Tony Alessandra, CSP, CPAE has credentials which include 30 years of exceptional business success as well as an extensive academic background. He worked his way through college and graduate school as a salesman, earning his B.B.A., M.B.A., and Ph.D., all in Marketing, from the University of Notre Dame, University of Connecticut, and Georgia State University respectfully. Tony is a widely published author with 13 books including Charisma [Warner Books]; The Platinum Rule [Warner Books]; Collaborative Selling [John Wiley & Sons]; and Communicating at Work [Fireside/ Simon & Schuster]. Tony also hosts the TPN/Primestar network talk show, "Strictly Business." Tony combines an endearing charisma and a command of his craft into a unique style that consistently captivates his audiences.