
Lakes Proud Small Business of the Year Award
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For more than 100 years, the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce has strengthened the businesses that strengthen our communities. We are Lakes Proud.
Building trust with your customers is the number one skill in sales, and it’s also one of the best ways to help your bottom line. But how do you build this rapport and stand out among the noise? The Blue Ox Success Series workshop, Sales Training — Building Bridges & Why Trust Matters, will offer insights on how to build trust and sell from a place of integrity. Demonstrating trustworthiness through consistent actions and follow-through are necessary habits to build trust. You’ll also hear how being vulnerable and authentic will strengthen your rapport with your customers. With tips from this training, you’ll create a sales process that closes the deal.
If you’re a business owner, manager, sales professional, or a nonprofit, this training is for you. Learn how to sell your message and grow your customer base.
Mike Henke is a national speaker who has innovative solutions and his upbeat, interactive style gets great reviews. How to develop salespeople is a moving target as our workforce and our customer base are changing rapidly. Mike lives in Nebraska and has helped numerous organizations throughout the Midwest increase their sales, and always enjoys getting back to Minnesota where he grew up!

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Blue Ox Success Series: Real Strategies for Designing Workforce Training Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 8:30-10:00 AM Brainerd Lakes