John Eckstrom
Enrolled his team in Sales Bootcamp
Modern Sales Training Customer Reviews
MODERN SALES TRAINING
Real people. Their words.
Every published written review and video testimonial from the original reviews page, plus stories from our live-training clients.
COMPANY LEADERS
The view from the business.
Individual customer experiences. Programs and levels of support vary; results are not guaranteed.
Sales Bootcamp · team training
A record year. A 24-year record broken.
“ZENO Office Solutions sales team had a record year, with record growth in profit, revenue and customer retention. Our team brought a record number of new customers on board in 2023, breaking a 24-year record.”
Modern Sales Training · sales-team training
Skills that contributed to FY25 success.
“I attribute a good portion of our FY25 success to the skills that several of our newer reps learned from you. That training helped them see success and motivate them for more success.”
Sales-system training & ongoing guidance
Sales doubled in three months.
“Derek trained and set up our B2B sales system and continues to guide our team. Results? It helped double our sales in just three months.”
Modern Sales Training · team training
A stronger first-meeting rate.
“The team's ability to get that first meeting has increased by 300% when using tactics learnt from Derek.”
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A more effective sales team.
“My sales team's effectiveness has never been better.”
SALES PROFESSIONALS
The people making the calls.
Individual customer experiences. Programs and levels of support vary; results are not guaranteed.
Modern Sales Training student · ★★★★★
Not your average sales training
“I’ve been in sales for nearly 20 years and have worked for several companies, each with its own preferred approach to sales training. I’ve always taken away something useful from every program.
Derek’s training, however, is different—in many cases, it challenges the conventional methods I’ve been taught throughout my career. I’ve learned so many practical strategies and techniques that I can’t help but wonder how much further ahead I might be if his training had been the first I received.
I highly recommend Derek to anyone looking to strengthen their sales approach, whether they are new to sales or have years of experience.”
Modern Sales Training customer
More appointments in the same time.
“My cold calling appointments improved 300%. I now set up 3 times the number of meetings in the same amount of time.”
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From training to top sales rep.
“This training is the reason I became the top sales rep at my company. It's the best program out there.”
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“Life-saving for my business.”
“Derek's training has been life-saving for my business.”
Modern Sales Training · course review
“Best sales training I have ever done”
“He knows what it's like to have feet on the street and deal with rejection. This course helped me achieve more in a short period of time than I have in years.”
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Rookie of the year. Three promotions.
“I crushed my sales quota, won sales rookie of the year, been promoted 3 times and now I run a large sales team.”
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Building value in every deal.
“I've made a lot more money now because I have a proven strategy to build value on all of my deals.”
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Support that stands out.
“The level of support you get is insane! They make sure you're a successful salesperson.”
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Tools that last through a career.
“The tools I learned have helped me earn crazy money during my sales career. They are timeless.”
Modern Sales Training · course review
The mindset behind the work.
“I am a living testament to his skill and expertise. The best part is not the technical training — it's the mental training. Sales is 100% mental.”
Modern Sales Training · course review
Stand apart in your industry.
“Derek is truly a master of sales. His courses deliver the information you need to separate yourself from the pack of other sales reps within your industry.”
Modern Sales Training · course review
Practical strategies. No fluff.
“Derek doesn't use 'fluff' to make a course feel complete. This is perfect for anyone looking for real, pragmatic strategies to improve as a salesperson.”
Modern Sales Training · course review
Ready to apply immediately.
“The course was engaging and everything I could apply immediately. The instructor has a lot of industry experience that I could relate to.”
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A fast start in sales.
“I've been off to a fast start in my sales career and I haven't looked back.”
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New techniques for cold calling.
“Derek's training gave me new techniques to improve my cold calling skills and results.”
ACADEMY & THE COACHING EXPERIENCE
What it’s like to learn the process.
Individual customer experiences. Programs and levels of support vary; results are not guaranteed.
Modern Sales Performer
A 15% increase in sales.
“The Modern Sales Performer course helped us with cold calling, proposal writing and overall confidence. Our team saw a 15% increase in sales.”
Sales Bootcamp · live classes
Engaged in class. Ready for the field.
“The training offers clear takeaways for prospecting in today's sales environment. Derek did a great job leading the class and keeping everyone engaged, excited to learn and implement in the field. I highly recommend his sales training program.”
Modern Sales Performer
A system—and confidence in the next step.
“Derek's program helped me build an outreach system and a talk track. After the Modern Sales Performer course I was 100% sure what I am doing and why.”
Modern Sales Performer
The course the team comes back to.
“So many nuggets that help with cold calling, prospecting and proposals — my sales team continues to go back to the Modern Sales Performer course again and again!”
Modern Sales Performer
Value for experienced reps, too.
“The Modern Sales Performer course exceeded our expectations. Our reps with 15+ years of experience said it got them back to the basics in the best way.”
Sales Bootcamp · live classes
Apply the work every week.
“The best part is that it makes you actually apply it weekly to ensure we’re getting the most of each class and lesson.”
Sales training & coaching
Feedback that changes the presentation.
“His ability to identify opportunities in sales collateral and recommend minor changes that make an impact when presenting to prospective clients is incredible.”
Modern Sales Performer
One training language for the team.
“The Modern Sales Performer course is a great program to align sales training within your team and get everyone ready for modern selling. Very highly recommended.”
HEAR IT DIRECTLY
The clients. The teams. Their stories.
Hear directly from 15 clients and sales professionals who have worked with Derek.
Kimberly Gonzalez
Enrolled her team in Sales Bootcamp
Kevin Marshall
Enrolled his team in Sales Bootcamp
Greg Shin
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Jason Madsen
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Brian Magnus
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Tim Herrick
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Casey Connolly
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Justin Mottola
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Ken Harty
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Ryan Pehle
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Cedric Slaughter
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Elena Leon-Madonia
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Tenured Sales Rep
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Sales Bootcamp Grad
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