Jim Whittaker

There have been many "firsts" in Jim Whittaker's life: the first North American to summit Mt. Everest, the first to organize and lead a successful summit of K2, and the first manager and employee of Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), before ultimately be

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Jim Whittaker Biography

TALKING POINTS: Using his lifetime of climbing and business experience as the president of REI, Inc., Whittaker emphasizes what he has learned along the way in a lifetime of “firsts.” From the top of the Earth to the peak of business excellence, his message is motivational, informative, and life-changing.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/11/2024.

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    Jim Whittaker is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Adventure, Authors, Business, Business Leadership.
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Jim Whittaker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Jim Whittaker for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Jim Whittaker generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Francis Tapon, John "GUCCI" Foley, Afterburner, Rob Waldo Waldman and Robert J. Sternberg, PHD. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jim Whittaker for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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