Building a Business
The 5-Step Sales Process That Consistently Converts Prospects Into Clients
Every entrepreneur needs to take a systematic approach to sales. Here's where to start.
Julie Thomas
President & CEO of ValueSelling Associates
Entrepreneur Leadership Network® Contributor
Julie Thomas, CEO of ValueSelling Associates, Inc., also leads Growist™, a ValueSelling sub-brand supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. Based in Carlsbad, CA, Julie created Growist to help these businesses move beyond traditional sales tactics to achieve transformative revenue results.
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