John Palumbo

John Anthony Palumbo (born 1956 in Birmingham, Alabama) is an American author, businessman and professional speaker who writes and lectures internationally on consumer behavior, sales psychology, and personal development. He is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Palumbo is the Owner and chief executive officer of The Sterling Group, Inc. a company he founded in 1982. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the company is an idea studio that provides consulting on leadership, management, sales and marketing, and real estate project development.

He is a member of and instructor for the National Association of Home Builder's Institute of Residential Marketing (IRM). Palumbo often serves as a guest keynote speaker at conferences and national conventions including the International Builders Show (IBS), Super Sales Rally, Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), and the Midwest Builders’ Conference.

Palumbo has written nine books on sales psychology, consumer behavior, and the science influence and persuasion. He has been interviewed as an expert in the art of influence and persuasion by a number of publications including the Wall Street Journal. Palumbo has also appeared on numerous podcasts and radio shows, including Polish National Radio and Builder Radio.

On November 10, 2003, television news anchor Staci Spanos introduced Palumbo as "America's Investment Gambler" on the Jacksonville, Florida television station, WJXT. Palumbo appeared on WJXT's The Morning Show over 70 more times between 2003 and 2009 as a regular contributing guest in a segment called "The Investment Gambler".

Palumbo is the principal of Bankruptcy Asset Management, a company which targets the acquisition of undervalued and unusual assets.In 2002, the company acquired the royalty rights for deceased Roots author, Alex Haley.

Palumbo is a member of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (NABT) and is invited regularly to their Spring Seminars and Annual Conventions as an expert speaker and panelist. He has written on the topic of recognizing value in items dismissed as worthless. Palumbo's articles have been featured in the official publication for the NABT, the American Bankruptcy Trustee Journal (formerly NABTalk).

Singing in Color

In September 1998, Palumbo became Executive Producer and owner of the video documentary, "Singing in Color." The film "Singing in Color", directed by Bruce Weinstein, shows how music is a vehicle for the message of peace. It tells the story of the Chicago Children's Choir's historic tour of South Africa, including a personal visit with Nelson Mandela, in the summer of 1996. The film is sold at the choir's performances and proceeds support the operation of the choir.

America's Dumbest Criminals

In September 2003, Palumbo became Executive Producer of the syndicated television series America's Dumbest Criminals after acquiring all television rights, trademarks, and copyrights from the Entheos Group based in Nashville, Tennessee.

“America's Dumbest Criminals" racked up high ratings in its first four seasons in the United States. The series has since syndicated airings in more than 30 countries, according to New York-based Lacey Entertainment, which markets and distributes the series worldwide. The show has continued to enjoy global success with its 104 episodes, including video series, books, and apparel.

• Sales Manager of the Year Award – National Association of Home Builders
• Million Dollar Circle Lifetime Award – National Association of Home Builders
• Certified New Home Marketing Professional (CMP) – National Association of Home Builders
• Master, Institute of Residential Marketing (MIRM) – National Association of Home Builders
• Board of Governors – Institute of Residential Marketing
• Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) Award/Designation – National Speakers Association
• 2016 John P. Hall Sales and Marketing Award – Florida Sales and Marketing Council
• Order of Merlin – International Brotherhood of Magicians
• 2018 William "Bill"Molster Lifetime Achievement Award – National Association of Home Builders’ National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC)

Audio/CDs

• ClosingNomics: Sell More, Close More, Earn More (2012). Jacksonville, FL: Sterling Learning Group. ISBN 978-1-934381-12-0.
• Sell the Results: An Audio Companion (2016). Jacksonville, FL: Sterling Learning Group. ISBN 978-1-934381-23-6.
• Overcoming the 9 Biggest Negotiation Deal Breakers (2017). Jacksonville, FL: Sterling Learning Group. ISBN 978-1-934381-24-3.
• Highly Influential: An Audio Companion (2018). Jacksonville, FL: Sterling Learning Group. ISBN 978-1-934381-28-1.

Video/DVDs

• Sales Expert Academy. (2010). Jacksonville, Florida. Sterling Learning Group.