“Entrepreneur” used to be an insult. Too risky. Too unpredictable. Too rogue. Now? It’s a badge of honor. Funny how the world catches up to people willing to bet on themselves. #JZSpeaks #ZimmermanAdvertising

In 1983, James Cameron sold the script for The Terminator for $1, on the condition he could direct it. In 1984, the film grossed $80+ million. Sometimes it's not about the money - it's about the vision, the belief, and empowering others to build something legendary. #JZSpeaks

From our family to yours, happy 4th of July. May God bless us all and continue to bless this great nation. 🇺🇸 #JZSpeaks #ZimmermanAdvertising

The average person spends 5 hours a day on screens. That’s 21 years of your life. Let that sink in. Then look up, log off, and make time for real moments with friends, with family, with yourself. #JZSpeaks #ZimmermanAdvertising

At Amazon, every employee – including the CEO – works at the customer service desk every two years. Why? To stay grounded in the customer experience. When leadership listens firsthand, better decisions follow. #JZSpeaks #ZimmermanAdvertising

The world’s largest tire manufacturer is… LEGO. Yes, that LEGO. They produce over 300 million tiny tires a year. Proof that sometimes, thinking small leads to BIG business. #JZSpeaks #ZimmermanAdvertising

In 2007, SF hotels were sold out for a design conference. Brian Chesky & Joe Gebbia saw an opportunity: they rented out air mattresses in their apartment. From air beds to Airbnb, that weekend sparked a $87B+ company. Great businesses start by solving real problems. #JZSpeaks

Did you know Samsung started in 1938 as a grocery trading company in Korea? Today, it’s a global tech giant shaping the future.  Every empire has humble beginnings. What's your Day 1 story? #JZSpeaks #ZimmermanAdvertising

Nearly 50% of small businesses are run from home and many by just one person. It starts with a vision, a laptop, and a lot of grit. Surround yourself with the right people, build with purpose, and scale with heart. Big things grow from small beginnings. #JZSpeaks

YouTube gets over 5 billion views every single day. That’s the world we live in - endless content, nonstop scrolling. But remember: real life doesn’t buffer. Step away sometimes. Connect. Move. Create. #JZSpeaks #ZimmermanAdvertising

Milton Glaser sketched the iconic I ❤️ NY logo in the back of a cab. It helped New Yorkers — and the world — see the city through a new lens at a dark time. Big change starts with simple ideas. #JZSpeaks #ZimmermanAdvertising

90% of startups fail. I knew the odds when I started, but I saw what the industry was missing. That’s why I coined Brandtailing®: build brands over time, drive sales overnight. Beat the odds. Do what no one else has thought to do. #JZSpeaks #ZimmermanAdvertising

The Meow Mix jingle has been stuck in our heads since 1974 for a reason. It’s the longest-running commercial because it didn’t try to fix what wasn’t broken. A lesson in: • Listening to consumers • Evolving without changing • The power of consistency #JZSpeaks

90% of the world’s data was collected in just the last two years. That’s not just noise, it’s raw potential. When you combine data with creativity, you don’t just analyze the world - You change it. #JZSpeaks #ZimmermanAdvertising

Costco’s $1.50 hot dog + soda combo isn’t just a snack - it’s a strategy. When Coke wanted to raise prices, Costco said no and switched to Pepsi. Why? Because trust costs more than margins. #JZSpeaks #ZimmermanAdvertising

The world has lost a great one - my friend Terry Bollea, famously known as Hulk Hogan. I met him in Tampa, & saw his fire firsthand. Discovered by Stallone & launched in Rocky III - that was just the start of a legendary journey. A true giant with a big heart. Rest easy, brother.

Is Scrub Daddy truly a superior cleaning product or is its success driven by brilliant branding and emotional design? A simple smile turned a common household item into a $200M+ brand. Proof that in business, utility and identity both matter. #JZSpeaks #ZimmermanAdvertising

She had $5,000, a big idea, and zero experience. Sarah Blakely turned Spanx into a global empire, without investors. A reminder that you don’t need a perfect plan to build something extraordinary. Just start. #JZSpeaks #ZimmermanAdvertising

90% of your thoughts are recycled. The magic happens in the 10% that’s new; those sparks are where growth, innovation, and change are born. Spend today chasing the new. #JZSpeaks #ZimmermanAdvertising

Boredom isn’t a void - it’s a launchpad. When your brain isn’t busy, it starts making connections, sparking ideas, and dreaming bigger. Embrace the stillness. That’s where innovation begins. #JZSpeaks #ZimmermanAdvertising