As we do more work with associations, corporations, chambers of commerce and business groups, we have been asked to develop a formal speakers kit outlining our topics of expertise.
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We get approached by business owners because they are not happy with sales and growth.
After our first conversation we usually find out they have trouble getting things done because
of one of two things:
1) They are not focused on the right things
2) What they used to do successfully no longer produces the same results
Because of this, they are unsure about what to do next. That’s where we come in.
What we do
1. Analysis: Assessment of your company, capabilities, team and their skill sets
2. Planning: Develop a measurable plan with accountability
4. Execution: Hold everyone accountable to aligned expectations and urgency
Why we do this work
1. Grow your sales profitably
2. Developing your people
3. Help you to own your market by being a specialist
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Owners tell us they do not want theories and books,
they want us to get s@#! done.
Top 5 Issues facing Ontario businesses
“Failing to plan is planning to fail.”That famous Benjamin Franklin quote inspired us to learn what makes some companies
successful during tough times while other fail. The recession was very difficult on most businesses; in fact many closed their
doors permanently. We wanted to learn why some companies not only survived the recession, but thrived and came out of it
even stronger. We interviewed dozens of business owners and CEO’s from multiple industries and identified five key areas they
focused on to achieve their success during the recession.
Here are the top three takeaways you can expect from this seminar:
1. Specific questions you need to answer about your business to ensure you’re focused on the right things
2. A look at the dangers of not taking action
3. Specific recommendations you can follow today
This seminar also includes a free 18-page report that gives additional action steps you can apply right away to your business.
How to Develop an EffectiveTraining Program that Produces Results
Einstein said“Once you stop learning you start dying”. We know that in today’s competitive business world the only true
competitive advantage you really have is your people and if you’re not investing in them you’re falling behind. We have worked
with hundreds of business owners in the area of training, development and coaching and we wanted to share with you what
we’ve learned along the way.
Here are the top three takeaways you can expect from this seminar.
1. We provide a check list you use when developing your own training program
2. At look at the pros and cons of different types of training delivery
3. Specific recommendations you can follow today
This seminar also includes a 15-page report that gives you additional action steps you can applyright away to your business.
Additional Topics Available: Business Networking Made Easy, How to Engage the Millennial Generation, Goal Setting for Success
Our talks
3. Marketing for Small to Mid-Sized Companies
One of the hardest areas of business to understand and achieve success is the area of marketing. Every one of your customers is
exposed to over 5000 promotional messages a day. The problem is 99.9% of these messages are ignored. Too many small and mid-
sized companies waste thousands and thousands of dollars on out dated and tired marketing when there is a better way. We have
worked with numerous businesses in the area of marketing and we wanted to share with you what we’ve learned along the way.
Here are the top three takeaways you can expect from this seminar.
1. Learn why most marketing initiatives fail
2. Our easy to implement three step process for accountable marketing
3. Clear recommendations and action steps you can take with your team today
This seminar also includes a free 19-page report that gives you additional action steps you can apply right away to your business.
How Small to Mid-Sized Companies are using Social Media - Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn
The thought of using these tools can cause some business owners to sweat or even panic. Social media has grown to a point
where it no longer can be ignored. In fact, it needs to be part of almost every business’strategy going forward. We interviewed
dozens of business owners and CEO’s from multiple industries and identified what’s working and what’s not as it relates to social
media.
Here are the top three takeaways you can expect from this seminar.
1. Key findings from our interviews about what’s working and what’s not
2. An 11 step process to develop your socialmedia strategy
3. Specific recommendations you can follow today
This seminar also includes a free 23-page report that gives you additional action steps you can apply right away to your business.
Other Topics Available: LinkedIn for Business, How to Handle Stress, How to Develop Your Online Presence
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Our talks
The New Reality of Sales for Business-to-Business Companies
Gone are the days of trial closes, cold calls and talking about your client’s golf pictures to build rapport.The sales landscape
has changed and unless you’re prepared you will be doomed to compete solely on price, because in the absence of value price
becomes the decider. In speaking with business owners and our clients the number one business objective is growing sales. The
problem is your customers have more options and easier access to information than ever before. This means you have to do more
than just sell products and services. We have worked with numerous businesses in the area of sales and we wanted to share with
you what we’ve learned along the way.
Here are the top three takeaways you can expect from this seminar.
1. How the rules of sales have changed
2. How to understand how people buy
3. Clear recommendations and action steps you can take with your team today
This seminar also includes a free 16-page report that gives you additional action steps you can apply right away to your business.
Finding and Keeping the Best People by Design… an 8 Step Hiring Process
Have you ever hired someone, were really excited about what they would do for your business, but then just three months later
you’re wondering what happened? We know that the number one business challenge today is finding, keeping and inspiring good
people. Because we already work with our clients in the areas of strategy, training, marketing and culture we have been asked
to develop a system that will ensure they have the right people in the right seats working on the right strategies with the right
accountability structure. We have worked with numerous businesses in the area of hiring and we wanted to share with you what
we’ve learned along the way.
Here are the top three takeaways you can expect from this seminar.
1. The proven 8-step process we have developed for our clients you can use
2. An effective online profiling tool you can use
3. And clear recommended action steps
This seminar also includes a free 14-page report that gives you action steps you can apply right away to your business.
Additional Topics Available: Better Business Communication, How to Develop Your Management Team, It’s About
the Customer Experience not Just Customer Service
4. Speakers Kit Trigger Strategies
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Human Resource Association of Hamilton - Human Resource Association of Niagara
International Association of Administrative Professionals
Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce - Canadian Tooling & Machining Association
Numerous Rotary Clubs - Real Estate Institute of Canada
Brantford-Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre
Norfolk District Business Development Corporation
Venture Niagara - Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce
Welland Chamber of Commerce
St. Catharines-Thorold Chamber of Commerce - St. Catharines Enterprise Centre
Niagara Falls Enterprise Centre - Niagara Industrial Association
Niagara Home Builders Association - Niagara Construction Association
Hamilton Construction Association - Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
Business Education Council (BEC) - St. Catharines Niagara
Small Business Club Niagara - Port Colborne Chamber of Commerce
Hamilton Chamber of Commerce - Grimsby Chamber of Commerce
Ministry of Transportation - District School Board of Niagara
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Neil Thornton
Neil brings over 20 years of success in coach-
ing, consulting and training to every talk and
client he works with. His uncanny ability to
read people and see through what seem like
insurmountable situations makes him a highly
sought after consultant. Neil has a unique talent
for understanding the psychology behind em-
ployee behaviour, engagement and corporate
culture and vision. He has a unique and direct
approach that hits straight to the heart in an
honest and direct point. His talks are entertain-
ing and high energy but also filled with great
substance and tremendous learning opportuni-
ties for those in attendance.
You will never forget a seminar by Neil.
Since starting Trigger Strategies, Neil and Larry have made a commitment to share the
ideas, insights and trends that they have learned in over 2 decades of consulting, business
development, entrepreneurship and coaching business leaders. They are continually
asked to work with, business teams, associations, executives. public entities, academic
institutions, and technology-innovation groups.
Larry Anderson
Solving complex business problems is what
Larry is best known for. From declining sales
to the need to completely rebrand a business
Larry has over 20 years experience in sales, mar-
keting, social media and business development.
With experience in media, advertising agencies
and franchising, Larry has developed a success-
ful process for business development that is
both measurable and repeatable. His talks are
designed to challenge your thinking and to give
you specific tools and resources you can put to
work immediately. Larry is described as direct
genuine, honest, and insightful.
He makes you want to take immediate action.