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When The Ball Hits The Rake
At the U.S. Open, JJ Spaun struck the flag perfectly—only to watch it ricochet off a misplaced rake and roll away. Two flawless shots. Two brutal outcomes. Yet Spaun didn’t snap a club; he regrouped, reset his routine, and carried on. In staffing and sales, we face our rakes—lost candidates, reneged offers, undercut deals. Success hinges on disciplined preparation: role-play, rehearsal, structure. AI coaching delivers instant insight and targeted guidance so that when setback
Joel Schaffer, Principal


No Change, No Change
My main objective when I am facilitating training is to try to convince my training participants to make changes in how they sell, recruit and lead. This is also the most challenging part of my role.
At Butler Street, we like to say “No change. No change.” Put differently – If you are unwilling to change how you sell, recruit or lead, do not expect any changes in your results or outcomes.
Now, I wish I could say that every trainee who went through my training sessions was a
Robert Reid, Principal


The Real Life Hack: Slowing Down
A few months ago, I had a conversation with a sales rep who prided himself on his ability to move fast - quick dials, rapid pitches, closing like a machine. But then, he hit a wall.
He told me about a current prospect who spoke slowly. Not just “took a breath between sentences” but S.L.O.W.! This woman spoke with long, thoughtful pauses. “It was like pulling teeth,” he said. “I almost lost it.” Here's the advice I shared, why speed feels productive but isn't if missing thi
By Mary Ann McLaughlin, Managing Partner
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