The Luxury of Choice
A B2B Sales Skills Podcast
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The Luxury of Choice is a B2B podcast, proudly brought to you by the training team at george james Ltd. Every month, you can count on our team of experienced sales professionals and trainers, hosted by Steve Vaughan, to guide you through some of the most important aspects of B2B selling.
Consider it your trusty monthly guide to B2B sales, where we’re not just dishing out advice but also sharing our own stories and experiences—warts and all. We're talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of the sales game. Having been in the business for a combined total of over 100 years, you can rest assured anything shared is backed by plenty of experience.
Plus, our mid-month episodes offer a special treat as we welcome industry experts and thought leaders who join us for some lively conversations. They bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches on the ever-evolving B2B landscape.
Tune in and soak up the wealth of sales wisdom that can empower you to take your professional journey to the next level. You're in for some great insights and a good dose of fun along the way!
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Meet the trainers
Jonathan Cooper
Back in 1998, Jonathan Cooper co-founded george james ltd. with business partner Neil Burns. Now, Jonathan’s primary focus is the delivery of sales and commercially focused training, leadership development and one to one coaching and mentoring programs.
Pru Layton
Pru has dedicated over a decade to training, coaching and mentoring individuals and teams in the science and technology sector. Currently, she runs both the scheduled training courses and in-house tailored training programs as well as offers one-to-one coaching and mentoring.
Steve Vaughan
As a senior trainer, Steve runs both the scheduled training courses and tailored training programs covering all aspects of sales and sales leadership. Steve also provides one-to-one coaching.
Pascal Le Floch-Riche
Pascal runs both the scheduled training courses and in-house tailored training programs while delivering complementary individual coaching and mentoring in both French and English.
Jayne Green
As a sales trainer and coach, Jayne takes a holistic approach that isn’t just about transferring knowledge but aims to foster a growth mindset and enable people to continually develop long after training has finished.
Christian Walter
Christian runs both the open program and in-house tailored training programs and delivers individual coaching and mentoring in both German and English.
Debbie Airey
During her time at Halma Group Debbie became a leader known for fostering growth and championing inclusivity within her teams. Now, as a Senior Sales Trainer, Debbie runs both scheduled and in-house training.
As a senior trainer, Steve runs both the open and tailored training programmes covering all aspects of sales and sales leadership. Steve also provides one-to-one coaching.
Before spending 30 years in sales, sales management and general management roles, Steve graduated with a bachelors in chemistry and spent several years working in the synthetic organic chemistry world. This blend of science and commercial experience allows Steve to provide unique insight into life science, analytical instruments, general laboratory equipment and precision industrial sales.
Steve has a particular interest in channel/distribution management and hybrid remote/face to face selling. In addition to his roles and responsibilities at george james ltd, Steve is a co-director of a wedding photography business, which has sparked a curiosity into the power of social selling.
“In my previous life as a sales leader, I discovered that facilitating my team members to grow and develop was a big passion of mine. This led me to a successful career in sales training. I firmly believe that with the right approach and support we can all achieve our potential – and even surpass our own expectations!”
Ever attended a commercial or sales training program but felt like the trainers don’t understand the nuances of your industry? Having had thriving careers in the science and technology industry, with decades in similar roles to you, as well as years of experience as successful sales coaches, you can be confident that our coaches know the ins and outs of your market.
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