Wall of love for The Honest Salesperson

Coming from an internal recruiting background and starting my own agency for the first time, understanding best practices and the highest leverage approaches to business development felt like a complete black box. With all the "gurus" out there trying to sell you services, it's hard to know what actually works. Keely made it practical, honest, and direct. The specific results I've achieved from the cohort training have been transformative for my approach to client development. Keely taught us how to move from being an order-taker to a consultative partner, and his cold calling techniques gave me concrete tools that I could immediately implement. His frameworks completely changed how I position myself during business development conversations. What I enjoyed most about the cohort was the combination of Keely's direct teaching style with real examples, plus the great Q&A format with a cohort of people who were genuinely excited to learn. Keely didn't just give theory - he showed us exactly how to implement everything from discovery meeting frameworks to proper client communication strategies. The training was so valuable and practical that I'm actually considering having Keely advise me one-on-one to ensure my implementation stays on track and to monitor progress over an extended period. That's how confident I am in his ability to teach us how to sell and close deals in the agency and staffing space. I would absolutely recommend Keely's services to others - he cuts through the noise and gives you actionable strategies that actually work.

Keely's training transformed my approach to sales. He introduced a straightforward system that cut through the noise. No fluff, no gimmicks—just a clear, actionable plan. Within a few months, I saw a noticeable uptick in my numbers. If you're looking for real results, I can't recommend Keely enough.

"Working with Keely has been a game-changer for me. Not only has he taught me the fundamentals of business development, like defining my ideal client profiles (ICPs), but I’ve also gained invaluable insights into systems, AI, and streamlining operations through his coaching. His approachable style makes it easy to ask even the smallest questions without hesitation. I genuinely look forward to both our group sessions and 1:1 coaching. Since joining, I feel more energized and confident. In just a few months, I’ve spoken at two conferences, created impactful LinkedIn content, and gained a clear understanding of how branding and content can drive sales. Thanks to Keely, I'm no longer intimidated by business development. I’m motivated, confident, and excited about the future of my business!"

Before working with Keely, we had no clear niche and struggled to focus our business development efforts. His expertise helped us define our niche, implement a solid business development strategy, and align our approach with market demands. The results speak for themselves—since partnering with Keely, we’ve confidently signed seven new contracts and established a stronger presence in our target industries. His unique perspective, strategic guidance, and dedication to our success have been transformative. We highly recommend his services to anyone looking to grow and refine their business!

Keely was fantastic to work with overall. I've worked with him for several months. My only regret is not putting forth the money to work with Keely sooner. Not only does he give astounding feedback, he works with you as a partner to help scale your book of business and personal growth. Keely has been able to mentor me working as a full desk recruiter at a large national firm, before helping encourage the idea of starting my own. Since, Keely has been always consistent of giving critical feedback and suggestive ways to improve business development and client relationships. Prior to meeting with Keely, I had minimal structure. He offered different strategies to help scale and be more knowledageable and an industry expert.

I participated in Keely's group coaching sessions with the goal of understanding how to design and implement a consistent and repeatable BD process. Keely's program delivered. I walked away with a better understanding of how to analyze and attack my target market and his insights on how to implement systems as well as leverage AI and automation were an eye-opener for my business. Great human.

After 20 years of recruiting across a lot of areas, the cohort helped me identify my ideal clients and the value I can bring them. Think better outreach and less than random outreach. I have created a strategy to better us my time and improve my outreach to client ration. Kelly is a down to earth approachable coach that makes it make sense. I found the follow up templates a great resource ongoing and reiterates the coaching. Kelly is a great fit for someone looking to build honest, transparent and sincere relationships with clients. Value over volume.

The cohort has been a great resource for refreshing my Business Development muscles. The power of Keely's info combined with some really smart and dedicated recruiters on the cohort has made the experience immensely valuable. Looking forward to putting everything in action.

Keely delivers a practical, easy-to-follow BD system with real substance. I left the cohort with actionable steps and trackers I could put to use right away. This isn’t theoretical—it’s real-world, get-it-done support. I highly recommend this program to any recruiter.

I recently completed the Strategic Recruiter Group cohort with Keely Flood, and the experience was transformative. To be honest, I feel I’ve learned more through this intensive group than I did during my entire time recruiting for a franchise staffing firm. Keely has mastered the balance of keeping group sizes intimate while providing incredible value at a price point that is accessible for 'new-ish' recruiters. If you are looking for high-level strategy and genuine support, I cannot recommend Keely’s programs enough.