MEET JAKE THOMPSON
the world is more competitive than ever.
You can choose to settle and compromise. Or you can compete.
Leaders today are constantly adding more to their teams’ plates to stay competitive in the crowded marketplace. They often drive their teams harder, faster, and longer in an attempt to create better results.
Hard work is required, but working harder isn’t necessarily the answer. Where we direct that hard work intentionally is.
That’s where Jake comes in.
COMPETE WITH YOURSELF.
COLLABORATE WITH YOUR TEAMMATES.
CRUSH YOUR INDUSTRY COMPETITION.
not the motivational speaker you're used to.
This isn’t your stereotypical program.
When you think motivational speaker you might think of a speaker that simply helps people “feel good,” but Jake is here to flip that definition upside down and help your team elevate the bar with actionable tactics.
Jake Thompson is on a mission to teach as many leaders as possible how purposeful competition is the key ingredient to achieving their desired professional and personal outcomes and even to reaching their full potential.
He has experienced first-hand the soul-crushing weight of giving up on your goals – but he also knows what it’s like to work hard, start with nothing, and build it into a successful global organization and fired-up team.
Integrity is important to Jake and it’s apparent in how he consistently delivers tangible implementable improvements for his clients and audience.
He has been fortunate to work with global brands like Titleist/FootJoy, National Breast Cancer Foundation, and Direct Diamonds, leveraging experience from growing up working in a family-owned gas station to building a 7-figure organization that he started by first selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car.
To date, Jake has impacted over 85,000 people directly with his messages on competing every day, and even hosts a podcast for leaders with over two million downloads.
Here is what Jake has learned and consistently shares: success isn’t a secret, a magic formula, a hack… but understanding how shifts in focus & daily actions build a champion’s mindset – it will transform our day-to-day into a winning life.
He’s on a mission to show you how.
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
COMPETE EVERY DAY
The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
Every day, your team shows up wrestling with the same frustrating reality: working harder but feeling like they're standing still. They're watching competitors outpace them while wondering what secret ingredient they're missing.
But here's the truth: Success isn't about finding some magic formula. It's about recognizing that you've been playing the wrong game altogether.
What if the real competition isn't against industry rivals or market forces, but the person staring back at you in the mirror each morning?
In this high-voltage keynote, Jake Thompson equips your team with the battle-tested C.O.M.P.E.T.E. framework used by elite performers across industries. Your team will discover how to harness their competitive fire without burning out, take radical ownership of their results, and create unstoppable momentum through daily intentional actions.
Key Takeaways:
- Rewire their mindset to focus on the process of competition instead of uncontrollable outcomes.
- Identify their key competitors (both internal and external) and learn how to battle them effectively.
- Own their starting line by taking radical accountability for their results—no excuses, just action.
- Apply the “Game Tape” method to consistently review, refine, and improve daily performance.
- Master the T.O.D.A.Y. framework to optimize their time, obligations, attitude, and self-improvement.
Great for teams and organizations needing a complete mindset reset and cultural shift.
BEAT YESTERDAY
The Daily Execution Plan for Relentless Growth
Most professionals find themselves trapped in a cycle of reaction rather than progress - staying busy but not productive, comparing themselves to others instead of their potential, and drifting toward mediocrity because it feels safer than risking failure.
But this cycle isn't inevitable. The difference between those who merely survive and those who consistently thrive isn't talent or luck - it's a daily decision most don't realize they're making.
What if winning is actually the predictable outcome of tiny, consistent choices that compound over time? What if the only competition that genuinely matters is with yesterday's version of yourself?
In this momentum-focused keynote, Jake Thompson equips audiences with a proven execution system that builds unstoppable progress. Learn to spot the Drift, control what you can, and track daily wins so small gains compound into massive success.
Key Takeaways:
- Spot the Drift Before It Starts – Recognize the small daily decisions that lead to stagnation before they take root
- Compete with Yourself, Not the World – Shift from chasing others' approval to outpacing yesterday's version of you
- Control What You Can — Crush What You Can't – Master your inputs so success becomes inevitable (not accidental)
- Build a Daily Scoreboard – Create a simple system to measure progress, fuel momentum, and lock into growth
- Make the Competitor's Choice Every Day – Discover the one mindset shift that keeps you hungry, focused, and improving long after motivation fades
Great for performance-driven individuals and teams seeking practical execution systems.
