HOF 05 Surviving Day by Day -- Donald Samuels

One person who is fully aware of Samuels' survival skills is Bob Weil, president of the distribution group at Gould Paper. Weil has known Samuels for roughly 30 years and finds him to be a person taken at face value.

"Don is very bright, very sharp and highly aggressive," Weil says. "He's upfront, honorable and a terrific salesperson. Don listens well and understands his customers' needs."