Our leadership team
We are not your typical ‘sales gurus’ or off-the-shelf sales trainers shouting at you to sell more. You won’t find any ‘rah rah’ around here. Instead we are a collegiate team of experienced business professionals with a ‘roll up the sleeves’ approach to getting the job done. And doing it exceptionally well.
Sue Barrett
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Jobst Schmalenbach
IT, Geek, General ManagerRead more about Jobst ...
Jens Hartmann
Head of Learning & Development; Lead Trainer, Facilitator, Coach, Instructional DesignerRead more about Jens ...
Our Associates
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The Barrett advantage
We bring a well-researched 21st century systems thinking approach to sales that includes a complete selling system. With a solid reputation for helping leaders quickly pivot and transition their sales teams and operations to sell better, we are here to help your business prosper for all the right reasons.
Selling Better: Aiming for Better, Not Perfect
In 30 seconds Thirty years ago, we chose selling better over selling more. The philosophy? Adaptation, evolution, and progress. Think of a sailboat captain constantly adjusting sails to changing ...
The Competitive Advantage Hiding in Plain Sight
In 30 seconds What if your competitors are overlooking talent that delivers 8% higher quota attainment? Xactly's research shows women hit 86% of targets versus men's 78% yet represent only 19% of ...
The Last Holdouts: Where Transactional B2B Selling Still Exists (And Why It Won't For Long)
In 30 seconds Digital platforms now dominate B2B transactions, with over 75% of buyers preferring self-service for simple purchases. Modern buyers conduct 90% of their research independently and ...
One Bad Apple: Why Your Team's Weakest Link Matters More Than You Think
In 30 seconds Watch who you let near your mind. Professor Will Felps proved what leaders have long suspected: a single toxic team member can reduce overall performance by 30 to 40 per cent, even ...
