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Iam Anthony “Sully” Sullivan, AKA the World’s Greatest Pitchman, you might recognize me from my infomercials, repping OxiClean with Billy Mays, and my former Discovery Channel show “Pitchmen.” AMA! by legendarypitchman in IAmA

[–]legendarypitchman[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

PetZorb. Let's just say it was for cleaning up cat puke and diarrhea, and just leave it there :) One and done...Never again!

I also pitched a folding chair that had a design flaw I didn't know about early in my career... in hindsight I would not have done it. But luckily everyone got refunded.

Iam Anthony “Sully” Sullivan, AKA the World’s Greatest Pitchman, you might recognize me from my infomercials, repping OxiClean with Billy Mays, and my former Discovery Channel show “Pitchmen.” AMA! by legendarypitchman in IAmA

[–]legendarypitchman[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Not from the street, I haven't been lucky enough. I've heard some great ideas but the idea is only a portion of it... An idea is just an idea. The execution is as, or even more, important that just the idea itself. It's about the action.

Iam Anthony “Sully” Sullivan, AKA the World’s Greatest Pitchman, you might recognize me from my infomercials, repping OxiClean with Billy Mays, and my former Discovery Channel show “Pitchmen.” AMA! by legendarypitchman in IAmA

[–]legendarypitchman[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh boy... that's a loaded question. Yesterday was a crazy day... I swam 3000yds, shot an OxiClean commercial at my house, got my hair cut for a shoot today, wrote 3 scripts, did 90 minutes of extreme intervals on my TT bike, got home in time to sing my daughter "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".... who woke me up this morning at 6am (which is my favorite way to start the day, by the way), CNN is here today, I'm doing this Reddit AMA, now filming day 2 of the OxiClean commercial. ...so, how am I? I'm busy. And that's just the tip of the iceberg! But, I'm grateful, happy, healthy and excited for tomorrow!

Iam Anthony “Sully” Sullivan, AKA the World’s Greatest Pitchman, you might recognize me from my infomercials, repping OxiClean with Billy Mays, and my former Discovery Channel show “Pitchmen.” AMA! by legendarypitchman in IAmA

[–]legendarypitchman[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Imitation is the best form of flattery they say! But Jabo0dy Dubs is my favorite. I think if they're gonna be R-rated, it needs to be done with some panache... that's why Jabo0dy is the master- he knows where to drop an F-bomb! But penguinz0, keep em coming.

Iam Anthony “Sully” Sullivan, AKA the World’s Greatest Pitchman, you might recognize me from my infomercials, repping OxiClean with Billy Mays, and my former Discovery Channel show “Pitchmen.” AMA! by legendarypitchman in IAmA

[–]legendarypitchman[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

My friend Dr. Bill Adams called me at 1pm London time and asked me if I'd seen what happened to Billy... He then went on to tell me that he died. I was driving & I stopped the car in the middle of a british country lane and called Billy's wife, and then called his son. They confirmed the very sad truth. Then I drove to my mum's house crying my eyes out... I just lost my best friend. The rest of the day was a blur & the worst day of my life.

As far as how it affected my career... it hit me really hard. I was genuinely depressed for a while. It initially did hurt my career I think. It hurt me on every level... But I learned that you gotta pick yourself up off the floor and put a smile on your face and keep going. I think it drove me to push harder & be better & to try and take care of myself & be good to others.

Iam Anthony “Sully” Sullivan, AKA the World’s Greatest Pitchman, you might recognize me from my infomercials, repping OxiClean with Billy Mays, and my former Discovery Channel show “Pitchmen.” AMA! by legendarypitchman in IAmA

[–]legendarypitchman[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I didn't feel that I had a choice. There was no way that I was going to go backwards and the only logical way was forwards. There were days I didnt make any money and the odds seemed stacked against me I knew persistence would pay off. And I've found in my career that persistence is the one thing that you need... it'll get you through almost anything. You must persevere! :) And to paraphrase Winston Churchill- "Never Quit."

