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Skillway CRUSH your sales goals and love what you do! At Skillway, we teach people to CRUSH their sales goals and love what they do! Sales. Its what we do.

We are a premium sales training firm based out of Nashville, but traveling coast to coast to meet the needs of our clients. PREMIUM SALES TRAINING: We dont believe in the one-size-fits-all approach to delivering training topics. We study your business model, learn your sales methods, and uncover the source of your sales challenges. Then, we create custom training that will have a positive impact

on your team. SALES CONSULTING SERVICES: We roll up our sleeves, dive into the inner workings of your sales organization, and find the best solution to help you achieve your goals. EXECUTIVE COACHING:
For a limited number of select clients, we offer one-on-one coaching solutions. Our specialty is working with top-producing salespeople and executives that lead sales teams.

We’re excited to celebrate Dave Lieske’s first year at Skillway!Whether he’s out in the Memphis community meeting new pe...
06/04/2026

We’re excited to celebrate Dave Lieske’s first year at Skillway!

Whether he’s out in the Memphis community meeting new people and deepening existing relationships, or helping his clients CRUSH their sales goals and love what they do, Dave is always investing in others. His impact extends far beyond the people he interacts with.

People who work with Dave know they can count on him for thoughtful feedback, practical guidance, and a fresh perspective when they need it most.

Thanks for all you do, Dave. We’re proud to have you on the Skillway team!

Want to learn more about Dave and his background? Check out his bio at https://skillway.com/about/dave-lieske/

Most founders become the best salesperson in the company out of necessity.But eventually, that becomes the bottleneck.Wh...
05/29/2026

Most founders become the best salesperson in the company out of necessity.

But eventually, that becomes the bottleneck.

When every important deal depends on the founder stepping in, sales stop being scalable. The team waits for approvals, prospects expect direct access, and growth becomes tied to one person’s bandwidth.

The companies that scale past this stage build a sales process that can win without the founder carrying every conversation.

Read Skillway Head Coach & CEO Dew Tinnin's recent article on how to identify and overcome the founder's sales bottleneck: https://skwy.co/3RA0792

If you're trying to sell to everyone, your messaging is probably connecting with no one.Most companies do not have a lea...
05/20/2026

If you're trying to sell to everyone, your messaging is probably connecting with no one.

Most companies do not have a lead problem. They have a targeting problem.

The strongest sales teams know exactly who they are built to help, what pain points they solve best, and which opportunities are actually worth pursuing. That clarity changes everything.

A strong Ideal Client Profile helps you:
• Focus on higher fit opportunities
• Improve outreach and positioning
• Shorten the sales cycle
• Increase close rates
• Stop wasting time on bad-fit prospects

The companies growing fastest are not chasing more leads. They are getting better at identifying the right ones.

Check out this article by Skillway Sales Coach Jennifer Dixon for tips on creating your ICP (ideal client profile): https://skwy.co/4nDqBCB

🎯 There’s nothing better than hearing that coaching sessions are engaging, practical, and filled with easy-to-apply take...
05/06/2026

🎯 There’s nothing better than hearing that coaching sessions are engaging, practical, and filled with easy-to-apply takeaways. 🎯

Amanda Pope from M3 Technology Group shared this about working with Sales Coach Jen:

"Jen has done an excellent job facilitating each session and keeping the discussion engaging. She explains concepts clearly and provided practical examples that made the material easy to apply in real conversations."

We’re incredibly grateful to work with amazing people like Amanda and the team at M3 Technology Group!

