Dragon Slayer
Richard Plinke
Richard Plinke has written three critically acclaimed books, plus numerous articles and columns, on the art of selling. That art, from his imaginative and comically sardonic perspective, takes an honest, straight to the meat-of-the-matter approach on a subject he sees littered with an interesting array of characters and a smattering of intrigue from the snake oil industry.
Sales Satirist
A Journey That Speaks to Life
Richard Plinke spent 40+ challenging years learning his craft: Sales! He did that by working for large corporations in major metropolitan areas and building his own successful businesses. During that journey, he helped countless salespeople develop a more profitable and sustainable career. Plinke’s seasoned insights and hard-earned wisdom form the basis of his writing and teaching — insights and wisdom you can’t purchase with franchised razzle dazzle or a certificate of theoretical accomplishment. As Plinke puts it, “My credentials are the scars on my back.”
Plinke’s books have been widely acclaimed as honestly astute and pragmatically amusing. It’s not unusual to find yourself laughing out loud as you read one of his delightful collections of anecdotal episodes from his colorful career. He has the rare gift of teaching without preaching.
Plinke is also an entertaining speaker who effectively strips away the mystique of finding true success.