoming obstacles, and creating authentic customer connections that translate to sustainable growth.
Audiences leave John's presentations with actionable frameworks for implementing purpose-driven business models, techniques to foster creativity within teams, and evidence-based approaches for building brand loyalty through meaningful storytelling and community engagement.
Book John to inspire your team with proven strategies that transform workplace culture while driving bottom-line results through the power of optimism.
How can I book John Jacobs for my next event?
Email john.jacobs@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to John directly.
What topics does John Jacobs specialise in?
John Jacobs specialises in discussing optimism, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and more.
What is John Jacobs's speaking style like?
John delivers engaging and optimistic presentations that inspire audiences. His storytelling and passion for positivity resonate deeply, making his talks both impactful and memorable.
Does John Jacobs offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, John Jacobs offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
John Jacobs, co-founder of the $100 million Life is Good brand, shares transformative strategies that harness optimism to drive innovation, resilience and sustainable growth while building authentic customer connections. Book John to inspire your team with proven frameworks that revolutionize workplace culture and deliver bottom-line results through the power of optimism and purposeful business practices.
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