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    Josh Frey

    Founder & CEO

    On Sale Promos, LLC

    Key Takeaways

    • 1.He founded On Sale Promos, LLC, a company specializing in personalized promotional materials and corporate gifts.
    • 2.He developed the 'Swag Coach' program to train and mentor sales professionals in the promotional products industry.
    • 3.Frey is an expert in building strong, profitable sales forces through outsourced models and strategic selling.
    • 4.He actively advises on creating new revenue streams through strategic partnerships with complementary companies.

    About Josh

    Josh Frey is an experienced entrepreneur and sales coach, recognized for his expertise in the promotional products industry and for fostering business growth through strategic partnerships and sales force development.

    Who is Josh Frey?

    Josh Frey is the founder and CEO of On Sale Promos, LLC, a company based in Falls Church, Virginia, that specializes in promotional products, apparel, and corporate gifts. With a career spanning over 25 years in the promotional products industry, Frey has established himself as a prominent figure, creating and leading businesses from inception.

    He is widely recognized for his "Swag Coach" program, through which he trains and mentors individuals in sales strategies specific to the promotional products sector. Frey's approach emphasizes developing effective upsell techniques, creating robust sales action plans, and building highly effective sales forces. His dedication to entrepreneurship extends to mentoring business students and judging competitions, reflecting his commitment to nurturing future business leaders.

    Quick facts about Josh Frey

    RoleFounder & CEO
    CompanyOn Sale Promos, LLC
    Based inFalls Church, Virginia
    ExpertisePromotional Products, Sales Coaching, Entrepreneurship
    Notable for"Swag Coach" program, building sales forces, strategic partnerships
    BPI affiliationNot affiliated

    What is Josh Frey known for?

    • Founding On Sale Promos, LLC: Established in 2004, this company provides personalized promotional materials, apparel, and corporate gifts to a national clientele.
    • "Swag Coach" Program: Developed and leads a professional training and mentoring curriculum focused on teaching sales strategies and business practices within the promotional product industry.
    • Sales Force Development: Expertise in guiding individuals and businesses to build strong, profitable sales forces through outsourced business models and strategic selling.
    • Entrepreneurial Mentorship: Actively mentors aspiring business owners and students, sharing insights on starting and growing businesses, and judging entrepreneurship competitions.
    • Strategic Partnerships: Known for advising on how to add revenue streams by forming partnerships with complementary companies and leveraging existing networks.

    What is Josh Frey's background and experience?

    Josh Frey's entrepreneurial journey began early; during his college years, he co-founded an ice cream truck business. In 1994, he leveraged his entrepreneurial drive to create Granny’s Goodies, a company specializing in delivering corporate gift packages. This experience laid the groundwork for his future endeavors.

    In 2004, he founded On Sale Promos, LLC, transitioning his focus to personalized promotional products, awards, and uniforms. His 25-year tenure in the promotional products industry has provided him with deep insights into sales, marketing, and business development within this sector. Frey also dedicates time to community leadership, serving as President of the Washington, D.C. chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, where he connects members with successful business and community leaders.

    What topics does Josh Frey speak and write about?

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    Background & Perspective

    Background

    Josh Frey is an entrepreneur and sales coach with a career spanning over 25 years in the promotional products industry. His entrepreneurial journey began in college with an ice cream truck business, followed by the creation of Granny’s Goodies in 1994, which specialized in corporate gift packages. In 2004, Frey founded On Sale Promos, LLC, a company based in Falls Church, Virginia, that provides promotional products, apparel, and corporate gifts to a national clientele.

    Areas of Expertise

    Frey is recognized for his deep expertise in sales force development and strategic growth. He is the founder of the "Swag Coach" program, a professional training and mentoring curriculum designed to teach sales strategies specific to the promotional products sector. His approach covers effective upsell techniques, creating robust sales action plans, and building profitable sales forces through outsourced business models. He also advises businesses on how to add revenue streams by forming strategic partnerships with complementary companies.

    Entrepreneurial Mentorship

    Committed to fostering future business leaders, Josh Frey actively mentors aspiring business owners and students. He shares his insights on starting and growing businesses and serves as a judge for entrepreneurship competitions. Frey is also the President of the Washington, D.C. chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, connecting members with successful business and community leaders.

    Areas of Expertise

    Promotional ProductsSales CoachingEntrepreneurship MentorshipBusiness DevelopmentPartnership StrategiesCorporate Gifting

    Research Topics

    Sales StrategyBusiness GrowthEntrepreneurship

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