Richard Elmes is a dynamic keynote speaker, coach and workshop leader who is not afraid to get personal with his audiences. He follows definite themes, but each program is customized to meet the needs of the clients.
The expertise that Richard brings to his clients comes from over 21 years of selling experience, in retail, business-to-business, and institutional settings. This includes selling both products and services in both inside & outside sales positions. He is a wealth of knowledge, having read over 1200 books in the past 11 years on Selling, Business, Leadership, Self-Development and the Human Condition. He holds a Certified Sales Professional from Canadian Professional Sales Association and is the author of four audio-books titled:
* How to have the Life you have always dream about
* The Sales Professional's guide to becoming Sexier to your ideal customer, so you can sell more stuff
* 'Til Death do us Part (Understanding how to keep Customers for Life) * Instant Genius (18 business book summaries in less than one hour)the DVD:
*Attraction Marketing (Why women should be better @ Sales than Men)
and 3 Booklets:
* Making Connections (How to be more effective @ Networking Events)
* The Sales Professional's guide to becoming Sexier to your ideal customer, so you can sell more stuff
* The 7+ Habit of Highly Effective Husbands
Richard's partial client list includes:
* Todays Staffing
* Franklin-Covey Canada
* PPG Canada
* Synexx-EMJ Data Systems
* J.D. Power & Associates
* Ontario Real Estate Board
* Toronto Law Office Management Association
* Canadian Professional Sales Association
* Ontario Management Development Program
* Ontario Youth Apprentiship Program
* Ontario Co-op Teachers Association
* Conestoga College (9 x)
* University of Guelph (3x)
* University of Waterloo
* Ryerson University
* Athletes in Action
* Integrated Mar.com
* Referral Quest
* Small Business Community Network
* Alderwoods Group
* Streamlined Management Group
* ADVOCIS (financial planners)
* PSG Canada Inc.
Richard has also spoken to many Rotary & Toastmaster Clubs.
Richard's unique blend of common sense approaches, real world knowledge, and personal insights help his audiences not only remember, but relate to the principles he teaches.
