References
Real words from real people — salespeople, managers, and executives who built trust and grew revenue the right way.
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"I am extremely impressed with his insight, integrity and his heart to help others grow. I have a renewed hope for the future."
Micah Booth
Sales Professional
HGI Technologies
Office Equipment
"He introduced new tools that we can all utilize in the digital world and demonstrated smarter, more effective ways of introducing ourselves."
Carrie McCann-Randolph
Professional
Sales
"Larry's passion and direct approach provided a sound platform for our sales team to reach new heights of personal and professional success."
Dr. Howard Dover
Director
Academic/Sales
"Larry is bringing value to the salespeople and companies that want to become more relevant. He breathes new life into sales organizations."
Harry Spaight
Sales Professional
Business Equipment
"Larry's approach is straight forward and he does an excellent job at getting the message across. Larry shared digital strategies that energized our group."
Ariarna Bartulovic
Sales Leader
Business Equipment
"The hands on training through the Social Sales Academy opened my eyes to all the things I was doing wrong. There is always room to grow and Larry has shown me that."
Anonymous
Sales Professional
Sales
"Larry does not want you to change the way you sell, he just wants you to integrate social aspects into that current method. It made me think about building a brand for myself."
Mark Hirte
Sales Professional
Sales
"Larry won't beat around the bush, which can be refreshing and allows you to get full context on his viewpoints. His passion for sales is infectious."
Lindsay Bohon
Professional
Sales
"The messaging and content he puts out is absolutely game-changing. Embracing Larry's gospel of Selling from the Heart quite literally saved my career."
Tyler B.
Sales Professional
Sales
"Larry is a pro in every sense of the word. His infectious enthusiasm and deep knowledge of his content is what strikes me most."
Mike Lecak
Speaker/Consultant
Office Equipment
"He challenged me to think out of the box and do things differently. Within 24 hours I had 3 new prospect appointments!"
Anonymous
Sales Professional
Sales
"Larry drove home the value and importance of social selling to augment traditional prospecting. It was very impactful and motivating."
Scott MacGregor
Sales Leader
Sales
"Larry has the ability to articulate these new principles and teach them in a way that our sales staff grasped them and moved forward."
Andrew J.
Sales Leader
Sales
"It is nice to see the pendulum swing the other way toward caring and compassion versus competition. Larry understands what it means to sell with authenticity."
Rudi Rayle
Sales Professional
Professional Services
"Larry is very adept at cutting through typical sales 'fluff' and calling it like it is. He has helped my staff understand selling in the current era."
James Wrbanek
Sales Leader
Sales
"A true leader for today's overwhelming sales process. A master of 'on the street' real world sales who will transform any sales organizations."
Mike Garrison
Consultant
Sales Consulting
"I highly recommend Larry Levine & his training to use LinkedIn to grow your pipeline. Using his mining strategy, I have Yielded net new appointments with C-Level contacts."
John Puentes
Sales Professional
Office Equipment
"Larry has ideas that will make your stomach turn if you are an old school copier rep. He is bold, smart and his training is invaluable."
Meg Kopka
Sales Professional
Office Equipment
"Larry is the real deal. He has a servants mentality and you'll read it in the great content that he puts out at a prodigious pace."
Chris Van Eck
Sales Professional
Sales
"I love the content, I sincerely enjoy the Podcast and truly feel this message needs to be heard by the new generation of sales men and women."
April O'Connor
Sales Leader
Sales
"His advice and techniques were easy to put into practice and helped the team gain a new perspective on selling."
Ysabell Olson
Sales Professional
Dale Team
Business Equipment
"His ability to take an industry like sales and breathe compassion and passion into it is astounding. Larry can help get you there."
Thomas Fimian
Executive
Technology
"He is the real deal! If you want to improve your monthly and annual sales, his training is a great resource."
Michelle Martin
Sales Professional
Sales
"Larry is a true professional with a deep understanding of what drives today's modern buyer. His message is simple: be authentic and not an empty suit."
Keku Kamalani
Sales Professional
Business Development
"Larry doesn't just preach authenticity in sales, he lives it. I recommend Larry for any opportunity to spend time with your sales people."
