THE Selling academy BOOT CAMP:
maxIMIZE YOUR potentiaL IN 2 DAYS!

Sales success doesn't happen by chance—it is built through the right mindset, disciplined execution, effective communication, and a repeatable sales process. The Selling Academy Boot Camp is an intensive, highly interactive two-day experience designed to help sales professionals strengthen every stage of the sales cycle. Participants will leave with practical tools, proven systems, and greater confidence to immediately improve their sales performance.

Session 1: Thursday, November 5, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., lunch provided

Session 2: Friday, November 6, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

All sessions will take place in the Business Report Leadership Academy Training Center inside Melara Enterprises headquarters at 9029 Jefferson Hwy., Suite 300, Baton Rouge LA 70809.

The Selling Academy Boot Camp is designed for sales professionals at every stage of their careers who are committed to improving their performance and accelerating their results.Participants may include:
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- Business development professionals
- Account executives
- Sales representatives
- Sales managers
- Business owners
- Client relationship managers
- Customer success professionals
- Marketing professionals with sales responsibilities
- Entrepreneurs responsible for business development
- Emerging sales professionals seeking accelerated growth
- Experienced sales professionals looking to sharpen their competitive edge

The two-day Boot Camp includes:

-Developing the Mindset of an Elite Salesperson
- Post-Modern Networking
- The Sales Cycle
- Storytelling in Sales
- Understanding the What, Where & How of Your Sales
- Pitching, Asking & Closing
- Psychology of Sales Time Management & Sales Systems
- Hiring and Managing Sales Teams
- Accelerating Early and Mid-Career Success
- Negotiating and Handling Rejection
- Relationship Building & Follow-Up

Participants will learn from experienced business leaders and accomplished sales professionals, including:

- Julio Melara
- Julie Laperouse
- Michael Repasky
- Seth Irby
- Raphael Crawford

‍Together, they bring decades of executive leadership, sales, business development, customer relationship management, and organizational growth experience.

Unlike traditional sales seminars, the Selling Academy is a concentrated, hands-on learning experience led by accomplished business leaders and sales practitioners. Participants learn through executive presentations, practical exercises, coaching, peer discussion, storytelling, and real-world application.The curriculum covers every stage of the sales process—from developing an elite sales mindset and expanding professional networks to managing the sales pipeline, negotiating effectively, handling rejection, strengthening customer relationships, and improving closing performance.Participants leave with practical strategies they can begin applying immediately.

You can apply directly or be recommended by your organization. Because class size is intentionally limited to maximize interaction and coaching, early application is encouraged.

Applications can be submitted through the form located at the bottom of this page.

Earlybird tuition is $999. Members of the Sales and Marketing Executives of Greater Baton Rouge (SME-GBR) qualify for a discounted earlybird tuition of $850. If you would like to become member, visit the SME website at smegbr.org/join-us.

All cancellations must be received in writing. Because enrollment is limited, tuition is nonrefundable but may be applied toward a future Selling Academy Boot Camp, subject to availability. Tuition payment acknowledges that the registrant has read and accepted all terms and conditions.

Business casual and comfortable attire. Participants should dress comfortably for interactive learning, group exercises, and professional networking.

Absolutely. One of the strengths of the Selling Academy is the opportunity to learn alongside other high-performing sales professionals from a variety of industries. Throughout the Boot Camp, participants will collaborate in discussions, workshops, networking activities, and practical exercises while building relationships that extend well beyond the program.

Participants will leave with:

- A stronger sales mindset
- Improved communication and presentation skills
- A more disciplined sales process
- Practical techniques for networking, prospecting and closing
- Greater confidence handling objections and rejection
- Better time management and sales systems
- Stronger relationship-building strategies
- Actionable ideas you can implement immediately to improve sales performance

This isn't a lecture series or traditional seminar. The Selling Academy Boot Camp is an intensive, immersive learning experience that combines expert instruction, hands-on exercises, peer collaboration, executive insights, and real-world application into two concentrated days focused on improving sales performance. Participants should expect to be actively engaged throughout the program and leave with practical skills they can put to work immediately.