A respected teacher of sales and marketing skills, with more than 20 years of corporate sales experience, Michael Schell is the President and CEO of The Approved Group Inc. The companies produce, market and license the Approved Series of books and associated workshops. Michael has often thought: If you are going to write a book, write the one you always wanted to read but could never find. Michael is highly in demand as a keynote speaker. He brings dynamic personal style and great energy to his presentations of the Approved experience, conveying a wealth of insight and advice with refreshing directness and inspiring immediacy. Backed by extensive research and his own first-hand knowledge,… Michael's approach engages audiences by illustrating and illuminating the Approved Secrets in a concrete, ready-to-use form that people can apply right away.