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October 4, 2011
Lease A Sales Rep named to the INC 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies for 2011
Lease A Sales Rep has been designated an INC 5000 honoree for the 2nd consecutive year. Lease A Sales Rep, a sales outsourcing organization has experienced double digit growth in the South, while continuing to grow across the U.S.
Lease a Sales Rep, a nationwide Sales Outsourcing company has been named to the INC Magazine List of 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. for a 2nd time for 2011 for the North Carolina operations.
"We are honored to be recognized along with our colleagues to the list again. It's a humbling experience", stated Gilbert Pagan-Founder and CEO of Lease Sales Rep.
Interviewed at the INC 5000 Conference in Maryland in 2011, Tim Mckeever stated "The designation by INC Magazine recognized our work and partnership with businesses to grow their companies using our lead generation, appointment setting and outside sales models".
http://www.inc.com/inc5000/profile/lease-a-sales-rep
September 23, 2011
Lease A Sales Rep Interviewed by the Kauffman Foundation for Entrepreneurship
Lease A Sales Rep was selected by the Kauffman Foundation for Entrepreneurship to discuss how they were able to grow their business to INC5000 status 2 years in a row.
http://www.entrepreneurship.org/en/e360tv/inc-500-5000-interviews-2011.aspx?video=23
June 23, 2011
Lease A Sales Rep named one of the Triangle’s TOP Small Businesses in 2011
Number #53 in the Triangle & One of the Top #300 in the Southeast.
Lease a Sales Rep, a nationwide Sales Outsourcing company with a local presence has nabbed the 53rd slot of “Top Small Businesses” in the Triangle-Region of North Carolina. This premier sales organization is also a member of the elite 300 small businesses in the Southeast, according to Business Leader Media.
The awards ceremony was held on June 23, 2011- where Lease A Sales Rep was recognized. “We are honored to be given this award by Business Leader Media in recognition of the value and success we bring to our clients” shared Gilbert Pagan, Founder & CEO.
View full list here:
http://www.businessleadermedia.com/about-press.aspx?id=208
Lease A Sales Rep operates within multiple verticals to help grow top line revenue through their sales support model. Many firms use Lease A Sales Rep to gain access to C-Level decision makers, secure qualified leads, and close sales using face to face outside sales teams in multiple U.S Markets.
June 14, 2011
Growth in the NC Latino Market and the Business Opportunity
The Latino market has grown substantially over the past 10 years, and many opportunities are available for providers that sell services, sell products or provide services to businesses and consumers. North Carolina is one of the "FASTEST" growing states for the Latino population.
The presenters will be US Census Bureau staff from Charlotte, NC, along with other professionals that will assist in making sense of all the data. The Office of The Governor of NC will also be in attendance.
The presentation will provide data driven and strategic insight into the growth of the Latino population. Information will be shared about the towns & localities where the growth is transpiring and why.
We will also share hard demographic nationwide information integrated into a business opportunity presentation, so you can use it.Specific products and services that this population are using and areas for growth will be discussed.
This fast growing demographic present a growth opportunity for NC businesses. Attendees will leave with useful information that will assist in business decision making.
The event will be held on June 14th 2010 9:30am-11:00am. At:
CEI
8701 Brickell Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27617
entrance to bldg on the HWY 70 side of the building.
CEI is providing the space and technology for the presentation. This is a "NO COST" event. For additional information contact 919-783-4182.
May 6, 2011
Lease A Sales Rep Sponsors the Chick Fil A Leadercast Conference
Voices of Change
“We believe in the importance of leadership training and listening to others that have deep knowledge in multiple subject areas. This conference brings together many “TOP” leaders in their respective industry, and we support Chick-Fil-A a great organization that has put this annual event together” , stated Gil Pagan-CEO & Founder of Lease A Sales Rep.
We believe that every leader has a unique voice. One offers direction, while another inspires. Some impact lives without uttering a single word. Your voice is a voice of change, and change creates new possibilities. Learn how to identify and develop your own leadership voice with business professionals, leaders in the community and youth development leaders and youth leaders in training at the 2011 Chick-fil-A Leadercast.
You'll also build your team culture, strengthen relationships with other business professionals, and introduce inspiring leadership training. Broadcast live by GiANT IMPACT from Atlanta to hundreds of locations worldwide, the event features
- Seth Godin, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and agent of change and known
as one of the most read bloggers in the world
- Dr. John Maxwell, leadership expert and best-selling author of
"The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership"
- Mack Brown, head coach of the Texas Longhorns, 2009
Big 12 Coach of the Year
- Suzy Welch, best-selling author, television commentator, and
noted business journalist
- Erin Gruwell, founder and president of the Freedom Writers Foundation
- Robin Roberts, anchor of ABC's Emmy-award winning show,
"Good Morning America"
- Muhtar Kent, chairman of the board and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company
- Dan Cathy, president and COO of Chick-fil-A, Inc.
- Dave Ramsey, personal money management expert, national radio personality, and best-selling author of "The Total Money Makeover"
- Frans Johansson, best-selling author of "The Medici Effect"
- Sir Ken Robinson, best-selling author and leader in the development of
creativity, innovation, and human Resources
Location:
Marbles Museum
201 East Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Date:
Friday, May 06, 2011
Start time:
8:00 AM
End time:
4:30 PM

