Salespeople
Aaron Montgomery Ward
Aaron Montgomery Ward (February 17, 1843 – December 7, 1913) was an American businessman notable for the invention of mail order.
Aaron Montgomery Ward (February 17, 1843 – December 7, 1913) was an American businessman notable for the invention of mail order.
Adam Ginsberg
Adam Ginsberg is a guru of internet marketing.
Adam Ginsberg is a guru of internet marketing.
Andy Tosney
Andrew 'Andy' Tosney is an English former International rugby league footballer of the 1980s and current Vice President for Kraft Foods sales function APAC. Playing he represented Hull Kingston...
Andrew 'Andy' Tosney is an English former International rugby league footballer of the 1980s and current Vice President for Kraft Foods sales function APAC. Playing he represented Hull Kingston...
Anthony Sullivan (pitchman)
Anthony John "Sully" Sullivan is a British-born United States-based television commercial and infomercial pitchman.
Anthony John "Sully" Sullivan is a British-born United States-based television commercial and infomercial pitchman.
Beau Rials
As a former American Rock DJ turned Direct Response Host, Beau Rials has become one of the most recognizable faces on television today.
As a former American Rock DJ turned Direct Response Host, Beau Rials has become one of the most recognizable faces on television today.
Billy Mays
William Darrell "Billy" Mays, Jr. (July 20, 1958 – June 28, 2009) was an American television direct-response advertisement salesperson most notable for promoting OxiClean, Orange Glo, and other ...
William Darrell "Billy" Mays, Jr. (July 20, 1958 – June 28, 2009) was an American television direct-response advertisement salesperson most notable for promoting OxiClean, Orange Glo, and other ...
Cal Worthington
Calvin Coolidge "Cal" Worthington is an American car dealer well-known throughout the West Coast of the United States, and to a more limited extent elsewhere due to minor appearances and parodie...
Calvin Coolidge "Cal" Worthington is an American car dealer well-known throughout the West Coast of the United States, and to a more limited extent elsewhere due to minor appearances and parodie...
Charles Darrow
Charles Brace Darrow (August 10, 1889 – August 29, 1967) was born in Philadelphia; he is best known as the purported inventor of the Monopoly board game.
Charles Brace Darrow (August 10, 1889 – August 29, 1967) was born in Philadelphia; he is best known as the purported inventor of the Monopoly board game.
Charles Davis Tillman
Charles Davis Tillman—also known as Charlie D. Tillman, Charles Tillman, Charlie Tillman, and C. D. Tillman—was a popularizer of the gospel song.
Charles Davis Tillman—also known as Charlie D. Tillman, Charles Tillman, Charlie Tillman, and C. D. Tillman—was a popularizer of the gospel song.
Charles Meising
Charles Meising (April 9, 1876 – ?) was a salesman from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who served one term as a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, and conducted several less successful ca...
Charles Meising (April 9, 1876 – ?) was a salesman from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who served one term as a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, and conducted several less successful ca...
Chef Tony
Anthony "Chef Tony" Notaro is a successful infomercial pitchman.
Anthony "Chef Tony" Notaro is a successful infomercial pitchman.
Chris Batty
Chris Batty is an American business executive and entrepreneur.
Chris Batty is an American business executive and entrepreneur.
Christopher Raesser
Christopher S. Raesser (born February 20, 1843) was a commission merchant and a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from Milwaukee.
Christopher S. Raesser (born February 20, 1843) was a commission merchant and a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from Milwaukee.
Chuck Taylor (salesman)
Chuck Taylor was an exceptional representative for Converse.
Chuck Taylor was an exceptional representative for Converse.
Don Lapre
Donald D. "Don" Lapre (May 19, 1964 – October 2, 2011) was an American TV pitchman.
Donald D. "Don" Lapre (May 19, 1964 – October 2, 2011) was an American TV pitchman.
Donald Eugene Webb
Donald Eugene Webb is an American career criminal and fugitive wanted for attempted burglary and the murder of police chief Gregory Adams in the small community of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania on Dec...
Donald Eugene Webb is an American career criminal and fugitive wanted for attempted burglary and the murder of police chief Gregory Adams in the small community of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania on Dec...
Ed Valenti
Ed Valenti is, with his partner Barry Becherone, the marketing expert credited with the formation of the infomercial, or "long-form" advertising format.
Ed Valenti is, with his partner Barry Becherone, the marketing expert credited with the formation of the infomercial, or "long-form" advertising format.
