Clients

Corporate

  • > 84 Lumber
  • > Almo
  • > Allied Van Lines
  • > Andersen Windows
  • > Avaya
  • > Bekins
  • > Berlin Packaging
  • > Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • > Bridgestone Tire
  • > CibaVision
  • > CommScope
  • > DataFlux (an SAS company)
  • > Dow Jones
  • > Emerson Electric
  • > Farmland Industries
  • > Graybar
  • > IBM
  • > Inc. Magazine
  • > John Hancock
  • > Jostens
  • > Molson Breweries
  • > Motorola
  • > New Pig
  • > NewellRubbermaid
  • > Novartis
  • > Oklahoma Gas & Electric
  • > Performance Distribution Group
  • > Professional Office Systems
  • > Port Supply
  • > Radio Shack
  • > SunSource
  • > Texas Instruments
  • > Time Warner Cable
  • > Trans Union
  • > Tucker Rocky
  • > United Parcel Service
  • > US Filter
  • > Volvo
  • >Westco
  • > William M. Bird

Associations

  • > Binding Industries Association
  • > Forging Industry Association
  • > International Food Service Distributor Association
  • > International Sanitary Supply Association
  • > Knight Foundation
  • > National Association of Electrical Distributors
  • > National Association of Home Builders
  • > National Association of Realtors
  • > National Association of Wholesalers
  • > Outdoor Industry Association
  • >Precision Metalforming Association
  • > Print Services Distribution Association
  • > Professional Society for Sales & Marketing Training
  • > Sales & Marketing Executives International
  • > Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association
  • > Television Bureau of Advertising
  • > The Radio Advertising Bureau
  • > Tree Care Industry Association
  • > Workplace Furnishings
  • > Young Presidents Organization

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Testimonials

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What Are People Saying About Dirk?

Dirk doesn't just talk, he makes people think. He relates, inspires, enlightens, compels and challenges people. He knows how to bring your strategy to life."

CEO, Berlin Packaging

In my 25 years as a business person, I have never listened to such a captivating speaker. Thank you for delivering one of the most powerful programs I have ever heard. Your presentation is far and away the best of the best!"

VP of Sales, U.S. Tsubaki

You rock! What an excellent meeting by all accounts. The team left highly motivated to make our initiative successful, and I am excited about where we will go now that the whole organization is supporting us. I appreciate everything you did."

VP of Sales, William M. Bird Company

Your candor and principles hit home. Our people got a lot out of it, and the responses were great. Management was impressed also. The comment I liked the best was 'I was really impressed with Dirk, I am always skeptical of motivational speakers because they tell us to go sell the world and rah rah rah, but Dirk was different in that he gave the responsibility back to the sales force expressing them to work as entrepreneurs.'"

Training Manager, AstraTech US

Beveridge provided the single best conference we've ever had."

VP of Sales, American Breeders Service

Growing sales involves much more than just 'selling' a customer. It involves a process, systems and methods that, when implemented and practiced, generate not only more sales, but greater productivity and lower expenses. Dirk Beveridge understands these concepts."

CEO, Berlin Packaging

We have never before seen a speaker 'turn on' a group to a new concept like Dirk Beveridge."

President, Curaflex

Your presentation was the best job of customization we've ever experienced from a guest speaker."

VP of Sales and Marketing, Blue Bird Bus

You were truly the highlight of the day! Your ability to incorporate the information into your presentation so quickly was remarkable."

Training Manager, Northern Illinois Gas

Your presentation at our meeting stands alone. You brought a fresh outlook, and even our seasoned veterans called your session the most comprehensive and enlightening in meeting memory."

Sales Director, Schlage Locks

Spectacular! Dynamic, enthusiastic, and the message very important."

VP of Sales, Sinclair & Valentine

Dirk had the group's attention from the beginning. His enthusiasm and professionalism was only surpassed by his integration of our company and industry's needs into his presentation."

VP of Sales, Besam Corporation

Your preparation prior to the meeting and your pace during the presentation indicates you are 'the hardest working man in the business.'"

VP of Sales and Marketing Blue Bird Bus

Stirring, motivational…our most successful meeting ever. Our people and management were very impressed."

VP of Sales, Ashland Petroleum Company

A powerful presentation! The most dynamic and informative our people have ever seen."

VP of Dealer Development, Cerberus Pyrotronics

You were a hit with everybody. We have a new perspective on our jobs."

President, Crossville Ceramics

Creative, a new look, energized, you surpassed our expectations. Your presentation was outstanding and the time and effort you spent preparing was evident."

VP of Sales and Marketing, Ryerson

We consider you to be a true 'eagle' one who soars alone in his field, and certainly is not in any flock of peers."

VP of Sales and Marketing, Morgan Distribution (acquired by Andersen Windows)

Today's seminar was excellent and worth the money. Anyone who is in sales needs to attend this seminar. Dirk was excellent!!"

Participant at Industrial Distribution Magazine seminar

Some seminars pump you up for a week or two, maybe even a few months, but (Dirk) changes your core thought process for the rest of your life."

Sales Representative, Almo Corp.

Dirk is always on target. His ideas are out in front of everybody."

CEO, SunSource

Dirk is an exciting presenter with valuable insights for manufacturers and distributors based on many years of experience delivered in an extraordinary fashion."

Publisher, Industrial Distribution Magazine

Dirk is one of the most exciting and results oriented professionals I have had the pleasure of working with. He consistently provides his clients with exceptional programs, relevant content and immediate take away ideas."

Director of Member Training, Document Management Industry Association

Dirk is an outstanding presenter with more energy than I have ever seen. Dirk put on one of the most exciting sales-skills training seminars I have ever participated in."

Branch Manager, Graybar

Dirk is an excellent sales trainer. We worked on several seminars together and his presentations were well-received by an audience comprised of distributor sales professionals, managers and manufacturers."

Publisher, Reed Business Information

Dirk is truly a subject matter expert in the areas of B to B sales and sales management. He presents his content in a high energy and entertaining manner that hits home with most audiences. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing to overhaul their sales processes."

President, Document Resources

Over the years, I have been motivated by many speakers and have worked with a number of facilitators. Without a doubt, none of them have contributed to my growth or the growth of my business more than Dirk."

VP of Sales, Time Warner Cable

"Dirk is a serious sales professional and a well organized, articulate, motivational speaker, trainer and leader."

President, FormStore Inc.

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