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Expertise
I can help with creative ideas for speeches directed towards self-improvement and sales training. I will help you catch a group`s attention with humor, stories, and contests. I cannot answer direct questions on writing the perfect speech, but I can help with basic organization.
Experience in the area
15 years in outside sales and 5 years in sales management.
Organizations
AMA- American Management Association
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Enterprise Fleet Services
Education/Credentials
4 year Business Administration Degree
Awards and Honors
Salesman of the year in my firm in 1990, 1998, 1999
#3 ranked manager in 2003 out of 40 branches nationwide
What do you like about this subject?
I have 18 years experience in sales and have a passion for peak performance ideas and strategies.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I have performed in front of 200+ but still want to grow comfortable with greater numbers of people. I still need to be a less emotional person as a manager and think long term.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
The number one fear behind death is Public Speaking. Unbelievable.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather | 10/23/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you SO MUCH, Mike!!! You have ..... |
| Hanga | 10/10/08 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 10 | |
| Bobbie | 08/13/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | What a great idea. Thank you so ..... |
| dimitrz | 06/07/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No Issues about the delay ......Thanks for ..... |
| Yusuke | 04/07/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks a lot |
Recent Answers from Mike Pugh
2008-10-22 3 minute sales presentation:
Heather-- Wow-- Good Luck-- I interviewed for a similar position for my first job and I did not get it. You will do better than I did with this advice. The key is to keep it simple, easy to understand
2008-10-07 innovative presentation:
Hanga- I am not familiar with the Education course you speak of but I think I have a cool idea for you. The title of your deal will be -- The Top 5 Hidden Reasons while students fail to learn and
2008-09-11 Group Recruitment Session:
Dimitra-- So sorry with the delay-- I have been effected by the hurricane but am now back in action and everything is OK!!! Ok- to your question! I just looked at the structure and the attraction
2008-08-11 Creative fun presentation:
Bobbie, Sorry for the late response as I am travelling this week. I love to read how passionate you are about your work and how serious your company is committed to its mission of providing incredible
2008-07-02 A Presentation of my Choice:
Nina, First off congratulations on making it through to the next round of interviews. This is a great "buying" sign because they must have a sincere interest in you. My first question is why do they
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