The Go Getter

The Go Getter

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A fascinating story of a crippled army veteran turned lumber salesman. Travel along with Bill Peck and discover how his never-say-die attitude will become your keystone for success. The author skillfully merges this timeless principle, along with a healthy dose of infectious humor, to create a classic.

This book tells how Mr. Ricks, the owner of a lumber and logging company, was having a problem with his Shanghai office. His supervisors explanation was that men who were too young for responsibility surrounded him. In addition, three managers had “gone rotten.” The company would be in trouble if things persisted as they were. About this time a crippled veteran by the name of William E. Peck requested an interview for employment.
The old man was impressed and, going over the heads of all the executives and supervisors, hired William E. Peck. Bill was warned to produce and not get out of line.
Peck was given the task of selling a lot of undesirable lumber that the company was stuck with. He was happy. He said, “I can sell anything at a fair price.” For two months they saw nothing of him. He sent orders back to the office almost daily. He sold five

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