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February 04, 2008 - Atlanta, Georgia – From food stamps to CEO to motivational speaker, this fast paced documentary. The Motivator: The Business of Selling Hope is a voyeuristic look at the business of professional speaking from the inside
Victor Antonio Gonzalez gives filmmaker Dan Perez (both of Puerto Rican descent) 24 hour, unprecedented access to what goes on in the life of a professional motivational speaker. Join Victor as he travels to a major speaking event all the while sharing his triumphs, defeats and providing an insider's perspective on the business of speaking. Find out also how he managed to escape the hardships of being poor.
From food stamps to CEO of a multi-million dollar company, Victor's story is a story of triumph in the face of adversity. Born near the Cabrini Green housing projects in Chicago to a Puerto Rican family, he explains how he managed to escape the gang violence, drugs and poverty that surrounded him.
Documentary filmmaker Dan Perez pulls back the curtains and dims the spotlight to reveal the professional costs and personal sacrifices of being a professional speaker.
The film’s soundtrack ebbs and flows throughout the film enhancing the power of the message and capturing the shifting emotions of the film. The film's soundtrack features an array of eclectic artists which include: DJ Blitzkrieg, Dre Ski, Bill Cruz, Brimstone127, Reverb, Karina Iglesias, Fusik, The Soul's Release, Justo Saborit, Protoman and Phamous.
The Motivator is a story about success, about overcoming adversity and the realization of the American dream. It should inspire not only Hispanics/Latinos, but every American who dares to break free from the conformity of business and follow their entrepreneurial spirit. The movie is currently available in DVD and retails for $49.95 at www.VictorAntonio.com/film .
Victor Antonio G. is the founder of the Sales Asylum, a company that focuses primarily on sales training and motivation. Phone number: 678-895-6068.
