<p>In this episode of the Pony Tales Podcast, we sit down with <strong>Ben Fisher</strong>, a two-summer bookman with the FORCE organization (2011–2012) who now lives in California. Ben attended <strong>Concordia University in Nebraska</strong> and is the author of the children’s book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Scribbaloo-Color-Cruncher-Ben-Fisher-ebook/dp/B0DZJ52R51" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Scribbaloo and the Color Cruncher</a>, available on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Scribbaloo-Color-Cruncher-Ben-Fisher-ebook/dp/B0DZJ52R51" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Amazon in paperback and Kindle</a>, with more than <strong>175 five-star reviews</strong>. He’s also the Ben behind the classic “I sell books and I love it” video many alumni remember from Sales School.</p><p>This conversation is filled with reflections, laughs, and lessons: from the opening line of “Were we in a cult?” to stories from the book field, publishing a children’s book, and the practical side of decision-making. Ben shares how the simple act of narrowing choices became a powerful tool, and he comes back again and again to the lessons learned selling books — persistence, resilience, and how to talk to people.</p><p>We close with a fun rapid-fire round, covering favorite turf (New York vs. Maine), territory types, and more. Ben also shares where you can find his book and connect with him.</p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong><br>00:00 – Intro (California, two summers, FORCE org, Concordia)<br>01:32 – “I sell books and I love it” video<br>03:18 – <em>Scribb Aloo and the Color Cruncher</em> (Amazon; 175 five-star reviews)<br>04:00 – “Were we in a cult?”<br>38:26 – Writing and publishing a book<br>53:04 – Decision-making trick by narrowing options<br>1:12:27 – Lessons from the book field<br>1:15:29 – Rapid-fire round begins<br>1:16:16 – Favorite territory, turf type, and more<br>1:29:39 – Closing thanks and where to find Ben’s book</p><p>Subscribe to Pony Tales Podcast for more conversations with alumni and the stories that connect us all.</p>