12-Week Sales & Management Training Program for Entrepreneurs

Build the sales confidence, management discipline, and leadership habits needed to grow a stronger entrepreneurial business. Ascent Performance Trainings combines practical selling frameworks, manager coaching, deal strategy, communication skills, and reinforcement into a focused program designed to turn learning into measurable performance improvements—not just classroom inspiration.

Entrepreneurs in sales and management training workshop

Our Sales & Management Training Services

Practical sales, leadership, coaching, and communication training built for entrepreneurial growth.

Sales Training

Learn consultative selling, discovery, qualification, value-based conversations, objection handling, negotiation, closing, and account growth strategies designed for real B2B customer conversations.

Sales Management

Develop the management routines entrepreneurs need, including coaching cadence, pipeline review, forecasting discipline, performance conversations, accountability, and team leadership fundamentals.

Leadership Development

Build confident, emotionally intelligent leadership through practical tools for communication, decision-making, change management, team alignment, and results-driven execution.

1:1 Coaching

Receive personalized coaching focused on active opportunities, communication presence, pipeline decisions, leadership behavior, accountability, and the specific growth areas holding performance back.

Negotiation Skills

Strengthen commercial confidence with preparation frameworks, value-based negotiation, objection response, procurement tactic recognition, deal strategy, and win-win agreement design.

Communication Training

Improve presentation, storytelling, executive presence, audience-tailored messaging, and high-stakes communication so entrepreneurs can influence buyers, teams, investors, and partners.

Entrepreneur receiving sales and management coaching

Our 5-Step Training Process

Assess Goals and Sales Gaps

The program begins by identifying your business goals, sales challenges, current pipeline habits, customer profile, and management responsibilities. This creates a practical baseline so the training connects directly to real entrepreneurial priorities.

Build Core Selling Skills

Strengthen Management Habits

Apply Skills in Real Scenarios

Reinforce Long-Term Performance

Trusted By Many

Performance Outcomes

Helping professionals and organizations turn sales training into measurable confidence, execution, and business impact.

"The training was dynamic, incredibly engaging, and practical—but what really impressed us was the post-training support. Most programs leave you after the workshop, but Ascent Performance ensured our team had the reinforcement and coaching needed to sustain long-term success. Highly recommended!"

Chief Revenue Officer
Chief Revenue Officer

"This wasn't just another sales training—it was a game-changer. The strategies we learned were immediately applicable, and the post-training follow-up ensured we didn't just retain knowledge but actually applied it. Our team's performance and closing rates have never been higher!"

VP of Sales
VP of Sales
The Ascent Difference

Why Choose Ascent Performance Trainings?

A proven performance training partner for entrepreneurs who want practical results.

Deep Expertise

Led by Tim Carlisle, with over 30 years in sales training and leadership.

Global Reach

Training has reached thousands of professionals across more than 75 countries.

Action Focus

Concepts are practical, immediately applicable, and connected to day-to-day business outcomes.

Lasting Change

Post-training reinforcement helps skills become lasting behaviors, not forgotten classroom notes.

Meet The Founder

Led by founder and performance expert Tim Carlisle.

Portrait of Tim Carlisle, Founder of Ascent Performance Trainings

Tim Carlisle

Founder

Tim Carlisle is the Founder of Ascent Performance Trainings and a globally recognized authority in sales and performance training with over 30 years of proven expertise. With deep mastery across Sales, Sales Management, Sales Leadership, and Sales Enablement, Tim has designed and delivered transformative training programs in over 75 countries, equipping thousands of professionals across industries including technology, financial services, and oil and gas. An award-winning sales professional and leader, he combines practical techniques with motivational coaching to drive measurable results for both individuals and organizations. Tim is also the author of two books, PERFORM Leadership and The Inner Game of Performance, further cementing his reputation as a trusted, results-oriented training partner for organizations worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this 12-week program designed for?

The program is designed for founders, entrepreneurs, owner-operators, and growth-minded business leaders who need stronger sales execution and management habits. It is especially useful for entrepreneurs who sell directly, lead a small team, manage client relationships, or need a repeatable approach to prospecting, discovery, negotiation, coaching, and performance accountability.

What topics are covered in the program?

Is the training delivered online or in person?

What results can entrepreneurs expect?

Can the program be customized to my industry?

Does the program include one-on-one coaching?

How does Ascent help the training stick?

Will I receive a certificate after completion?

Still Have Questions?

Speak with Ascent about your goals and program fit.

Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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Ascent Training Certificate

Recognizes completion of Ascent’s proprietary methodology.

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Award-Winning Leadership

Led by an award-winning sales professional.

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Global Training Experience

Training experience delivered across 75+ countries.

Start Building Stronger Sales Performance

Tell us about your business goals, current sales challenges, and management priorities. We’ll help you explore whether this training program is the right fit.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (832) 867-1333.