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Bert Jacobs

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Co-Founder & Chief Executive Optimist of Life is Good

Bert Jacobs

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5 out of 5

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Optimist of Life is Good

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Bert Jacobs Biography

Bert is the co-founder of the $100 million lifestyle brand Life is Good. When he and his brother John started the company in 1994, they had $78 in their pockets, lived out of their van, and sold t-shirts on the streets of Boston. Was this their way of avoiding the “real world”? You betcha. Did it turn into something much bigger? Absolutely.

It has been 25 years since they sold their first t-shirt, but Bert and John champion the same mission: to spread the power of optimism. On their journey, they’ve been inspired by a vibrant community of resilient optimists—people from all walks of life who identify deeply with the brand and who constantly demonstrate the depth and meaning behind the three simple words “Life is Good.”

But here’s the thing: While Bert and John believe life is good, they also know life isn’t perfect, which is why Life is Good donates 10% of its annual net profits to the Life is Good Kids Foundation. Through its signature Playmaker Program, the Life is Good Kids Foundation helps over 1 million kids overcome the impact of poverty, violence, and illness each year. In making their company a fully integrated for-profit/ non-profit model, the brothers hope to use their business as a vehicle to do good in the world.

As the co-host of the Life is Good Ping Podcast, Jacobs interviews some of the world’s most influential thought leaders about using optimism as a practical way to overcome adversity and lead a fulfilling life—all over a game of ping pong. Naturally. Guests include Ringo Starr, Katie Couric, Scott Avett, and more.

Because of his unique perspective that ties rational optimism to business, Jacobs has been asked to share his transformative message at a wide range of corporate and thought leadership conferences including Inc 5000, Morgan Stanley, SAP Sapphire, Discover, and more. He and John have been featured in Forbes, NPR’s How I Built This, CNNMoney, CNBC’s Business Nation, ABC News’ Nightline, NBC’s The Today Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine, and Men’s Health Magazine, among others.

Bert Jacobs Speaking Topics

  • Life is Good – the Power of Optimism

  • Optimism Can Take You Anywhere

    Bert combines innovative business lessons, humor, and inspired story-telling to weave the compelling story of how he and his brother John, with a combined sum of just $78 in the bank, launched a business that now sells products in over 4,500 retailers nationwide. Life is good attracts a rapidly growing community of optimists, including over 1.5 million followers on Facebook, by forging meaningful, emotional connections. Fusing the interests of children facing life-threatening challenges with the interests of its business at every touch-point, Life is good also presents a powerful and inspiring model for seamlessly integrating a for-profit and a non-profit. Bert's innovative lessons on branding, leadership and corporate social responsibility apply to organizations of all sizes, and his inspiring story will help you see how optimism can truly take you anywhere.

Bert Jacobs Videos

  • 2021 CEO Summit - Embracing Optimism with Bert Jacobs and Life ...
  • Villanova Commencement Speaker 2019: Bert Jacobs - YouTube
    Villanova Commencement Speaker 2019: Bert Jacobs. 3,600 views3.6K views. • May 22, 2019. 23. 0. Share. Save. 23 / 0 ...
  • Change YOUR Perspective and Live YOUR Success | Bert Jacobs | Goalcast
    An Inspiring Speech About Optimism, Overcoming Obstacles and Creating Your Own Happiness Want More Inspiring Stories? ► The Most Inspiring...

Bert Jacobs Books

  • Life Is Good: Simple Words from Jake and Rocket
    Life Is Good: Simple Words from Jake and Rocket

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Bert Jacobs is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Life is Good – the Power of Optimism and Optimism Can Take You Anywhere. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bert Jacobs for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Bert Jacobs generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Danny Meyer, Marc Randolph, Jesse Itzler and Shawn Achor. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bert Jacobs for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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