Bill Gillespie

Bill Gillespie

Bill Gillespie has been in the printing business for 50 years and has been in sales and marketing since 1978. He was formerly the COO of National Color Graphics, an internationally recognized commercial printer and EVP of Brown Industries, an international POP company. Bill has enjoyed business relationships with flagship brands including, but not limited to, Apple, Microsoft, Coca Cola, American Express, Nike, MGM, Home Depot, and Berkshire Hathaway. He is an expert in printing sales, having written more than $100,000,000 in personal business during his career. Currently, Bill consults with printing companies, equipment manufacturers, and software firms. He can be reached by email (bill@bill-gillespie.com) or by phone (770-757-5464).

It’s Time to Go!
February 9, 2026 at 12:55 pm

In his final blog, Bill Gillespie reflects on the industry that gave him so much, and why caring deeply will always set you apart.

The Top 1%: Final Words
January 26, 2026 at 11:03 am

In this final part, Bill Gillespie recaps the habits that separate elite sales pros from the rest, and what it takes to stay there.

The Top 1%: Part 4
January 20, 2026 at 2:33 pm

What separates the top 1% of reps isn’t talent — it’s mindset. Bill Gillespie breaks it down in part four of this series.

The Top 1%: Part 3
January 12, 2026 at 11:43 am

Do you know your clients? In this blog, Bill Gillespie shares how the top 1% of reps think differently about client relationships.

The Top 1%: Part 2
January 5, 2026 at 10:47 am

The Top 1% don’t wait for success, they chase it. In this blog, Bill Gillespie shares how top performers turn challenges into momentum.

The Top 1%
December 22, 2025 at 12:28 pm

Top sales reps win because they think differently. This series will reveal the mindset and habits that set the top 1% apart.

Hit Pause and Sell More!
December 15, 2025 at 1:54 pm

When a buyer hesitates, the worst move is to push harder. There’s a better approach and Bill Gillespie shares it here.

How Do Customers Buy?
December 8, 2025 at 11:40 am

Selling gets easier when you stop focusing on the process, and instead focus on your customer. Bill Gillespie proves it here.

Plan To Win in 2026!
December 1, 2025 at 2:00 pm

Change is uncomfortable, but history proves that those who embrace new tools stay relevant and competitive.

Should I do Marketing?
November 24, 2025 at 3:25 pm

Marketing is one of the most effective ways to stand out in a crowded market, and it doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s how.