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Another great trip to South Africa in September, was Andy’s 10th trip over there!
Andy will next be in South Africa at the end of October and also December, so if you’re interested in meeting Andy, or booking him to help your team increase sales, get in touch with us now on
+44 161 401 0142 to see if Andy can help you as well, while he’s in South Africa!
Having done a number of speaking tours, here are some of the highlights of Andy’s trips!
After landing in Johannesburg in the morning, Andy spoke to a group of Marketing Professionals, on the changing face of business, and how Marketing can work with Sales on increase the number and quality of the leads they’re giving to the sales team, and help them close them faster.
In the evening at the same venue (we like to work him hard!) Andy spoke to 250+ Sales Professionals on how to increase their number of appointments, stand out from the competition, and increase their sales figures!
Sales Events In A Cinema In Johannesburg!
Andy spoke at another Sales event in Johannesburg, to an audience of over 600+ Salespeople, talking about how we need to change the way we sell, and how to improve our new business generation and cold calling activities! Fantastic feedback from the audience, then a quick dash to the airport to travel to the next city!
The next event Andy spoke at was in Durban….
A Barnyard Theatre In Durban!
In Durban for the first time, Andy’s speech was in a Barnyard Theatre, with a full band setup behind the curtain! Tempted as he was to pick up the guitar and play, a fantastic reception from the packed audience convinced him that his Sales speech would go down better!
A great speech with a fantastic audience – from Car Rental and Automotive Companies, Insurance Salespeople, Recruitment, IT and Telecoms Professionals, and many more came to attend Andy’s speech. A great experience in a very unusual venue!
Now it was time to go to King Shaka airport for the trip to Cape Town the following day…..
End Of Tour In Cape Town!
Another packed crowd in Cape Town, where we were standing room only for Andy’s main speech! Delegates from all over the Cape had come to hear Andy’s expertise on Cold Calling and Selling Against The Competition!
As well as the event, as a rugby fan Andy found time to watch his first Super 15 Rugby game at Newlands, between the Cape Town Stormers and the Southern Kings.
Andy found out during the game just why they’re called the ‘Stormers’ as a massive storm came in whilst the game continued!
More Work…. And Some Time Out!
While Andy was in Cape Town, we worked with a Recruitment Company and a Telecoms company – and had a number of meetings that resulted in more bookings for his next trip!
Andy also got into the South African ‘spirit’ and wore a South African rugby top and cap for one of the games!
He still remembers his first visit to Twickenham was a record win for South Africa over England – and his South African friends don’t let him forget it!
Hence the reason he was made to wear the Springbok jersey and cap!
As well as going to see some local wine estates, Andy found time to go and see a crocodile farm while he was in the Cape Town area.
He tells us he had a great time, but I’m not sure the rest of us want to get as close to the crocodiles as he did!!
The picture on the right was taken by Andy… far too close for my liking!
So What’s Next For Andy In South Africa?
Andy will next be in South Africa at the end of October and also December, so if you’re interested in meeting Andy, or booking him to help your team increase sales, get in touch with us now on
+44 161 401 0142 to see if Andy can help you as well, while he’s in South Africa!
About The Author:
Andy Preston is one of the World’s Top Recommended Sales Experts, Sales Trainer and Sales Conference Speaker
Andy Preston has worked with more than 60,000 people in 16 countries over the last 10 years, helping them to increase their sales!
He is recognised as the #1 Authority on the evolution of Cold Calling and New Business Selling, as well as being one of the World’s Top Recommended Sales Experts, and the creator of the Stand Out Selling system.
Stand Out Selling is Andy’s signature sales methodology – helping you to sell better against your competition, win more business, and do so – even when you’re a higher price!
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Andy Preston
Named as one of the World's Top Sales Gurus, Andy creates 'Stand Out Salespeople' worldwide, with his revolutionary 'Stand Out Selling' Sales System. 'Stand Out Selling' helps salespeople stand out from their competition, win more business, and do so at higher prices!
Previously a trained Professional Buyer, then the Top Salesperson in the UK, Andy Preston has now trained more than 160,000 Salespeople, in more than 50 countries, on 6 continents, since 2004!
Andy is best known for his work in 5 specific areas...
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