Christine Aquin Pope

Biography

With over 20 years experience in Sales and Business Development, Christine Aquin has successfully developed and sold over $45 million in products and services throughout North America. She has spearheaded major initiatives across myriad industries including technology, insurance and media.

Christine began her career as a sales trainer and consultant for London Life Insurance, designing and implementing national initiatives to improve sales processes and recruitment. She evolved her sales expertise at City TV, Canada`s premiere media corporation where she became known for developing new revenue streams - successfully capturing non-traditional television advertisers such as Roots Canada, Wittnauer International, and Guardian Group of Funds. Her continually progressive strategies, media research presentations, and savvy media buying earned her the title of "Top New Business Executive".

At DWL Inc, a technology company specializing in the design and implementation of Unified Business Services software, Christine gained a wealth of experience and insight into high-tech enterprises, sales & distribution, product development and management, Web deployment, and marketing. Leading the company`s Packaged Goods & Retail Sales divisions, she was instrumental in increasing sales from $2 million to more than $16 million in just over 2 years.

Prior to founding Gunpowder Business, Christine acted as US Sales Manager for Advantex Marketing International, initiating multi-million dollar loyalty marketing programs for US Airways and CIBC and creating partnerships with over 200 online merchants.

Publications

Blast Open Big Doors: How to Prospect Fortune 1000 Companies

The fastest way to double your sales is to become an expert at prospecting. Getting access to key decision makers and booking great sales meetings are skills -- ones you can learn. This book teaches you how. In it, I share with you our previously top-secret, battle-tested strategies for connecting with the right decision makers. Whether you fear rejection, worry about looking foolish, or are stuck in a rut, this book will help you to succeed. If you develop the discipline to execute the simple tactics I share with you, you can win an unfair share of your marketplace. You`ll learn how to overcome the obstacles standing in your way and how to arm yourself for success in today`s global marketplace.

Titles

Prospecting in a Global Economy

How to Blast Open Big Door in Life and Business

Your Mission: Win an unfair share of your marketplace

The art of bulletproofing: Protecting yourself and your team from rejection

Voicemail: one of the most powerful weapons in your arsenal