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Paul O’Donohue

Paul O’Donohue began as an industrial electrician, moved into sales engineering and key account management, and founded SalesStar in 2005. Paul helps entrepreneurs build the sales strategy and discipline they need to grow.

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About Paul

Paul spent the first ten years of a working career as an industrial electrician and realized most tradespeople were poor at sales. Paul moved into sales engineering and key account management, then recruitment, where an interest grew in assessment tools that identify successful salespeople. Paul owned a business consultant franchise from 2003, founded SalesStar in 2005 and is a member of EO, the Entrepreneurs’ Association. Paul helps CEOs engineer sales success, and clients have grown by as much as 146%. Paul believes in stretch goals and lifelong learning, and lives by one idea: if you are not getting out of your comfort zone, you are not growing.

Specialties & sectors

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Manufacturing

Industrial, process, and discrete manufacturing CEOs.

Engineering & Industrial

Engineering-led firms scaling technical revenue.

B2B Technology & Professional Services

Hardware, IoT, and professional-services CEOs.

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