James Brown Jr
- Former All-American track star and Award-Winning National Sales Executive
James Brown is a speaker, emcee, voice-over talent, speaking/presentation coach for youth and adults, and host of theXchangeZone podcast; you could say James is a man who wears many hats (he literally has a hat collection of more than 40 “B” caps!) He sprinted his way from being a collegiate All-American track star to an...
read the restJames Brown is a speaker, emcee, voice-over talent, speaking/presentation coach for youth and adults, and host of theXchangeZone podcast; you could say James is a man who wears many hats (he literally has a hat collection of more than 40 “B” caps!) He sprinted his way from being a collegiate All-American track star to an award-winning National 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 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 staying connected in “THE XCHANGE ZONE!
As a former sales executive, James has managed clients and closed deals for high-profile sporting events and major corporations. He was named National Account Executive of the year during his tenure as a sales director with Visit Houston and named Supplier of the Year by Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Houston, where he now serves on the board of directors as President.
As a speaker, James has merged his unique expertise as a lifelong leader and teammate to offer engaging keynotes, breakout sessions, and workshops that inspire while providing practical solutions for success by developing a customer-centric culture. James challenges organizations to adopt a “championship mindset”, motivating people to see EVERYONE THEY MEET AS THEIR 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, who enjoys cooking, reading, golfing, and repping his sneaker game.
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