Antonio Paraiso, o mestre da informação e conhecimento das mudanças provadas pela industria da moda e da captação intelectual dos modelos em programação nos nichos do mercado mundial, da qualidade e do espírito das épocas

1. C O N F E R E N C E S P E A K E R

2. On Stage

5. “Diversity of knowledge
makes us unique …
…daring to be different
pays off and helps
achieving goals”
Antonio Paraiso

6. In the Press

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8. Quo Vadis, Luxus? is a set of articles on trends in the premium and luxury business, written
by Antonio Paraiso and regularly published in MARKETEER, the best and most read marketing
magazine in Portugal (full articles - in Portuguese - available in the Blog inside my website www.antonioparaiso.com)

9. My interview
in SIM Events & Luxury Magazine
My interview
in Vida Economica Newspaper
My interview
in Start&Go Magazine
Vida Economica Newspaper
pages 8 and 9
My interview in
MAC Brazilian Luxury Blog
My interview
in Premio Magazine
pages 10 to 15
Reading mode: access the link and then
2 clicks in the black band below.
1st click in the square 2nd click in the arrows
Full interviews in Portuguese
in the Blog in my website
www.antonioparaiso.com

10. On Video

11. Videos
You can watch my videos in my You Tube Channel
www.youtube.com/user/121Paradise

12. Some Talks and Speaking Topics

13. Trends in the Luxury Universe
The Fascination of Luxury
Luxury and Secret Shopping
Luxtech: new technologies in luxury brands
Creative Liaisons: creativity in the luxury world
Luxury is going green : luxury and sustainability
Charm : antidote for the democratization of luxury
The Paradoxes of Luxury: enhancing them to create value
New Ideas for Businesses
Working Hollywood-style
I shall improve and sell more
The path to internationalization
5 steps to shake up your business
Innovation : helmets for homing pigeons?
How do you see the world? Food for thought
Selling Services: ideas on how to sell the invisible
Stories on internationalization and multiculturalism
Talks in
English
Spanish
Portuguese

14. Talks may have either a
technical or behavioural focus
depending on the event topic
and the interest of the organizer
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Antonio Paraiso
is an experienced speaker on
business topics and speaks
regularly in congresses,
conferences and company
events ><
What You Can Get
customized talk prepared for your event
new ideas and up-to-date approach
enthusiasm, energy and experience
proximity, by being available for Q&A and being part of your
event

15. Some Happy Customers

16. PINE CLIFFS LUXURY RESORT
MARKETING NATIONAL CONGRESS
PORTO BUSINESS SCHOOL
IMPETUS
PERSONAL BRANDING CONGRESS
TMN MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
OPTICIANS’ NATIONAL CONGRESS
ERGOVISAO
INTERNATIONAL TRADE FORUM
ART ON CHAIRS
PORTO JOIA . Jewelry Fair
OPTIVISAO
PORTUGUESE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
LOEWE
DELOITTE
GANT
ALCON
HB FULLER
LEICA
GROHE
L’ORÉAL
LEXUS
TOYOTA
SIKA
LAURASTAR
CARNIVAL OF LUXURY . Luxury Fair
BRITISH-PORTUGUESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

17. Short Bio Libretto

18. Short Bio Libretto
Cast
Antonio Paraiso # Marketing Consultant and Conference Speaker
Act I
Antonio lived and went to school in London, Porto and Madrid
Executive Marketing MBA by the Porto Business School
Strategic Management of the Luxury Universe by the Instituto de Empresa Business School, Madrid
Diploma in International Trade and Distribution by the London School of Foreign Trade
Management Consultancy degree by the University of Porto
Several executive training programmes on innovation, marketing and sales
Act II
Consultant, conference speaker and trainer on marketing, sales, luxury, innovation and international business
Antonio Paraiso was International Market & Sales Manager during more than 18 years
He travelled the world and developed business relationships in more than 40 countries, across 4 continents
Collaborated with the World Marketing & Sales Forum and contributes to the Marketeer magazine
Antonio has lectured International Marketing, speaks 5 languages and is an innovation enthusiast
Holds more than 25 years of sensibleness and experience in dealing with customers
Antonio attends a World Forum every year, on Strategy, Innovation, Marketing or Sales
Act III
True passion in servicing and delighting customers
Relationship Builder and non-mainstream thinker, yet with plenty of common sense
Very detail-oriented and passionate about the world’s cultural diversity

20. Lived in England, Spain
and Germany. Nowadays,
lives in Portugal
Antonio has been
a foreign market manager and a
sales director, always working in
the international market
Has traveled
the world and
visited more than
40 countries in
4 continents
Exhibited and did business
in international exhibitions around the world,
from Casablanca to Milan, from Mexico City to Paris,
from Frankfurt to Las Vegas, from Helsinki to Mumbai,
from New York to Moscow, from Dubai to Toronto,
from Tokyo to Sao Paulo, from Oslo to Hong Kong
and in many other cities ...
Speaks and writes
5 languages
Enjoys traveling
and is passionate
about cultural
diversity
Has regularly negotiated, for
more than 18 years, with Arabs,
Russians, Europeans, Latin Americans,
Australians, Japanese, Africans, Indians,
Israelis, North Americans, and learned the
importance of cultural adaptation when
negotiating in an international
environment

