About

Committed to your success, The Olsen Group sets the standard when it comes to highly influential leaders and high performance work environments. Inspired teams and individuals from high powered companies such as: Mentor Graphics, WebMD, AxiumAE and Exterro have validated high impact returns to their sales teams from the sound and trusted leadership of The Olsen Group.

We believe at the heart of every team and individual is Critical Success.

Whether you are:

A Sales Executive whose objective is to convert strategy into tactical sales plans, or…

A Sales Professional whose aim is to shorten sales cycles and accelerate revenue streams and create strong customer relationships, or…

The Individual who would like to develop strong leadership skills improves both their work and personal lives…

The Olsen Group has designed solutions that cultivate the underpinnings of high performance. Sales Teams enhance their methods in account strategies, presentation skills, negotiation skills in business and in life, build confidence effectively, enhance interviewing skills and listening skills, establish client trust and respect, create satisfied clients and in-demand Sales Leaders.

But The Olsen Group doesn’t stop there. We recognize that leadership itself is a critical success factor that’s in demand in all aspects of life.

So as a manager, an employee, an executive or an individual, developing leadership has never been more crucial or exciting in our current business climate. And great businesses are built by great people.

The Olsen Group understands this.

Is inspiration the currency of the future?

We think so.

Team Bios

Scott Olsen

Scott Olsen brings a combination of accomplishment and understanding of business matched with success in training individuals and groups.

After completing his undergraduate work in Economics at the University of Washington, Scott has developed innovative training methods throughout his career that produce dramatic increases in productivity and customer satisfaction.

With a combination of skills and knowledge, Scott successfully advances management, leadership, sales and interpersonal skills. He tailors each session to the particular needs of the group in which he is involved.

In addition to training, Scott provides personal career development for individuals and groups.

Gordon Viggiano

Gordon Viggiano has over 24 years experience in sales and sales management in start-up and fast growth environments. Over those years, he has developed a proven guerilla based system to gain entry into even the most difficult of companies in highly competitive markets. Mr. Viggiano’s nuts and bolts style helps his clients to differentiate, cut through the clutter, and accomplish the objectives in the most cost-effective manner.

From 2001 through 2006, Gordon led the Sales Acceleration Team at Cube Management, helping Cube clients develop and implement inside sales departments. Mr. Viggiano’s approach is centered on making sure his clients have the right people, implementing the optimal processes and delivering the right message to qualified targets. This proven methodology helps companies accelerate their sales by developing and implementing successful lead development and sales programs that have produced successful hit rates of up to 70%. Gordon is also skilled at transforming sales cultures from order taking and low price selling into professional account management.

In addition, Gordon has held executive roles at Egghead.com, Homegain.com, InfoPlex.

Gary Brashear

Gary Brashear brings over 28 years of successful leadership predicated on hiring and motivating highly productive, results oriented sales, marketing and services teams. His successful career in high technology includes VP of Sales at WebTrends Corp., Performant Inc. and VP of Sales and Marketing at Auctionpay and Centrisoft Corp. Gary’s initiation into sales and marketing was with 15 years at Tektronix in a variety of technical, sales and marketing management positions. His roles have been both North American and Global in responsibility.

Jill Viggiano

Jill Viggiano brings over 20 years of professional experience to help prepare and implement customized sales solutions. As a sales consultant, Jill applies her analytical skills to clients’ sales issues and processes, working to increase effectiveness and efficiency. Listening to clients in order to understand their needs is her first step. Identifying key factors and success markers provides a foundation from which to address sales concerns.

An active volunteer, Jill can’t help but raise her hand and take on leadership roles in the community. The opportunity to form and advance philanthropic organizations and their causes keeps her engaged in both local and national efforts. Jill’s style is to create a team environment where cooperation and accomplishment happen while having fun.