The success of our clients is what speaks volumes for us
Calidon Equipment Leasing
Industry: Equipment Leasing
As the Vice-President of Sales & Marketing at Calidon Equipment Leasing, Ryan Bergquist has spent a lot of time reaching for higher revenues and faster sales cycles but wanted support and accountability for his team. Ryan enlisted Blaine Arnold and Sandler by Pinnacle, and they were prepared and proactive for their entire sales cycle. They took the time to learn about each member's DISC profiles so they could communicate better. Then, they each receive one-on-one support from the Pinnacle team to really apply what they learn. Each piece of what they learned is applied daily, so the impact is felt in each interaction they have.
Blue Moose Media
Industry: Marketing
When Madison began her sales role, she was excited to begin working with Sandler by Pinnacle to up her game and network with other peers. Having a support system in her community and through Blaine has been instrumental in her success. She finds a lot of value in her time with Sandler, with new strategies and reinforced learning with real-life examples. Madison attends class weekly and finds real tangible results because of the time she spends in the classroom and applying what she has learned. Sandler has helped Madison find a new level of clarity and confidence in her role, and she continues to enjoy training with the Sandler team.
Hammond Realty
Industry: Real Estate
As a seasoned business owner, Tim had invested a lot into his own understanding of business management and sales but needed a coach to help him document and implement his vision and get his business to the next level. Tim needed someone to help him take the things he knew of and apply them to his business in a way that made sense. Tim uses Blaine and the rest of the team as a resource in their one-on-one coaching sessions, finding great value in discussing the issue. Sandler by Pinnacle also provided impactful courses that allowed him to listen and learn from others. Because of his experiential learning in Sandler, he could retain and implement to experience the growth he wanted to see in his business.
OQTAVE Consulting
Industry: Consulting
As a fan and admirer of Sandler for many years, Colin was thrilled when a new franchise opened near him. As a sales veteran, he had experience selling what he did but wanted to get to the next level of his career. He wanted more than a lecture; he wanted real growth. Sandler by Pinnacle provided a unique value, with small groups and breakouts that provided practice and networking opportunities. Because of his time in Sandler, he has a better handle on prospecting and his sales pipeline. Because of this, he has seen a significant impact on his business.
O'Reilly Insurance & Financial Services
Industry: Insurance & Financial Services
As a business owner and sales person, Declan O’Reilly wanted to ensure his organization was set up for success. After working with Blaine and hearing the Sandler methodology, he found that this program aligned with everything a he believed in regards to how salespeople should behave and meet their goals. Declan benefits from Blaine taking over the sales training and mentoring for his team, so he can focus on the other aspects of running his business. Declan keeps investing ingraining for him and his team because Sandler gives them common language to work together and helps each person reach their goals. Declan has seen increased revenue and better efficiency with his sales team because of his investment in Sandler.
ICR Commercial Real Estate
Industry: Commercial Real Estate
Graham was seeing incremental growth in his career but wasn't meeting his personal goals. He knew there were ways he could invest in himself, but he wasn't sure where to start. He started attending regular workshops and classes with Sandler by Pinnacle. He benefited greatly from the one-on-one coaching aspect from Blaine Arnold and the Sandler by Pinnacle team. Graham keeps coming to training because he believes in seeing things through and knows that you have to stay the course to succeed. His results have improved, and compensation has spoken for themselves. Because of his time in Sandler, Graham can get the desired results with less stress.
Scotia Wealth Management
Industry: Financial Services
As a finance professional at Scotia Wealth Management, Trevor sought to deepen his leadership skills and enhance team collaboration. Despite his extensive knowledge in wealth management, Trevor recognized the need for a specialized coach to refine his approach and elevate his team's performance. Enter Blaine, a seasoned coach whose expertise and tailored guidance through Sandler's leadership program proved invaluable. Trevor leveraged one-on-one coaching sessions with Blaine, utilizing these opportunities to apply strategic insights directly to his team's operations. The program also offered Trevor the chance to engage with and learn from peers across various industries, further enriching his learning experience.
North Saskatoon Business Association
Industry: Chamber of Commerce
Tracy feels that Sandler changed the way that she thought about selling entirely.She has had plenty of sales positions in her life, but they had all been selling a physical product. When she transitioned to her role as a Member Services Coordinator, she knew she needed support to see the results her team wanted.Tracy has experienced an instant confidence boost since working with Sandler by Pinnacle. She no longer feels as if she's chasing or begging people. Instead, she shows the value her organization brings its members. Because of the confidence she has in herself and her product, she has done better than she has ever done before.
Aurora Workplace Solutions
Industry: Financial Planning
Collin Willms brought his new team to Sandler by Pinnacle to set them off on the right foot. What he didn't expect was all the networking and referrals that came from learning alongside like-minded professionals. Because of the support Collin received from Sandler by Pinnacle, he was able to get his team working efficiently and maintain the growth they were having. They were able to do 150% of the sales target set in 2022.
Kohr Capital & Kohr Wealth Management
Industry: Financial Services
Shayne Shephard and Larry Scammel came to Sandler by Pinnacle because they were ready to expand and grow their business. They were able to go through training along with their team has had a tremendous impact on their business and help them grow their network. They continue to come to training because of the impact that it has had. They are poised to have a 10x revenue growth this year, which they largely attribute to Sandler.
Scotia Wealth Management
Industry: Financial Planning
Jill started working with Sandler by Pinnacle because she wanted a partner to help her team focus more on sales and business development efforts. They did well when they did it alone but needed more long-term processes to repeat these results. The entire team attended sessions and was coached by Blaine Arnold. They keep up with their training because they see results. They have a proven process and keep investing in Sandler because of the available wealth of resources and help. Because of their time in Sandler, they see more repeat customers and referrals. Jill wants to remind people considering Sandler to have an open mind and soak in all the available knowledge.
Blaine trained, coached and mentored me for many years and provided me with the tools and systems to help me grow my business from $200,000 per year in revenue to $1.4million per year and still growing. Blaine was instrumental in refining my understanding of my market, and how to articulate my value to my market. I wouldn't be where I am today without the coaching and support that Blaine provided and continue to work with him for my business.
Every leader needs a coach they can share ideas with, talk out strategy, and receive constructive feedback. Blaine has the business background and moxie to deal with some of the fastest growing businesses in Saskatchewan. My experience working with Blaine and his approach to business building was constructive, progressive, and I never felt like I was being harshly criticized. His positive energy and approach will leave your sales staff energized to go out there and execute. I would recommend Blaine to anyone looking to rejuvenate and invigorate their enterprise.
Blaine worked closely with our team for over 6 years. He was instrumental in helping us transition our business, and over time, Blaine provided us with training and coaching to help grow our business. Our business has more than tripled in size during the time that we worked with Blaine. Blaine provided support in managing our team and clearly defining roles of each team member, and coached us through business development and operations of our business. We continue to work with Blaine in all of these areas and more.
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