Sales has been in my blood from the very beginning.

Growing up, I watched my dad come home from work every day in a great mood. I never

thought much about it but when I got into high school, I realized my friends would say things

like, “I didn’t ask my mom if I could go to the party because she was in a terrible mood because

of work.” Or, “My dad was definitely crabby last night so I didn’t try to talk to him about anything.

That job of his is going to kill him!”

This was very different from what I experienced since my Dad would often come through the

door whistling. Now, not every day was a great day for him at work but overall, he seemed to

really enjoy what he did.

One night I asked him, knowing that he was in sales, if he liked his job and why. He said he

loved his job and thought being a salesperson was the best job to have. He said he loved it for

three reasons; first, it gave him the chance to genuinely help people improve their lives and

businesses. Then, he loved it because his income was limitless — the more people he helped,

the more he earned. And finally, he loved it because, like sports, sales pushed him to constantly

become a better version of himself. After hearing that, I thought, “Sign me up for a sales

career!”

My first job was selling shoes in the mall, and I was hooked. Minimum wage plus commission

meant I was earning three times more than my friends, and I loved the thrill of it. After college, I

climbed the corporate ladder in two billion-dollar companies, eventually becoming a regional

manager overseeing multiple offices. But the pull for more freedom and financial potential led

me into the mortgage industry on 100% commission. Working hard, and applying my corporate

sales skills, I hit six figures by month 13.

When the 2007 crash gutted the mortgage world, I had to reinvent myself so I decided to launch

a sales training company. I knew it would take work, but I didn’t realize how different it would

feel to sell myself instead of a big company’s products. Suddenly, sales felt personal. I felt

awkward, hesitant, even shy at times, which is definitely NOT me because I was experiencing

emotions I had never associated with selling. I began to realize why other people didn’t like

sales or selling, and it was an eye-opener!

At the six-month mark, I was starting to panic, thinking things weren’t working out, and I needd

to go get a job. However, I did the one thing that saved me: I hired myself.

I put myself through the paces of a sales training program for both skills and mindset. That

decision turned everything around, and by the end of my first year, I had created a six-figure

business: Showstopping Sales.

Now, after 16+ years, I’m passionate about helping others stay self-employed and thrive. I

believe sales is not only the lifeline of every business, but also a noble profession that changes

the world one person and one conversation at a time. My mission is to reclaim the words “sales”

and “selling” and restore it to its rightful place as a powerful, honorable way to serve others.

Today, Showstopping Sales has helped thousands of people around the world embrace sales

with confidence, stay profitable, and even have FUN while creating a life that gives them the

financial and time freedom to live the life they truly want.