Jacques Vermeire

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Dutch
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Who is Jacques Vermeire?

Jacques’ career is one of highs and lows. As a young man, he was rejected by all the academies; years later, he won a 1-billion contract as a TV personality. Jacques possesses everything required of the allround top entertainer in today’s world: 100% name recognition, multiple awards, an engaging appearance on stage and talent for humour, entirely original and timeless.

People often see him as a practical joker who is approaching retirement age but, 30 years after this belated breakthrough, it appears that he is also an inspirational entrepreneur. The ‘Flandrien’ of laughter who shows himself to be an unwavering man of his word. A guru for a new generation of stand-up comedians and an entertainer with an authentic story. A king of personas, who appears to be a man of vision; a businessman with a real presence. Share the experience and knowledge of Jacques Vermeire, and have a great time too.

Enterprise in the university of life

Management

As a young man, he was rejected by all the academies; years later, he is a TV personality who has won a 1-billion contract. He has been a famous face for over 30 years, is widely lauded for his loyalty, but once had to learn of his firing in the newspapers. At that point, the comedian decided to manage his own affairs, ready to conquer all the major venues again. Ups and downs: the life of a top artist who, from the outset, thinks in terms of investment, ambition and portfolio.

As a boy scout, he discovered that he could make people laugh; now, he inspires entrepreneurs with his recognisable and animated tale. An energetic lesson in entrepreneurship, learned at the school of hard knocks.

From stage to fatherhood and back again

Media & culture
Entertainment

He has been a famous face for over 30 years and is widely lauded for his loyalty. However, he has also seen his personal dramas appear as front-page news in the media. In the meantime, he has switched from artist to father... and back again. Jacques is always ready to have large audiences roaring with laughter. As he now knows, a comedian must always be cheerful.

Investing in fun things

Economics

Since 1995, Jacques has been investing in wine, comic strips, cinema posters, etc. - the fun things in life. Stock market gurus often talk about profit and potential, but keep their lips firmly shut about failures. Banks advise you to invest on the stock market, but shares can nose-dive and become completely worthless. People who recommend shares needn’t pity collectors. Because the biggest profits over the past 20 years have been made away from the stock market. The wine trade has exploded since the Chinese decided to buy wine. And why does Jacques Vermeire buy cinema posters? Because he finds them aesthetically appealing. He has an eye for such things. Nothing that he has purchased over the past 20 years has become worthless. His copy of Tintin au pays des Soviets has proven to be a good investment and perfectly reflects his vision: invest in fun things.

Jacques on demand

Current affairs
Media & culture

Raising teenagers in the past and present: Jacques compares his childhood years in the Fifties and Sixties of the previous century to those of his own teenage children. Entertaining and full of anecdotes and wisdom.

Dealing with the media; a difficult marriage: how does a celebrity deal with the press in that grey zone between privacy and professional communication? Jacques has experienced it all, as shown through the many sardonic as well as uplifting anecdotes.

Jacques is someone who can present a meaningful story in a funny and light-hearted manner. He inspires and amuses at the same time, which keeps your attention focused on his presentation. Far from yet another boring theoretical lecture, this was an enjoyable hour packed with valuable content.

Laurens Kuijpers
Voka Limburg
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Jacques Vermeire was guest speaker at an event by PMV/Z, where he spoke about entrepreneurship. He offered tips and tricks to the audience of bankers and businessmen, and threw in many anecdotes and personal experiences. He shared his stories in a convincing and enthralling manner. It was a performance without his characteristic funny faces, but was in typical ‘Vermeire style’. It was Jacques Vermeire as not many people have seen him.
Despite concerns and a degree of scepticism in advance, Jacques Vermeire was able to convince friend and foe with his honest and sincere presentation, which was greatly appreciated by all.

Alex De Ridder
Participatie Maatschappij Vl/Independent entrepreneurs
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