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   Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson consults and speaks on business strategy using Shortcuts to Yes to systematically boost sales performance. He is principal of Panache and Systems LLC, the salesforce development firm that delivers Shortcuts to Yes™ .

Paul left retail sales in 1979 to start his direct selling career. He began developing an "inventory" of templates and programs to improve his selling effectiveness. Paul's Shortcuts to Yes made him an award winning salesperson at 24, allowing him to perform at over 200 percent of quota. He went on to succeed in many roles including Sales Representative, National Sales Director, National Accounts Manager, and Product Marketing Manager.

Paul is an expert at showing companies how to apply Shortcuts to Yes to get buyers to "Yes" faster and more frequently. Panache and Systems clients include ADP, Siebel Systems, AutoNation, Nortel Networks, Akzo Nobel, and many smaller regional companies.

Paul Johnson is author of Let Your Customer Sell You, The Reference Letter Handbook, and co-author of Fantastic Customer Service Inside and Out.

Paul's advice has also appeared in publications and newsletters by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, American City Business Journals, Potentials Magazine, Competitive Edge Magazine, VAR Business, Imagination Publications, TechLinks Magazine, Sales and Marketing Management Magazine, Professional Speaker Magazine, Selling Power Magazine, Association for Financial Technology, Microsoft bCentral, Bankrate.com, The Small Business Exchange, and more.

Paul volunteers his time for organizations that include the National Speakers Association and Sales and Marketing Executives International. Paul co-founded the Technology Marketing Association in Atlanta, and is a past president of NSA Georgia.

He enjoys water sports like wakeboarding and fishing, and volleyball. He is always on the lookout to add to his collection of tropical ties. Plus, Paul always carries pictures of his fabulous 4 grown kids and his wonderful wife, Patti.

Partners
We sometimes rely on capable Partners to help our clients achieve our project objectives. Here are a few links to others we're proud to put on our team when the situation warrants.

Accounts Payable Now & Tomorrow - A print newsletter for professionals interested in payment issues. Its Editorial Director and Publisher is Mary Schaeffer, a nationally recognized expert on payment matters and the author of a dozen business books.

NP Learning - Bring new products to market in half the time at double the profits. You'll be able to deliver on new product ideas to the delight of your customers.

Intelligent Marketing Solutions - A powerful alternative to the traditional advertising and marketing agency model. You'll finally have the marketing practices and metrics that will improve your marketing ROI.

Medium Blue Internet Marketing Consultants - Stellar search engine marketing services including guidance, management, and measurement to ensure the results you want.

Corporate Performance Strategies - High-Impact human resource services. They create high performance work cultures to support your sales and marketing efforts.

Negotiation Resources, Inc. - You'll need to negotiate on the way to "Yes!"  Bob Gibson is a master at making deals work while maintaining profitability and integrity in the process.

Todd Miechiels - This Atlanta Internet marketing consultant will ensure your website produces the business results for competitive industries with long and complex buying cycles.

John Slemp Photography - Specializing in Atlanta commercial photography and photo shoots in exotic locations; put John's eye to work for you.

 

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