Today we’d like to introduce you to Diana Barbiani.
Hi Diana, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Back in 2002, I was working as a retail store manager. Although I loved what I did, I was feeling as if there was more to this sales position than just waiting for customers to come to me. I wanted to be proactive and actually be in a position to approach the buyers and sell the goods on a wholesale basis. I pitched the idea to the owner of the company and he allowed me to start our wholesale division. The very 1st item I sold was hats and apparel and I offered them to local shops. Over the next 17 years, I developed it into a multi-million-dollar business and our goods were shipped all over the world. In my Rep Academy Wholesale 101 class, I educate, inspire and inform CPG brands on how to start their wholesale business. I love what I do and I and my clients achieve great results.
We all face challenges but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Being in sales and pitching products to buyers is not as easy as a job. As a salesperson, you need to develop a thick skin and be OK with hearing “No” often. On my road to becoming a top producer in my company, I have relied on everything from self-help books to mentors and coaches as well as courses on sales and negotiations. They were all part of my journey and made me that much more successful. Although it was hard at times, I have learned from every situation and look forward to passing that knowledge on to my students.
As you know, we’re big fans of DB Retail Consulting Group. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
I have founded DB Retail Consulting Group back in 2019. As wholesale operations expert with close to 20 years of experience in sales and procurement, I am a highly accomplished and results-oriented entrepreneur and business owner with extensive experience in developing and executing creative strategies to drive business growth.
In my Wholesale 101 course, I provide a foundation to uncover the gaps in knowledge, discover the basics of the B2B industry and understand current trends & sales cycles to anyone interested in starting their own wholesale operations. This course is suitable for manufacturers and creators who are ready to scale and create new revenue streams by selling goods to other businesses.
The course is completely self-paced, with lifetime access to all the material. Additional support is offered via weekly group coaching sessions.
Besides the engaging discussions and real-life examples, my students enjoy the fact that I have extensive experience in procurement as I have also been a retail buyer for most of my career. We roleplay, practice pitches, and learn all about the new and innovative ways to sell more goods in order to grow revenue.
So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
The best way to capture the essence of my work is to head over to my company website and get to know me and all I do. I am active on social media and my Wholesale 101 class is open to anyone.
Pricing:
- $399 for the master class, $49 for a mini-course
Contact Info:
- Email: hello@therepacademy.biz
- Website: https://www.therepacademy.biz/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therepacademy/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/328803405491034
- Other: https://rep-academy1.teachable.com/p/wholesale-1011
