ShareOne ReviewsWhat do real people say about sales training?
17 people recorded interviews about sales training across 9 organisations. 10 of them mentioned revenue or income growth in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was over a year. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.
First-hand accounts from people who talked about sales training in their recorded interview.
What people said changed
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
- Revenue growth10 of 17 mentioned it
“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
- More clients9 of 17 mentioned it
“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
- Better systems6 of 17 mentioned it
“We've been able to kind of simplify our marketing processes.”Denise Ambayec
- Felt supported5 of 17 mentioned it
“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
- Confidence3 of 17 mentioned it
“And while that's great because that does help to make the initial connection, what I really struggled with is how do I pivot and take the conversation into talking about how I might be able to support them and serve t…”Shannon Layton
- Team & hiring2 of 17 mentioned it
“That way. the team does more proactive outreach.”Otso Lahtinen
- Mobility1 of 17 mentioned it
“The clients, you will walk away with some really powerful, practical action steps and I think much more confidence.”Shannon Layton
- Mental clarity1 of 17 mentioned it
“So we're just really excited about the opportunity that has given us to be able to hold people accountable, but also be able to empower folks to go out and really make a difference and focus on their key differentiato…”Mark Jacoby
How long it took
- 2 – 6 months · 1
- Over a year · 2
Stories in this topic
Showing 12 of 17 interviews.
WatchHome Instead Franchise Owner Achieves Up to 88% Year-Over-Year GrowthJim Pitzner, owner of three Home Instead franchises, achieved significant growth using HomeCareSales, reporting year-over-year increases of 88%, 66%, and 48% across his territories. By implementing their neuroscience-based selling and tactical referral strate…Jim Pitzner · 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
WatchRetired Grandmother Finds Financial Freedom and Joy as an InfiniteAloe Brand RepresentativeEsmerelda Rodriguez, a retiree in Ottawa, joined InfiniteAloe five years ago and transformed her retirement into a rewarding career. She reports generating extra income to fund her grandchildren's education while enjoying the flexibility to travel internation…Esmerelda · 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
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
WatchShare One Generated Enterprise Leads and Instant Results for Close It NowSam Wakefield, founder of Close It Now, reports that Share One delivered instant results, including an enterprise-level training inquiry the day after sharing a video. By automating the capture and editing of authentic video testimonials, Share One replaced W…Sam Wakefield · Share One
WatchDishit Devasia Validates Business Idea and Achieves First Sale EverDishit Devasia achieved his first-ever sale through the Live Your Message Momentum program. By launching a book club community on Reddit, he generated 40,000 views, validating a business idea he had struggled with for two years. The program helped him overcom…Dishit Devasia · Live Your Message
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
WatchIncreased Average Ticket Sales Through Ethical Sales Training and Mindset CoachingDave Vernetti, owner of Perfect Temp Heating and Cooling, reports that Close it Now significantly increased his company's average ticket sales. By implementing a structured sales system focused on ethics and mindset training, the team achieved higher ticket n…Dave Vernetti · Close it Now
WatchHome Care Sales Shifts Business Developers from Activity to Outcomes and BreakthroughsRalph Laughton, CEO of Heart Body and Mind Home Care, credits HomeCareSales with shifting his business developers from mere activity to tangible outcomes. Over a 90-day period, the coaching provided the strategy and accountability needed to achieve breakthrou…Ralph Laughton · HomeCareSales
What people were sceptical about 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
- “I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and I was retired before I joined the team of Infinitalo five years ago.”Esmerelda
- “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
Frequently asked
- How can I manage a home care sales rep who is always out in the field?
- Jim Pitzner noted that overseeing a home care consultant is challenging because they work remotely with various providers. He found that HomeCareSales provided the necessary accountability, reporting, and account-level reviews to ensure his rep, Claire, was being effective even when he wasn't with her. — Jim Pitzner
- Is there specific training for home care consultant positions?
- Yes, Jim Pitzner highlighted that HomeCareSales offered very specific training for the home care consultant role, which was something he had not seen before or had access to elsewhere. — Jim Pitzner
- How do you get referral partners to welcome sales visits?
- Jim Pitzner explained that the HomeCareSales system focuses on providing valuable educational resources rather than just asking for referrals. This approach makes providers look forward to visits because the consultant helps solve their specific issues. — Jim Pitzner
- 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