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.
My Wonderful Clients I've Trained & Coached
General Advocacy for SerialTrainer7
Simon leads his training sessions with enthusiasm and heart. He opened my eyes to sales strategies that seem so simple but are so often missed. We completed three sessions via Skype. I keep some of the materials he sent me through our course taped at my desk, as they include great daily reminders on questioning, closing techniques, defining value and beyond!Danielle Brosh Account Executive at FANDOM
Having spent time with Simon in his Customer Service Academy and his Management training course, I can confidently recommend him to any company looking to expand the skills and knowledge of their employees. Simon has made it clear that typical PowerPoint presentations aren't his style and instead opts for imaginative tasks spanning all sorts of resources- I'm not going to forget building sculptures out of lego anytime soon! Although some serious topics were discussed there seemed to be no question off limits, and along with Simon being very approachable I would feel comfortable contacting him for guidance on work related issues in the event I didn't know who to turn to. A lot of fun was had during these courses, great flowing conversation and Simon made sure it was never boring.Pippa Rice Assistant Finance Manager at Aquamain UK Ltd
Its only taken me 21 years to write this. Simon was the Training Manager at Future Publishing when I joined, my first step in my career ladder (cars sales at a Ford dealership doesn't count), and subsequently managed me for several months. To this day Simons training is the foundation of my sales, and client relationships. It is what I communicate, train and expect from my team, and to this day is the cornerstone to being successful in building relationships, trust, productive, fruitful and long term results with clients. This has been applicable in every industry I have worked in, and specifically important in the incredibly competitive media & events industry, where you really have to stand out and offer value. If you are looking to improve your sales teams effectiveness, and long term secured revenues, then I cannot recommend Simon enough.Graeme Kirk Senior manager and sales professional
Simon is a fantastic trainer. His enthusiasm, subject knowledge and passion for training has inspired our delegates and create a supportive yet challenging environment for our course. Feedback from delegates has been sensational. They especially welcomed the personal mentoring that he provides individually to delegates between events and this really sets him apart from other trainers, across all four of the soft skills courses we ran this year. We will be working with Simon again in future.David Wright Director General at United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) Ltd
Sales Training Testimonials for SerialTrainer7
Simon Hares has made a significant difference in how our sales team view their roles as individuals and as members of a team. Please do not hesitate to call for additional information. I’d be more than happy to share my personal growth experience as well!Stacy Gaines Director of Sales. Future US.
Having recently completed my first set of training sessions with Simon across the last few months, I can say with hand on heart that it has not only enriched my sales techniques but given me unparalleled confidence in my new position at MediaClash. Simon has given the team a broad understanding of sales; from negotiation to presentation skills. Although admittedly quite a daunting prospect having to put these skills into practice, they have naturally been filtering through into my every day work. Simon has an approach to presentation like no other; there are no tedious powerpoint presentations, his seminars/workshops are interactive and compelling. So much so that I have definitely been exhausted by the end of each day! Thank you for your valuable help at the initial stages of my career in media sales for Bath Life magazine. I look forward to working with you again in near future.Polly Jackson Account Manager at MediaClash
Simon’s training opened our eyes to the techniques and skills that can be adopted to strengthen the way we deliver our offering. It was a brilliant training. Simon kept the team engaged for the whole day and so much of what was delivered was able to be put into action immediately. For the team at Hobsons Choice, this is very much only the start of our education in honing our sales skills, but we are confident that we have found the right trainer for us.Richard Carter Owner, Hobsons Choice
Just attended a two day sales training course run by Simon. I have been on a many number of training courses over the years and I can safely say Simons training was by far the most enjoyable. A fantastic refreshing style which was well received by all, fun, engaging and most importantly extremely relevant in today’s ever changing sales environment.James Avery Account Development Team Leader at CIPHR
Personal Development & Coaching Testimonials for SerialTrainer7
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
My sessions with Simon have been fantastic. I love how the training is not at all robotic or full of uncomfortable role play sessions. Everything we went through was relevant to current times and felt very up to date. Simon is extremely approachable and always reminding you that he is happy to help at anytime, so the training doesn't stop at the end of the session. Thanks Simon, looking forward to our session early next year!John Billinghurst Brand Sales Executive, Immediate Media Co
Simon was invaluable to myself, when I began to co-host a series of in-house training seminars. He really took the time to make me feel as if I could communicate quite complicated ideas effectively in a short space of time, even though I’d never hosted a large scale formal training session before.Joss Hutton Digital & Print Project Manager
I’ve recently attended a couple of Simon’s training sessions and their way of coaching is brilliant. They give real life examples and new ways of thinking. Their training has definitely developed my own skills and I would highly recommend their training.Lewis Bacon Trust Recruitment Coordinator, NHS Professionals
Management Development Testimonials for SerialTrainer7
Simon provided my management coaching during my time at Network N, and I couldn't have asked for a better tutor. He injects what could easily be a dry subject with energy and enthusiasm that encourages you not to just take on board his lessons, but to investigate management technique beyond his sessions. By teaching via discussion and creative tasks, he generates a positive and comfortable environment within which you can tackle your management challenges and shortcomings. Most important of all, his support extends beyond the sessions themselves; while I've never needed to call on Simon for help, I always know I can.Matthew Purslow News and Entertainment Writer at IGN Entertainment
Simon's Management Academy training has not only taught me a lot about the world of management, it's taught me a lot about myself. His engaging sessions, which mix schools of thought with well-thought-out exercises and debates, make learning about seemingly mundane topics a breeze. His support has left me feeling equipped for the big wide world of management, something I cannot thank him enough for.Jessica Wells Editor, The Loadout
Simon was recommended to us just under 12 months ago when we asked him to run a Selling Skills Workshop for our Sales team. Simon is enthusiastic, engaging and a complete expert in his field and the training was some of the most successful we have delivered. Since then I have come to view Simon as an extension to our HR function providing training ranging from Customer Services and Resilience through to Communications Skills and our next exciting project of creating a management academy for our first line managers. Without Simon I simply wouldn’t have been able to deliver this calibre of training to our teams within my budget. I trust in his delivery entirely and always find we are on the same page when we discuss the outputs required from training. He has fantastic insight through his work with so many organisations worldwide and uses a great blend of the fundamentals of any given subject with the latest thinking and application in today’s forever changing workplace. Simon is a pleasure to work with and I’m thrilled to call him part of the Green Gourmet team.Caroline Barnes Head of HR at Green Gourmet Ltd
I've just completed the Wainwright Management Academy delivered by Simon Hares of Serial Trainer 7. Without doubt the most informative, engaging and enjoyable training I have received to date. Work based training can often be seen as getting in the way of the 'day job' but this was a privilege to be part of. It delivered so much in such a dynamic and enthusiastic manner it was impossible to be anything other than stimulated by it. The content was excellently tailored to our needs, and challenging which added to the experience. I believe both the course content and Simons approach has helped galvanised the team and given us the knowledge and tools to help take the business to another level. A competitive edge has definitely been gained. The only disappointment is after 9 months the training has come to an end. Would I recommend this training........ Absolutely!Kevin Saunders Business Improvement Manager
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