From the bestselling authors of the go-giver, Go-Givers sell more, and the go-giver leader comes another compelling parable about the paradox of getting Ahead by placing other people's interests first. The go-giver influencer is a story about two young, ambitious businesspeople: Gillian waters, the chief buyer for Smith & Banks, a midsized company that operates a national chain of pet accessory stores; and Jackson Hill, the founder of angels Clothed in fur, a small but growing manufacturer of all-natural pet foods. Each has something the other wants. To Jackson, Smith & Banks represents the possibility of reaching more animals with his products-iff he can negotiate terms and Conditions that will protect his company's integrity. To Gillian, angels Clothed in fur could give her company a distinctive, uniquely line that will help them stand out from their competitors-iff angels Clothed in fur can be persuaded to give them an exclusive. At first, the negotiations are adversarial and frustrating. Then, coincidentally, Gillian and Jackson each encounter a mysterious yet kindly mentor. Over the next week, while neither one realizes the other is doing the same, both Gillian and Jackson learn the heart of both mentors' Philosophies: the five secrets of genuine influence. The story ends in a way that surprises everyone-andd with lessons we can all apply in our efforts to resolve conflicts and influence others.