James Brown Jr
- Former All-American track star and Award-Winning National Sales Executive
James Brown is a speaker, emcee, voice-over talent and speaking/presentation coach for youth and adults; You could say James is a man who wears many hats (he literally has a hat collection of more than 30 “B” caps!). He sprinted his way from being an All-American collegiate track star and World Championship trials qualifier to...
read the restJames Brown is a speaker, emcee, voice-over talent and speaking/presentation coach for youth and adults; You could say James is a man who wears many hats (he literally has a hat collection of more than 30 “B” caps!). He sprinted his way from being an All-American collegiate track star and World Championship trials qualifier to an award-winning Nation Account Executive.
James loves engaging with people and leading others to success, drawing on his championship experiences in both athletics and corporate America. Whether crossing the finish line to earn a world-class status as a sprinter or spending 30-plus years working with national, sports and corporate clients, James has learned quite a bit about preparing, competing, succeeding at a high level, and the importance of “THE EXCHANGE ZONE!”
As a former sales executive, James has closed deals and managed clients for high-profile sporting events and major corporations. He was named National Account Executive of the Year during his tenure as a sales director for Visit Houston and was named Supplier of the Year by Meeting Professionals International (MPI). James now serves on the board of MPI-HAC as Vice President of Leadership Development.
As a speaker, James has merged his unique expertise as a lifelong leader and teammate to offer engaging keynote and breakout sessions that inspire while providing practical solutions for sales success by developing customer-centric services and rewarding (revenue) relationships. James challenges organizations to adopt a “champion mindset,” motivating people to see everyone they meet as a customer!
Known for his room-commanding voice and interactive approach, James customizes presentations to meet the needs of each client. Away from the stage and mic, James is a husband, father of two, cook, and golfer who’s known to wear cowboy boots.
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