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Before The Closers Became the Sales Bibles: The Story Behind Ben Gay III's Legendary Books
In this episode of The Closers Inner Circle Podcast, Denise Griffitts and Ben Gay III go back to the beginning of The Closers. Before the books became known as the sales bibles and influenced generations of sales professionals, there was a worn, falling-apart book that caught Ben's attention.
We explore where he was, what prompted him to buy it, how that discovery led to writing The Closers, Part 1 and Part 2, and when he realized he had created something that would leave a lasting mark on the world of professional selling.
Get your 'The Closers books' at Ronzone Books on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/str/ronzonebooks. Your order arrives with free expeditated shipping and are signed and dated by Ben himself.
SPONSOR: Today's episode is sponsored by Jennifer Jensen, author of Developing Authentic Leaders and my co-founder at TheUnFairAI.com.
Through Authentic Leader, Jennifer helps organizations develop stronger leaders and more effective teams through personalized guidance and proven leadership strategies.
At TheUnFairAI.com, Jennifer and I help established experts, authors, coaches, and business professionals discover how to use AI strategically to strengthen their expertise, expand their reach, and stay competitive without losing the human element.
Learn more at AuthenticLeader.ca and TheUnFairAI.com.


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Rethinking Affordable Housing: Peter de Krassel on Solutions for a Changing World
My guest today on Your Partner In Success Radio is Peter de Krassel, founder of Custom Maid® Books, author, strategic thought leader, consultant, and contemporary social commentator. Peter is an American real estate attorney and political activist whose career and life have taken him well beyond the traditional boundaries of law and business. With a longstanding interest in international affairs, particularly the political and economic systems of the United States and China, he brings a distinctive perspective shaped by decades of experience and firsthand exposure to different cultures. Since 1998, he has lived in Hong Kong, Manila, and Shanghai.
Today, we're going to turn our attention to one of the most pressing challenges facing individuals and communities: affordable housing. We'll explore his book, Custom-Maid Housing for New World Disorder, his proposal for making housing more accessible, and the work of his nonprofit, Breaking Housing Matters.
🌐 Custom Maid Books: custommaidbooks.com
🏠 Breaking Housing Matters: breakinghousingmatters.org
📚 Peter's Books on Amazon: amazon.com — Peter G. De Krassel
Sponsored By: Today's episode is sponsored by Frederick Fisher, J.D., CCP, author of Claims-Made Insurance: The Policy That Changed the Industry.
Liability insurance can be complicated, and understanding how claims-made policies work is important for anyone involved in business, risk management, or insurance.
Frederick's book takes a closer look at the history, structure, and impact of this important type of coverage.
You can find Claims-Made Insurance on Amazon. Thank you, Frederick, for supporting Your Partner In Success Radio.

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Today on Your Partner In Success Radio, we're going to talk about something that touches every one of us, whether we acknowledge it or not. It's something that follows people into their homes, their relationships, and yes, right into the workplace.
It's grief.
And I'm not talking exclusively about the loss of someone we love. Grief takes many forms. It can come from divorce, illness, caregiving, a major life transition, a difficult diagnosis, or even the loss of a beloved pet.
Here's something worth considering: What happens when an employee who is grieving walks into work on Monday morning, sits down at their desk, and is expected to perform just as they did the week before?
Do their colleagues recognize what's happening? Does their manager? Or does everyone simply assume they're distracted, disengaged, or not pulling their weight?
My guest today believes that grief literacy needs to become an essential leadership skill. And I think this is a conversation business owners, executives, managers, and anyone who works with other human beings needs to hear.
Julie Wright Halbert, Esq., is a death doula, transformational soul coach, and national advocate for grief literacy.
Following the sudden death of her young husband, and after decades of public service as a national education attorney, Julie's life and work took a profound turn. Today, she guides individuals and families in living and dying awake and meeting life's endings with greater presence and awareness.
She is the founder of Rising Phoenix LIFE, the author of 'Live and Die Awake on Love, Loss and Living Fully' Is working on an forthcoming book 'Divine Ashes Ascending'. Her work and insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
Connect with Julie Wright Halbert: Website: RisingPhoenix.life | Julie is also offering our listeners access to a meditation designed to support growth, clarity, and emotional alignment. You can find it at: Rising Phoenix LIFE Meditations
SPONSORED BY: Today’s show is brought to you by Stephen K. De Silva — author, speaker, financial coach, and founder of Prosperous Soul Ministries.
If you’ve ever felt like no matter how hard you work, you just can’t seem to get ahead financially — Stephen’s book Money and the Prosperous Soul: Tipping the Scales of Favor and Blessing was written for you. Stephen combines practical financial wisdom with biblical truth to help you break through the cycles and wrong thinking that keep so many people stuck. This isn’t just another money book — it’s a transformation from the inside out.
Pick up your copy of Money and the Prosperous Soul wherever books are sold, and learn more about Stephen’s coaching, resources, and ministry at StephenKDeSilva.com.

