Testimonials
Sandler Arrows

"Since enrolling in Joe Marr's President's Club, our sales have increased 91% in less than 2 years.  The Sandler System is an ideal sales training course for us.  It's no pressure approach is a perfect match for the culture of our company.  After struggling with no systematic method to sales, Joe's coursework, counseling, and guidance have helped us develop a meaningful and sustainable approach to sales."

 Todd Raehtz, CEO

  IVC Healthcare Staffing

Ann Arbor, MI  48104

 

 

 

 

"As the President of a company who went from small and local, to international prominence, I'm happy to say that it all wouldn't have been possible without Joe Marr's help and counseling (you can quote me on that!!!)."

 

Judy Ravin, President

The Accent Reduction Institute

Ann Arbor, MI. 48104

judy@lessaccent.com 

 

 

 

 "If you get this [Sandler] stuff down right, it will change your life!"
 
Dwight Carlson, CEO Onset, Founder,
President and CEO of Coherix, founder of Xycom and Perceptron
dwightc@coherix.com

 

 "Joe Marr has provided a tremendous service for me in my business.  With his help I have substantially grown my practice.  He gives great strategic and practical advice."

Robert S. Pasick Ph.D.,
Author and Founder of Leaders Connect

 

 

 

 

"Attending President's Club classes with Joe Marr has been an invaluable experience for myself and my staff.  We're wasting less time pursuing unqualified prospects, and are able to focus more of our resources on keeping our current clients happy, which also increases our chances of repeat business and referrals."   

"Not only has the Sandler System helped streamline our sales process, it has also vastly improved our management of client expectations during implementation.   As an entrepreneur and business owner, I was initially skeptical about the value of attending these classes myself, since I didn't intend to assume a traditional "sales" role in my company.  I soon realized that attendance by the "boss" should be REQUIRED -  to understand how you can change your company policies to support your sales force, and to learn how the Sandler principals can improve the processes in other areas of your business."  


- Marisa Smith, Managing Partner of DataSmith Consulting

 

"It sounds funny, but Joe Marr and the Sandler Sales Institute literally changed the way I approach business, and life.

When I met Joe, I was struggling to run a new web company I'd started at the time of the "Internet bust." I was having a hard time finding prospects; and, if I actually found a prospect, I had NO IDEA how to qualify him or her. In competitive bidding situations, my company consistently lost out to larger web companies, incumbents, or - the cheapest bidder."

The first day I attended Joe's class, I was amazed by the program and wanted to absorb the Sandler System as soon as humanly possible. I felt this new way of selling was so intuitive, and I was absolutely compelled to attend Joe's classes and learn every nuance of the sales process.

Since learning the Sandler System, I feel confident in all sales and negotiation situations. I can easily find, qualify, and disqualify prospects. And with a few recent contracts, this wonderful thing has happened - I met with the prospective clients, spent a few hours listening and determining if my company could actually help them, and then I delivered a proposal or presentation that addressed their exact needs/pains. And guess what? The prospects never even talked to another web company. They were so confident in my company that they immediately asked for the contract.

While other web companies are downsizing or closing up shop, our phone is consistently ringing with referrals, we're closing contracts, and we're adding staff. I can honestly say that Joe Marr is a huge contributor to the success of my company, and I couldn't have done it without him."

Carrie Hensel, President, Owner
Inner Circle Media Corporate identity / web development
chensel@innercirclemedia.com

 

“My attraction to the Sandler System is that it puts the sales process in a structured, organized format that can be used over and over again.  We had no process to manage sales prior to Joe Marr’s consultation, with his help we have transformed the way we approach our customers, making the results more predictable.”

Ed Davenport, President & CEO Davenport Masonry, Inc.

Ed@davenportmasonry.com

"The techniques I have learned from your training have saved me countless hours.   I am comfortable pressing clients for critical information upfront, including budgets and timelines, that make estimating projects much faster, with a higher close rate.   I expect to 2006 to the best year of my career." 
 
Thank you! 
Kelly Parkinson
Allegra Print & Imaging 
 
 
"I've been an ad hoc seller for years and never thought I needed more than personality to get by for sealing the deal for our small engineering consulting firm.  The Sandler sales process has given me the tools and competence to go above and beyond my comfort zone.   Your process helped build my confidence and sales toolbox and prepared me to call on the top without wishy washy up front contracts.  My most recent results include a fulfillment and post-sell for nearly $250,000 with a fortune 50 customer that was endorsed because we addressed the superstar's pain (the CEO) while addressing the key players needs before the big meeting to get their take on things.  Two years ago I would have never even made those calls."
Sandler Rule:
You cannot fail at prospecting unless you fail to prospect
Kerst Rule:
Sandler sales tools let you be part of your own plan rather than someone else's
Josh Kerst
Vice President
Humantech, Inc.



"Had it not been for taking the Sandler Sales Training Program with Joe Marr, I would surely be in the same old place...making my bills but seeing little to no growth.  When I first started meeting with the President's Club, I had little understanding of the sales side of my business.  Like many entrepreneurs and business owners, I knew my product but didn't know how to contact the right people.  And if, by pure luck, I did find myself speaking with the right decision maker, I didn't know how to help them discover that by working with our organization, they themselves would be better off.  I simply wasn't closing deals.
 
By working with Joe, I was given the tools I needed to effectively prospect and, as a result, become profitable.  In just one year, my client list increased tenfold and my prices increased threefold.  I can now comfortably meet all of my
financial obligations.
 
A word about working with Joe...every businessperson needs a mentor.  Joe goes above and beyond the call of duty by not only providing expert sales training, but by consistently offering just the right words of encouragement and support.  Joe's vote of confidence in me has been, and continues to be, absolutely invaluable.  For this alone I will always be grateful."
 
Judy Ravin, CEO,
ECS, L.L.C.
www.lessaccent.com



"The Sandler Sales has not only improved my sales it has improved my life. Joe Marr has remained committed and available to helping me."
 
Christopher R. Lundine - Vice President
Clinical / Financial Management Associates
crlundine@comcast.net




"it's not taught in school and years of experience does nothing but keep you from changing.  With Sandler, the horrific fear of the four letter words; "cold call" and "sell", all went away as did the lack of sales.  If you ask me "Did Sandler pay for itself?" I feel I didn't pay them enough!  Sandler made me a better communicator and businessman."


Mike Mack, President
DatMap Corporation
www.datmap.com

"Joe Marr's training has really helped our consultants move from a transaction orientation to a focus on relationship building. This year we intend to encourage the techniques our consultants have learned to be applied in all areas of our company. Our services team looks forward to increasing effectiveness with clients and internal customers alike."


Jim Good, President
Humantech Inc.
jgood@humantech.com


"The professional development training we've received from Joe has been extremely value added.  Our consultants have really sharpened their people skills, and have shown tremendous success in both selling and service delivery.

By the second half of 2004, the consultants participating in Joe Marr's President's Club were beating their increased sales goal by 26%.  These 12 individuals brought in $315,000 more than expected, and the fourth quarter of 2004 will be Humantech's best in it's 25 year history." 

Mike Wynn, Vice President
Humantech Inc.
mwynn@humantech.com



"After twenty years of steady engagements from minimal marketing, our new business
"pipeline" suddenly stopped flowing. Feeling clueless about how to sell our IT services in a depressed market, Joe Marr's President's Club training gave me personal tools and sales insights that I use every day."


Douglas Zimmer, President
Center for Information Management, Inc.
doug@ciminc.com