Edwin Turney
Edwin James Turney (March 26, 1929, Brooklyn, New York - October 15, 2008) is best known as one of the founders of Advanced Micro Devices serving as the Vice President of Sales and Administratio...
Edwin James Turney (March 26, 1929, Brooklyn, New York - October 15, 2008) is best known as one of the founders of Advanced Micro Devices serving as the Vice President of Sales and Administratio...
Ezio Testa
Ezio Testa (born 1955) is an international business leader who specializes in providing logistics and supplies to large organizations.
Ezio Testa (born 1955) is an international business leader who specializes in providing logistics and supplies to large organizations.
Forbes Riley
Iconic television host Forbes Riley is a 20+ year veteran of infomercials and direct response television as well as an entrepreneur, author, highly sought-after spokesperson, motivational keynot...
Iconic television host Forbes Riley is a 20+ year veteran of infomercials and direct response television as well as an entrepreneur, author, highly sought-after spokesperson, motivational keynot...
George Dovey
George Dovey was the co-owner of the Boston Doves of the National League with his bother John Dovey from through.
George Dovey was the co-owner of the Boston Doves of the National League with his bother John Dovey from through.
Glen Stewart Godwin
Glen Stewart Godwin (born June 26, 1958) is an American fugitive and convicted murderer who was added to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on December 7, 1...
Glen Stewart Godwin (born June 26, 1958) is an American fugitive and convicted murderer who was added to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on December 7, 1...
Hal Turner
Harold Charles "Hal" Turner (born March 15, 1962) is an American white nationalist, Holocaust denier and blogger from North Bergen, New Jersey.
Harold Charles "Hal" Turner (born March 15, 1962) is an American white nationalist, Holocaust denier and blogger from North Bergen, New Jersey.
Jack Angel (SHC)
Jack Angel is an individual who claimed to be a victim of spontaneous human combustion.
Jack Angel is an individual who claimed to be a victim of spontaneous human combustion.
Jack Gifford (businessman)
John "Jack" F. Gifford (January 11, 1941 – January 11, 2009) was an American businessman best known as a founder and former CEO, President and Chairman of the Board of Maxim Integrated Products,...
John "Jack" F. Gifford (January 11, 1941 – January 11, 2009) was an American businessman best known as a founder and former CEO, President and Chairman of the Board of Maxim Integrated Products,...
James R. Lewis (legislator)
James R. Lewis was a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
James R. Lewis was a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Jason Derek Brown
Jason Derek Brown is an American fugitive wanted for first degree murder and armed robbery in Phoenix, Arizona on November 29, 2004.
Jason Derek Brown is an American fugitive wanted for first degree murder and armed robbery in Phoenix, Arizona on November 29, 2004.
Jennifer Nicole Lee
Jennifer Nicole Lee (born June 13, 1975) is a fitness model, actress, motivational speaker, and author.
Jennifer Nicole Lee (born June 13, 1975) is a fitness model, actress, motivational speaker, and author.
John Cannan
John David Guise Cannan (born 20 February 1954) is a British criminal and former car salesman who was convicted in 1988 of murder and sexual offences.
John David Guise Cannan (born 20 February 1954) is a British criminal and former car salesman who was convicted in 1988 of murder and sexual offences.
John Henry Carpenter
John Henry Carpenter (June 24, 1928 - September 4, 1998) was most widely known as the friend, and accused murderer, of actor Bob Crane in 1978.
John Henry Carpenter (June 24, 1928 - September 4, 1998) was most widely known as the friend, and accused murderer, of actor Bob Crane in 1978.
John Hughes (motor dealer)
John Joseph Hughes is a popular and demanding successful car salesman currently working in Victoria Park, Western Australia.
John Joseph Hughes is a popular and demanding successful car salesman currently working in Victoria Park, Western Australia.
Joseph J. Hirsch
Joseph Joshua Hirsch was an American furniture salesman from Milwaukee who served one term as a Socialist member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
Joseph Joshua Hirsch was an American furniture salesman from Milwaukee who served one term as a Socialist member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
Judith Giuliani
Judi Ann "Judith" Stish Giuliani (born December 16, 1954) is a registered nurse, fundraiser for charitable organizations, former Managing Director of Changing Our World, founding board member of...
Judi Ann "Judith" Stish Giuliani (born December 16, 1954) is a registered nurse, fundraiser for charitable organizations, former Managing Director of Changing Our World, founding board member of...
