Please Note: In order to provide our members with the highest quality programs and events, it is necessary to have accurate attendance numbers when scheduling speakers and securing venues. For this reason, no refunds are offered for cancellations, including if the event is rescheduled. However, you may send an alternate to the event at no additional charge. Reach out to us at [email protected] for name changes or questions.

 

SMPS Southeast Michigan/ACEC-Michigan Seller-Doer Workshop: An Interactive Business Development Program

 

April 13, 2023
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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The Cadillac Room
1115 S Washington Ave.
Lansing, MI 48910
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Relationships are the crux of every sale. In this workshop, participants will learn how to appropriately and successfully ask for referrals, learn how to ask better questions, learn techniques to further conversations, turn relationships into business, read people better, run productive business development meetings, learn how to pivot from objections and stalls, create a compelling company introduction, understand a consultative sales process and more. Building on our Seller-Doer skills, Kirk Armstrong, Principal of Armstrong Sales Coaching, Inc., will guide participants in learning how to win more clients in less time, while creating a common sales language and culture for their organization.

Be sure to register quickly as this is an educational event you don’t want to miss!

 

SPEAKER BIO

Kirk Armstrong is a trainer, speaker and business development coach with more than 20 years of experience in the areas of sales growth, management, strategic planning, interpersonal communications, and team building. With extensive roles in managing and leading people, he found a great need for building the skills and confidence of teams in the sales environment, particularly related to new account acquisition, customer retention and business development. Known for his experience in developing and training sales tactics and strategies,  he coaches clients on how to win more business, in less time, while creating a common sales language and culture for their organization. Kirk is a graduate of Michigan State University, with a degree in Communications. He currently resides in Royal Oak, Michigan, with his wife and two children.

 

EVENT TIMELINE

8:00-8:30 a.m. - Networking

8:30-11:30 a.m. - Interactive workshop

11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Networking

12:00 p.m. - Adjourn

Tickets

$65.00 Member Registration

$95.00 Future Member Registration

$65.00 Other Chapter Member Registration

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