Posts by Lisa
From Sales Rockstar to Sales Manager: Why Your Ego Needs a Time-Out
Just because you’re a top-performing salesperson doesn’t mean you’ll crush it in management. Trust me. I learned that one the hard way. Here’s the mindset shift every sales leader needs to make (before they crash and burn).
Read MoreWhy Amazing Salespeople Still Need Sales Managers (Yes, Even You)
Even the best salespeople have blind spots—like ignoring their pipeline. If you think you don’t need a sales manager, this one’s for you. A little tough love (and a lot of truth) from someone who’s been there.
Read MoreWe Got the Badge! Here’s How Our WBENC Certification Supercharges Your Sales Playbook
WBENC certification puts The Middle Six in the big rooms—ready to deliver sales coaching, tactical plans, process mapping, and HubSpot magic.
Read More50% Analog, 50% Digital, 100% Human
Remember MapQuest print-outs and cold calls from the parking lot? I do—and I’m proof that mixing those analog roots with today’s slick digital tricks is the secret to selling like a legend.
Read MoreWhy Top Performers Don’t Need More Training (They Need the Right Kind)
Most sales training fails top performers. Our workshops and boot camps are different—tactical, human-centered, and built on the belief that sales is 50% art, 50% science, and 100% human.
Read MoreLisa Proeber named ‘Notable Entrepreneur’ by BizTimes Milwaukee
I’ve been officially deemed “Notable” by BizTimes Milwaukee—and no, this time it’s not just my mom saying it. From launching The Middle Six to opening Board & Brush studios, a bar, and even penning a children’s book, I’m all in on building businesses that make real impact.
Read MoreSales Therapy: What I Learned in Therapy That Transformed My Sales Strategy
I started therapy to get better at dating. I left with a deeper understanding of myself—and a breakthrough sales strategy. This is your permission slip to treat sales like therapy. Here’s what I learned.
Read MoreSpeak Human: How to Translate Sales Speak into What Your Clients Actually Understand
If your sales pitch sounds like alphabet soup (CRM, ICP, KPI—oh my), your clients might be nodding politely while screaming internally. Let’s break the code and turn your sales strategy into something people actually get—and buy.
Read MoreWhat a Cranky Competitor Taught Me About Sales (and Why You Need a CRM Yesterday)
Three years ago, a man touched my hair and told me I’d never make it in sales. Cool. I took that moment, turned it into motivation, and built a company that helps others thrive by cleaning up their sales process and ditching their dusty spreadsheets. This blog breaks down the tools you need (hi, HubSpot!) and why experience isn’t everything—strategy is.
Read MoreNo Luck in Sales—Just Skill, Strategy, and Hard Work
If you think sales is about getting lucky, think again. Success in sales isn’t about chance—it’s about skill, strategy, and execution. Stop giving luck the credit and start owning your wins. Here’s how.
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