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Motivational Speech at Winnisquam Middle School

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Motivational Speech Winnisquam MS

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Motivational Speech by Jacob Tatom

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Motivational Speech by Jacob Tatom

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Speech at UNH for 500 future Health Professionals

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Speech at UNH

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Learning from the greatest motivational speaker of all time Eric Thomas

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Speech for 400 kids in Tilton, NH

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Speech for 400 kids in Tilton, NH middle school

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The charity basketball tournament I founded

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Meeting Jeremy Anderson

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Speech at UNH

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One of my motivational speeches for 60 5th graders

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My nonprofit and the winners of the tournament

Overview

I am a motivational speaker that discusses overcoming adversity and educating on how to become successful to be better than the day before while earning everything you can dream of. I am the owner of a non-profit charity basketball tournament and aspiring author of the book, "Rise to the Top: The Guide to Exercising the Mind and Body." I own my own basketball brand called, "Jumpshotz" and educate on how to attain an LLC as well as a 501(c)(3) for how to start a non-profit. I have been personally mentored by the best motivational speakers in the world including: Eric Thomas, Jeremy Anderson, and Inky Johnson and am looking to spread my knowledge and inspiration to those around the world.


Reviews

2 reviews

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Kim C.

April 19, 2024
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Amazing role model to motivate students!

Jacob came to our school in New Hampshire as an opening speaker to start off our career day event. He did an amazing job kicking the day off. He then met with students to talk more and answer questions. Having a younger person, who is so positive and accomplished, come in and address students was powerful. You could tell they were motivated but what he was saying. He was very accommodating; because of an unexpected snow storm we had to reschedule and he was there for us. Please invite him to your school. I will definitely be spreading the word about him.
K. Constant

Hired as: Motivational Speaker

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Forward Progress

Thank you so much for everything!! You opened up a door for opportunity and I will be forever grateful! I hope I created a long lasting impact on not only the students but the staff as well and hope to return! Thank you again for everything!


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Kim C.

April 12, 2024

Amazing role model to motivate students!

Jacob Tatom came and opened our career day event here in New Hampshire. This unbelievable young man has started his own nonprofit basketball charity, started his own basketball brand and has written a book despite some hardships growing up. He was articulate and his presentation was both motivating and inspirational to our students. It was a pleasure meeting and working with him. I hope to have him back for future events!

Kim Constant
Guidance Adminstrative Assistant

Hired as: Motivational Speaker

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Thank you so much for the opportunity! Your words mean everything and I would absolutely love to be back for future events!!

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes

What to expect

Clients can expect an energetic speaker that offers many different styles of speaking including: How to overcome failure, how to become successful, how to start a nonprofit, how to develop a work ethic, how to become a leader, and more! Jacob Tatom was personally mentored by the greatest speaker in the world, Eric Thomas, as well as other greats such as Inky Johnson and Jeremy Anderson. Jacob Tatom not only offers an energetic and inspirational point of view, but experience and statistical knowledge to spread to others to allow everyone to become 100% of what they're capable of.

About

Jacob Tatom obtained his first speaking gig when he was just 17 years old and further became the youngest to attend a seven-figure speaking conference held by the greatest speakers in the world whom he was mentored by. After graduating from High School, Jacob Tatom founded a nonprofit called Streets Charity Basketball, self published a book, started a podcast, and developed his own Basketball clothing brand. His most recent speaking gig was held in front of 500 future Health Professionals at the University of New Hampshire and continues to inspire all of those around him not only through words, but through actions as well. Jacob Tatom got into motivational speaking because of Eric Thomas and David Goggins who offered messages and modes of inspiration to lift Jacob out of the failures he was experiencing with his passions. They turned Jacob Tatom into the man he is today. Today, Jacob Tatom wishes to offer the same inspiration to others that he was gifted to become who he is and accomplish what he has accomplished.

Additional booking notes

Mic is only required and a backdrop for a presentation is preferred, but not required.

Past booked events

November 2024

18

Monday

Nonprofit Event

9:00am - 9:45am

Durham, NH

April 2024

05

Friday

School Assembly

7:00am - 8:00am

Tilton, NH

Influences and inspiration

Mentored by Eric Thomas, Jeremy Anderson, and Inky Johnson.

Setup requirements

Mic

Speakers

Podium