21. in
International Speakers’ Agencies
www.speakersconnect.com/antonio-paraiso
SPEAKERS CONNECT
International Speakers Bureau
Asia
www.grupobcc.com/speakers/speaker/antonio_paraiso
GRUPO BCC
International Speakers Bureau
Europe and Latin America

22. Spontaneous Testimonials

23. I am a career counselor at one of the
largest Business Schools in Pakistan. It
will be a pleasure to have you visit
and speak to our students.
Quratulain Babur, Senior Corporate
Relations Executive at LUMS, Lahore
Luxury is very often wrongly defined
I’m thrilled to watch a video that
explains it so well. Bravo again!
Should you speak at conferences
in Paris, I´ll be delighted to go and
listen to your talks.
Ellie Abihssira, Manager at Société
Immobilière et de Financement, Paris
I have watched some of your videos
and I must say it has been inspiring
and I have learned a lot. Thank you for
sharing such great knowledge.
Michael Iyogbon, Sales and Mkt Manager at
3D Impact, Nigeria
Thank you Antonio.
I really liked how you simplified
and at the same time praised (in
your video) the concept of Luxury.
Valter Dorigon, Retail Manager in Milan
Antonio was by far the most inspiring
trainer in the Entrepreneurship
Programme. I’ve spent a fantastic time
talking about business with him. He
encouraged me to think through all
problems.
Pedro Ramoa, Entrepreneur
I have watched some of your
videos. Please allow me to say
that you are a truly engaging and
inspiring speaker. I would be most
glad to meet you and chat.
Yiannis Alexopoulos, Business Developer
at Appier, Taiwan
I saw the 5 Step methodology and
a few other videos, too. They are
good! Congrats. I like your ideas
and agree in lots of things with you.
Edita Brathova, Executive Director at
P.I.M. Slovakia
Antonio is right. The definition of
luxury in his video is true.
I don't need to hear more. BRAVO!
Ellie Abihssira, Manager at Société
Immobilière et de Financement, Paris
I appreciate your passion to make us
discover the magic of luxury. I hope its
mystery will still exist, for a long, long
time…. Thank you.
Sophie Macaire, Packaging Designer for
Luxury Brands, Paris
Your 5-Finger Methodology is very
interesting and simple. It makes
me quote: Simplicity is the most
sophistication (Steve Jobs). It takes
a lot of work for something to look
easy.
Mauricio Inglada, General Manager at
Porcelanosa, Spain
Excellent video, Antonio.
Congratulations! Your work really has
a luxury touch. I am honoured to be
part of your network and will be
delighted to welcome you in Sao Paulo
for a conversation.
Mailza Marinho, Luxury Specialist, Brazil
Antonio, as a storyteller, I love luxury…
… telling stories is luxurious. Your video
inspired and waxed me poetic :) You
taught so much about business here -
relationships in business; intimacy,
letting people into your life to add
reality to your product; the value of
excellent storytelling to draw
customers to your service. Awesome!
Her Royal Highness
Princess Carroll Ayo Durodola of Nigeria

24. Antonio, I was dazzled by your
ability to communicate.
Cristina Marques Castro, Economist
An excellent Portuguese Mentor!
Antonio, thank you for the
motivation that you pass on to us.
You make us move forward.
Elsa Alves, Nutritionist
Thank you for the brilliant presentation
in the Career Evenings event. You’ve
addressed the topics in a very
appealing way. You contribution helps
changing mindsets and paradigms.
Paula Rodrigues, HR Manager
Thank you very much for your
wonderful presentation `Working
Hollywood-style´ at Porto Business
School, Porto, Portugal.
Ying-jian Ding, MBA student from China
I enjoyed very much your presentation.
You know how to pass on ideas in a
very clear way, you motivate and catch
our attention. Thank you.
Miguel Sousa, Account Manager
Antonio, I have seen your TEDx
Talk and I think that it was simply
brilliant !
Ricardo Bastos, Student
I liked immeasurably your TEDx
talk. The pauses in voice, the
experience, the elegance in
conveying that experience, your
style ... Bravo!
Ana Paula Meira, Hotel Director
Antonio, your Strategic Innovation
Seminar has been to me just like
an “intoxication of strong emotions”
Thank you very much.
Elisa Pais, Designer
I LOVED IT. You managed to surprise
me again. With your joy, spontaneity
and mainly with the magic that you
apply to your words. These words are
music to our ears. Thank you.
Sandra Furtado, Account Manager
Excellent visionary presentation,
with no mince words, in the
Personal Branding Congress.
Antonio Paraiso prepares Portugal
to welcome international job
trends.
J. Ricardo Silva, HR Manager
I liked a lot your talk. You have
conveyed a very realistic message. I
like speakers who pass on something
different, real examples, with shining
eyes. They enrich the difficult times
that we are living... Thank you for
sharing your ideas!
Ana Correia, Accounting Manager
I loved the seminar. To be honest,
when you said that you were
going to change the way we
think, I thought that it would be
impossible. But now, I really look at
everything around me, in a
different way.
Alvaro Fonseca, Engineer

