“I can’t thank you enough for the inspiring talk you gave our Jazz Studies majors at Indiana University in April. You really got everyone thinking about what they can do to prepare for their future, and more importantly, how they can be successful doing something they love. The secrets you shared for developing the knowledge, skills, and experience they need will help them hit the ground running when they graduate. The insider advice you shared about finding out what employers want, what to do and what not to do in an interview, and how to make yourself stand out from the crowd was indispensible. Your enthusiasm and encouragement was contagious. Everyone walked away feeling motivated, knowing the specific steps they can take now to build a successful career centered in their passion.”
~ Tom Walsh, Doctor of Music, Associate Professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
“As the Alumni Chair for the 2011 Indiana Memorial Union Board Biennial Reunion Weekend, I was responsible for finding a strong keynote speaker for the Scholarship Dinner on Friday Night. I immediately thought of Larry M. Jacobson, whom I had known since college when we were both involved in Union Board. Larry could show students and alumni alike how Union Board advanced his career in music and lead him to be a Vice President at a major music label in Los Angeles. Not only was Larry able to tell that story, but did so in a way that was humorous, engaging and inspiring to those students — and left a lasting impression and passion in their minds. It gave them the motivation in how Union Board could help their career, but also instilled that sense of passion that we want all Union Board alumni to carry with them – the sense of fellowship, friendship, leadership and the desire to want to help future students on their path to success. I received several compliments from alumni regarding Larry’s remarks, and I hope that Larry can speak again at future events.”
~ Christian Carroll, Vice President, John Whittenberger Society Endowment
“On behalf of the NLA Show Committee, we were honored that Larry chose to participate in this program and congratulate him for being an integral part of its success.”
~ Darcie Benard, Association Programs Manager, National Limousine Association
“Larry and I have collaborated on a number of business related projects. His knowledge of financial planning, business management, and creative problem solving were invaluable elements to our team. Additionally, his ability to deliver thought provoking ideas/concepts in a simple to understand manner is engaging and allows audiences to think on a totally different level.” ~ Ennette Morton, Director of Academic Affairs for Pepperdine University
“Larry M. Jacobson is a renaissance man and has skills in the arts and in business.”
~ The late James T. Martinoff, Professor of Finance at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management
“I wish I had a course in high school and college that taught me the information mentioned in your book. A book like this should be read, and a course based on the ideals in this book, in high school, college, and then reread after that.”
~ Kenny Aronoff, mentor and professional drummer for John Cougar Mellencamp, Bob Seger, John Fogerty, and others
“In my opinion, Dr. Jacobson clearly has the character, knowledge, skills, and capability to prepare a book to effectively help prepare young adults to understand the future challenges they may face and ways to address them.”
~ Nikolai Wasilewski, Associate Professor of Strategy at the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University
“Larry represents everything positive you would ever hope to find in a person. Having the pleasure to coach and mentor Larry through his journey as a trader I have merely helped him unlock his profound understanding of the critical components of success. His positive approach, discipline, powerful memory, and critical analysis skills are key ingredients in the recipe for consistent profitability in trading and business. I often find students gathered around Larry during classroom breaks trying to catch important nuggets of wisdom that he always brings to my classes. I would recommend to anyone who wants to become successful they take a page from the Larry M. Jacobson playbook, starting with an unbreakable positive attitude, crystal clear organizational skills, and the desire to attract wealth through personal effort.”
~ Todd Davis, Senior Trading Instructor, Online Trading Academy
“One of the constant themes in Dr. Jacobson’s life has been the desire to have a positive impact on others, and his book is the embodiment of this goal. Teachers would gain much by incorporating many of Dr. Jacobson’s insights into their curriculum.”
~ Vincent Freda, Chief Operating Officer of Isolation Network, Parent Company of INgrooves