Patrick Henry Hansen

Patrick Henry Hansen is the founder of Patrick Henry International — a company specializing in prospecting, sales, sales-side negotiation, presentation, and leadership training. Since its founding in 2000, Hansen has delivered over 1,200 trainings and 200 keynotes in 22 countries. His clientele includes major corporations such as Apple, Tesla, Google, Amazon, BMW, Kimberly Clark, and numerous Fortune 500, enterprise-level and small business clients.

Best known for teaching modern sales and negotiation skills through historical stories, Hansen's unique approach to training has been endorsed by industry icons, including Stephen R. Covey, Brian Tracy, Zig Ziglar, Gary Vaynerchuk, John Maxwell, and Larry King. His methodologies have proven effective, increasing sales revenue by over 100% in each executive position he has held.

As an international authority on sales, negotiation, and leadership, Hansen has been recognized as a sales and negotiation expert witness in United States Federal Courts. His expertise is not limited to speaking and consultation; he is also a prolific author. He has written six books, including best-sellers "The DNA Selling Method" and "Sales-Side Negotiation." His writings have been embraced by professionals across the globe, providing them with the tools and insights to excel in their fields.

Prior to starting Patrick Henry International, Hansen held various roles as a sales representative, manager, and executive at multiple technology companies. His effective selling systems have delivered impressive results, contributing to an over 100% increase in sales for each company he worked for.

Despite his humble beginnings, being a child of seven growing up in a one bedroom apartment, his personal journey from adversity to success serves as an inspiring narrative that he often shares during his motivational speeches. Thrown out of his home at 17, expelled from high school multiple times and never taking the SAT or ACT tests, Hansen eventually entered college at 21, graduated with a bachelor's degree, and started multiple businesses before the age of 30. By his 32nd birthday, he was a self-made millionaire.