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.
| Volunteered theme | Interview mentions |
|---|---|
| More clients | 17 |
| Revenue growth | 15 |
| Felt supported | 8 |
| Better systems | 7 |
| Team & hiring | 5 |
| Confidence | 4 |
- “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
WatchSenior Helpers Irvine Scales Growth Through Accountability and Structured Referral TrackingHector Munoz and Lorelei Flylin of Senior Helpers Irvine utilized HomeCareSales to transition from loose marketing to structured business development. By implementing the ROPES program and weekly KPI tracking, they gained the confidence to secure partnerships…Hector A. Munoz · HomeCareSales
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
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
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
WatchClarified Messaging and Social Media Growth Through Engaging Strategic Sales TrainingPhoenix White credits Chet Holmes International and Amanda Holmes for transforming her messaging strategy. By implementing specific tips provided during a live session, White saw her social media engagement blow up overnight. She highlights the teaching as th…Phoenix White · Chet Holmes International
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
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