The Winning Paradox
The secret to staying on top without burning out
Every leader dreams of breakthrough success, yet when it finally arrives, something unexpected happens. The market responds, revenues climb, and suddenly the very disciplines that got you here - the relentless attention to detail, the consistent follow-through, the "boring fundamentals" - quietly slip away. The hunger that drove you becomes satisfaction that blinds you.
What if there's a completely different way to think about success? Not as an achievement, but as a dangerous turning point where the real work begins?
In this powerful keynote, Jake reveals why the greatest threat to your future growth isn't failure but the success you've already achieved—and provides a practical framework to turn this common trap into your most significant competitive advantage.
Key Takeaways:
- Spot the Success Trap – Identify the sneaky ways success causes stagnation and how to avoid falling into autopilot mode.
- Master the Boring Work – Reframe the "unsexy" daily tasks as your biggest competitive advantage and the key to sustained growth.
- Refocus on What Works – Learn how to audit your business habits to ensure you're doubling down on the proven actions that drive results.
- Break the Plateau – Discover strategies to reignite momentum, maintain discipline, and continuously scale, no matter how long you've been in the game.
Great for successful teams and businesses that have plateaued or are at risk of complacency.
The Influence Playbook
Make the jump from performer to manager - and manager to impactful leader.
Leadership is in crisis. Talented professionals are being promoted daily without the tools they need to succeed.
In today's corporate landscape, we promote our best individual contributors into management roles and expect them to magically transform into effective leaders overnight. The result? A staggering 60% of new managers fail within their first 24 months - not because they lack potential, but because they lack preparation.
What if leadership wasn't an innate talent but a learnable skill anyone could master with the right playbook?
In this transformative keynote, Jake provides the practical framework that turns struggling managers into influential leaders who inspire their teams, drive results, and create lasting impact throughout your organization—giving you the competitive edge in both performance and talent retention.
Key Takeaways:
- Build the core components of effective leadership.
- Connect with your team's hearts (so you can get to their heads).
- Discover what trips up most people from becoming great leaders – and how to avoid that same trap.
- Make the jump from managing to coaching and how great leaders do both.
Great for new managers and established leaders looking to improve their influence and skills.
Beyond Winning
The Competitor's Code for sustainable success.
Every day, leaders trudge through the trenches of business warfare, fixated on crushing external competition while their true battles rage unnoticed within. This exhausting approach leaves most feeling stretched thin, unfulfilled, and wondering why success remains elusive despite their relentless efforts.
But what if the greatest competitions aren't against your rivals at all? What if the path to lasting achievement requires winning three internal battles that 90% of professionals never recognize?
Based on Jake Thompson's transformative book "Compete Every Day," this keynote reveals how true Competitors outwork their talent (even with fewer natural gifts), control their controllables (when circumstances spiral), and build teams that elevate everyone's performance.
This isn't motivational fluff—it's a battle-tested blueprint drawn from Jake's work with elite athletes and high-performing organizations who've abandoned external competition to dominate from within.
Key Takeaways:
- Outwork Your Talent – Discover why effort counts twice as much as natural ability and how to build daily habits that compound into extraordinary results
- Control The Controllables – Master the specific mental frameworks that help you respond effectively to setbacks rather than react emotionally
- Build Your Starting Lineup – Learn the critical criteria for choosing who belongs in your inner circle and how to create an environment where everyone elevates their game
- End On Empty – Apply the proven "Midnight Rule" to prevent past failures from sabotaging future success
- Win Your Day – Implement a simple daily scorecard system to track your progress and create unstoppable momentum
Great for business owners, entrepreneurs, and service professionals seeking long-term success.
“If you are looking for a speaker that will inspire others both personally and professionally, make sure to book Jake Thompson for your next event! His message on 'Compete Every Day' really puts things into perspective and his message encompasses all audiences. He provides content that really makes people think which in turn helps them grow."
“What set Jake apart was his deep passion & commitment to truly understanding our business. Before stepping onto the stage, he invested time to learn about our challenges and goals, which allowed him to tailor his message in a way that resonated deeply with our team. His ability to connect with the audience was remarkable, bridging personal anecdotes with actionable insights that felt specifically designed for us.
Jake's genuine approach make him not just a speaker - but a true motivator who inspires change."