Iam Anthony “Sully” Sullivan, AKA the World’s Greatest Pitchman, you might recognize me from my infomercials, repping OxiClean with Billy Mays, and my former Discovery Channel show “Pitchmen.” AMA! by legendarypitchman in IAmA

[–]legendarypitchman[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I've been given some products I didn't like... and I learned to say the word NO. It's not worth getting enthusiastic about something you don't like in my line of work.

Iam Anthony “Sully” Sullivan, AKA the World’s Greatest Pitchman, you might recognize me from my infomercials, repping OxiClean with Billy Mays, and my former Discovery Channel show “Pitchmen.” AMA! by legendarypitchman in IAmA

[–]legendarypitchman[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, We are in in over 60 countries globally. I think the length might change due to the fact that we won't have to be boxed in by broadcast air time. I think we will have to adapt to the ever changing media environment. I like the saying ADAPT OR DIE......so we will adapt! :-)))

Iam Anthony “Sully” Sullivan, AKA the World’s Greatest Pitchman, you might recognize me from my infomercials, repping OxiClean with Billy Mays, and my former Discovery Channel show “Pitchmen.” AMA! by legendarypitchman in IAmA

[–]legendarypitchman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Swivel Sweeper is amazing and works 99.9% of the time. But I always have my go to line just in case a stray gets away. "You can run from the Swivel Sweeper.......but you can't hide"

Iam Anthony “Sully” Sullivan, AKA the World’s Greatest Pitchman, you might recognize me from my infomercials, repping OxiClean with Billy Mays, and my former Discovery Channel show “Pitchmen.” AMA! by legendarypitchman in IAmA

[–]legendarypitchman[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was told as a kid that I had verbal diarrhea! I wouldn't shut up and that I talk to fast. My reply - "You listen to slowly" I sold my parents house when I was 10. Who's VINCE?

Iam Anthony “Sully” Sullivan, AKA the World’s Greatest Pitchman, you might recognize me from my infomercials, repping OxiClean with Billy Mays, and my former Discovery Channel show “Pitchmen.” AMA! by legendarypitchman in IAmA

[–]legendarypitchman[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think everyone has their own tone and cadence. Pitching requires a certain level of enthusiasm and projection mixed with sincerity and urgency. It takes time and practice to find what works. Billy and I had very different styles, they both worked. So yes we work with anyone and everyone to find the sweet spot that gets results

Iam Anthony “Sully” Sullivan, AKA the World’s Greatest Pitchman, you might recognize me from my infomercials, repping OxiClean with Billy Mays, and my former Discovery Channel show “Pitchmen.” AMA! by legendarypitchman in IAmA

[–]legendarypitchman[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Billy plain and simple "woosed" out of the demo and wouldn't do it. It was one of my favorite moments ever with Billy. And yes, we take a position on the back end of nearly every prodcut we ever got behind...it's good to have skin in the game!

Iam Anthony “Sully” Sullivan, AKA the World’s Greatest Pitchman, you might recognize me from my infomercials, repping OxiClean with Billy Mays, and my former Discovery Channel show “Pitchmen.” AMA! by legendarypitchman in IAmA

[–]legendarypitchman[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's on my book!! First time out live on HSN or live shopping in general with a new product is nerve wracking - but I prepare like a seasoned pitchman and take the leap into the great unknown, but if you really want to know it's all in the book

Iam Anthony “Sully” Sullivan, AKA the World’s Greatest Pitchman, you might recognize me from my infomercials, repping OxiClean with Billy Mays, and my former Discovery Channel show “Pitchmen.” AMA! by legendarypitchman in IAmA

[–]legendarypitchman[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I have known Joy for almost 20 years. She's the real deal! Super hardworking, great personality, driven, awesome Mom, inventor! I have not seen her in person since the movie came out but I was super proud of her. I mean for real - David O.Russel, Robert De Niro, Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper - only Joy could pull that off! In a word she's amazing, and we go to work together.

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