Testimonials

A proven leader

“We value our working relationship with Don Pottinger. He has considerable experience and industry savvy and a well-cultivated network of professional colleagues. His ability to cut-to-the-chase in combination with a great sense of humor makes him a very accomplished (and entertaining) public speaker. We would recommend Don to anyone looking for the insight and assistance of a proven leader.”

  • Steve Watts, VP, The McGregor Company
    Winner of Agricultural Retailer Association
    Retailer of the Year award in 2008

Don will raise the bar

“If your company is looking for a way to take your top sales people to the next sales level and at the same time making them realize how rewarding retail sales can be I would strongly advise you to contact Don Pottinger today. Don knows all aspects of training people in sales and in offering outstanding service. Don will raise the bar of sales skills for your top sales people and show them how to reach this new level.”

  • Craig Struve, Ag Partners

Second to None

"I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Don Pottinger for many years. His knowledge, insights and connections in the North American crop inputs retail business, combined with his ability to communicate his insights from a podium or in a written document are second to none. Don also has the unique ability to quickly grasp the heart of an issue and communicate it in a manner that delivers results. A business relationship with Don Pottinger is highly recommended."

  • Kim McConnell, Founder & Former CEO, AdFarm

High Caliber of Training

"Our independent company identified the need to further develop some of our innovative and successful salesman. We asked Don to create an inaugural workshop to provide 15 of our salesman an opportunity to identify leadership skills while advancing their professional development.

Don was able to provide an interactive workshop atmosphere that gave our salesmen sound sales, marketing, and leadership skills. The attendees agreed they have never been exposed to this high caliber of training in their entire career. They were energized by the topics Don provided and took what they learned to the field in their professional relationships with their grower clients.

We will definitely continue to utilize Don’s services in subsequent workshops for the next class of salesman to the ultimate benefit and success of our company."

  • Gary Silveria, Sales & Marketing Manager, The Lyman Group / The Tremont Group

Propelling Teams Forward

"When it comes to identifying opportunities in agriculture, Don is the most capable person I know. He has a broad knowledge of the industry with an exceptional understanding of the retailer’s challenges and opportunities.

Don is an exceptional communicator with a unique, high energy style of resolving problems and propelling teams and individuals forward with a desire to execute the plan. He is also an outstanding speaker with an inimitable ability to keep his audience attentive, entertained and engaged."

  • Ron Farrell, AgExcellence

One of the Best

"Over the years we have engaged in all types of training. We have only been able to measure the effectiveness by the feedback from the attendees or by the amount of participation and involvement of the class.

Last Fall I began working with Don Pottinger on an idea to present a class for a targeted group of sales people that would not only give them tools to be a better professional, but also give them ideas they could apply to their daily lives. Don’s idea was a workshop forum for a select few that would yield a return not only for the company, but for each participant. Don put together a day and a half class we called Advance Professional Training that accomplished exactly the results we wanted.

It has been 4 months and a busy planting season since our class and I still have participants remarking on benefits they received from the training. We will continue to invest in our people though this type education and training.

Don is one of the best when it comes to energizing a group of people and facilitating a meeting where the attendees are engaged and information is flowing. We will use Don's services as we continue to raise the bar of professionalism in our company."

  • Johnny Council, President, Tremont Group Inc.