March 26 - The Art of Sales - Toronto

One Degree has a pair of tickets to give away to this event! See the bottom of this post (after the jump) for details on how to win!

Join us on March 26 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for The Art of Sales - Selling in an Economic Downturn, presented by Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

In a downturn economy, customers will reassess their activities, suppliers and business relationships to see where they can increase efficiencies, streamline their business and find new ways to drive down costs.

Being prepared to sell in these tough times is a challenge all salespeople face. The Art of Sales presents a full day program with an exceptional line-up of best-selling authors, speakers, and sales experts that will provide you with best practices and proven tools to develop better relationships, work more efficiently and how to not only survive but thrive during this difficult time.

Speakers at this event include:

• Jeffrey Gitomer (New York Times Bestselling Author: The Little Red Book of Selling) 
• Michael Port (New York Times Bestselling Author: The Contrarian Effect & Beyond Booked Solid)
• Julie Morgenstern (New York Times Bestselling Author: When Organizing Isn’t Enough)
• Frances Cole Jones (Author: How to Wow)
• Richard Robbins (CEO & Co-Founder of Rri)

To register:

Mention "onedegree.ca" when you call or register online to qualify for the special rate of $249! (regular rate $349).

Call 1.866.992.7863 or visit www.theartofproductions.com for more info and to register online.

Interested in attending The Art of Sales for free? One Degree is giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky reader. Invite a colleague - send your two top salespeople - bring a student - it's up to you!

Here's how to enter:

1. Visit the Art of Sales Toronto site and check out the speaker list.
2. Leave a comment on this post by 5pm PST on March 10 telling us which speaker you're most interested in seeing and why.
3. We'll announce the winner via random draw on March 12.

Update: Whew - we have our winners: Lin (aka Muskoka), who could only use one ticket, so we then drew Orlena's name for the other. Congrats to both of you. Thanks to everyone for entering! And many thanks to the Art of Sales folks!!

There will also be The Art of Sales events in Montreal (May 4th) and Calgary (June 12th) and we'll be giving away a pair of tickets to each of those too. So stay tuned!

Comments

[Roman]

I would like see Jeffrey Gitomer, because when I was a young sales rep his "Sales Bible" helped me a lot. Now when I run my own company I give every sales rep a copy of the book when they start with us.

[muskoka]

Good Day!
Frankly, all the speakers are worth the trip down the highway and the hotel bill! BUT JEFFREY GITOMER ON
CUSTOMER LOYALTY AND BUYING MOTIVES has my focus.
Thank you.

[Darryl]

I definitely would want to see Jeffrey Gitomer. Every morning I read his newsletter and blog, I purchased his Little Red Book of Selling, several CD's...Yeah, I'm a fan. He gives great "real world" tips and has an entertaining writing style.

[Bernard]

Count me in for Jeffrey Gitomer, as well. When it come to sales, his SALES BIBLE is the bible.

[Ernesta]

It would be great to hear Frances Cole Jones speak on personal presence and making an impact with people at every interaction!! Thanks!

[Jo Delve]

Frances Cole Jones has a key topic in her outline:"How to maximize your time and message in meetings ". Think of the effectiveness advantage on this one. I'd love to see her at the event!!!
Thanks..JD

[Orlena Lee]

I would love to see Julie Morgenstern. I first heard about her when my husband brought home a DVD by her on how to organizing the clutter in our home and she gave some excellent tips. Frankly, I see a lot of disorganized people in my workplace. I would like to come to the talk, take some notes, and bring it back to work where I can give a talk during our office's All Hands meeting. I am sure my colleagues can benefit from a few tips.