Anthony Stears: Communication Strategist
Sales keynote speaker Anthony Stears helps businesses boost revenue through effective phone communication, authentic conversations, and proven strategies that turn prospects into loyal customers.
Quick Facts:
- Known globally as “The Telephone Assassin”
- Expert in sales communication, cold calling, and prospecting
- Background in sales and marketing leadership across multiple companies
- Helps businesses increase conversion through authentic conversations
- Formats:
Keynote Speaker, Sales Trainer, Communication Strategist
- Audiences:
Sales teams, business leaders, entrepreneurs, client-facing professionals
- Outcomes:
- Increased confidence and effectiveness in sales conversations
- Improved lead conversion and customer engagement
- Stronger, more authentic relationships with clients
- Travels from: London, UK
- **Fee range: $5,001 - $10,000
Keynote Topics
Talent Short Bio
Anthony Stears, widely known as “The Telephone Assassin,” is a sales communication expert, keynote speaker, and consultant dedicated to helping businesses reconnect with the power of real conversations. In an era dominated by email and digital messaging, Anthony champions the effectiveness of direct, human-to-human communication to drive engagement, build relationships, and increase sales.
With a background spanning frontline sales to senior leadership roles, Anthony has worked across multiple industries, including managing sales and marketing functions for several companies simultaneously. This hands-on experience gives him a deep understanding of the challenges businesses face when trying to convert leads, maintain relationships, and stand out in competitive markets.
Anthony specializes in transforming how teams approach prospecting, cold calling, and client communication. His strategies focus on confidence, clarity, and authenticity, enabling individuals to have meaningful conversations that lead to measurable business outcomes. He helps organizations move away from transactional interactions and toward relationship-driven sales approaches that build trust and long-term value.
As a speaker, Anthony delivers engaging, practical sessions that equip audiences with to
Talent Videos
Anthony Stears | Showcase 2022
Anthony Stears shows how authentic conversations outperform emails and social media, equipping sales teams with tools to engage clients and grow businesses.
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Summary
In his showcase, Anthony introduces himself as The Telephone Assassin, challenging the reliance on email and digital channels in sales. He demonstrates why phone conversations are not just relevant but essential in building trust and generating business. Through stories from his career, he illustrates the mistakes salespeople often make — from script-heavy calls to impersonal outreach — and provides alternative approaches focused on curiosity, listening, and relationship-building.
Anthony emphasizes practical takeaways: structuring calls for impact, overcoming reluctance to pick up the phone, and converting conversations into long-term business opportunities. His delivery blends humor, storytelling, and actionable tips, ensuring that audiences leave not only motivated but equipped to take immediate action.
Key Moments
Anthony Stears | The Telephone Assassin | 1-Minute Showcase
In this short 1:22 showcase, Anthony Stears introduces his Telephone Assassin approach, showing why authentic conversations beat cold calls and drive business success.
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Summary
This short clip introduces Anthony Stears, The Telephone Assassin, as he explains why businesses need to stop relying on cold calls and email blasts. Instead, he advocates for conversations that build rapport, trust, and long-term client relationships. Anthony shares how his practical strategies help sales teams gain confidence on the phone, ensuring calls become opportunities instead of interruptions. His delivery is quick, engaging, and leaves a clear message: conversations close deals, not scripts.
Key Moments
00:00 – 00:20 — Introduction: Anthony Stears as The Telephone Assassin
00:20 – 00:50 — Why cold calls fail and conversations matter
00:50 – 01:15 — Tools for confidence and connection on the phone
01:15 – 01:22 — Closing: call to action for rehumanizing sales
Anthony Stears | Call Structure Explained
In this 3-minute training clip, Anthony Stears outlines his proven call structure that helps sales teams build rapport, qualify clients, and close more deals.
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Summary
In this short video, Anthony Stears, The Telephone Assassin, shares his practical call structure designed to make phone conversations more effective. He emphasizes that a successful call isn’t about rigid scripts but about a simple framework that keeps conversations flowing naturally.
Anthony explains the importance of a strong opening to set a positive tone and earn the right to speak. He then walks through key steps: building rapport, asking engaging questions to uncover needs, and qualifying whether the conversation is worth pursuing further. He stresses that structure helps professionals avoid “waffling” while ensuring they hit essential points.
The clip highlights how Anthony’s method saves time, reduces stress, and helps professionals feel more confident. By following his structure, calls become focused, productive, and client-centered, rather than awkward or salesy.
His delivery is practical and engaging, giving viewers a quick win they can immediately implement.
Key Moments
00:00 – 00:30 — Introduction: the need for call structure
00:30 – 01:10 — Opening: earning the right to continue the call
01:10 – 01:50 — Building rapport and asking engaging questions
01:50 – 02:30 — Qualifying prospects and focusing on value
02:30 – 03:15 — Closing thoughts: structure creates confident, productive conversations
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