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Talking to Strangers
- The Adventures of a Life Insurance Salesman
- Narrated by: Peter Rosengard
- Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
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"I became a life insurance salesman in London in May 1969 for the glamour, the fast cars, the groupies...the beautiful women who'd stop at nothing to buy life insurance. It's a very well-kept secret."
Thus begins Peter Rosengard's extraordinary account of his life so far and the endless adventures in which he made, lost, and remade a fortune; founded London's famous Comedy Store; discovered and managed some of the greats in stand-up comedy; turned an unknown boy band into a chart-topping sensation; and, from a cold call in a public phone box, sold the world's biggest ever life insurance policy for $100m - for which he is still celebrated in the Guinness book of records.
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- Steve K
- 03-12-17
Interesting Guy & Interesting Story
Never heard of the guy until now but really enjoyed his book. Good for anyone in sales, life insurance and / or with an interest in motivational books.
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- James M-S
- 04-11-19
Brilliant
A well written book on an amazing life (salesman)! Everything you need to know about how to sell life insurance at the same time as eating multiple breakfast every day, which is surely a contradiction.
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- Dan Watford
- 25-01-18
Amazing
Everyone should listen to this. It’s amazing! Essential listening about an amazing journey and incredible life.
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- Nigel
- 07-11-20
Amazing real story (loved every Chapter of Book
This Guy sold me a policy (over Breakfast !!)
When later in life I was diagnosed with a terrible illness , the safety net of that policy probably / potentially saved me from jumping off a Bridge (really !!)
As he brought me two crumpled Cheques ( on his Scooter).
Legendary Man & Personality
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- Sean Banks
- 24-06-21
Entertaining story, eloquently read.
If you are in the financial services game, or simply a lover of London and nostalgia, this will not disappoint. Thoroughly enjoyable.
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- Arran
- 19-08-21
excellent
Great book to listen to, entertaining and some great stories. Have recommended this to friends who are also enjoying it massively.
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- Brendan
- 21-05-21
Brilliant !
Funny, honest and moving in equal measures. I loved every moment of this audio book a d have just ordered a hardback copy.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-09-22
Talks the talk
I bought a life insurance of this fine fellow (not record breaking sadly) and I can honestly say this book was an equally good investment. A one off gent - a unique story. Buy it, buy it now. And get down to Claridges soon….
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- Andrew.
- 10-11-17
Brilliant. .
Very captivating. First audio book I've listened to from start to finish. Brilliant narration. Never heard of Rosengard before but he is inspiring.
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- Handy BM
- 12-02-20
amazing book !!!
loved the book , it has inspired me , thank you . I've met Peter Rosangard, friendly and full of drive.
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