Mark Victor Hansen (born January 8, 1948) is a motivational and inspiring speaker, trainer, and author from the United States. He is most recognized for being the co-creator and inventor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series.
Hansen has been featured in Time, U.S. News & World Report, USA Today, The New York Times, and Entrepreneur Magazine, as well as on Oprah, CNN, and The Today Show.
He has also featured in TV infomercials, where he spoke with and supported Anthony Morrison, who promoted his internet product.
Hansen collaborated with Tom Black in 2008 to provide a series of one-day sales workshops.