Episode 367: Retaining The Best with Steve Suggs

Today on the podcast, listener favorite Steve Suggs joins Bradley again to discuss Retaining The Best in your business. Steve has a vast experience and unparalleled expertise in the realms of sales and recruitment. With a career that spans over forty years, Steve brings to the table a rich tapestry of knowledge, having worn many hats: a salesperson, a sales manager, a best-selling author with his influential work, "Can They Sell," a speaker, a trainer, and a transformative consultant.

Steve's academic journey began with a business degree from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. Post-graduation, he embarked on a commendable 15-year tenure at Northwestern Mutual, achieving notable success as an MDRT producer and Sales Leader. The subsequent twenty-four years have seen Steve excel as a partner at Sales Manage Solutions.

Every tool and process Steve shares with you in this episode is not just theory; it's a part of his daily practice. He has trained thousands of agents, conducting up to fifty consulting calls each week, mentoring agents on hiring stellar sales and service team members capable of adapting to the ever-evolving sales landscape.

Beyond his professional achievements, Steve is a man deeply devoted to his family. Married to his college sweetheart, Tammy, for forty years, he finds joy in the company of his two adult children, their spouses, and his five grandchildren. In his leisure time, Steve is an avid woodworker and enjoys bringing new life to older objects, transforming them into pieces of decorative art.

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