Pragmatic. Customized. Impactful. This is why we use Mark Rodgers to improve the performance of our sales team; And you should, too.

My educated guess is that there are approximately 1,001 research-based tips in this book for making yourself more persuasive in business situations. Mark Rodgers talks about something else that’s just as important, though: how to conduct yourself with grace and integrity when things don’t go your way.

Anyone in a role that requires advocacy and influence would benefit from the practical advice Mark Rodgers offers in Persuasion Equation.

This powerful, practical book, based on proven, real-life experience, shows you how to make the sale, faster and easier than ever before!

I have always admired your work and talent, and appreciate how much you have contributed to the success of HDFS.

You have made a huge difference.

Classic lessons in organizational awareness and the importance individual relationships and agendas play in getting things done.

This session was packed with insights to the act of persuasion and unraveling clues to navigate organizational politics.

I personally think that you are one of the most engaging speakers I’ve seen, the content of your presentation was both interesting and relevant, and you approach the subject matter in a unique and thoughtful way. I only wish you could have spent more time with us.

Awesome topic. Presenter was top-notch. Spoke clearly and effectively and gave us so much valuable info.

I found Mark to be engaging, energetic and knowledgeable on how to be more persuasive in business.

Applicable to lots of businesses. Great knowledge and tips to take back to our team.

Gave me tips on what I can do better to close the deal with my patients.

Mark provided information easily followed, easy to do, reasons to act.

Very valuable session — helps members become more effective, improve and grow our businesses.

Mark is a dynamic speaker that makes his audience wonder what is coming next. Highly entertaining and visually effective, he delivers complex ideas in a provocative format.

I liked the specific word tracks that will be valuable in sales. I agree with the psychology — it makes sense.

I thought the speaker and information were helpful with improving my sales technique.

Mark brings a level of energy and expertise to the topic of persuasion that should be discussed within every business — big or small.

It provided me with a different way to think about and process how I need to sell the job at the automotive garage that I work at. Keywords were great!

A great review of the basics of communication.

Great content to apply to everyday business.

Will take away to better communicate with job and social communication.

Learned some good tools of the trade that I will look to implement in my life.

The presentation solidified some concepts that I have been adapting to my career, as well as adding a few techniques and keywords.

Engaging discussion on realistic changes we can make in our professional interactions with co-workers and clients.

Topics very informational.

We learned simple ways to engage with customers that often are overlooked. These relationships can promote repeat business.

The presentation was very good, entertaining but very informative.

The 23 takeaways will be put into use immediately.

Learning key points is powerful communication with others.

Very good presentation; entertaining and valuable.

It is always helpful to review the takeaways that will help my company and its customers by continuously improving on customer satisfaction and customer service.

Mark Rodgers was informative and displayed excellent examples in engagement and persuasive speaking.

Very informative. Great ideas for help closing sales.

Mark was quick, easy to understand and knowledgeable on how to precisely put these practices to use.

Widely relevant.

Provided me with tools to work with from my own perspective, as well as my staff.

Lots of ‘little’ things that make a ‘big’ difference.

Liked short version of presentation. Some go on for hours or days and overwhelm.

16 takeaway points!

Mark was a very entertaining, convincing and motivating speaker.

hese things are going to help me in my business.

Mark emphasized a lot of points that I subconsciously don’t realize hurt myself professionally in terms of closing a deal and gaining trust and respect. To hear the points and have examples of how to approach situations more favorably going forward is a great takeaway.

How to start conversations to communicate better.

This was an excellent presentation. The material was very useful, the presenter was knowledgeable and engaging. I will use the information in my work.

Mark always puts useful, actionable information into a fast-moving, fun presentation.

One of the takeaways: Two-word questions.

I am far too empathetic and miss opportunities at work. I loved the reciprocity ideas, target intelligence questions, name/frame/same, FORM, ART. Great information!!

Even though you think you know all you can about sales, a seminar reinforces things you might be forgetting.

I realized a lot of points that I was doing that were wrong. Also gives me a different way to approach a sales call.

Mark’s approach to be a persuasive speaker was a real eye-opener and gave me a lot of insight on how any professional can improve their skills.

I learned new ideas on persuasion and had some old ideas revisited.

If you are interested in boosting your career through powerfully impacting the success of individuals and organizations then attend a session with Mark Rodgers.

Mark is a dynamic presenter – lots of substance and personality.

Lots of great, practical tips presented in an engaging format.

Mark is a gifted adult educator. His memorable instructional style engages the audience and builds a bridge from the classroom to the work place.

Fantastic and substantive! Great topic and engaging presentation. Thanks Mark!

Your opening Presentation really set the tone for our weekend. Phenomenal …

You spoke directly to members’ needs and provided great take home value. Your presentation skills are outstanding.

Your enthusiasm, terrific sense of humor and obvious love of what you do was infectious (in a good way!).

I hear a lot of speakers. In the brevity of time, Mark got so many of my brain synapses working. Great ideas. Tangible information. Fun!

Awesome information. Awesome energy. Awesome relevance.

To this day people still ask me about the session with Mark Rodgers… you were fabulous.

Powerful speaker on a relevant topic for use in business and personal lives.

Your keynote session was very well received and your retailer sales and marketing ideas were right on.

Mark is a lightning rod – creating a rapid flashing of ideas and solutions in his listeners’ minds.

Informative, educational and exciting!

Powerful! Empowering!

Mark’s “Making It Happen” program contains critical human behavior insights that will benefit all people – professionally and personally – when put into practice.

Mark packed an amazing amount of valuable and applicable information that I can put into practice into just a few hours.

Simple, easy to apply techniques that can be immediately applied to any organization or personal situation.

Once again you captured the hearts and minds of our participants in your seminar.
Participants commented on wanting more time with your teaching because of your energy, unbelievable presentation skills and invaluable content.
You gave solid no nonsense responses to their questions. Participants reported this was one of the best seminars they have taken.

Interesting, thought provoking and practical.