Still the One Closing Every Deal?
Owen Van Syckle helps founders and business owners build the sales systems, teams, and skills to grow revenue without depending on themselves to close every deal.






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Does This Sound Like You?
- You started your business and became the one who closes everything — because nobody does it like you do.
- You've tried hiring salespeople. It didn't go the way you planned.
- You're doing well — but you know the business has a ceiling as long as revenue depends on you.
- You want a team that sells. A system that works. A business that grows without you on every call.
If you said yes to any of these — you’re in the right place.
How Owen Works With You
Sales Coaching
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For founders and sales leaders who want to perform at a higher level.
- 1-on-1 and group coaching on sales psychology, mindset, and closing mechanics
- Delivered through the Sales Acceleration Academy platform
- Focused on behavior change — not just tactics
- For founders still selling, and for sales teams that need to be better
- Ongoing accountability and real-time feedback on live deals
Sales Training
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Structured, tiered training programs that build skills at every level.
- Delivered through the Sales Acceleration Academy
- Multiple tiers and formats — individual, team, and organization-wide
- Covers sales psychology, process, communication, and leadership
- Built for teams who need a repeatable approach, not one-time motivation
- Works alongside coaching or as a standalone program
Sales Consulting
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Hands-on consulting for founders who want someone in the room with them.
- Owen sits down with you and your team — reviews KPIs, pipeline, and process
- Identifies exactly where revenue is leaking and why
- Builds or rebuilds your sales system from the ground up
- Works directly with founders on hiring, onboarding, and rep management
- Ongoing engagement — not a one-time assessment
Speaking Engagements
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For conferences, leadership events, and corporate teams.
- Topics: founder-led sales, sales psychology, building high-performance teams
- Keynotes, workshops, and breakout sessions
- Custom content tailored to your audience and outcomes
- Available for conferences, sales kickoffs, leadership retreats, and more
- 25 years of real-world experience — not theory
Not sure where to start?
Tell Owen what’s going on in your business. He’ll tell you which path makes sense.
About Owen Van Syckle
Owen Van Syckle has spent 25 years inside founder-led businesses, watching the same pattern repeat: the founder is the best salesperson in the company, and the business cannot grow past them.
He built a Sales Acceleration Operating System that changes that. Through coaching, training, and hands-on consulting, Owen helps founders build the systems and teams that let them step out of the selling role without revenue dropping.
His clients include regional banks, universities, franchise networks, insurance agencies, and construction companies across Virginia and beyond. He is based in Virginia Beach, VA.
Testimonials
Gabe Rizzi
Former President, Travel Leaders CorpAfter 4 years of participating in the program, we've graduated over 100 sales professionals who've gone from mediocrity to achieving more than they thought they were ever able to do, one deal at a time.
Claire Foster
Executive Vice President for Enrollment Services, Regent UniversityThe Van Syckle Group delivers results. They provided helpful strategies and practical tools to help enhance customer experience and increase revenue.
Cheryl Tribus
Sales Agent, Centerville Insurance AgencyYour approach haunts my brain because it is honestly a more enjoyable way to work. Consultation driven by curiosity and care rather than the harsh triage of consumer mining most systems encourage.
Steve Sterling
Executive Vice President, Norfolk Airport AuthorityOwen's deep understanding of the DISC model and his ability to explain the nuances of each personality type allowed individuals to gain valuable insights into their communication styles and how they can work together more effectively.
Upcoming Events
July 30th
Executive Sales Briefing — Why Your Sales Rep(s) Slows Down Every Summer
Every summer, sales slow down in founder-led businesses. Most founders call it a slump. Owen Van Syckle calls it a structure problem. Join him live on July 30th to find out exactly why it happens — and what to fix before Q3 ends the same way.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2fEjBNnHSeGbKrd2I5R43w
Read MoreSep 29th
Executive Sales Briefing — Why the Best Sales Rep(s) Start Their Year in October
The best founder-led businesses don't wait until January to start their year. Owen Van Syckle unpacks why October is the most important month for sales momentum — and what needs to happen before Q4 begins.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cFgmuPitT6S1B31W1ltCyQ
Read MoreDec 01st
Executive Sales Briefing — 5 Moves That Turn December Into Your Best Sales Month
Most founders write off December before it begins. In this Executive Sales Briefing, Owen Van Syckle shares five specific moves that turn the last 30 days of the year into your strongest sales month — without discounting to get there.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XhFnKJlIQUmOANldlj60XQ
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Free Resource
Not sure where your sales system is breaking down? Take the free Sales Clarity Assessment — 5 minutes to see exactly where the gaps are.
Ready to stop being your company's #1 salesperson?
Coaching. Training. Consulting. Speaking. Let’s find the right fit for where you are.