Mark Victor Hansen
Mark Victor Hansen is one of the most famous writers today and is best known for his best-selling book series co-authored with Jack Canfield, Chicken Soup for the Soul. He is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, marketer, mentor, and of course, an author who has written dozens of books and has sold millions of copies.
Mark was born in 1944 and grew up in California. He earned a degree in political science from Stanford University in 5 years. After college, he worked his way up in the corporate world, eventually becoming a marketing executive. But he eventually felt the call to write and decided to pursue his passion.
In 1989, Mark teamed up with his friend Jack Canfield and they began writing the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. The series is composed of over 500 books, stories, poems and other anecdotes revolving around the themes of courage, empathy, faith, and hope. The books have sold over 500 million copies and are currently in 39 languages.
Mark has had several other writing successes as well, including ‘The One-Minute Millionaire: The Enlightened Way to Wealth’, ‘The Power of Focus’ and ‘The Aladdin Factor’. He is currently working on a series of books designed to inspire and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Mark has also provided his expertise to countless businesspeople around the world as a successful entrepreneur, mentor, and marketer. He has spoken at TEDx, consulted with Fortune 500 companies, and worked with high-profile speakers and organizations.
In addition to his business and writing successes, Mark is a strong advocate for giving back. He supports charities around the world and encourages others to follow in his footsteps. He truly believes that when we give, we receive.
Mark Victor Hansen is truly an inspiring person. He combines business savvy, writing prowess, and philanthropic service into a successful career. His passion for stories and writing allows him to share his story and his knowledge, and to inspire others to pursue their dreams. He is an example of how success in business and writing can help influence and make a difference in the world.