“We bring in guest speakers to talk with our Dallas Cowboys sales, service, and operations departments at AT&T Stadium each year. Jake Thompson was one of their all-time favorites. Jake is a great storyteller and his stories were both inspirational and motivating. Jake’s message to our group was about competing every day and the mindset required to elevate your performance and your team’s."
“I can't recommend Jake highly enough. His ability to make his message directly relevant to our franchisees, managers, and other leaders was truly impressive.
The themes of his book, which revolve around competition, mindset, and excellence, resonate deeply within a franchise system, making Jake an invaluable speaker for any franchisor seeking to inspire and empower their network.
Jake's energy, passion, and relatability make him an exceptional choice for conferences looking to ignite motivation and drive success.”
“I have been following Jake’s blog for a number of years and always appreciate his endless energy and no-nonsense approach to overcoming challenges. We had Jake speak at our national sales conference and he provided an even better in-person and motivational experience for our team.
His willingness to engage on a personal basis and to take time to understand how we’re building our business made him a crowd favorite."
"Nothing Short of transformative."
"Jake Thompson's recent keynote speech to our team was nothing short of transformative. As a motivational speaker, Jake brought a unique blend of wisdom, charisma, and relatability that resonated with every member of our diverse team.
From the moment Jake took the stage, his energy was contagious, capturing the attention of every individual in the room. Jake's ability to connect on a personal level with the audience made his message even more impactful.
Beyond the keynote, Jake's books have also become valuable resources for our team. His practical advice and actionable strategies have helped team members navigate challenges, set meaningful goals, and develop a mindset geared towards success.
The ripple effect of Jake's influence is evident in the positive shifts observed in the workplace – increased collaboration, heightened motivation, and a more vibrant team spirit."
the high-performance playbook to beat yesterday™
ABOUT YOUR NEXT SPEAKER
MEET JAKE
Jake Thompson is a keynote speaker, author, and the Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day.
Jake has spent more than a decade working with leaders and organizations worldwide on how to get better results for themselves and their teams. Through his entrepreneurial sales experience, client work, and research, Jake has built a proven C.O.M.P.E.T.E. framework that helps leaders improve their grit, productive habits, and leadership skills to create more positive influence within their organizations.
He has been featured in Forbes, Inc. Magazine, hosts a podcast with over two million downloads, and has directly impacted over 85,000 ambitious leaders.
Jake lives in Dallas/Fort Worth with his wife, Elena, and their “kids,” aka rescue dogs, Sugar, Donut, Snacks, & Pop-Tart.
WHY HIRE JAKE FOR YOUR EVENT?
Frequently Asked questions
What makes Jake different from other speakers?
Jake is not a “fly in & fly out” kind of guy. His goal is to help you make your event a success. That includes partnering on the event with pre-event videos to promote registration, being approachable off-stage & throughout the event for Q&A and opportunities to add immense value to your attendees so they leave not only his session – but your entire event - with more value than they’d expected!
Does Jake really customize every one of his talks?
In full transparency, Jake will use previously rehearsed stories from his past that we know work well with teaching audiences – and will pair them with a customized structure and teaching points unique to your audience.
This allows him the ability to create an experience with his most popular content while speaking directly to your audience’s specific challenge with how they can compete to overcome it.
Jake’s goal is to make sure your audience leaves with the knowledge & skills to conquer the challenges we will have discussed prior to the event.
Will Jake be available during the event outside of his talk?
When you hire Jake, he becomes your asset for the day to enhance the event experience.
Jake is happy to be involved in VIP lunches, book signings, photographs, press appearances, etc. He wants to make sure he adds as much value to the attendee experience as possible.
Together we can craft a gameplan on how to best use him during his time off-stage and add more value to the attendees.
We don't pay our speakers - does Jake do events for exposure or networking?
We appreciate the honesty. At this time, Jake has chosen not to participate in these events. His primary reason is that his focus is to add as much value to your audience on-stage rather than drive business development from the stage. Jake has nothing against that model, but one he has chosen to decline at this time.
Can Jake present virtually?
Absolutely! Jake’s sessions are not just boring slides on a screen, but he works to create an interactive, online experience for each audience. Expect engagement, exciting stories & time invested with audiences so they’ll be entertained AND educated on what to do next after the session.
Can we preorder books or shirts for our audience?
Absolutely! Jake offers bulk discounts on his books, journals, & merchandise for attendees.