25. Congratulations on your presentation
at the Personal Branding Congress,
both as an entertainer and also for
the message conveyed. I confess it
was one of the best during the day.
Rita Pelica, Sales and Marketing Director
I’ve worked as business manager
during 10 years in Brazil. I attended
many seminars and talks, and yours
was very motivating. One of the best
seminars I have ever participated.
You have charisma, you are kind and
you know how to address the topics.
Alecs Pereira, IT Engineer
Please, let me tell you that I liked
very much your seminar. You are
not a speaker, Antonio. You are a
great source of inspiration....
Congratulations!
Luis Graça, Photographer
Excellent Antonio! Thank you for
sharing your experiences!! Please
allow me to share your video in my
Facebook page. Your story is so
inspiring.
Andrea Cordoniz, Psychologist, Writer and
Consultant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Antonio, it is impossible to forget
your presentation. We always
meet someone, who leaves a
lasting impression in our life.
Thank you.
Manuel Bastos, Budgeting Expert
Congratulations. I was delighted
with your presentation! Personally,
I have a list of speakers I like
listening to, and you Antonio went
directly to my TOP 10 !
Alfredo Aguiar, Business Owner
I admire you. I wish there were
many professionals like yourself,
Antonio! How do you notice
them?... They draw crowds, they
influence and inspire others. Some
Masters leave a lasting impression!
Jacinta Maciel, Event Organizer
Thank you for the inspiration and
knowledge that you have passed
on to us yesterday at the seminar.
Helena Bradáčová, Project Manager at the
Portuguese Association of Creativity and
Innovation
Antonio Paraiso is one of the best
communicators that I know. All the
team in our company loved his
presentation.
Paula Pinho, Business Manager
Let me tell you that I have listened
to many speakers, but there are
not many like yourself, Antonio.
Congratulations on your ability to
communicate.
Vasco Furtado, Business Owner
Antonio, I think you are a ‘delicious’
motivator. Congratulations, once
again, on your presentation.
Paula Freitas, Business Owner
This was one of the best seminars
that I have ever attended, without
any demagoguery.
Antonio is naturally gifted to teach
and share knowledge while talking
to people. Congratulations!
Tania Oliveira, Business Owner

26. I had good teachers and trainers in the
past, but you have been one of the
best I’ve ever met. The presentation
has been very motivating from the first
to the last minute. Thank you.
Helder Mendes, Entrepreneur
Antonio is an excellent speaker!
He catches the audience.
André Horta, Manager
Antonio, please let me tell you that this
was one of the most fruitful sessions
that I have participated lately. THANK
YOU very much!
Nuno Afonso, Sales Technician
I loved the seminar and I would
surely not get tired of listening to
you during 2 full consecutive
days!!!! Thank you for everything
I’ve learned. I really liked it !!!
Marta Alves, Sales assistant
A true pleasure! Antonio managed the
impossible and kept me awake and
interested during the full Innovation
Seminar, on Saturday, all day long. I
had not been in such a rewarding and
fulfilling session in a long time.
Tatiana Ferreira, Psychologist
In the end of the seminar, my team
was much more motivated to
improve the way they deal with
customers.
Filipe Oliveira, Business Owner
Thanks, your 5-Finger Methodology is
a great video… In the past there were
already 23 depressions, and great
companies - brands such as Nike,
P&G, IBM, Chevrolet, Kelloggs always
get out as better and winners because
they invest more or they did not stop
to communicate with their
customers!
Yours is a good communication
Brigita Lazar Lunder, Slovenian Representative at
Competence Team Europe
Maybe it is pure coincidence, or
maybe not…. The truth is that since
the Innovation seminar, everything
around me seems to be different.
I certainly have a much WIDER MIND
now!!! Thank you!
Margarida Caetano, Architect
Thanks. I like your thoughts about
the crisis in you 5-Finger video.
Nice and also true comments.
Tulshi Das, Business Owner of
Bangladesh Trade International
I have looked at your webpage and
your videos. I am really impressed.
You make the difference!!
Blanka Cigler, Senior Consultant at Atol
Business Solutions, Slovenia
I am impressed by the power of
your mind and the open way you
explain ideas and give advice.
I liked the way you pass on your
knowledge, making hours feel like
just a few minutes.
Anabela Silva, Account Manager
Do not hesitate to attend this
seminar. In the end, you’ll leave
the room immediately motivated
to face daily work!
Sandra Sousa, Business Owner

27. tel. +351 917 338 699
antonio@antonioparaiso.com
www.antonioparaiso.com

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