Rachel Mae
Sales Trainer
Sales Training
"I highly recommend Larry to any team that strives to put the consumer at the core while becoming more self-aware. He triggered participants to let down their guard and share insights."
Jorge Caceres
Leader/Manager
Consumer Goods
"His message resonated with my team, making us re-evaluate how we want to come across socially in order to better engage with our customers and ultimately generate revenue."
Tim Ohai
Sales Leader
Sales Enablement
"Larry is the most genuine real business leader you could ever expect to meet. The strategies he shares work."
Dan Willis
Business Leader
Business Leadership
"Larry has been very hands-on and took the time to coach not only the team but individual team members. I highly recommend Larry!"
Bart Ratliff
Leader
Docugraphics
Office Equipment
"Larry did a phenomenal job taking the team thru the 'why & how' of social. He rolls up his sleeves and practices every day what he preaches."
Dan Heimler
Sales Leader
Sales
"Larry is my go-to resource for bridging the use of social media and sales. He has a highly effective approach to getting authentic conversations with senior-level customers."
Mark Hunter
Author/Speaker
The Sales Hunter
Sales Training
"Larry is genuine and his goals for our day not only made us think, but will make our sales efforts more thorough and authentic."
Colleen O'Donnell
Sales Professional
Sales
"Larry is the rock you lean on in sales. Larry's Selling from the Heart is that North Star for me."
James Buckley
Sales Professional
Cirrus Insight
SaaS
"Every time I listen to one of his podcasts, I get golden nuggets that I can use both personally and professionally."
Tucker Santucci
Sales Professional
Sales
"Larry exudes a calm confidence of a true sales leader that has consistently perfected his craft. Larry provides value at every turn."
Neith Myrick
Sales Leader
Sales
"If there was a picture in the sales dictionary next to 'authenticity,' it would be Larry's. Workshops with him are meaningful, valuable, and actionable."
Jeff Bajorek
Advisor
Sales Consulting
"I'm close to closing one of my biggest deals. Connecting through Social selling and telling 'Your Story' makes your sales journey unbelievably rewarding."
Danny Moore
Sales Professional
XMC, Inc.
Office Equipment
"Larry Levine is by far the best investment we have made to date. He showed us how to stand out and be true to ourselves."
Adrian Lopez
Sales Professional
Proven
Office Equipment
"Sometimes the mark of a true sales professional is when they DON'T sell you something. Larry's ethics and integrity are unimpeachable."
Jeffrey A. Brown
Executive
Professional Services
"Larry's straightforward evaluation process and tailored approach have led to excellent results in maximizing efficiency and dollars spent."
Joe Koch
Executive
Operations
"Larry is one of the most professional individuals I have had the pleasure of working with. He genuinely cares about doing the right thing."
David Lloyd
Professional
Sales
"Larry is a visionary who excels in his craft every day. He is one guy who walks the talk."
Antonio Castro
Visionary/Partner
Education
"Larry is an ongoing valued asset and contributor to our team's success. Each transaction led to a more productive system and reduced costs."
Mike R.
Professional
IT/Operations
"For those of you that are interested in getting your sales team up to speed with LinkedIn, then Larry is the only professional you should be speaking with."
Art Post
Professional
Imaging Industry
"He is thorough, detail oriented, and reliable combined with a genuine heartfelt desire to please. Larry is 'The Real Deal'!"
Scott Griffith
Professional
Konica Minolta
Office Equipment
"Larry provides a no-holds-barred and confronting presentation of what it takes to be successful and to sustain that level of performance."
Dennis Bartulovic
Sales Professional
Business Equipment
"Larry's passion for what he does comes through loud and clear. He is truly gifted at challenging sales professionals to look at the process in a new way."
Kristin Colucci Balcourt
Sales Professional
Sales
"Larry brings a unique perspective that brings great clarity to how to utilize social. You will not be disappointed!"
Warren Doherty
Sales Leader
Sales
"Larry Levine has a masterful way of teaching a foundational yet often overlooked key to sales success—the power of authenticity. He is a true leader, deeply committed to elevating the sales profession."
Andy Holt
Sales Professional
"Larry has been an invaluable resource to Xerox's channel partner program. He has immense credibility as he teaches them how to transform their skills."