as seen in Carolina Business Connection
4 Growth Strategies to Pump Up Your Sales Volume
by Gilbert Pagan
11-12-2010
The good news is that economic indicators have convinced news pundits that the recession is officially over. Along with the recession being officially over, there are many opportunities and doors that have been opened wide. Guess what?? Business growth is following.
What can you do to get your business on the right track and growing with the opportunities available? Concentrate efforts on growing the sales funnel again.
While my inner circle certainly knows that I am a great advocate of cold calling, networking, referral selling, and social media as excellent tools to build a pipeline, they are the tactics of an overall growth strategy.
As the foundation for growing your business successfully, increasing market share through market expansion is a time-tested method used by countless other businesses to achieve growth goals. And, no, I知 not crazy to talk about expansion today! Even in better economies, competitors challenge you, customers stray, sales people disappoint. If you池e willing to take a small risk, consider something new, can stay focused and switch up your business strategy, you can enter into a new period of growth just as the economy turns around.
Here are 4 ideas for market expansion to consider: See Full Article

as seen in Crains New York
Tactics for Cheap Marketing
by Elaine Pofeldt
02-08-2009
Low-cost mailings, no-frills help, networking sites get the word out.
Lease a Sales Rep, a Raleigh, N.C., firm that has an office on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, will make cold calls for clients in fields such as advertising, construction and IT to set up sales meetings for their staff or even handle face-to-face contacts with customers. The company has entry-level programs for small businesses that start at about $1,500 a month, says Gilbert Pagan, chief executive. "If you do the math, a salesperson who’s worth their weight, at a minimum, is going to cost you about $40,000 in base salary."
See Full Article

Lease A Sales Rep-Opens Wilmington, NC Office
01-14-2008
WILMINGTON, N.C. - Gilbert Pagan, President & CEO has announced that Lease A Sales Rep, a division of the Mountain Sales Group, has opened an office in Wilmington, NC. Its new office is located at 1215 Culbreth Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405.
"We are pleased that we were able to establish operations in this growing area of North Carolina. We look forward to serving the business community and assisting in their growth”, stated Mr. Pagan.
Lease A Sales Rep-Expands Raleigh Office
01-04-2008
RALEIGH, N.C. - Gilbert Pagan, President & CEO has announced that Lease A Sales Rep, a division of the Mountain Sales Group, has relocated its office to larger space at 1215 Jones Franklin Road, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27606. Lease A Sales Rep has executed a lease with Franklin Road Properties for its new space.
"We are pleased that we were able to secure larger space very close to the Beltline to accommodate our growth in the Triangle". Stated Mr. Pagan.

Lease A Sales Rep-Executes New Contracts
09-17-2007
RALEIGH, N.C. - Gilbert Pagan, President & CEO has announced that Lease A Sales Rep, a division of the Mountain Sales Group, has executed contracts with more clients in the North Carolina and Florida Markets. New clients are in the Advertising, Staffing and Entertainment industries.
”We are pleased that more businesses are seeing the value proposition in our services, stated Gilbert Pagan, We are one of the few methods that businesses can utilize to ramp up sales quickly in any market. Everyday, we are helping our clients reach their revenue targets".
Lease A Sales Rep-Announces New Contracts
08-01-2007
RALEIGH, N.C. - Gilbert Pagan, President & CEO has announced that Lease A Sales Rep, a division of the Mountain Sales Group, has executed contracts with 4 new clients in the 2nd Qtr. quarter ending June 30, 2007. New clients are in the IT, Business Education, Aviation, and Staffing industries.
Lease A Sales Rep-Opens Office in South Florida
06-20-2007
Gilbert Pagan, President & CEO, has announced that Lease A Sales Rep, a division of the Mountain Sales Group, has opened an office in Plantation, Florida to serve the South Florida market. "We are excited about entering the Florida marketplace with our contract sales teams to meet the needs of local businesses." stated Mr. Pagan. Lease A Sales Rep will be providing outsourced sales teams, phone sales, and appointment setting services for its new clients in South Florida to assist in growing their sales.
Lease A Sales Rep-Announces New Contracts
04-16-2007
RALEIGH, N.C. - Gilbert Pagan, President & CEO has announced that Lease A Sales Rep, a division of the Mountain Sales Group, has executed contracts with 4 new clients in the first quarter ending March 31, 2007. New clients are in the Web Services, Software, HealthCare and Construction industries.
Lease A Sales Rep-Opens Raleigh Branch
04-05-2007
RALEIGH, N.C. - Gilbert Pagan, President & CEO has announced that Lease A Sales Rep, a division of the Mountain Sales Group, has opened an office at 2501 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 150 in Raleigh. The new office will support Triangle area business with a central location convenient to all areas of the Triangle. Lease A Sales Rep provides contract sales teams to local businesses.
"Our organization is pleased with the reception we have received in this marketplace" said Pagan. "We are excited about the growth in the Triangle for our services, and look forward to assisting local businesses in meeting their growth targets.