Welcome to the Esteemed School of Selling — the San Diego Workshop for Professionals to Sell with Purpose, Not Pressure.

You didn’t start your business to become a salesperson. And you certainly didn’t get into sales to be pushy or insincere.

At the Esteemed School of Selling, you’ll learn how to sell with purpose, honesty, and intent—an authentic approach that feels natural, builds trust, and delivers stronger results.

Next Workshops:

December 13, 2025, 9AM to 1PM

Cavignac
451 A Street Suite 1800
San Diego, CA 92101

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October 30, 2025, 9AM to 1PM

Cavignac
451 A Street Suite 1800
San Diego, CA 92101

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November 18, 2025, 9AM to 1PM

Cavignac
451 A Street Suite 1800
San Diego, CA 92101

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  • “The Esteemed School of Sales workshop is both actionable and entertaining.  A chance to take in new ideas and take a good look in the mirror and self-reflect.  I loved the real time exercises where I actually had to send an email to a “stalled deal” and ask for a referral request.  I've never gotten more out of a workshop like this, and also stayed actively engaged.”

    — Tom Batchelder, CEO Perficiency

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The Selling with Purpose Sales Agenda

  • Module One: Reviving a Stalled Deal

    Turn silence into conversations.

    Every business has them—deals stuck in limbo, prospects who’ve gone silent after endless follow-ups. In this first module, we turn frustration into momentum. You’ll learn a proven, word-for-word email that breaks through the silence and gets real responses.

    By the 30-minute mark, you’ll hit “send” to your own stalled prospect—and most students see replies before the workshop ends. Within 24 hours, over 90% have re-engaged their opportunities.

  • Module Two: We're Equals

    Authenticity that earns attention.

    Sales isn’t about tricks—it’s about truth. In this module, we reveal why Selling with Purpose works: it’s rooted in authenticity.

    Prospects instinctively tune out anything that feels forced or false, but they respond when we show up as our genuine selves. By speaking human-to-human, as equals, you’ll earn attention, build trust, and create real connections that move conversations forward.

  • Module Three: Ideal Client Profile

    Find who values you most.

    This is the cornerstone of the workshop—defining your Ideal Client Profile. Many businesses think they know who to sell to, but few take the time to identify their best clients: the ones who are easy to work with, never haggle on price, pay on time, and keep coming back for more.

    In this module, we pinpoint exactly who those clients are and clarify the unique value you deliver—or the pain you relieve—for them. With that confidence, you’ll be able to craft outreach that resonates. Suddenly, sales no longer feels like selling—it feels like helping. And that shift makes the process easier for you, and far more comfortable for your prospects.

  • Module Four: Effective Cold Outreach

    Helping, Not Selling

    For most business owners and salespeople, cold outreach feels like the worst part of the job. But with your Ideal Prospect Profile and value proposition in hand, everything changes. We’ll show you how to craft emails and voicemails rooted in authenticity—messages that feel less like selling and more like helping.

    This is the heart of Selling with Purpose. Instead of the pushy, assumptive, and overhyped messages clogging your LinkedIn inbox right now, you’ll learn to use disarming, confident, and honest language. By staying authentic and emotionally detached from the outcome, you’ll remove the stress of outreach—and dramatically improve the results.

  • Module Five: Effective Prospect Meetings

    Conversations that uncover the truth.

    The email worked—your prospect responded. Now comes the most critical 30 minutes of the sales process: the first meeting. Too often, salespeople rush into “show and tell,” overwhelming prospects with every feature and service, while overlooking what truly matters: who the prospect is, what their priorities are, their timeline, and who else is involved in the decision. That mistake clogs pipelines at best and kills deals at worst.

    In this module, we flip the script. You’ll learn how to guide the conversation with authenticity, honesty, and disarming language that puts prospects at ease. The goal isn’t just to prove you’re a fit for them—it’s to ensure they’re a fit for you. When both sides are aligned, the path forward becomes clear, natural, and far more successful.

  • Module Six: Grow Through Referrals

    Turn happy clients into growth engines.

    You’ve closed the deal and gained another A+ client. Now what? The most powerful—and overlooked—way to grow is through referrals. Your best clients know others just like them, and they’re often eager to recommend you.

    In this module, we teach how to confidently and authentically ask for referrals without sounding pushy or awkward. Using the same principles of truth, purpose, and trust, you’ll discover how to make referrals feel natural—for you and your clients. Most importantly, you’ll gain the courage to ask, because you’ll know exactly what you do best and who you do it for.

Enter the Esteemed School of Selling Difference

  • Proven in the Real Business World

    We’re not career consultants. We don’t deal in theory. We are business owners who teach the real practices that fueled our success.

  • Instantly Applicable

    Our lessons are built for immediate impact—ready to be applied in your business the very same day. We teach tactics that deliver results.

  • Hands-On Collaborative

    We craft emails, voicemails, & questions—then hit “send” to real prospects. We share the wins, the misses, and celebrate the truth.

Gerry Widemer CEO SImplicityDX

“I just finished the Esteemed Selling Workshop, and it’s the most practical sales training I’ve taken. Based on the book Selling180, it focuses on a practical and easy-to-follow process  - not sales theory. During class, you actually work through an exercise that shows the process in action; you see results right there in the room. It’s simple, hands-on, and great for anyone new to sales or as a refresher for those already in the field.”

The Investment Question

Average Sales School

Cost: $1,200 - $2,700+

Time: 3 days to 12 weeks

Philosophy: Tactics, scripts, “closing tricks”

Learning style: Role playing, lectures, theory

Results: Apply later approach

Stress Level: Sales feels like pressure

Esteemed School of Selling

Cost: $499

Time: 4 hours

Philosophy: Authenticity, honesty, intent

Learning style: Hands-on, send emails to prospects during class

Results: 60% of students get replies within 4 hours, 90% within 24 hours

Stress Level: Sales feels like helping

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Have a question? Let’s Talk Selling with Purpose.

The Esteemed School of Selling is built on real conversations with real business leaders. If you have a question, idea, or comment, we’d love to hear it. Use the form below to connect with us — whether it’s about a stalled deal, a workshop detail, or how selling with purpose can make a difference in your business.

We’ll get back to you quickly, because in selling (and in life) responsiveness matters.