
Tony is a results-oriented leader and West Point graduate with 14 years with Pfizer – including sales, training, and district management, 11 years in the military - including command of troops, and 2 years with Insituform Technologies - the world’s premiere trenchless underground pipeline rehabilitation company.
He also has a Masters Degree, expertise in organizational analytics and operations, and is experienced in community, government and public affairs/relations. In addition, Tony has hands-on experience in business operations, sales and marketing, and knows how to assemble, train, and motivate teams of successful sales representatives and managers. He can dive into an organization that is under-performing, diagnose the issues, formulate a plan for success, and implement it.
Tony is now putting his experience to work by focusing on motivating, empowering, and coaching individuals and groups to personal and professional success as well as facilitating and conducting various meetings and training sessions. He is also an accomplished speaker.
He has a radio talk show on 1TalkNetwork.com called "Socially Business with Tony Gates." It's on everyday at 9 am and 2 pm. Tony also has a blog called "That's the Point!"
With Insituform, Tony revamped and upgraded the company’s sales training program. His team also consistently exceeded their acquisition goals. Tony was able to bring in a very key account with whom they had not been able to compete effectively and do business over the previous 5 years before his arrival. Within one year, Insituform Technologies booked $2 million in sales directly due to Tony's involvement and efforts, and over $10 million the next year.
Tony launched a successful advocacy practice in Omaha, NE, where he worked with several non-profits, institutions, and businesses. He was also appointed to the Omaha City Planning Board.
While a District Manager for Pfizer in Omaha, Tony's district was consistently among the Company leaders in market share and launching products, including Lipitor and Viagra, He also formed strong, long lasting friendships and partnerships with several of the physicians and other customers that his Representatives called on.
Tony served his country as an Army officer in the Field Artillery.
Specialties
• Sales Management
• General Management
• Business Development
• Solution Provider
• Sales
• Marketing
• Sales and Social Media Training
• Leadership and Management Training
• Meeting Facilitation
• Executive and Group Coaching
• Keynote and Motivational Speaking
• Certified Medical Representative
• Certified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer