Ep. 50: Hal Becker on making a vow to have fun
Hal Becker was diagnosed with terminal cancer when he was 28. Instead of killing him, it made him eternally grateful — for the next 38 years.
Hal made a vow to have fun back in 1982, and he has kept it every day since.
He’s an expert on sales, customer service and negotiation and has written numerous books, including, “Can I have 5 Minutes of Your Time?”
He conducts seminars and consults to companies like IBM, Disney, New York Life and Verizon. He constantly reminds everyone: attitude is everything, so make yours one of gratitude.
Tips and Takeaways:
It’s more fun to be around fun people. Don’t lose touch with the child inside of you.
Your attitude is everything.
If you’re married, be a great spouse. If you’re a parent, be a great parent. If you want great friends, be a great friend.
BIO:
Hal Becker is a nationally known expert on Sales, Customer Service, and Negotiating. He conducts seminars or consults to more than 140 organizations a year. His client list includes IBM, Disney, New York Life, United Airlines, Verizon, Terminix, AT&T, Pearle Vision, Cintas, and hundreds of other companies and associations.
At the age of 22, he became the #1 salesperson among a national sales force of 11,000, for the Xerox Corporation. Six years later in 1983, he survived terminal cancer only months after launching Direct Opinions, one of America's first customer service phone survey marketing firms that facilitates more than two million calls per year with offices throughout the U.S.A. and Canada. In 1990, Hal sold Direct Opinions to devote time for consulting and presenting lectures around the world.
Hal is the author of "Can I have 5 Minutes Of Your Time?" which is now in its 21st printing and is used by many corporations as their "Sales Bible." He has also authored three other best sellers including "Lip Service," one of the nations foremost books on customer service, and "Get What You Want," a fun, upbeat and fresh approach to negotiating. Hal’s latest book on sales is titled the "Ultimate Sales Book."
He has been featured in publications including The Wall Street Journal, Inc Magazine, Nations Business and hundreds of newspapers and Radio/TV stations around the world, and is currently syndicated in over 45 newspapers and magazines.
Hal has received the Toastmasters International Communication and Leadership Award. He is one of only eight people in the world to be given this honor.
After battling terminal cancer, Hal founded the Cancer Hotline, a non profit organization that provides support and assists cancer patients and their families. He donates proceeds of his books to this cause.
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