Clients & Testimonials

"Business goes where it is needed and stays where it is welcome." - Anon

This is a special part of my site, somewhat self indulgent, and something I am very appreciative of; however when people generously take the time to create a testimonial, I want to share them so that you can see for yourself what people have said about me and how useful they have found my training.  Indulge this humble training consultant sharing some of these with you.

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My Wonderful Clients I've Trained & Coached

General Advocacy for SerialTrainer7

Simon came to give our team a workshop all about building trust and from the moment he arrived it was clear that we were in good hands. His energy and enthusiasm were infectious and the whole team loved the sessions. Simon made sure the training was fun as well as informative with some great takeaways for us to bring into our client work. I highly recommend Simon and we'll definitely be looking to book more sessions for the team.

Jaye Cowle Owner of Launch

Simon is a fantastic trainer with a real passion for supporting and developing talent. Ive attended many of his sessions over the years and always found them fun, engaging and extremely worthwhile. I’d recommend Simon for any business wanting to invest in sales people, you’ll be in safe hands…

Rob Last Commercial Director at Supply Clouds

I just completed 2 days of training with Simon and found it so refreshing. I walked away feeling that I am able to use everything I've learned in my current role. I found all the information we covered was useful and relevant. I enjoyed every minute and probably the most fun training I've had. Really looking forward to the future sessions we have.

Sheena Turner Account Development Manager at CIPHR

Simply a brilliant and inspirational trainer – I can honestly say after 25 years in marketing and working with start ups to big corporate brands there are only a handful of trainers I could recommend and Simon Hares gets it and is in my top 5! Thank you. I wish you were with us full time!!

Jules Budniak Head of Marketing Yachting Pages Media Group

Sales Training Testimonials for SerialTrainer7

Without a doubt, Simon is the best trainer i have worked with. He has the tools and analyzing capabilities which helped me perform better and see immediate results. He is fully dedicated to helping and has a very simple but effective guiding method which I appreciate. I would recommend him to any company that is interested to get more out of their sales team!

Niv Silberman Account Manager. Yachting Pages Media Group

Last week Simon came into the business to give our team sales training. His style is engaging and interactive rather than the standard power-point boredom which I felt helped us all take that extra value each day from his in-depth coaching on the sales process, negotiation tactics, buying personas and even human/buyer actions and characteristics. I would highly recommend Simon for both his ability to help everyone, his charisma and the extensive range of knowledge. Simon's training has literally changed my daily behaviours and attitudes in both the professional environment desired and in my own life.

James Cullen Senior Business Development Manager. Webgains

Before the sales training I had in my head that he would be the same as all other training. (Someone telling you how to sell, use of cameras and uncomfortable pressure which stops sales people from learning) Simon, from the start wanted to know about the sales team, what makes us tick, what we need to be able to succeed rather than what the company wants or thinks we need. His understanding of all processes in the sales funnel was amazing. This man is brilliant, and every business wanting to make more money should implement SerialTrainer7 to do so! Thank you Simon

David White Sales Manager. Intelligent Optimisations.

Simon’s training technique and his personality are an inspiration to me. He gets his message across very efficiently and tailors his approach to each individual. He realises the importance of how everyone is different and his advice and training is always relevant and specific. I enjoy my training sessions with Simon very much and always come away with a positive feeling and excitment of putting his advice into action. Simon has a way of making you feel respected and valued and I am grateful for all the knowledge he has passed onto me. I truly believe his intentions are to make me better at my work but also as a person. I am very happy to recommend his training to anyone wanting no nonsense training and advice in sales.

Laura Presley Account Manager. Yachting Pages Media Group

Personal Development & Coaching Testimonials for SerialTrainer7

I met Simon over a decade ago when he trained the sales team at Future US. I was a newb Account Executive in my first ad role in the video game industry. His way of teaching and lessons left a mark on me, so much, that I reached out to him about doing private sessions 4,800 miles away. In this ever-changing landscape, I realized that I was not equipped with the negotiation tools to navigate with the various facets of customers that we encounter today. Simon provided me with invaluable insights and clear direction to help me drive the business forward with a modern-day approach. I will be signing up for more private sessions (conducted over Zoom) and highly recommend Simon for anyone, anywhere, looking to improve or to step up their game.

Christina Grushkin VP, Brand Partnerships at StreamElements

Working with Simon over this past year has been such an important part of my development as a Director. As a coach, Simon has been a great support in my step up to board level. We discuss strategic decision making, frameworks and business models, as well as people management and internal communications. Despite my years of experience in marketing, Simon still finds gems of knowledge to bring fresh approaches to business marketing that we can adopt internally. I find his style of coaching on personal development very bespoke and extremely valuable. We have very open and honest discussions and this has only allowed me to really grow as a Director. I value his opinion and his support. I would recommend Simon in a heart beat for strategic coaching, sales coaching, management training and personal development of soft skills to all company roles from senior to junior roles.

Laura Driffield CMO at Rocksteady Music School

Simon's training has been fundamental in helping me to step up my skills as an employee, a colleague, and a manager. His straightforward, no-nonsense approach will have you quickly seeing every day work situations in a new light, as well as your role in your business and team. I've learned how to amplify not only my own strengths, but those of my teammates, too. Expect sage advice, expect to be faced with challenges, and expect to (safely) step outside your comfort zone, with great reward. I'd recommend Simon and SerialTrainer7 in a heartbeat.

Emma Park Campaign Executive / Freelance Artist / WIGJ Ambassador

He challenges me to take responsibility for my personal performance and always tailors training to individual circumstances. I apply his advice and always experience direct results, he is the most effective trainer and coach I have ever encountered.

Clair Atkins Account Director. Future Plus

Management Development Testimonials for SerialTrainer7

Just wanted to drop you a quick line to say thank you very much for the 2 day training session. Genuinely thought it was fantastic and will make me a better Manager going forward. Your manner and style is truly an inspiration.

Andy Baker MediaClash

A dedicated individual who is focussed, driven and excels in the environment he works in. His attention to detail and commitment are just part of the make up that make him an exemplary operator.

David Bloomfield Commercial Director. Ink Publishing.

I don't think I'm alone in saying that when you see the words 'management training session' suddenly blocking out three hours of your day, you can't help but get THAT sinking feeling. And yet, from the moment we loaded up our Zoom call of five managers, Simon was immediately engaging, charismatic and genuinely inspirational. His training style had us constantly involved, discussing concepts and our own perspectives, and he cultivated an honest environment where we felt safe to share our thoughts. After only a few hours we were hungry for further reading, and the topics discussed had an immediate impact on my interactions with the team. Our follow up one-to-one call after the session was invaluable, and I feel significantly better placed to deal with the management challenges of our new working situation.

Louise Blain Writer, producer & presenter, Dialect Inc

I first met Simon in the Summer of 2019 during our face to face training course. This year we had a new focus on refreshing our skills and due to COVID the course was covered virtually and I had initial reservations. I can honestly say I did not need to worry. There was no death by powerpoint just a wealth of knowledge delivered in an interactive way that left me with tactics I could use implement immediately. Simon has a way of making everyone feel an important and equal part of the conversation. Simon is authentic, likeable and talks with passion that cannot fail to excite you, rare among the trainers I have seen over the years! Thank you!

Helen Johnson Business Development Manager, isGroup Signs

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