Meeting/Event Information
ASHRAE Houston September Meeting

September 16, 2015
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
HESS Building
5430 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77056
http://www.hessclub.com/
Title: “You Cannot NOT Communicate”
Speaker: Matt Rister
Description: In this 1 hr. luncheon you will learn to overcome the following communication problems and become comfortable with how to better connect with others.
- You have some anxiety in your communications with prospects, clients, or your people.
- You find yourself avoiding conversations rather than confronting them.
- You are frustrated by the amount of miscommunications in your role and/or your company.
- Your messages are often lost in interpretation (even though they are crystal clear to you)
- You have difficulty connecting with some people but not others.
To learn why these problems are happening as well as a solution to get around those problems please join us for our educational session.
You will learn:
- The process of communication and how to better understand it
- Different modes and styles of communication (including the fundamental and foundational psychology below productive communication)
- Getting through prospect, employee, and client filters
- How being an active listener is only half the battle
- How to build trust quicker on a subconscious level
Matt received a business degree from Texas Tech University in 2000. His 16 years of sales and management experience in the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) industry provides a unique value to Sandler Training.
Throughout his career, Matt has developed a true understanding of challenges facing all levels of business. He has sold to high-level executives as well as individual consumers. As branch manager for Hunton Distribution, Matt was responsible for setting and exceeding company sales goals, managing sales team growth and development, and implementing the company’s strategic objectives. He led his team to grow the company by adding new business, expanding business with existing clients, and helping clients grow their businesses.
He has been utilizing the Sandler Selling System for 10 years. His personal success with Sandler is guaranteed to help others achieve their goals, follow the sales process, and become a professional sales leader.
Matt is married with 3 children.
Tickets
$35.00 NON MEMBERS
$0.00 Regular Express Members Only (PAID)
$25.00 Monthly Luncheon meeting
$30.00 after 10:00 am September 15
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