Bill Gillespie

Bill Gillespie

Bill Gillespie has been in the printing business for 49 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).

I’ll Do It Tomorrow!

Too many reps convince themselves that tomorrow will be a better time to make the call. Bill Gillespie shares how to confront this.

We Don’t Do That, We Only Do This

For owners struggling with sales, growth often comes down to “anyone with money.” Here’s why targeting the right customer is essential.

Who Do You Think You Are?

When you stop allowing a client’s boundaries define what you can offer, you open the door to better solutions. More on it here.

Sell Like You Buy!

Bill Gillespie recalls how a car-buying experience ended in defeat due to poor communication. Here’s what could have been better.

Mistakes Matter!

How you handle mistakes can speak volumes. Bill Gillespie shares a story of how one client’s costly mistake led to unexpected revenue.

I Don’t Like Change!

Change is guaranteed in life and business, and resisting it can be costly. Bill Gillespie reflects on this important lesson here.

What … How Did That Happen?

How you manage problems says more about you than how you manage success. Bill Gillespie shares a jaw-dropping story on accountability.

I Quit!

Bill Gillespie revisits a piece of advice he shared in his very first blog. Here’s why it still holds true a year and a half later.

I Don’t Want to Sell Today!

Investing in you pays huge dividends. Your customers will notice. You’ll sell more stuff, waste fewer names, and have more fun.

Validate Your Customer!

Bill Gillespie doesn’t believe in sales shortcuts. But he does know one simple action that can up your sales game. He shares it here.

Your Perspective Matters!

In sales, when you lead with creativity and solutions instead of price, you stop managing specs and start creating value for clients.

Every Brain is Different!

Bill Gillespie shares how he learned — the hard way — that it’s important to makes space for every type of thinker on the sales force.