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"The Golden Apple is charming, witty, and enormously informative
- an unforgettable read."
- an unforgettable read."
Tim Zagat
Founder of Zagat Surveys
Founder of Zagat Surveys
"Kathy is the Gandalf of sales. She combines the magic and science of selling in her book The Golden Apple."
Dave Murphy
Executive Vice President, General Manager
Los Angeles Times
Executive Vice President, General Manager
Los Angeles Times
"Think fast, be creative and know how to come up with your own speed bumps. Kathy Aaronson reminds us of that 'kid courage' that got us what we wanted as children. Are you applying it to your life today?"
Tatiana S. Platt
Chief Trust Officer
AOL
Chief Trust Officer
AOL
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"Kathy really 'gets' that everyone is selling something in life...and often the hardest thing to sell is ourselves and our ideas. This book is essential for anyone intent on building a gratifying career."
Anne Marie Kelly
VP, Marketing & Strategic Planning
Mediamark Research
Board Member, Advertising Women of New York
VP, Marketing & Strategic Planning
Mediamark Research
Board Member, Advertising Women of New York
"Kathy always offers insight and support to everyone who is lucky enough to cross her path -- she will make you work harder and smile doing it."
Annamarie Kostura
Vice President Daytime
NBC Universal
Vice President Daytime
NBC Universal
"What I admire most about Kathy is not that she provides readers with the keys to business success, but that her methods also offer us the needed tools for emotional growth and well being. On the journey of business or life, Kathy Aaronson is the best guide to have by your side. I can't wait to have her back on the show to discuss all the riches in The Golden Apple."
Barry Kibrick
Host/Producer
Between the Lines, PBS
Host/Producer
Between the Lines, PBS
"Here in one neat package is an indispensable guidebook for anyone who wants to succeed whenever you have an idea to convey, problem to solve or negotiation to complete."
Drex Heikes
Editor, Los Angeles Times Magazine
Deputy Editor, Los Angeles Times Sunday Opinion section
Editor, Los Angeles Times Magazine
Deputy Editor, Los Angeles Times Sunday Opinion section
"Aaronson's Golden Apple is inspirational, motivational, and will help you transact more business then you ever thought possible."
Lynne Segall
Vice President, Associate Publisher
The Hollywood Reporter
Vice President, Associate Publisher
The Hollywood Reporter
"The Golden Apple is very smart and a must read for today's success driven professional."
David Cohen
Vice Chairman
Interscope/Geffen/A&M
Vice Chairman
Interscope/Geffen/A&M
"The Golden Apple is highly recommended to anyone who wants to increase their market value and income earning capabilities fast."
John J. Kilcullen
President and Publisher
Billboard Magazine
President and Publisher
Billboard Magazine
"Refreshing…a great read…Kathy cuts through the theories and reinforces how important the human element is in the selling process."
Toni Nevitt
President
eMedia and Information Marketing
VNU Business Media
President
eMedia and Information Marketing
VNU Business Media
"Here is an easy to follow, easy to understand, easy to implement career action program -a very compelling read."
Craig Besant
Vice President
Tribune Interactive
Vice President
Tribune Interactive
"Kathy understands that success in business and more importantly in life is all about building solid relationships. The Golden Apple sums up everything you need to know about how to sell yourself and your product in today's competitive environment. It's a must have for your library!"
Beth Sestanovich
Publisher
LA Weekly
Publisher
LA Weekly
"Don't let fear hold you back. This book will show you how to succeed each and every time you hear the word 'no'."
Polly Anthony
President
Geffen Records
President
Geffen Records
"Applying Kathy's lessons to your work and to your life will help you create your own personal road map to success."
Thomas P. Woerner
Publisher
Brandweek
Publisher
Brandweek
"This is the book to read to succeed in the modern and very complicated world of sales. Kathy Aaronson has always stayed ahead of the sales curve and shows you how to in The Golden Apple."
