Jack McCall, CSP
A farm boy who grew up in the hills and river bottoms of middle Tennessee, Jack brings memories to life as he weaves his unique style of humor into each story that he tells.
Price range
- $5,000 - $6,500
Expert
- Agriculture
- Change
- Humor
- Life Balance
- Motivation
- Succession Planning
Experience
- Agriculture
- Banking
- Healthcare/Medical
- Insurance
Career
- 51 Years
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About
Jack McCall, CSP, has been entertaining and inspiring audiences for over 20 years. He began speaking at age 12 by reciting President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address. Jack graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Agricultural Economics and from the Graduate School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University. He received his CLU and ChFC designations from The American College. He brings to the podium a wealth of experience from a career in which he has been many things … a disc jockey, livestock auctioneer, marketing specialist, and financial services professional.
A farm boy who grew up in the hills and river bottoms of middle Tennessee, Jack brings memories to life as he weaves his unique style of humor into each story that he tells. His humor is crisp and clean, and he never creates laughter at the expense of his audience.
Best of all, Jack’s stories find their roots in some of life’s most valuable lessons. Audiences appreciate his unique ability to translate proven business concepts into user-friendly tools and ideas that can easily be applied to the workplace and everyday life. Through his unique gift, he challenges the mind and touches the heart as well.
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Video Clips
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Topics
LIFE: THE GREAT BALANCING ACT
As the pace of life quickens, keeping life’s issues in balance and in perspective becomes one of our greatest challenges. A lack of life balance affects our capacity to enjoy our time on planet earth. In this presentation Jack explores the critical areas of our lives: work, play, love and worship; and how each is directly linked to our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Hang on! A sense of humor is required for this course
KEEPING THE FAMILY FARM IN THE FAMILY
One of the unique challenges facing farm families today is transitioning ownership of the operation to the next generation (or generations.) It is no easy task in most cases. Fairness issues are usually at the forefront, especially when multiple siblings are involved.
In this presentation, Jack tackles emotional issues such as how to tactfully approach the subject of death; along with creative strategies for equitable buy-ins and buy-outs.
As an experienced estate planner, Jack uses easy-to-understand approaches to sorting out the many “moving parts” of a farm succession plan.
He also speaks to the issue of current federal inheritance tax laws along with possible state inheritance and gift tax impact.
THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE
What are the skills, life strategies, and support systems that one must develop and maintain not only to survive but to thrive in today’s environment of accelerated change? The Challenge of Change deals with the concepts of firm foundations, evolving support networks, strong relationships and a commitment to combine renewed flexibility with elastic imaginations. In this presentation, Jack challenges us to think courageously, as we consider the risks and opportunities encountered in an ever-changing world. Let the winds of change blow as we laugh and learn about living well and working with less stress in the 21st century.
REKINDLING THE FIRE WHEN YOU ARE DOWN TO A PILOT LIGHT
Sprinkled with heart-warming stories to spark your audience’s imagination. Sometimes the pressures of modern living can take the wind right out of your sails and often times we feel the fires of our enthusiasm burning low. The demands of a faster-paced life style, work environments marked by accelerating changes, and the constant challenge to accomplish more with less have a way of wearing us down. In this presentation, Jack will teach us how to rediscover our truest sources of motivation, reassess current positions and recharge our batteries. Along the way, he will also show us how to recapture the magic of laughter.
MAKING YOUR LIFE COUNT
In a world where the rules seem to be constantly changing, it is easy to get caught up in the speed of life. We seem to be overwhelmed with emerging technologies, changing populations, and jam-packed schedules. Through the perplexity of it all, one of life’s great questions will invariably rise to the surface: How can I make my life count? In this presentation, Jack McCall will share ideas and insights on what it takes to live a life of impact. Audience members will laugh and learn as Jack shares a step by step game plan on how to make your life really count.
RE-ENERGIZING AGRIBUSINESS: FINDING YOUR SECOND WIND IN A WARP SPEED WORLD
The speed and complexity of the new agri-business environment has brought untold pressure on how we do business today. Competition in the world environment is sophisticated and fierce. Modern agri-business is no place for the faint-hearted.
But when it’s all said and done, a life that is tied to our land is still the best way of life. Jack shares with audience members fresh insights and strategies on how to hold on to the best of both worlds.
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Testimonials
5 people have recommended this speaker
“Jack was great! I received nothing but great feedback from our guests who were in attendance. He made some very good points about how not to take life too seriously and just have fun!”
“Jack was great yesterday, hit just the right note for the audience, and using him was a wonderful way to end our meeting season.”
“Jack did a great job and was excellent to work with… as were you and your staff!”
“You were a smash hit in Austin! Your presentation was perfect for the audience.”
“All went GREAT !”