
Welcome to the Esteemed School of Selling — the San Diego workshop for professionals to sell with purpose, not pressure.
You didn’t start your business to become a salesperson. And you certainly didn’t get into sales to be pushy or insincere.
At the Esteemed School of Selling, you’ll learn how to sell with purpose, honesty, and intent—an authentic approach that feels natural, builds trust, and delivers stronger results.
Next Workshops:
October 23, 2025
9AM to 1PM
Cavignac
451 A Street Suite 1800
San Diego, CA 92101

“The Esteemed MBA is more than a course — it's a journey that reshapes how you lead, connect, and inspire.”
— Betsy Brennan CEO Downtown San Diego Partnership
The Selling with Purpose Sales Agenda
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Module One: Reviving a Stalled Deal
Turn silence into conversations.
Every business has them—deals stuck in limbo, prospects who’ve gone silent after endless follow-ups. In this first module, we turn frustration into momentum. You’ll learn a proven, word-for-word email that breaks through the silence and gets real responses.By the 30-minute mark, you’ll hit “send” to your own stalled prospect—and most students see replies before the workshop ends. Within 24 hours, over 90% have re-engaged their opportunities.
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Module Two: We're Equals
Authenticity that earns attention.
Sales isn’t about tricks—it’s about truth. In this module, we reveal why Selling with Purpose works: it’s rooted in authenticity.
Prospects instinctively tune out anything that feels forced or false, but they respond when we show up as our genuine selves. By speaking human-to-human, as equals, you’ll earn attention, build trust, and create real connections that move conversations forward. -
Module Three: Ideal Client Profile
Find who values you most.
This is the cornerstone of the workshop—defining your Ideal Client Profile. Many businesses think they know who to sell to, but few take the time to identify their best clients: the ones who are easy to work with, never haggle on price, pay on time, and keep coming back for more.In this module, we pinpoint exactly who those clients are and clarify the unique value you deliver—or the pain you relieve—for them. With that confidence, you’ll be able to craft outreach that resonates. Suddenly, sales no longer feels like selling—it feels like helping. And that shift makes the process easier for you, and far more comfortable for your prospects.
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Module Four: Effective Cold Outreach
Helping, Not Selling
For most business owners and salespeople, cold outreach feels like the worst part of the job. But with your Ideal Prospect Profile and value proposition in hand, everything changes. We’ll show you how to craft emails and voicemails rooted in authenticity—messages that feel less like selling and more like helping.This is the heart of Selling with Purpose. Instead of the pushy, assumptive, and overhyped messages clogging your LinkedIn inbox right now, you’ll learn to use disarming, confident, and honest language. By staying authentic and emotionally detached from the outcome, you’ll remove the stress of outreach—and dramatically improve the results.
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Module Five: Effective Prospect Meetings
Conversations that uncover the truth.
The email worked—your prospect responded. Now comes the most critical 30 minutes of the sales process: the first meeting. Too often, salespeople rush into “show and tell,” overwhelming prospects with every feature and service, while overlooking what truly matters: who the prospect is, what their priorities are, their timeline, and who else is involved in the decision. That mistake clogs pipelines at best and kills deals at worst.
In this module, we flip the script. You’ll learn how to guide the conversation with authenticity, honesty, and disarming language that puts prospects at ease. The goal isn’t just to prove you’re a fit for them—it’s to ensure they’re a fit for you. When both sides are aligned, the path forward becomes clear, natural, and far more successful.
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Module Six: Grow Through Referrals
Turn happy clients into growth engines.
You’ve closed the deal and gained another A+ client. Now what? The most powerful—and overlooked—way to grow is through referrals. Your best clients know others just like them, and they’re often eager to recommend you.
In this module, we teach how to confidently and authentically ask for referrals without sounding pushy or awkward. Using the same principles of truth, purpose, and trust, you’ll discover how to make referrals feel natural—for you and your clients. Most importantly, you’ll gain the courage to ask, because you’ll know exactly what you do best and who you do it for.
Enter the Esteemed School of Selling Difference
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Proven in the Real Business World
We’re not career consultants. We don’t deal in theory. We are business owners who teach the real practices that fueled our success.
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Instantly Applicable
Our lessons are built for immediate impact—ready to be applied in your business the very same day. We teach tactics that deliver results.
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Hands-on & Collaborative
We craft emails, voicemails, & questions—then hit “send” to real prospects. We share the wins, the misses, and celebrate the truth.
“Esteemed MBA helped me develop a skillset to become a leader, not just a manager. The curriculum covered a wide range of topics with the core focus being centered around leadership, management, and relationship-building for effectiveness.
We learned how to foster trust with employees and how finding your personal 'why' is essential for motivation and impactful leadership. We practiced behavioral interview techniques and were instructed on how to implement them into our individual hiring processes.
One of my personal favorites was the measurement principle "What gets measured gets done". By learning how to create specific KPIs leaders can drive results while increasing clarity for their organization.
The course has drastically increased my confidence to handle challenges that present themselves when you are in a leadership position. ”
Jake Harmon, Calloway Golf
“Each class armed me with new tools to evolve as a more effective manager and business owner. To be candid - I actually learned that I wasn't really much of a manager before and since implementing some of the key tactics and principles of this course I can now say that my team is more aligned and effective than before I signed up.”
Nathan Craig, CEO,
Culture Insurance
The Investment Question
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Traditional Executive MBA
Cost: $200,000+
Time: 20–24 months
Cohort: 400–800 people
Faculty: Mostly academics
Network: LinkedIn connections
ROI: Hope for the best
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Esteemed MBA
Investment: $2,500
Time: 8 months (1.5 hour monthly sessions)
Cohort: 15 exceptional leaders
Faculty: Business owners who've done it
Network: Your personal board of directors
ROI: Average 12x in year one
What's Actually Included
• Eight intensive monthly modules in world-class locations
• All materials and programming during intensives
• Lifetime access to the Esteemed MBA
• Annual alumni summit invitation
• 1:1 executive coaching
• Access to Esteemed MBA research and tools
• Direct introductions to entire alumni network
Go Beyond: "Good Enough" //
Go Beyond: "Good Enough" //
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One Question Changes Everything
What if eight months from now you're not just running a business — you're leading a movement? What if your biggest challenges become your greatest opportunities? What if the person you become is worth more than any degree?
The Esteemed MBA isn't for everyone. It's for the few who refuse to be ordinary. It's for leaders who know that good enough never is. It's for you, if you're ready.