KELOWNA – A decade ago, John Glennon did the unthinkable.
Just before the recession, he quit a corporate job to open his own business in September of 2008. It was a questionable time to strike out on his own, especially in a business that depended on a healthy business economy.
Looking back, he knows he made the right decision. Kelowna’s Sandler Training is thriving. Plus, he is reaping a type of success he could not have achieved in the corporate world, much less travel and have a local impact. The success includes seeing his business clients grow and thrive and strengthen their communities.
“We’ve trained thousands of people and have watched their businesses grow, employ more people, and succeed which is the best reward possible – to know that you helped make that happen,” he says.
In May, he is continuing to foster business success in the Thompson Okanagan with focused workshops and boot camps.
On May 24 he will present a breakfast workshop, The Growth-Driven Organization. Aimed at business owners and general managers, this workshop illuminates skills for business growth in all areas: size, revenue, team and personal growth.
Participants will take away tips, strategies, structures, and systems to generate quicker growth and development of a consistent, repeatable sales system.
Registration includes the workshop, a book, workbook, and breakfast. The workshop is also an introduction to Sandler Training and gives business owners and managers a chance to see if the programs align with their organization.
For more information and to register, visit the website at www.glennon.sandler.com.
On May 30 and 31, Sandler Training is offering a two-day Strategic Customer Care Boot Camp, which gives inside and front-line staff tools to better serve customers and grow sales. Among the skills included are effective e-mail and phone communication, identifying customer needs, and recognizing business opportunities.
“Front line staff are the gateway to a business,” Glennon said, predicting that economic growth will put more demands on current staff, who need to be ready to take advantage of current economic prosperity.
To enroll, visit the website at www.glennon.sandler.com.