Hello, I'm Bill Guertin, the founder of The 800-Pound Gorilla, Inc., and a widely recognized expert in sales training, keynote speaking, and consulting. I've earned the reputation as The 800-Pound Gorilla of Peak Performance, specializing in delivering high-energy presentations in the areas of sales, customer service/retention, and leadership. With a B.A. in Communications from Saint Joseph's College, Rensselaer, IN, I have over 40 years of experience in professional sales and sales management. My sales training methodologies have been implemented in over 100 ticket sales departments of professional sports teams across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Beyond my on-the-field experience, I am also an accomplished author. I have written two influential books: The 800-Pound Gorilla of Sales: How to Dominate Your Market, published by John Wiley & Sons, and Reality Sells, published by WBusiness Books. These books have been well-received in the industry. As a dedicated professional, I am an active member of the National Speakers' Association, where I have been involved for over 20 years. I am also a longstanding member of the local chapter, NSA-IL, and had the honor of serving as the Chapter President in 2019-2020. I am passionate about helping individuals and organizations achieve peak performance, and I look forward to sharing my expertise and real-world insights with you.
