HAVE THE BUTTON GUY SPEAK AT YOUR
ORGANIZATION OR
EVENT
50% OF PROFITS GO TO A SOCIAL CAUSE
ABOUT THE BUTTON GUY
The lessons of the button guy's unique life story have been sought out by universities, non-profit organizations, government entities, and businesses alike, both in the USA and Latin America. He has been honored by the chance to speak at two different TEDx stages: one in the USA, in English, the other in Mexico, in Spanish. His story has also made headlines throughout the American continent. For his audience, his message is not only informative and insightful, but also entertaining.
SUBJECT OF TALKS
Sales, or effective communication in the context of sales and persuasion.
PREMISE
How was it that the button guy was able to get close to 10,000 people in the streets, representing over a dozen countries, to finance his travels: first, in Latin America in exchange for a simple string and a button, and then in the USA, for nothing physical in return? How did he do so while achieving an 85% success rate? What lessons can you take from this weird, eccentric, and fresh case study and apply to your industry to create something new and of value?
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THE NEW ABC'S OF SELLING
This is an expanded version of the TEDx talk the button guy gave at ACU. Discussing concepts that have been backed by studies, but more importantly, by first-hand experience, the button guy shows how humility, respect, honesty, and curiosity are the new must-haves in sales. Included is a demonstration of how the button guy approached people on the streets and what he said.
Duration: 60 min + 30 min Q&A
Price: $2,500 + travel & lodging
SEMI-CUSTOM
The button guy has identified more than 15 principles that contributed to his success. With this menu item, you will work with the button guy to identify the 3-5 principles that best fit your organization's needs, and these will make up the talk. Again, like the above, the principles in this talk are based on studies, but more importantly, on the first-hand experience of the button guy.
Topics to select from: Story-telling, context, respect, honesty, curiosity, demonstration, being in the zone, humility, associations, social proof, scripts, credibility, and more.
Duration: 60 min + 30 min Q&A
Price: $3,500 + travel & lodging (includes consultation)
SOCIAL CAUSE
50% of the profits go to support a social cause of your choice from the organizations below. If you are a non-profit looking to hire the button guy, and you focus on fighting poverty, protecting the environment, or another cause that strives to make the world a better place, the 50% could go to you.
