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.

Today, Jacob is a trusted keynote speaker for organizations like Intel, Meta, LinkedIn, UPS, General Motors, the Dallas Cowboys and many more. He’s delivered standing-ovation keynotes at top universities including Notre Dame, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and his insights have been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Good Morning America. Jacob is also the author of Fail Forward Mentality, a powerful book designed to help individuals and organizations break free from perfectionism, embrace resilience, and transform setbacks into growth.

His book is a natural extension of his message on stage, equipping readers with actionable tools to reframe failure and lead with courage. As co-founder of Varlo, a global athletic apparel brand, Jacob knows the entrepreneurial hustle. But it’s his work with executive teams, HR leaders, and frontline managers that sets him apart. His keynotes go beyond motivation - they activate change. Using humor, hard-earned wisdom, and practical frameworks, Jacob helps leaders unlock their teams' potential by transforming failure into strategy and adversity into alignment.

Whether guiding companies through burnout, broken culture, or leadership drift, Jacob equips audiences to embrace discomfort, lead with authenticity, and build failure-resilient organizations that thrive in uncertainty.

He lives in Metro Detroit with his wife and their four children. Offstage, you’ll find him cheering at basketball games, attending ballet recitals, or sneaking in a family vacation - always leading from the core.

Ready to connect? Text or call me @ 248-805-6093 or email me at jacob@failforwardbrown.com

For speaking inquiries: www.jakebrownspeaks.com

Jacob Brown

David F.

I'm a sales leader who blends the precision of an engineer with the drive of a closer. With more than two decades of experience across the industrial, manufacturing, and power transmission sectors, I specialize in unlocking growth through high-impact sales strategies, complex account management, and cross-functional execution.

I’ve built sales departments from the ground up, scaled multimillion-dollar accounts, and developed solutions that solve real-world technical challenges for customers. My approach is equal parts strategic and hands-on—I thrive at the intersection of product engineering, sales execution, and long-term relationship building.

Whether I’m leading negotiations, expanding into new markets, or helping engineering teams craft custom-built solutions, I bring energy, discipline, and a relentless focus on results. I’ve consistently delivered year-over-year revenue growth, rescued strained accounts, and turned pain points into loyalty.

🔹 Highlights:
• Spearheaded a $3M market expansion into new territories by identifying unmet demand and aligning solutions with customer needs
• Closed a $1.5M+ single PO with Latham Pool Products, expanding into a $5M+ annual relationship
• Built and led a technical sales team from scratch—earning trust at the executive level and winning business through superior service and engineered solutions
• Developed pricing strategies and customer inventory programs that optimized margins, ensured continuity, and strengthened client satisfaction

Let’s connect if you’re looking for a collaborative sales leader who brings deep technical acumen, strategic foresight, and a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality.

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