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Biography

As a nationally acclaimed author, successful entrepreneur and professional speaker, James has risen to national prominence by delivering inspirational books and high-powered speeches!

He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 15, 1967. As a child, James' difficulties with his school work, his restlessness, and the failure of his teachers to recognize his true potential, mislabeled him as learning disabled. The label and the stigma created self-doubt that stayed with him for years.

In 1987, he joined the United States Army and his life changed for the better! Considering him a late bloomer would be an understatement. During his military career, in 1988, he was recognized as Soldier of the Year.

In 1990, he served our country honorably and faithfully during Operation Desert Storm and was highly decorated for his contributions during the war. In 1991, he was selected Sergeant of the Quarter, and in 1993, selected as the Outstanding R.O.T.C. Cadet at Augusta State University.

The military accolades did not stop there. In 1997, he was selected as the Officer Candidate School's Instructor of the Cycle and promoted to the rank of captain.

After being honorably discharged from the military, James has been a consultant for many of the top companies in the United States. Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Walgreens Drugstore, George S. May Management Consulting firm, Cintas Corporation, Hardees Franchise, Allianz Life Insurance, New York Life, and Mortgage Investors Corporation… just to name a few.

Now, after completing five college degrees, owning several successful businesses, completing the Louis La Volpe's Film Directors Course, and writing two best selling books, James is on a mission to teach and inspire the masses!

Seminars

EDUCATION
James D. Jackson, is one of the most sought after experts on academic achievement. His seminar entitled, “How to Unleash the Genius in You,” has changed the lives of thousands! He should know, he was labeled as learning disabled during high school, and later earned 5 college degrees. During his sessions, he teaches students the fundamentals of speed reading, memory enhancement, test taking secrets, study techniques, and proper diet and nutrition. He guarantees that your students academic achievement will improve by leaps and bounds once they have taken one of his seminars!

SALES
The ultimate sales professional! Having sold books, insurance, pharmaceuticals, and home mortgages, among other things, James has all ways been a top producer. He has worked for the top companies in the world, and the sales training that he has amassed to create his, “One Time Closer” seminar, will leave your sales force wanting more!

He sold insurance for New York Life, pharmaceuticals for Pfizer, uniforms for Cintas, management consulting packages, for George S. May International, and mortgages for Mortgage Investors Corporation (MIC). MIC is the top V.A. refinance company in the world. While at MIC, James was there for two months and was already being considered for the sales managers position, ahead of top producers that had been there for more than two years. He was promoted to sales manager within six months, and after eight months with the company, was recognized as the best sales trainer in the corporation. He will teach your sales force how to get the most out of each and every call. He is the epitome of the “One Time Closer.”

Movies

Regal Publishing Films is proud to announce that Eyes on the Young is an official 2006 selection of the Urban Mediamakers Film Festival. The 25 minute short film was set in Atlanta, Georgia and directed by James D. Jackson.

Future projects for Mr. Jackson include his acclaimed screenplay entitled, "Consequences." James will direct the film and shooting dates begin November 4th, 2006.

Books

On December 1, 2006, Best Selling Author, James D. Jackson, will release his new book entitled, "Speaking of Success."