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Is sales training worth it?

40 people answered this on the record, across 18 organisations. more clients, leads or patients was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 17 interviews. revenue or income growth was another volunteered theme, appearing in 15 interviews. The timeframe described most often was over a year. These were open-ended interviews, so an unmentioned change should not be read as a result that did not happen.

Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-09-29. Updated as new interviews arrive.

Changes customers chose to talk about

Based on 40 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.

Themes volunteered by people answering: Is sales training worth it?
Volunteered themeInterview mentions
More clients17
Revenue growth15
Felt supported8
Better systems7
Team & hiring5
Confidence4
  • “The account level review where I know that my home care salesperson really has been able to sit with Melanie and her people and dig into our referral providers, find out, you know, who are our best referral providers,…”Jim Pitzner
  • “And, and I think that's something that Home Care Sales was able to do.”Hector A. Munoz
  • “Uh, my home care consultant, Claire, had just broken her ankle, and so she was not going to be able to go out in the field for a couple months, and so I was looking for a way to support her so that, um, she could be e…”Jim Pitzner
  • “We've been able to kind of simplify our marketing processes.”Denise Ambayec

How long it took them

  • 2 – 6 months · 1
  • Over a year · 3

The interviews behind this answer

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
  • “And before I joined the team, I was working as a merchandiser for flower booths in Costco.”Payam Masjedi
  • “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 HomeCareSales too aggressive or 'salesy' for home care owners?
Hector Munoz noted that while he explored other options that felt 'too salesy,' HomeCareSales offered a refreshing, genuine balance that felt 'real' rather than pushy. — Hector A. Munoz
Can an experienced marketer benefit from HomeCareSales?
Yes, Lorelei Flylin, who has been in marketing for 15 to 20 years, stated the program is beneficial for veterans because it breaks down complex relationship-building into a simple, followable system. — Hector A. Munoz
How does HomeCareSales help with difficult referral partner conversations?
Hector mentioned the ROPES program was a very impactful tool that allowed their team to approach hard or difficult conversations in a professional and approachable way. — Hector A. Munoz
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

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