Chris Lytle, Instant Sales Training
“Mike is a good client of mine who became an even better friend. I value our association and our conversations. Mike O'Brien loves helping salespeople help their advertisers. Every time we speak he's excited to tell me about a client of his that had their biggest sales month ever thanks to his training and coaching. He's thoughtful and reserved, but he's driven to contribute to other people's success. You, too, will value your conversations with Mike. And you'll be even happier after you hire him to work with you and your sales team.”
Chris Lytle
Making Successful People Successful Sooner!
Argie D. Tidmore
Owner/General Manager WPPA & WAVT
“Hello Mike, Thank you for…..
-Spending a full week training and assisting my sales staff.
-A very clear path for our new marketing reps.
-Many suggestions for our veteran reps.
-Your easy-going demeanor and knowledge of marketing.
-Great ways to talk about digital marketing.
-You are able to relate to our community and our staff.
-You know the realities of marketing and budgets in a county population of 150,000.
-We would also welcome you back on a weekly or daily basis as my staff needs more guidance.”
Shar Hermanson
Sales Manager, WCLO & WJVL
“He is a leader that makes a difference in your sales career or broadcast career. Mike believes in lifting up his team to achieve overall goals. Mike focuses on creating a strong future for radio. You are looking for a General Manager who leads by example and has strong integrity. You are looking for Mike O’Brien. His enthusiasm for radio is contagious.”
Bob Dailey
Former VP/General Manager Bliss Communications Radio Division
“Mike, you have done a magnificent job the last ten years at a time when the pressure to produce must have been extraordinary. You were the right person at exactly the right time for Bliss Broadcast. Congratulations on a wonderful career. Without a doubt, the best hire I ever made.”
Jon Walrath
Trainer, Dale Carnegie Systems
“I had the privilege to know and work with Mike in a training capacity for the past 5 years. He is an extremely passionate leader who radiates excitement, energy and sincerity when he interacts with people.”
“Skip Bliss, President, Bliss Communications, WCLO-WJVL
“Mike O’Brien has been an integral part of Bliss Communications Broadcast Group for 30 years…working in roles as a Group Sales Manager of our radio group and as General Manager of our stations in Janesville. He has spent his career refining his personal sales technique as well as training, leading, and inspiring so many people in the radio industry.
Mike has a dynamic personality that energizes sales teams and gives them the tools to achieve their goals. Whether it’s a complete rookie or a polished veteran, there is literally no-one who would not benefit from Mike’s expertise, and it’s all done in a professional manner that everyone can relate to.
Those who know Mike will say he speaks from the heart, knows his material, is honest, straight forward and delivered in a style that engenders the self-confidence to enjoy a long and happy career in broadcast time sales.
There are those people who are motivational and talk in theory, but Mike O’Brien is the real deal with a proven skill set for people who want to be the best they can be. If you are looking for the best, this is your man! “”
