
Badass Direct Sales Mastery · 2026-03-30 · 38 min
About Mike Fischer: Mike Fischer’s sales career spans more than 40 years, beginning with entrepreneurial hustles such as selling electronics at flea markets and advertising in his high school newspaper. He went on to become a top-performing salesman and manager at major media companies such as NBC and Tribune Media, where he sold over $30 million in advertising in a single year. Mike was also instrumental in driving growth for brands like Ford, Toyota, Sony, and several startups, including one acquired by Disney. About Jeff Schimmel: Jeff Schimmel describes himself as an accidental salesman whose nearly 50-year journey includes a door‑to‑door stint with the Fuller Brush Company and selling everything from houseplants and leather goods to pharmaceuticals and fine art.