Meet Our Founder,
Sean Hand
Sean spent 15 years at KPMG, resigning as the youngest Sr Director of Business Development at the firm, having sold over $150 million in new business in the last 6 years.
He also served as the sales performance leader for KPMG's business development associates.
Sean's book, That Was Awkward: 7 Secrets of an Awkward Networker, reached the Top 10 Best Seller list on Amazon in 2021 and has been published in dozens of countries.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, and a huge Philly sports fan. Sean is a proud father of 3 young children. Married his high school girlfriend - they've been together for 21 years.
Our Approach
Practical, Applicable, Measurable
(PAM)
Keynotes, workshops, and coaching sessions are as inspiring as they are applicable.
Clients leave with actionable next steps and strategies to make immediate gains in their business development and relationship development goals.
I Lived It
I sold over $150 million in new business in the past 6 years and became the youngest senior director of business development at a Big4 consulting firm for a reason.
I sell through actively building trusted relationships, converting prospects into friends first and clients second. I’ve never been a fan of hokey cold calling and “sell me this pen” sales tactics.
There are no shortcuts. Revenue follows relationships.
It's a New world
Since the pandemic, I’ve sold seven and eight-figure deals without physically meeting with the buyer. In this hybrid work environment, many growth-focused organizations are challenged by the “new way of selling”.
The days of walking the halls at your prospects, and serendipitously running into the key buyer in the cafeteria are few and far between.
I coach my clients how to build trusted relationships both in-person and virtual, and how to successfully close business on the other side of the board table or computer screen.
Meet Our Board
Committed to our mission of elevating sales and relationships, each member plays a pivotal role in shaping our innovative approach to networking and business development.
