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Jesse Cole

Marketing and Fan Experience Innovator
  • Founder of the Savannah Bananas and Author

  • Speaker on Branding, Customer Experience, and Creating Unforgettable Experiences

Speaker Fee:
$100,000 - $200,000
Virtual Fee:
$50,000 - $100,000
Travels From:
Georgia
Jesse Cole
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Speaker Fee: $100,000 - $200,000
Virtual Fee: $50,000 - $100,000

Jesse Cole Speaker Biography

Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, which operates the Gastonia Grizzlies and the Savannah Bananas. Cole joined the industry in 2008 as General Manager of the Gastonia Grizzlies. It was here that he started providing a circus like atmosphere at his ballparks. From dancing players, Grandma Beauty Pageants, and Flatulence Fun Nights to Porta-Jon giveaways and garbage can nachos, Cole has tried it all.

The “show” worked and the Grizzlies began breaking attendance records annually. In 2014, Cole bought the Grizzlies and started Fans First Entertainment. In 2015, the Coles started a new Coastal Plain League team in Savannah, GA. It was announced on February 25, 2016 that the team would be named the Savannah Bananas. From there, the team quickly became a hit all over the country, in part thanks to coverage from national media outlets, including ESPN, CNN, and Good Morning America. Merchandise sold to all 50 states and 6 countries.

Cole’s passion is to provide fun for as many people as possible and to inspire others to be different and stand out.

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Sizzle Jesse Cole Never Stop Dreaming Big! 2025
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Savannah Bananas: The 5 E’s To Creating Raving Fans
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Jesse Cole | Hype Video
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Speech Topics

THE FANS FIRST WAY: The 5 E’s To Create Raving Fans
Learn how to eliminate friction, entertain always, experiment constantly, engage deeply and empower action with your team.
Evaluate your current customer map and customer journey.
Learn how to create Raving Fans that are loyal instead of customers that are transactional.
Using Raving Fans & Customer for Life techniques, you will learn to map the perfect customer journey with your company.
How to develop the Fans First mentality to create attention and word of mouth marketing from your biggest supporters.
Discover how to never lose a customer again with a step by step plan to Wow your customers even after the sale.

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“Jesse Cole is to baseball what Walt Disney was to animation and theme parks.”

Josh Linkner – New York Times bestselling author, 5-time tech entrepreneur, venture capitalist

“Jesse Cole combines the panache of P.T. Barnum with the wisdom of Warren Buffett.”

Jay Baer, co-author of Talk Triggers: The Complete Guide to Creating Customers with Word of Mouth

“With inspiration from both PT Barnum and Walt Disney, Jesse reminds us that anything is possible when you’re willing to reject industry norms and literally do the opposite of what most businesses do. “

Andrew Lock, Author of “Walt Disney’s Way”