User:Canoe1967/James W. Pickens

James W. Pickens is an American author, speaker, and former real estate agent. His books have sold over 20 million copies worldwide.

Early life
Pickens attended the the University of Colorado.

He was in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969 where he reached the rank of Captain (U.S. Army) as a gunship pilot. He was awarded four Air Ribbons and the Bronze Star for Valor.

Career
In 1970 Pickens was an early starter in the timeshare industry which made him a multimillionaire at a young age.

Books

 * The Art Of Closing Any Deal —
 * Cleopatras Secrets Of Negotiation And Persuasion For Women —
 * Master Leaders, The Art Of Influence
 * The One Minute Closer
 * The One Minute Closer