Adam Schaffer
Publisher
Tradeshow Week
Publisher
Tradeshow Week
"Kathy teaches you the most valuable lessons of sales and marketing. After 20 years, I still use her pearls of wisdom and pass them along to sales managers coming up through the ranks."
Janet Suber
Executive Director- Los Angeles
Conde Nast Media Group
Executive Director- Los Angeles
Conde Nast Media Group
"Whether you're an experienced sales person or someone just entering the workforce, The Golden Apple provides a wealth of strategies that will guide you to success in your career."
Michael A. Alicea
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
VNU Business Media
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
VNU Business Media
"Kathy gives you the sum total of what you need to know to build a lifetime of long term and dynamically loyal relationships."
Gale Hollingsworth
Western Regional Sales Director
Black Enterprise Magazine
Western Regional Sales Director
Black Enterprise Magazine
"Here is your blue ribbon guide to success in business and life."
Jim Casella
Vice Chairman
Reed Business Information
Vice Chairman
Reed Business Information
"Kathy Aaronson at eight developed 'kid courage' which she's used to create 'Sales Athletes' and a business empire. This book is smart and sensitive; we're fortunate that Kathy's so sharing of herself with us. I urge everyone interested in personal and career excellence to get into this fast and enjoyable read."
William Becker
Chairman
Kodak Theatre/The Chicago Theatre
Chairman
Kodak Theatre/The Chicago Theatre
"Every bite the reader takes from The Golden Apple will nourish them with the motivation and action steps needed to fulfill their professional goals."
Ron Wilcox
Executive Vice President
Chief Business and Legal Affairs Officer
Sony BMG Entertainment
Executive Vice President
Chief Business and Legal Affairs Officer
Sony BMG Entertainment
"Sometimes do you feel you don't fit in? Kathy Aaronson's book will show you how to celebrate and market your uniqueness and value."
Greta E. Couper, Ph.D.
Alumni Career Services
Pepperdine University
Alumni Career Services
Pepperdine University
"Kathy Aaronson has captured the essence of what makes for success---knowledge, persistence and the ability to 'read' people and respond to them in a positive and affirmative fashion."
Peter A Young
President
Digital Printing Systems, Inc
Los Angeles, CA
President
Digital Printing Systems, Inc
Los Angeles, CA
"A perfect book for setting a positive and productive work culture. I'm buying copies for my entire sales team!"
Anthony Andrade
National Advertising Manager
Dow Jones
National Advertising Manager
Dow Jones
"Here in one place are the ABC's to get you on the path to success and keep you moving in the right direction."
Perry Grayson
Vice President, Western Region
Hachette Filipacchi Media
Vice President, Western Region
Hachette Filipacchi Media
"I took a bite of Kathy Aaronson's The Golden Apple, and can say people who read this book will gain knowledge in how to succeed in business. People with limited resources will be able to expand their horizons with this valuable book!"
Steve Elish
Group Publisher/Vice President
Backstage Publications
Group Publisher/Vice President
Backstage Publications
"Kathy Aaronson inspires me and this book is a great extension of her amazing advice and counsel."
Christie Barnes Stafford
Los Angeles Account Manager, Wired Magazine
The Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Los Angeles Account Manager, Wired Magazine
The Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
"In The Golden Apple, Kathy shares her skill in teaching others how to be sensitive to, and capitalize on, the opportunities around us all. Buy two or three copies-because once you read it, you'll pass it like a fine vintage to your best friends."
Mel Snyder
Managing Director
ProClinica, Inc.
Managing Director
ProClinica, Inc.
"In a time when the evolution of the media industry has created an environment of innovation-by-necessity, we're fortunate to have resources like The Golden Apple to rely on. Kathy Aaronson continues to light the way for business development professionals who look to raise the bar on behalf of their brands."
Charles Weiss
National Advertising Director
Back Stage Magazine
National Advertising Director
Back Stage Magazine