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Welcome to The Closers Inner Circle Podcast. I'm Denise Griffitts with my co-host Ben Gay III, and this is The Closers Inner Circle Podcast, where we explore the stories, principles, and real-world lessons that shape successful salespeople, business leaders, and entrepreneurs.
Today's episode takes us into a story that is as compelling as its title: From Death Row to the Crystal Cathedral.
Ben Gay III, has spent a lifetime in sales, teaching, mentoring, and helping people understand that selling is about far more than making a pitch or closing a deal. It is about people, relationships, communication, and recognizing possibilities where others may see none.
Today, we're turning to a remarkable chapter in that journey. 'From Death Row to the Crystal Cathedral' is a story that invites us to look beyond first impressions and consider the unexpected ways that people, circumstances, and opportunity can intersect. And when Ben Gay tells a story, there is usually more to discover than what first meets the eye.
Ben Gay III is a legendary sales educator, author, speaker, and mentor whose career has influenced generations of sales professionals. Known for his practical wisdom, memorable storytelling, and deep understanding of human nature, Ben has spent decades teaching the principles that make sales effective and relationships enduring. He is also widely recognized as the final mentee of Napoleon Hill, the author of Think and Grow Rich, and continues to share the lessons he has gathered throughout his extraordinary career.
As we explore today's story, we'll look at the people involved, the circumstances that brought them together, and what this experience reveals about sales, influence, trust, and the human spirit.
Buy The Closers Pt 1 and Pt 2 at Ronzone Books on eBay. The books arrive with free expedited shipping and are signed and dated by Ben himself. These books belong in your entrepreneurial library!
SPONSORED BY: AI is changing business, but the real advantage belongs to those who know how to put it to work. The Unfair AI helps established experts, authors, coaches, and podcasters turn their knowledge, experience, and ideas into powerful digital assets. From custom AI-powered websites and applications to intelligent platforms built around your expertise, The Unfair AI helps you move beyond simply keeping up with technology and start putting it to work for your business.
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Great leaders aren’t born — they’re built. Today’s guest, Dr. James Walsh, knows exactly what it takes. He’s an Air Force veteran, educator, and author of YOU’RE A LEADER — NOW WHAT?
Some people talk about leadership. Dr. James Walsh has lived it — as an Air Force veteran, a Department of Defense civilian, and an educator who has taught leaders around the world. Now he’s putting everything he knows into one straight-talking book that cuts through the noise and gets to what leadership is really about.
Dr. James Walsh: www.sonowwhatleadership.com
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/james.walsh.25876
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-james-walsh-76a23728
🌐 Sponsor — Paul Larche: www.paullarche.com
SPONSORED BY: Today’s show is brought to you by Paul Larche, author of The Divided Brain. Here’s something that will change how you lead forever: we don’t make decisions with logic first — we decide emotionally, then justify with facts. Once you understand that, everything changes — how you lead, communicate, and connect with your team. The Divided Brain is a 2026 award winner with a perfect 10/10 score. Grab your copy and read a free sample at paullarche.com.

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