Emmy-Nominated Producer, Entrepreneur, and Motivational Speaker
Will Packer: Biography at a Glance
- Will Packer’s journey from an ambitious student at Florida A&M University to a powerhouse Hollywood producer is a testament to the power of dreaming big and believing in your own potential.
- As a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, he inspires audiences to embrace "healthy arrogance"—the mindset that no one is more deserving of success than you. His comedic timing and candid reflections make this message as memorable as it is motivating.
- Packer’s ability to turn bold ideas into blockbuster films and critically acclaimed series, grossing over $1 billion worldwide, proves that audacity and vision are key to achieving greatness.
- Making history as the first Black producer to preside over the Academy Awards, he demonstrates how breaking barriers begins with having the courage to dream beyond limitations.
- From Hollywood to the boardroom as a limited partner in the Atlanta Falcons, Packer shows that success isn’t about where you start but how fearlessly you pursue your biggest dreams.
- With roots in stand-up and sketch comedy, Packer brings a uniquely humorous, high-energy storytelling style that both entertains and inspires.
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Will Packer, Founder and CEO of Will Packer Productions and Will Packer Media is one of Hollywood’s most prolific and commercially successful producers with a wide variety of projects on his slate. He can currently be found on The Hollywood Reporter’s illustrious Forces for Change list which draws attention to the heavyweights in Hollywood pushing for change.
Most recently, Packer was listed as a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author for his book, Who Better Than You? The Art of Healthy Arrogance and Dreaming Big. His powerful and illuminating stories from the front lines of Hollywood offer a clear vision on how to manifest your own success—by believing there is no one on the planet more deserving of it than you.
Packer produced the critically acclaimed limited series Fight Night for Peacock, which received a 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. It was the most-watched premiere in Peacock history and the #1 drama through its first weekend. Packer assembled an all-star cast including Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Don Cheadle for this thriller about how a party after Muhammad Ali's 1970 comeback fight in Atlanta became an infamous heist. The series went on to win four NAACP Image Awards, including Outstanding Limited Series.
Packer has produced or executive produced a wide range of movies grossing more than $1 billion worldwide at the box office, including Girls Trip, Night School, Ride Along, Think Like a Man, and Straight Outta Compton. Packer’s television, digital, and branded content company, Will Packer Media, produces episodic scripted and unscripted series across television, podcasts and digital platforms and compelling content for brand clients and short-form digital content.
Packer made history as the first Black producer and producing team to preside over the Academy Awards, for which he received an Emmy nomination. On May 21, 2024, it was announced that Packer became one of four new limited partners to the Atlanta Falcons ownership group. Packer is a magna cum laude graduate of Florida A&M University (FAMU).
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Who Better Than You?: The Art of Healthy Arrogance & Dreaming Big
Drawing from his journey of turning a micro-budget indie film into a billion-dollar Hollywood empire, Will Packer shares the game-changing principles of "healthy arrogance"—a mindset shift that separates top performers from the rest. He breaks down the art of selling yourself, your vision, and your product with the same unshakable belief that convinced Hollywood’s biggest stars and studios to bet on him.
Through high-energy storytelling, real-world sales strategies, and unforgettable Hollywood lessons, Packer delivers a masterclass in resilience, persuasion, and high-stakes deal-making. Attendees will walk away with:
- Unshakable Confidence – Why top performers embody "healthy arrogance" and how to harness it to close deals and shatter quotas.
- The Power of Persuasion – How to make your goals essential to others—whether it’s selling a movie, a product, or a vision.
- Behind-the-Scenes Hustle – Why the work you put in when no one’s watching determines the success everyone sees later.
This isn’t just another motivational talk—it’s a sales masterclass from a leader who’s built a billion-dollar brand from the ground up. Will Packer will leave your team fired up, thinking bigger, selling bolder, and owning their success like never before.
