ShareOne ReviewsIs professional sales training worth the money?
40 people answered this on the record, across 21 organisations. The change they described most often was more clients, leads or patients — 14 of 40 raised it unprompted. 8 described revenue or income growth. The timeframe described most often was 2 – 6 months. Each figure is a count of what someone said in a recorded interview.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-08-26. Updated as new interviews arrive.
Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.
What the answers had in common
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
| What changed | Interviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| More clients | 14 of 40 | 35% |
| Revenue growth | 8 of 40 | 20% |
| Better systems | 7 of 40 | 18% |
| Felt supported | 7 of 40 | 18% |
| Team & hiring | 6 of 40 | 15% |
| Family & relationships | 4 of 40 | 10% |
- “I'm able to uncover the real drivers of why I'm in a client's household.”Calvin Ferguson
- “So it's helped me tremendously in terms of my sales and making good, authentic sales that are full of integrity. that and he has also helped me in my personal life as well.”Calvin Ferguson
- “He had the necessary competence and perhaps in an industry that is perhaps known for more savvy sales systems and productivity as a whole than our industry. not that anything wrong with our industry, but that was one…”Otso Lahtinen
- “We don't have the medical system to support them so biohackers need to get better at being able to communicate what they do so magnificently so that the consumer can find them because they need them.”Amanda Holmes
How long it took them
- 2 – 6 months · 2
- Over a year · 1
The interviews behind this answer
WatchPlumbing Owner Reaches $150K Monthly Revenue Through Structured Sales CoachingCalvin Ferguson, owner of Willway Plumbing and Gas, achieved $150K in monthly revenue after implementing the Close It Now sales training program. Within three months of coaching with Sam Wakefield, Ferguson reported a significant increase in his close rate an…Calvin Ferguson · Close it Now
WatchFifteen Years of High-Energy Sales Training Delivering Rave Reviews and Disruptive InsightsPatti Heid of the Home Care Association of Florida recommends HomeCareSales as a premier industry partner. Over a 15-year relationship, the HCS team has delivered consistently high-energy, disruptive sales and marketing training via webinars and conferences.…Patti Heid · HomeCareSales
WatchMiller Growth Drives Proactive Outreach and AI Adoption for Engineering Sales TeamsOtso Lahtinen of an engineering business partnered with Miller Growth to transform their sales culture. By implementing bi-weekly cadences and Friday training sessions, the team shifted from reactive to proactive outreach. The collaboration resulted in increa…Otso Lahtinen · Miller Growth
WatchFrom Burned Out Sales Rep to Certified Health and Wellness CoachGina Verkamp transitioned from a burned-out dental sales representative to a certified health and wellness coach using Nutritious Life Studio. By leveraging the program's flexible, self-paced lessons and business marketing training from Keri Glassman, Verkamp…Gina Verkamp · Nutritious Life
WatchBiohacking Entrepreneurs Achieve 52.8% Increase in Pitch Confidence and Generate Immediate LeadsAmanda Holmes reviewed Business of Biohacking, reporting that attendees saw a 52.8% increase in their ability to clearly articulate and sell products to cold prospects within 24 hours. The event transformed average confidence scores from 5.3 to 8.1, resulting…Amanda Holmes · Business of Biohacking
WatchSandra Lee Developed a $10,000 High Ticket Offer and Transitioned to Group ProgramsSandra Lee of Miracle Inspirations reviewed High Ticket Sales Success, reporting that the program helped her transition from individual work to effective group programs. By using the High Ticket Offer Formula, she formulated a new $10,000 annual offer and a V…Sandra Lee · High Ticket Sales Success
WatchLeadership Coach Achieves Business Growth Through Non-Transactional Networking and Champion DevelopmentEvan Mestman of Pro Attitudes credits H7 Network for transforming his business through a non-transactional 'Connect, Serve, and Ask' culture. Over five years, he accessed thousands of dollars in coaching value, learned AI and CRM implementation, and solved co…Evan Mestman · H7 Network
WatchOvercoming Complex Fertility Case Plateaus Through Advanced Holistic Protocols and Critical ThinkingYelena Bondarenko, a practitioner using Holistic Fertility Institute, successfully resolved challenging client cases where she previously felt stuck. By implementing Dr. Aumatma’s protocols for gut microbiome, detoxification, and day three hormones, Yelena ga…Yelena · Holistic Fertility Institute
WatchSylvie Boucher Musulinaro Achieves First Sale After Five Years of DreamingSylvie Boucher Musulinaro achieved her first sale ever through the Live Your Message Activate program. After five years of struggling with sales and feeling like a fraud, she followed her coach's advice to break her training program into smaller series. This…Sylvie Boucher Musulinaro · Live Your Message
What they doubted first
- “I had a ton of initial hesitations. I learned about Sam when he was having a three-day event up in Boston, his Relentless event. He gave his coaching pitch and I was just like, 'gosh, not another one of these guys. I'm freaking tired of these coaches.'”Calvin Ferguson
- “Without a doubt, presentations are always very well received, rave reviews, never a complaint again in the 15 years that I've been with the association, and usually will leave the audience clamoring for more.”Patti Heid
- “The number one reason why I was a little hesitant to join the Nutritious Life Certification Program is because I wasn't sure where I was going to get clients from. I knew I could be a good coach and I knew that I could help people, but I was wondering, like,…”Gina Verkamp
Follow-up questions they answered
- Is Close It Now just another generic sales coaching program?
- Calvin Ferguson initially felt 'tired of these coaches' and was hesitant to sign up. However, after hearing Sam Wakefield's transparent message at a live event, he realized the program offered the specific 'delta' needed to change his business trajectory. — Calvin Ferguson
- How does Close It Now help with customer communication?
- The program teaches better communication skills to uncover the real drivers behind a client's request. Calvin Ferguson noted it helped him find 'deeper issues' and make authentic sales with high integrity. — Calvin Ferguson
- Does the coaching cover personal growth or just sales?
- Calvin Ferguson describes it as a 'wholesome encompassing coaching package' that addresses how personal issues affect professional performance, providing a 'gentle nudge' in both areas of life. — Calvin Ferguson
- Is sales and marketing training engaging for home care professionals?
- Patti Heid notes that while sales and marketing can sometimes be a dry topic, the HomeCareSales team brings great energy to every presentation. She states they consistently leave the audience 'clamoring for more' due to their timely and disruptive information. — Patti Heid
- How reliable is HomeCareSales as a long-term business partner?
- According to Patti Heid, HCS has been a seamless partner for over 15 years. She highlights that they are proactive, easy to work with, and have never caused a single challenge or complaint during their long-standing relationship with the association. — Patti Heid
- Can HomeCareSales help agencies in highly competitive markets?
- Yes, Patti Heid specifically mentions that in Florida's market of over 2,200 agencies, HCS provides the expertise needed to obtain referrals and turn them into repeat sources. Their knowledge is described as timely, relevant, and disruptive for providers facing these challenges. — Patti Heid