Think Like a Maximizer: Lessons from Marty Jacknis

From flunking high school to becoming a top national performer at IBM, Marty Jacknis shares an inspiring and deeply human journey that challenges the idea of traditional success. In this power-packed conversation, Marty talks about the importance of mindset, asking the right questions, and thinking differently in order to maximize every opportunity—whether you're cold-calling a CEO or giving your first big keynote.

He reveals how he turned rejection into million-dollar deals, how he helped launch one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, and why simplicity, storytelling, and curiosity are the true superpowers of leadership and sales.

You’ll hear about:

• His wild first job interview at IBM and what he learned from it

• The surprising way he landed huge corporate deals without a network or marketing budget

• The mindset that helped him thrive in the face of failure

• His innovative approach to team building and motivation (yes, it involves chocolate and silver dollars)

• The story that brought our host to tears—and might just change how you show appreciation

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