Ongoing Training
The rationale for investing in training is to increase sales productivity as a result of the training. Research from The American Society of Training & Development and the Sales Executive Council demonstrates that this is a realistic and attainable outcome IF training is reinforced. In fact, that research found that a gain of 22% in productivity metrics was achieved by companies that did a good job with reinforcement. This required ongoing skills practice to promote the development of new skills. It also required continued skills development through training that was logically sequenced and consistent with other programs offered.
To develop intermediate and advanced selling skills for media reps, People First builds on the Launch program through the Expedition Series. Launch equips sales reps with fundamental selling skills and broad media knowledge. Orbit offers advanced training in needs-based solution selling while also building category knowledge for reps serving specific categories. Journey completes the series with high level skills in negotiation and competitive media. Orbit and Journey can be customized to your sales organization and include reinforcement tools and follow-up activities.

People First also offers a wide range of selling skills programs. For a complete list of training programs, click here.
Customer Testimonials
Paul Orlando-081709
Deb is second to none when it comes to her abilty to lead and train a
group. I was in a small group working with Deb for several days and the
depth and knowlede she shared will stay with me for years to come. An
A++ trainer. Highly reccommend
The Idaho Statesman
Eve Minotillo-Versteeg-052008
“Deb's sales training has supported my team's growth in all areas of the sales process. We are asking deeper questions and being more methodical with the research we do before the call as well as in preparing for the call. Deb's work has also helped me to create more fruitful sales meetings that are interactive and fun.”
NOLA.com & MardiGras.com
Jeff Herr-081709
Deb Calvert and the team at
People First are terrific! She has a training style that helps even the
newbies feel comfortable as they wade into some pretty complex stuff.
Our people say they find themselves paying closer attention, and
retaining more, than they've experienced in other training programs.
There is a clear sense among participants that the materials are
important and that successful learning is the only outcome! Great work,
great support, effective training techniques.
Lee Enterprises
Tina Breslin-052008
“Deb is an excellent resource for training for any industry, but a real find for the newspaper industry. She understands competitive media, the challenges of the newspaper world including the internet and is an excellent sales coach. We will continue working with Deb on many other projects in the future because of her thoroughness, attention to matching the learning to the organizational initiatives and consulting skills.”
Hearst Newspapers
Jeanie Enyart-052008
“Deb is an outstanding trainer. Her interactive style engages the class in a non-threatening learning environment. She is detail-oriented and her training materials are perfectly customized to the market and audience. She is an expert in the newspaper, online, sales, marketing, advertising, management and organizational development areas.”
Advance Internet
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