Leah Quesada
Marketing Executive
Xerox
Office Technology
"Larry helped us analyze our aging fleet and presented a complete solution that resulted in increased productivity while saving money."
Steven Raft
Executive
Finance/Operations
"Selling from the heart is useful, powerful, and authentic; it provides real tools for real life. Empty suits—no more!"
Ismael A.
Sales Manager
Business Services
"Larry Levine is the real deal. He has impacted my life and my team. He has challenged my team to think outside the ordinary and become extraordinary!"
Chris Yarusinsky
Sales Manager, Stauffer Glove & Safety
Stauffer Glove & Safety
"Selling from the Heart is like must-see TV for me. Honest, actionable, with no punches pulled, this podcast should be a staple for everyone in sales."
Anonymous
Sales Professional
Sales
"The Selling From The Heart Podcast is a must-listen. It is laser-focused on helping people realize that sales is more than their monthly commission check."
Roger Amir
Sales Professional
Technology
"Working with Larry Levine has been one of the most valuable leadership development experiences of my career. Through his coaching and work with our leadership team at Flanagan Foodservice, Larry has challenged me to think differently, communicate more effectively, and lead with greater clarity and accountability. What I appreciate most is Larry's ability to ask the right questions, create meaningful dialogue, and help us focus on what matters most as leaders. His insights are practical, actionable, and grounded in real-world experience. As a result, I've grown both personally and professionally, and our leadership team has become more aligned, collaborative, and effective. I'm grateful for Larry's guidance and the positive impact he continues to have on our team and organization. Thank you Larry!"
Jonathan Dobbs
District Sales Manager
Flanagan Foodservice
"Larry expertly provides reps with the skill set needed to accomplish a more human sale, ultimately providing them the tools they need to grow."
Lindsay Kelley
Professional
Marketing/Sales
"Larry profoundly knows what it takes to get in the door to make the sale. He masterfully linked his social selling prowess with today's technology."
Scott MacGregor
Sales Leader
Sales
"Larry's authenticity shines out like a beacon. He is able to guide his followers to practical teachings based on real-world experience."
Tim Stanley
Sales Leader
Sales
"Larry manages to deliver powerful, thought provoking and game changing online Social Selling training. He understands our industry; he has walked the walk."
Peter Ryan
Sales Leader
Copier Dealership
"Larry doesn't provide an 'easy fix' but a road map to GREAT! He really makes you stop and analyze your process."
Carrie McCann-Randolph
Sales Professional
Business Coaching
"I've learned more from Larry in the past few months than I was taught in my last two jobs. He has the ability to teach, share and connect."
Andrew Quillen
Sales Professional
Sales
"Larry Levine is a rare breed—a throwback to prior generations when your word was your bond. Warm, genuine and as real as they come."
Liz Wendling
Consultant/Author
Sales Training
"Larry's passion for relationship building through social media has catapulted him to expert in the field. He is the Linkedin Guru!"
Donna Wolf
Professional
Sales
"Larry does an incredible job of tying techniques and the science behind social selling to real life success outcomes. His content is dynamic and relevant."
Shawn Peterson
Sales Leader
Sales
"I know that his work around social is brilliant and much needed. I could think of nobody more down to earth and knowledgeable than Larry."
Christopher (Chris) McKenzie
Executive
Sales
"In one word, Larry is AMAZING! His insight, expertise and advice have proven to be extremely valuable."
Dave Barrows
Director
Sales
"Larry is clearly on the forefront of building 'social' relationships. His creative ideas have helped our team move relationships to quality face to face meetings."
David Ruotolo
Sales Leader
Sales
"Thank you for the training and insight you gave to my team on how to better utilize LinkedIn to grow relationships and sales."
Dylan Howison
Sales Leader
Sales
"Larry does not just talk the talk—he walks the walk. He motivates and inspires seasoned business owners to integrate social selling."
Andy Hill
Executive
Xerox
Office Technology
"Larry's no-nonsense style made it very easy and clear to put his advice into action. He invigorated our idea of the traditional selling process."
Jordan Barta
Sales Professional
Sales
"Larry was always researching and redefining 'what good looked like.' I guarantee you will see results in higher quality engagements and increased revenues."
