ShareOne ReviewsIs sales training actually worth the money?
40 people answered this on the record, across 8 organisations. The change they described most often was revenue or income growth — 14 of 40 raised it unprompted. 13 described more clients, leads or patients. The timeframe described most often was over a year. Each figure is a count of what someone said in a recorded interview.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-05-09. Updated as new interviews arrive.
What the answers had in common
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
| What changed | Interviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth | 14 of 40 | 35% |
| More clients | 13 of 40 | 33% |
| Mobility | 10 of 40 | 25% |
| Better systems | 8 of 40 | 20% |
| Team & hiring | 8 of 40 | 20% |
| Felt supported | 7 of 40 | 18% |
- “When they do presentations and they make more off of the sales and commissions, they get rewarded for that because they worked harder.”Ava MacDougall
- “I was pretty shy in high school, so going to college, I didn't want to talk to many people, I was kind of just an introvert, but being able to kind of express myself, my opinions, my thoughts, my feelings with not onl…”Hannah Phillips
- “The last several years - and even as she moved into running a branch - really became a lot more confident in who she was and what she was doing.”Scott & Angie Helgeson
- “Just the financial knowledge and the way that you start thinking about finances in a different way, that will automatically help you make more money in your future because you think about finances in a more mature way.”Danielle Kalil
How long it took them
- 2 – 6 months · 1
- Over a year · 5
The interviews behind this answer
WatchDanielle Khalil Paid Her Way Through School and Gained Lifelong SkillsDanielle Khalil, District Manager for Vector Marketing, reports that she paid her way through school during her 10-year tenure. She highlights that representatives receive a base pay of $20-$25 per appointment plus commissions starting at 10% and scaling to 5…Danielle Kalil · Vector Marketing
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
WatchImage One Franchise Owner Achieves Full ROI Within the First Few MonthsEsmeralda Avila, an Image One franchise owner in Belvedere, Illinois, achieved a full return on her investment within the first few months of operation. She credits this rapid success to comprehensive training across marketing, sales, and administration, alon…Esmeralda Avila · Image One
WatchLibertana Achieves 35% Increase in Contacts and 12% Lead GrowthDenise Ambayec, Marketing Manager at Libertana, credits HomeCareSales with transforming her agency's marketing results. Through streamlined processes and neuroscience-based coaching, Libertana achieved a 35% increase in total contacts and a 12% increase in le…Denise Ambayec · HomeCareSales
WatchShannon Layton Achieved Her First $10,000 Month Using Heart-Based Sales SystemsShannon Layton credits Thrive Academy with helping her achieve her first $10,000 month just three months after starting in January. By implementing Jesse and Sharla’s heart-selling method and structured templates, Shannon transitioned from 'squirreling' betwe…Shannon Layton · Thrive Academy
WatchStreamlined Training and Supportive Team Culture Drive Success for InfiniteAloe MerchandisersPayam Masjedi reports that InfiniteAloe provides a streamlined, step-by-step training process that allowed him to succeed in his first week. By focusing on product strengths and customer interaction, he transitioned from a Costco merchandiser to a confident s…Payam Masjedi · Infinite Aloe
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
WatchHome Comfort Advisor increased closing percentage by 20% using structured sales trainingAndrew Randall, a Home Comfort Advisor at Greenfoot Energy, reports that Close it Now increased his closing percentage by almost 20%. By implementing Sam Wakefield’s structured sales process and one-on-one coaching, Randall achieved significant improvements i…Andrew Randall · Close it Now
WatchAva MacDougall Developed Professional Soft Skills and Uncapped Income PotentialAva MacDougall, a District Manager at Vector Marketing, reports that the company provides young people with essential communication skills and a unique pay structure featuring a guaranteed base pay per appointment with no ceiling on commission earnings. She e…Ava MacDougall · Vector Marketing
What they doubted first
- “I didn't want to launch it before it was completed because I felt like a fraud selling a program that didn't exist yet.”Sylvie Boucher Musulinaro
- “I was kind of worried initially because we don't perform home health services across the board. I was curious how that was going to translate into our community-based services. However, I was able to easily adopt their principles and values into marketing for…”Denise Ambayec
- “And before I joined the team, I was working as a merchandiser for flower booths in Costco.”Payam Masjedi
Follow-up questions they answered
- Is Vector Marketing a scam or a pyramid scheme?
- Danielle Khalil clarifies that it is not a scam or MLM because there are no startup costs, no uplines, and no downlines. Representatives are paid based on the products they sell and a guaranteed base pay per appointment, rather than for recruiting others. — Danielle Kalil
- Do I have to pay for the Cutco products to start working?
- No, there are no startup costs. Danielle explains that representatives receive a loaner sample kit containing $400 worth of Cutco cutlery to use during their appointments at no cost to them. — Danielle Kalil
- Can I be successful at Vector if I don't have a large network?
- Yes. Danielle, who moved from South Africa and had few local connections, succeeded by starting with friends' parents and using a referral system where customers recommend 5 to 10 people at the end of an appointment. — Danielle Kalil
- How can I sell a coaching program that isn't finished yet without feeling like a fraud?
- Sylvie Boucher Musulinaro overcame this by following her coach's advice to break the program into a series-type format. This allowed her to start making money as fast as possible while building the program components simultaneously. — Sylvie Boucher Musulinaro
- How do I promote my training program without sounding pushy or salesy?
- Sylvie found success by reaching out to a friend who was a perfect client match. By using the tools and tips provided by her Live Your Message coach, the conversation flowed naturally and led to a sign-up without feeling forced. — Sylvie Boucher Musulinaro
- What should I do if I'm struggling to launch a large-scale training vision?
- Sylvie recommends breaking the vision into smaller pieces. Instead of waiting to complete a 'huge' program, she launched the first piece of her coaching training after receiving specific tool recommendations that skyrocketed her success. — Sylvie Boucher Musulinaro
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