Bill Porter is Knocking -- The Legendary Career of a Super Salesman

Author: Brady
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: When Shelly Brady first met Bill Porter, she was still a teenager and worked for him temporarily. Later, she studied stage arts, married John Brad, and then resumed working part-time for Bill, helping him distribute orders and handle household chores. Currently, Shelly spends a lot of time sharing Bill's stories with various businesses and organizations. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and six children.
The author of this book, Ms. Shelly Brady, has been assisting Bill Porter since her youth. Living and working alongside him has allowed her to get a close-up view of this admirable person. She believes that if Bill's story moved her, it can certainly move others as well. What Shelly has learned from Bill seems simple, and indeed it is simple. Yet, it is these simple principles that can help us live happier and more fulfilling lives. The most important thing Bill and Shelly teach us is that each of us is unique and the most important existence in this world. As Bill Porter said, "Never doubt the importance of your life." Isn't that right? Every time you knock on a door, you add a sense of meaning to this world.
Since 1954, the residents of Portland, Oregon, have witnessed a peculiar scene every day: Bill Porter, with a suitcase in hand, struggles from one door to another. He climbs the stairs, rings the doorbell, and waits patiently, already wearing a humble smile and ready with well-thought-out greetings. If no one opens the door or if the door opens and quickly closes, he turns around, still smiling, and eagerly moves on to the next household. Illness has brought Bill Porter many unexpected difficulties in his work, but he never complains or loses his courage and enthusiasm for life. Instead, he resolves to support himself. The people he visits do not always need the products he sells, but gradually, they come to realize that the world needs people like Bill Porter.