Pinnacle Quest

Speaking, Coaching, Consulting

The Pinnacle Quest Consulting Group assists individuals and companies in building effective business strategies, implementing powerful technology solutions, and establishing strategic competitive advantages. The company was co-founded in 2001 by Verl N. Workman and partner Brent D. Gray, whose business ventures included Automation Quest, which was subsequently sold to Homes.com. The team was later expanded to include Miriam Valere as Executive Assistant. Combined, the team brings more than 30 years of professional business experience together to show companies how to maximize performance at every level of their organizations.The Pinnacle Quest team can assist your organization in a variety of areas including:

Professional Speaking:

• Technology-related topics
• Sales strategies and techniques
• Motivational speeches
• Keynote addresses

Sales Training and curriculum development:

• Creation & implementation of your company’s “Unique Selling Advantage” or “Unfair Competitive Advantage”
• Team-building to maximize employee performance and loyalty
• Company-sponsored motivational retreats
• Product roll outs or demonstrations to large groups
• Key customer sales presentation training
• Booth production, layout and presentation at conventions & shows
• Product research and recommendations

About the Pinnacle Quest Team:

Verl Workman - Co-founder, Speaker, Consultant
Over the last 15 years, Mr. Workman has been educating, motivating and training sales associates, entrepreneurs, real estate agents and brokers and other audiences worldwide. His exposure and knowledge covers all aspects of sales, marketing, self-promotion, real estate, management and technology tools. Verl has delivered more than 500 seminars over the past 6 years and has helped thousands of people reach their goals through his empowering presentations, tools, and personal coaching programs. His credentials include:

• Co-founder Pinnacle Quest Consulting
• Co-founder Automation Quest (Successfully built and sold to Homes.com in 1999)
• Past member of the executive committee for Homes.com
• National sales manager/trainer
• Successful real estate business owner
• National speaker and motivator
• Featured speaker at National Real Estate and Business Conventions
• Developer of “The Critical Path” method of selling
• Creator and developer of real estate curriculum for Top Producer, On-Line Agent, Kodak Digital Cameras, PREP Software, and more
• Courses approved for continuing education in several states
• Specialist in creating winning trade show booth cultures, themes and systems to maximize sales at any convention
• Winner of many national sales awards
• Successful retail store owner - 8 years

Miriam Valere - Executive Assistant
Miriam Valere joined the PQ Consulting Team in April 2006. She comes to us with a strong background in customer service and support roles as well as the entrepreneurial spirit, having been one herself. Over her 25 year career, she has worn many hats which have allowed her to work in virtually every aspect of a business. From the many roles she has occupied professionally, she has developed a rapport and understanding with everyone from the receptionist to the CEO. She brings her compassionate understanding to her office every day.

• Owned and operated a balloon delivery business
• Administrative Assistant/Office Manager for an international manufacturer of trade show displays
• Executive/Administrative Assistant through a temporary staffing service for several years, providing exposure to a wide range of business models and environments
• Most recently a massage therapist for 7 years building her private practice to over 300 clients, ended only by an injury