Barry Farber
Copyright 2004 by Barry Farber
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Farber, Barry J. Diamond power: gems of wisdom from America's greatest marketer / by Barry Farber. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index.ISBN 1-56414-698-7 (pbk.)
1. Success—Psychological aspects. I. Title.
BF637.S8F342 2004
158—ds22
2003054651
To Mom and Dad.
I wish I knew then what I know now.
Thanks for everything.
Acknowledgments—
Special thanks to Sharyn Kolberg and all the wonderful people at Career Press.
About the Author
Barry Farber is the author of nine books (several of which have been translated into 18 foreign languages) on sales, management, and personal achievement, including Superstar Sales Secrets and Superstar Sales Manager's Secrets. He is also the president of three successful companies: Farber Training Systems, a sales and management training company; The Diamond Group, a literary agency; and Profound Products Inc., a company that creates and markets innovative products.
A well-known public speaker and writer, as well as a television guest and host, Barry is also a monthly columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine, host of Selling Power Live, and one of the nation's highest-rated speakers on sales, leadership, and motivation. He is a black belt in tae kwon do and is currently training in aikido and jiu-jitsu. Barry received first-place rankings in state and regional weapons competitions and achieved second place in a National Karate Tournament in the Black Belt division. He often uses his martial arts experience to tie into his messages on sales, marketing, and success. For more information about Barry and his products, visit www.barryfarber.com.