Jordan Zimmermann

Founder & Chairman of Zimmerman Advertising; Philanthropist; Author; Former Professional Sports Team Owner

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Jordan Zimmermann Biography

Jordan Zimmerman is Founder, Chairman and architect of the Zimmerman Advertising empire, now the 14th largest advertising agency in the world with published billings in excess of $4 billion.

Zimmerman founded his company in 1984 working tirelessly, personifying an insane commitment to be the best. Zimmerman trademarked his own term, “Brandtailing®”- a maverick combination of long-term brand building and short-term sales boosting that delivers measurable results. This methodology became well known throughout the advertising industry and is the hallmark of Zimmerman’s success.

Zimmerman is known as “Advertising’s Bad Boy” and his list of winning clients is a “who’s who” of the retail world. His is the firm that is behind such great brands as ADT, Atlantis, AutoNation, Ashley Furniture, Boston Market, Carfax, CBS, Chico’s, Chuck E. Cheese, Consolidated Credit, Dish Network, Dunkin’ Donuts, Extended Stay America, Firehouse Subs, five Below, The Florida Panthers, The Fresh Market, hhgregg, Jamba Juice, Kanes, Lane Bryant, La-Z-Boy, Lennar, Logan’s Roadhouse, Lucky Brand, Michaels, Office Depot, Papa John’s, Party City, Pep Boys, Nissan, Saks Fifth Avenue, Soma, Tire Kingdom, Toys”R”Us, White Castle, White House Black Market, Modell’s, Advance America and many more. The list is long and impressive, and ever growing.

Through The Jordan Zimmerman Family Foundation, he generously supports the University of South Florida and its unrivaled Zimmerman Advertising Program (ZAP), a specialized program that he founded and continues to support.

Zimmerman believes strongly in philanthropy and giving back to the greater community. He is a Golden Circle Member of the National MS Society. Other organizations he supports include Cleveland Clinic Florida, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Jack & Jill Children’s Center, Take Stock in Children, Junior Achievement of South Florida, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/19/2024.

Jordan Zimmermann Speaking Topics

  • Fitness of Body, Fitness of Mind, Fitness of Life

    The best way to achieve a fit body is by having a fit mind. This energizing speech shows you why it is important to exercise both always. Zimmerman touches on the importance of eating clean, treating your body like a machine and your mind as a Zen Master.

  • Winning Without Being Rooted For

    They say that everyone loves a winner. While it might be true in sports, it certainly has not been true in the advertising business. Jordan Zimmerman’s agency has one of the highest win rates in history, but does so without ever being anyone’s favorite. This speech about the grit of competition will show you how to use the envy of other teams to motivate your own.

  • Pushing Harder

    You will always come across people bigger, faster, and even smarter. These are the things you cannot control. What you can control is working harder than everyone else and never giving up. This true-to-life speech shows you how pushing harder and being hungrier than everyone else can help you reach far beyond your dreams.

  • Fear is Fuel

    Fear of failing can be used as the fuel you need to succeed. This is an inside out look at the maverick of the ad business who started from nothing and built everything. This inspiring speech helps people understand who they really are and how an obsession with moving forward will be the greatest asset in never being left behind.

  • Dream Bigger

    If you can’t dream it, you can’t build it. First launched at the 10x conference in Las Vegas with over 10,000 attendees, Jordan elaborates on the importance of dreaming big and wanting it so much that it hurts. This motivating speech is for anyone who aspires to more than they think is possible.

  • Leading Fearlessly

    Based on his own road to success and best-selling book, Jordan discusses going 0-10 on Madison Ave. to building the largest retail ad agency in the world with over $4B in annual billings by living, working and leading fearlessly in everything he does. This brave speech is for anyone who has ever doubted themselves.

Jordan Zimmermann Videos

  • Jordan Zimmerman: Florida Atlantic University Football Team
    When you come up against fear, your first reaction must be to fight on! There are no shortcuts. Be insanely committed to do whatever it...
  • We Need A Little Insanity: Jordan Zimmerman at TEDxUSF
    For our greatest success, we need to take daring risks and be willing to do things that may seem a bit "insane" to others. Advertising mogul Jordan...

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Jordan Zimmermann is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Fitness of Body, Fitness of Mind, Fitness of Life, Winning Without Being Rooted For, Pushing Harder, Fear is Fuel, Dream Bigger and Leading Fearlessly. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jordan Zimmermann for your event is available upon request. Jordan Zimmermann generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jim Sullivan, Afdhel Aziz, Dan Hill, Patrick Schwerdtfeger and Peter Guber. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jordan Zimmermann for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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