Check out what else our clients are saying: https://skwy.co/48JSmDh

This month, Dew Tinnin, Skillway Head Coach & CEO, has a book recommendation for anyone looking to create more meaningfu...
04/29/2026

This month, Dew Tinnin, Skillway Head Coach & CEO, has a book recommendation for anyone looking to create more meaningful gatherings:

"If you want to run better meetings and create real connections, The Art of Gathering is for you. Priya Parker challenges you to stop meeting just because it’s on the calendar and start with a clear purpose. Why are you getting people together? What needs to happen? When you ask yourself these questions, everything changes. Your sales meetings get sharper. Your networking events feel more meaningful. Your conversations move things forward. This book is simple, practical, and eye-opening. It will push you to be more intentional and help you turn everyday gatherings into moments that matter."

Check out The Art of Gathering here: https://skwy.co/48xY2A3

It makes a real difference when your coach truly understands you and your work. Natalie Crawford from Houchens Insurance...
04/22/2026

It makes a real difference when your coach truly understands you and your work. Natalie Crawford from Houchens Insurance Group shared this about working with Rachel St.Clair:

"I find it really helpful that Rachel has a background in insurance, so she understands what I'm talking about in regard to my industry, and also that she knows enough about the ins and outs of our agency and team that it helps with context in our conversations. She's great, and I'm thankful for our coaching sessions!"

Thank you for engaging in the coaching process and sharing your experience, Natalie!

See what our other clients are saying here: https://skwy.co/41KcrFB

Have you ever sent a proposal to a prospect and then never heard from them again?Do you wish that your clients who DO re...
04/15/2026

Have you ever sent a proposal to a prospect and then never heard from them again?

Do you wish that your clients who DO respond to your proposal acted quicker and had fewer questions?

Communicating and presenting your proposal effectively can help avoid objections, shorten the sales cycle, and eliminate prospects who outright ghost you.

Higher close rates come from a structured process that starts before the proposal is even created.

Learn how you can turn more proposals into closed deals in our latest article:
https://skwy.co/4taUxb7

Spreading positivity is one of our core values here at Skillway. This month, Skillway Sales Coach Jennifer Dixon recomme...
03/26/2026

Spreading positivity is one of our core values here at Skillway. This month, Skillway Sales Coach Jennifer Dixon recommends a book that anyone needing a pick-me-up should keep on their shelf:

“If you want a simple reminder that attitude changes everything, The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon is a great ride! It’s a quick, story-driven book about a leader who learns that positive energy isn’t fluff—it’s fuel. Gordon lays out clear “rules” for building a stronger team, protecting your mindset, and leading with purpose. It’s practical. It’s encouraging. And it challenges you to ask, ‘What kind of energy am I bringing today?’”

If you want to strengthen your mindset and show up better for your team, check out The Energy Bus here: https://skwy.co/41kYzRN

Celebrating 5 years of Rachel St.Clair at Skillway!Rachel recently celebrated five amazing years with our team. Her time...
03/17/2026

Celebrating 5 years of Rachel St.Clair at Skillway!

Rachel recently celebrated five amazing years with our team. Her time managing and coaching insurance agency owners helped her transition almost seamlessly to the Skillway model, where she coaches sales professionals and leaders across all industries.

Whether she’s coaching one-on-one, educating & motivating entire sales teams, or diving deep into an organization’s sales process to help create new strategies, Rachel brings quiet confidence and attention to detail to everything she does, always operating at a premium level.

And as our Managing Sales Coach, she’s been instrumental in hiring and onboarding all new Skillway coaches.

Thanks for embodying Skillway values, Rachel—you are truly changing lives!

What is it like working with Sales Coach Dave Lieske?Check out this testimonial from Stephen Harris of The Budd Group:“M...
03/13/2026

What is it like working with Sales Coach Dave Lieske?

Check out this testimonial from Stephen Harris of The Budd Group:

“My experience with the team has been exceptional all around. My coach Dave is my new secret weapon! I highly recommend Skillway and Dave as a coach. I appreciate the care of Dylan checking in on me. Everyone is fantastic! And I appreciate leadership at The Budd Group for investing in my growth. I am lucky!!”

Thank you, Stephen! We’re honored to be part of your journey and grateful to partner with leaders at The Budd Group!

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