Jordan Belfort

The life of a business tycoon is paved with power, soaring profit and rising popularity. But, those who rise, must sometimes fall – and few have fallen quite as spectacularly, as Jordan Belfort. His story is so enticing, so captivating for viewers, that it was retold in the hit film The Wolf of Wall Street and New York Times best-selling book, immortalizing his luxurious lifestyle and financial challenges.

Aside from his mainstream success, Jordan is also widely known for his motivational speaking. Using his story to teach audiences the dos and don’ts of business, an event featuring Jordan is sure to leave a lasting impression. For corporate attendees, the world’s #1 sales trainer retells his blockbuster strategy, which has created more million-dollar producers than any other coach in history.

Following a successful business venture selling Italian Ice with friends, Jordan discovered his insatiable hunger for making money. He then started a meat-selling business, moving thousands of kilograms worth of beef and fish and hiring several employees. However, Jordan later filed for bankruptcy, leading him to work as a stockbroker at L.F. Rothschild.

Stratton Oakmont was Jordan’s next big idea, a penny stocks marketing company. Utilising the fraudulent “pump and dump” approach to stock sales, he was able to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle. With stock soaring to more than $1.5 billion, Stratton Oakmont was raided by the National Association of Securities Dealers in 1989.

Having lived the life of luxury, Jordan then had to pay for his fraudulent escapades with a 22-month prison sentence. It was in prison that Jordan decided to write his experiences down, in the greatly influential memoirs, The Wolf of Wall Street and Catching the Wolf of Wall Street. Since taking the speaking circuit by storm, Jordan has contributed to a wealth of different publications, like The New York Times and Forbes.

In 2013, his debut release was made into a film of the same name and directed by Martin Scorsese. The movie was a roaring success, and exposed millions of audiences to a life few can even dream of. As a motivational speaker, Jordan’s candid presentations open his audience’s eyes to the incredible, yet controversial, life he led. His speaking topics include the ethics of sales and how to nurture an entrepreneurial mindset.

From Dubai to Australia, Jordan has travelled across the world with his motivational speeches. Centred around his Straight Line System, his seminars discuss the successful, and ethical, sale techniques that will take a business to the next level. Jordan’s approach is world-renowned, tailored to audiences’ needs the Straight Line System combines five key elements to becoming a world-class closer, like leadership and consumer engagement.

Also discussed in his self-help book, Way of the Wolf: Become a Master Closer with Straight Line Selling, Jordan’s program provides the cutthroat mindset needed to thrive in a competitive market, with his tried and tested methods - audiences can rest assured that the podcast host and former stockbroker’s teachings are, now, all above board! Mastering the art of persuasion and building a sustainable business are Jordan’s specialities.