Repeat.No matter how cute they are or how persuasive they are, etc., etc., etc., etc.Unless, of course, you are a charity or a halfway house who receives grants for housing high-risk tenants.Yeah, didn't think so.  

There's a lot of changes going on in CA, yes they're due to the politics of the state, but affect people from every walk of life, and political persuasion.

usp=sharing Business model generation/Canvas  The Startup Owners Manual - by Steve Blank[Honarable mention] The E-Myth Good to great - Jim Collins*Sales* Fanatical prospecting,  How to win Friends and influence people - by Dale Carnegie Never eat alone - by Keith Ferrazzi Traction how any startup can create explosive customer growth - by Gabriel Weinberg Questions that sell - by Paul Cherry Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion – Robert B.

Also, if it were me, I'd none on sales presentation skills anticipating a persuasive speech at the political level.

Don't really blame them...he was a persuasive dude.

@Jenn Curran should refrain from calling person's out of their name, as that is never productive or persuasive.

I hope to be successful, and if anyone has any questions on marketing, advertising, or persuasive communications, I am glad to offer my assistance, at the same rate that your assistance is offered to me.

You need to work on your communication, persuasion and leadership skills.3.