Mr. Shmooze: The Art and Science of Selling Through Relationships

Richard Abraham (Burr Ridge, IL) is a speaker, writer and consultant widely sought after by many Fortune 500 companies. When not consulting or writing his syndicated column, Abraham conducts workshops and seminars and speaks on the topics of relationship selling and maximizing the sales encounter with the combination of sensible street smarts and serious strategies while always conveying his message in an enjoyable, lighthearted way. 

Before dedicating his time to speaking and publishing, he served as CEO of Prime Group Realty Services, was president and co-founder of The John Buck Management Group, as well as president of CB Commercial/Koll Management Services—where he had oversight responsibility for a 300 million-square-foot portfolio of office, retail and industrial properties throughout the United States.

Abraham has established himself as a well-known expert on high performance salespeople with a 100+ client list including Fortune 500 firms such as United Technologies, Kimberley Clark, Microsoft and many others.  He is a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA).