VISIONARY ENTREPRENUERSHIP
I help timid dreamers, who want to make a change, become bold entrepreneurs who create businesses and solve big problems in diverse markets and communities.
Living inspired brings many chances to change things for the better. How many times a day do we wake up and say, “Why am I working to help build someone else’s dream?” Why not use your time to create a vision for your future that looks like something you would want and pursue that? Make your dreams your goals and take steps toward living the dream. I want to help people to live inspired, and create a new normal for their lives through pursuing some of the ideas, the little what ifs, that could be new businesses or careers or organizations that solve big problems in their community.
Doing this is a passion for me and I hope that they will see the opportunity in it and not let it pass them by. I am looking forward to working with those ready to make that change. Join me on the journey!
About Jacob
Jacob hails from Peoria, IL where he earned his Associates degree from Illinois Central College and his Bachelor of Arts: Urban Ministry at Lincoln Christian University.
Jacob relocated to Kansas City where he married his wife Madeleine, and started working in one of the largest homeless shelters in the state City Union Mission. Jacob used and developed his skills there as a servant leader, passionate speaker, visionary, and problem solver. He helped with the various needs at the mission when he realized that his interest in entrepreneurship and developing a vision for the future could serve people better, and give them the information necessary to take action and achieve their goals.
Jacob’s faith and determination have brought him to this stage where he hopes to share his message with individuals and organizations to help them achieve what they never imagined they could.
Jacob's Talk
Dream up Your Future
If you are ready to make a change and want to brainstorm ideas that inspire and encourage you to move in the direction of your dreams, this talk will be a good launching pad for you. In this talk you will get simple actionable steps and exercises to create a vision for the future and continue your journey on the next phase of your life.
After creating a vision and setting a direction for your thoughts to go, your ideas will grow with vivid detail and clarity, sometimes changing, and other times, developing further into: business models, community outreaches, career opportunities, service businesses, and many other things. We will work together to create the goals that will help your dreams become your reality. Let's get started together.
Testimonials
"Living in the Peoria area for 35 years has allowed me to hear the story and struggle of so many men who have faced systemic poverty and addiction. Jacob Vest has provided a strong voice of hope for men from the Peoria Rescue Mission. Jacob has personally changed the life trajectory of several men whom he has inspired to live a freeing and fulfilling life."
Rev. Kerry A. Frantz, Pastor of Education and Care, Grace Presbyterian Church, Peoria, IL
Jacob has an amazing ability to turn ambiguity into action. After a quick conversation, Jacob helped me understand simple steps I can take to better position myself with my career goals.
Grant Lonie
Freelance Web App Developer
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