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David Priemer on the TechTO stage

David Priemer

Founder & Chief Sales Scientist, Cerebral Selling

Sales trainingTorontoOn TechTO stages since 2017

David Priemer is the founder and chief sales scientist of Cerebral Selling, a Toronto sales-training firm, and author of 'Sell the Way You Buy' (2020) and 'The Sales Leader They Need' (2024). A former research scientist, he spent about 20 years in sales, including as VP of commercial sales at Salesforce, where he built the Sales Leadership Academy.

On the TechTO stage ×2

First seen on the TechTO stage in 2017. Every talk is searchable — ask the archive about David

Also on the stage ×2

Panels and roundups David appeared on.

In their words

all of a sudden something that was important became a priority

TechTO SalesTO, May 2024 · watch at 7:23

the thing that's going to be motivating the customer to buy something is not your solution or even its benefits it's the problem they're looking to solve

TechTO SalesTO, May 2024 · watch at 7:38

coaching is the number one thing as a leader you can do to help your team

TechTO SalesTO, May 2024 · watch at 12:08
A few quotes can’t cover everything David said on the TechTO stage. 1,600+ talks are searchable.Ask about David

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Quick answers

What is David Priemer known for?

Founding Cerebral Selling and writing two bestselling books, 'Sell the Way You Buy' and 'The Sales Leader They Need'. He is often called the 'Sales Professor'.

What did David Priemer do before Cerebral Selling?

He trained as a research scientist, then spent about 20 years in sales, including as VP of commercial sales at Salesforce, where he created the Sales Leadership Academy.

How many times has David Priemer spoken at TechTO?

Twice at TechTO SalesTO: as guest moderator of the 2018 'From CEO to Sales Floor' panel, and giving a 2024 talk built around 'Sell the Way You Buy'.

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