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Patrick James

EXPERT ON:

◉ Work-Life Balance & Focus
◉ Sales & Persuasion
◉ Overcoming Adversity
◉ Motivation & Mindset
◉ Inspirational Life Story
◉ Goal Setting & Achievement
◉ Faith in Action
◉ Real Estate

EXPERIENCE:

◉ Founder and President of The Patrick James IMPACT, with a career spanning education, investing, entrepreneurship, and public speaking—retiring financially at age 40 after teaching investment principles and building multiple successful ventures.

◉ Award-winning business leader and sought-after speaker who has shared stages with world-renowned luminaries, collaborated on national marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 companies, and been featured on major media outlets, including CNBC and Fox News.

◉ Purpose-driven mentor and motivator who has helped sales executives, leadership teams, and business owners elevate performance through proven success strategies, resilience, and a “Never Give Up” mindset.

About Patrick James

How to Overcome Adversity and Accomplish ANYTHING!

Patrick James is the Founder/President of “The Patrick James IMPACT”

  • Patrick has been an inspirational speaker/coach for the past 28 years. He has taught his “overcoming adversity with unwavering determination, resilience, and a steadfast Never Give Up attitude” system at over 1,000 conferences and events worldwide to audiences as large as 80,000 people. He has been featured on over 500 TV and radio shows nationwide including CNBC and Fox News.

He has had the opportunity to share the stage with such luminaries as:

  • Mark Victor Hanson – Chicken Soup for the Soul
  • Kevin Harrington – Shark Tank
  • Kevin O’Leary – Shark Tank
  • Damond John – Shark Tank
  • Jay Leno – The Tonight Show
  • Tony Robbins – Life Coach
  • Denis Waitley – Motivational Speaker, Author
  • TV Stars from HGTV – Flipping Boston, Property Wars, Property Brothers, Fix or Flop
  • George Forman – Professional boxer
  • Magic Johnson – Professional Basketball Player
  • Charles Barkley – Professional Basketball Player
  • Terry Bradshaw – Professional Quarterback & Broadcaster
  • Donald Trump – President
  • Colin Powell – – Secretary of
  • Laura Bush – First Lady
  • Alan Greenspan – Federal Reserve Chairman
  • Suzi Orman – Financial Advisor
  • Deepak Chopra – Author
    and many others…

Overcoming adversity requires unwavering determination, resilience, and a steadfast “Never Give Up” attitude!!

“Hi, my name is Patrick James. Until the age of nine, I was unable to speak due to spinal meningitis, which paralyzed my throat and vocal cords and led to significant muscle atrophy. After undergoing an experimental surgery and years of intensive speech therapy, I finally learned to speak. My journey has given me firsthand experience in overcoming adversity through unwavering determination, resilience, and a steadfast ‘Never Give Up’ attitude. I believe with the right mindset and the right people in your life you can accomplish anything!

I went on to graduate from college with honors, earning a place on the Dean’s List and induction into ‘Who’s Who in Colleges and Universities,’ all while completing a triple major. Through perseverance and dedication, I became a self-made multi-millionaire and retired before the age of 40.

Having spent years overcoming obstacles, I deeply understand what adversity means and how to rise above it. I teach proven strategies that drive growth, achievement, efficiency, and profitability. I have helped thousands of people break through their limitations and turn their visions into reality. That’s why I’ve been invited to share some of the world’s largest stages with the most influential names in the industry.”

Pat discovered a solution to many of the obstacles of life through his journey

  • Couldn’t talk until he was 9 years old – The doctors said he would never be able to speak
  • Struggled through school because of his speech impediment
  • He was tired of being teased and bullied and wanted more. He figured out how to set goals, overcome adversity and accomplish anything
  • He has used these “self-taught” skills throughout his life
Accomplishments
  • Graduated with top honors from college as a school teacher
  • At 26 years old, he purchased his first waterfront home
  • At 27 years old Started investing in real-estate and was awarded Businessman of the Year.
  • At 29 years old, he helped put together a national marketing campaign for an Inc. 500 company that led to over 1 Billion Dollars in sales
  • At 31 years old managed a sales force of over 300 people
  • At 36 years old he was making over $240,000 through the stock market
  • Before he was 40, he retired a multi-millionaire
  • After retiring, he began traveling and speaking with Luminaries such as Donald Trump, Alan Greenspan, Suze Orman, Magic Johnson, George Foreman, Tony Robbins, Colin Powell, Laura Bush, TV stars from Property Wars, Fix or Flop, Flipping Boston, and many others.
  • Patrick began ‘paying it forward’ by sharing his success methods and his experience with people worldwide.
  • Today, his talks teach, inspire, and motivate audiences to define Purpose and apply steps to achieve whatever personal and professional goals they have.
  • Pat has helped sales executives, management teams, and business owners elevate both personal and professional production and increase their bottom line using “Purpose” and a “Never Give Up” attitude

If you are looking for someone to transform your team and help elevate achievement goals, Patrick is the answer for your next event!

 

 

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