Summary: Jason Hartman talks with James Malinchak who has delivered over 2,200 presentations at conferences and meetings worldwide and is considered the top Big Money Speaker trainer in America. More at http://speakingofwealth.com/category/podcast/ (http://speakingofwealth.com/category/podcast/). James began his sales career right out of college as a stockbroker with a major Wall Street Investment Firm and was awarded Most Outstanding Performance (twice) and #1 in New Account Openings (twice). While in his twenties, James became a partner in a company that handled the investments for many famous entertainers, authors and professional athletes. Currently, James owns three businesses and has read and researched over 1,500 books on personal and professional development. His author highlights include: *Co-Author of the Best Selling book “Chicken Soup For The College Soul” *Contributing Author to, and Associate Editor for, “Chicken Soup for the Soul” *‘You Never Know Who’s Listening’- Published in “Chicken Soup for the Prisoner’s Soul” *‘A Brother’s Voice’- Published in “Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul” *‘Thank You Family’- Published in “Chicken Soup for the Kid’s Soul” *“How I Became a Big Money Speaker” *“Success Starts With Attitude: 50 Ways to Refuel, Recharge and Reenergize Yourself in Business and Life” (also translated into Korean) *“Teenagers Tips for Success: How to Create a Future, Achieve Your Dreams and Become Very Successful” (also translated into Korean) *“From College to the Real World: Street-Smart Strategies for Landing Your Dream Job and Creating a Successful Future” *“How to Be a Great Student Leader: 30 Quick Tips to Jump-Start Your Leadership Skills” *“How to be a Master Networker” (also translated into Korean) *“Turbo Charge Your Career” *“Great Leadership Starts With Attitude” James was also named Consummate Speaker of the Year by Sharing Ideas professional speakers’ magazine. He has appeared in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and several hundred other publications. James’ media, personal and professional highlights include: *Featured in a 14-page article in the prestigious business magazine, “Millionaire Blueprints” (also featured on the cover) *Only professional speaker or speaker trainer in the world chosen by Mark Burnett Productions (Creator of the blockbuster TV shows, “Survivor”, “The Apprentice”, “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?”) to appear with Joan Rivers on the new hit reality TV show, “How’d You Get so Rich?” *Appearance on the hit CBS TV Show, “The Doctors” *One of the few celebrity motivational speakers chosen to be interviewed by celebrity Hollywood interviewer Robin Leach on the VIP red carpet *One of only 50 self-improvement leaders in the world featured in the self-improvement movie, “Pass it On” *Featured in a 5-page article in the international business magazine, “Information Marketing Insider’s Journal” *Featured on the cover of one of the top professional speaking magazines, “Sharing Ideas” *Featured in a 3-Page Article in the international business magazine “Personal Branding” *Featured in the top collegiate publication, “Campus Activities” magazine *Named one of the “Top 40 Business People Under the Age of 40 in Las Vegas” *Featured in “Las Vegas Life” Magazine *Featured for 30-minutes on the televison show, “Leading Experts” *Featured in numerous newspapers and radio shows *Voted 2008-2009 “GKIC Marketer of the Year” (Winner over 80 other competitors) *Two-time “College Speaker of the Year” *Celebrity Motivational Speaker and Marketing Consultant that even A-List celebrities seek out for business marketing coaching *Philanthropist- An important part of James Malinchak’s life is to give back to those less fortunate. Personal 5-digit donations and raising over $100,000.00 through his seminars to donate to kids charities. James has shared the platform with many top speakers such as Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Brian Tracy, Tom Antion,
