Anthony Stears: Communication Strategist
Sales communication speaker Anthony Stears helps businesses increase sales, build stronger customer relationships, and master meaningful conversations that drive measurable business growth.
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
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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
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