Julian Price
Julian Price (1867–1946) was an insurance executive who made his fortune in the first part of the twentieth century by developing the Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company, at the ...
Julian Price (1867–1946) was an insurance executive who made his fortune in the first part of the twentieth century by developing the Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company, at the ...
Kevin Trudeau
Kevin Mark Trudeau (born February 6, 1963) is an American author, radio personality, and infomercial salesman who promotes various health, diet and financial remedies.
Kevin Mark Trudeau (born February 6, 1963) is an American author, radio personality, and infomercial salesman who promotes various health, diet and financial remedies.
Lori Greiner
Lori Greiner is an American inventor and entrepreneur from Chicago, Illinois.
Lori Greiner is an American inventor and entrepreneur from Chicago, Illinois.
M. Watt Espy
Major Watt Espy, Jr. (March 2, 1933 – August 13, 2009) was a researcher and expert on capital punishment in the United States.
Major Watt Espy, Jr. (March 2, 1933 – August 13, 2009) was a researcher and expert on capital punishment in the United States.
Mark Rosen
Mark Rosenzweig (not to be confused with Mark Richard Rosenzweig), better known by his professional name Mark Rosen, is an American television direct-response advertisement salesperson and...
Mark Rosenzweig (not to be confused with Mark Richard Rosenzweig), better known by his professional name Mark Rosen, is an American television direct-response advertisement salesperson and...
Mike Levey
Michael Stephen "Mike" Levey (May 28, 1948 – August 2, 2003) was an American infomercial host.
Michael Stephen "Mike" Levey (May 28, 1948 – August 2, 2003) was an American infomercial host.
Mike Maloney
Michael Maloney born February 13, 1956 is a precious metals investor, serial entrepreneur, author, and a recognized authority on monetary history and economics.
Michael Maloney born February 13, 1956 is a precious metals investor, serial entrepreneur, author, and a recognized authority on monetary history and economics.
Pam Chun
Pam Chun is a writer and marketing consultant, most notable as the author of the book The Money Dragon.
Pam Chun is a writer and marketing consultant, most notable as the author of the book The Money Dragon.
Robert Kiyosaki
Robert Toru Kiyosaki is an American investor, businessman, self-help author, motivational speaker, financial literacy activist, and occasional financial commentator.
Robert Toru Kiyosaki is an American investor, businessman, self-help author, motivational speaker, financial literacy activist, and occasional financial commentator.
Ron Popeil
Ronald M. Popeil (born May 3, 1935 in New York City; ) is an American inventor and marketing personality, best known for his direct response marketing company Ronco.
Ronald M. Popeil (born May 3, 1935 in New York City; ) is an American inventor and marketing personality, best known for his direct response marketing company Ronco.
Roy J. Turner
Roy Joseph Turner was the 13th Governor of Oklahoma.
Roy Joseph Turner was the 13th Governor of Oklahoma.
Samuel Byck
Samuel Joseph Byck was an unemployed former tire salesman who attempted to hijack a plane flying out of Baltimore-Washington International Airport on February 22, 1974.
Samuel Joseph Byck was an unemployed former tire salesman who attempted to hijack a plane flying out of Baltimore-Washington International Airport on February 22, 1974.
Tina Nordström
Tina Nordström is a Swedish celebrity chef, television personality, and pitch lady from Helsingborg, Sweden.
Tina Nordström is a Swedish celebrity chef, television personality, and pitch lady from Helsingborg, Sweden.
Tom O'Dell
Thomas (Tom) O'Dell is a host on the Cutlery Corner Network, a satellite television shopping show dedicated to selling cutlery and assorted medieval weaponry such as swords and katanas.
Thomas (Tom) O'Dell is a host on the Cutlery Corner Network, a satellite television shopping show dedicated to selling cutlery and assorted medieval weaponry such as swords and katanas.
Tom Peterson
Tom Peterson is an American retailer, pitchman and television personality from Portland, Oregon.
Tom Peterson is an American retailer, pitchman and television personality from Portland, Oregon.
Vince Offer
Offer "Vince" Shlomi, also known as Vince Offer, the "ShamWow!" Guy, or Headset Vince, is an infomercial pitchman, writer, director, and comedian.
Offer "Vince" Shlomi, also known as Vince Offer, the "ShamWow!" Guy, or Headset Vince, is an infomercial pitchman, writer, director, and comedian.
William Crush
William George Crush was the general passenger agent of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, known familiarly as the "Katy" railroad.
William George Crush was the general passenger agent of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, known familiarly as the "Katy" railroad.
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