Lorraine Morris
Professional
Sales
"Two weeks into the Social Sales Academy and fresh off an update to my LinkedIn summary, my inbox was flooded with people reaching out!"
Chris Severy
Sales Professional
Office Equipment
"He has created a blueprint for becoming the authentic, trusted advisor every customer wants to buy from."
Mike Boksa
Corporate VP of Territory Sales
Nicholas & Company
Hospitality
"His teachings could no longer be ignored. He explains how 'Social' enables our people to tell their story with immense power."
Garry Pendleton
Sales Leader
Toshiba
Office Technology
"We have seen our salespeople gain confidence, our DSMs become stronger coaches, and our customer relationships become more meaningful."
Dave Penrith
VP of Sales
Flanagan Foodservice
Hospitality
"When our teams began working through these ideas, something shifted that no quota board could have produced on its own. Sellers stopped asking how to close and started asking how to matter."
Joe Theesfeld
President
PFS Marshall
Wholesale Food Distribution
"Larry brings fresh perspective to old problems. He challenges teams to be accountable and get out of their comfort zone."
Joel Smith
Sales Leader
Business Services
"The skills you are reinforcing and teaching allows us to get clarity to better understand customers and cement solid relationships. I've already seen a difference in the team's confidence."
Michael Marriott
Director of Sales
Supply Solutions
Supply Chain/Distribution
"After completing my leadership training with Larry, I became not only a better salesperson but, more importantly, a better human being. Selling From the Heart is more than a movement—it is truly life‑changing."
Emanuele (Manny) Riontino
New Business Manager, US Foods
US Foods
"Selling from the Heart has opened my eyes to a new way of selling."
David P
Estimator
Central Valley Environmental
Construction
"It was incredibly refreshing to hear his strategies and ideas about using LinkedIn. He is an expert in social selling."
Cortney Ventrone
Professional
Marketing
"Larry reminds us that success isn't about slick tactics, but about building genuine relationships rooted in trust and integrity. He doesn't just talk about selling from the heart—he lives it every day."
Ed Draper
Sales Professional
Public Safety/Sales
"Larry is a polished sales professional that understands the power of social media. He does what's needed to make his customers win."
Amar Sheth
Executive
Sales Training
"It has been an eye opener in rediscovering the authentic seller within. Both my team and myself have started to see the results of this transformation."
Darcy McFarlane
District Sales Manager
Foodservices Industry
Hospitality
"Larry can drive salespeople to a level of accountability that is not common in our industry."
Sandi Ratcliff
CEO
The Fischer Group
Restaurant Equipment
"I recently received one of the greatest compliments from a client—he told me I was like no other sales rep he has ever had. Larry has helped me grow into a sales professional that helps my clients increase their business."
Mike Monson
Area Manager
Foodservice Industry
Hospitality
"In a survey after our meeting, they all agreed that Larry was the best speaker we've had in a while. His stories were direct and to the point and the takeaways were often and motivating."
Toby Morris
VP Sales
Aetna Supply
Wholesale Plumbing
"Larry possesses an innate ability to connect with people, understanding their needs and building strong relationships. His unwavering dedication to continuous improvement solidifies his reputation as a trusted advisor."
Jeffrey Lerma
CEO, Supply Solutions
Supply Solutions
Jan/San
"SalesIndex has given me the undiscovered insight to help coach my people. It provides the ammunition to enable my peoples ability to grow and deal through adversity."
Darcy McFarlane
DSM
Flanagan Foodservice
Hospitality
"What you get with Larry is an authentic, real, raw, no nonsense and genuine approach. He leads by example."
Joshua Justice
Executive
President
Technology
"Larry challenged me as a 20 year owner to get my skill set sharpened. I quickly learned that I don't even buy the way I sell."
Bernadette McClelland
Business Owner
"Larry's expertise in social networking has brought a abundance of knowledge to our organization. He allowed our sales team to widen their abilities to prospect."
Eric Holtsmark
Executive
Gobin's Inc.
Office Equipment
"Larry is real world. If you listen to what Larry Levine says, you will separate yourself from the pack and kick your competition into the dirt!"
Chris Polek
CEO
Polek & Polek
Office Equipment
