Tom Stanfill

About Tom Stanfill

I lead ASLAN Training & Development with a single driving belief: the future of sales belongs to those who lead with purpose, not pressure.In an era defined by AI, noise, and rising buyer skepticism, the traditional sales rep is becoming obsolete. Over 60% of buyers actively avoid sellers as a source of information — yet 84% of decision-makers say they’re looking for something more: a Trusted Partner who can cut through complexity, challenge assumptions, and create new paths to value.At ASLAN, we exist to equip those sellers.Our mission is to reimagine the role of the salesperson — not as a persuader, but as a difference-maker. Grounded in our proprietary Other-Centered® selling approach, we empower sales teams to meet buyers where they are, solve the problems that matter, and become indispensable to the people they serve.Every engagement is deeply customized to align with each client’s unique culture and strategy. And with ASLAN+, our AI-powered coaching and enablement platform, we extend that transformation beyond the classroom — embedding insight, accountability, and growth at the point of need.Because when sellers become partners, performance follows. And the organizations who embrace this shift aren’t just winning more deals (by 103%) — they’re building a vibrant culture and impacting the relationships that matter the most. If you want to learn more, check out my book, published by Harper Collins, or visit ASLANTraining.comConnect with me: t••••••••@aslantraining.com or send me a direct message.Specialties: Sales Training, Leadership Training, AI Sales Enablement, keynote speaker, sales organization effectiveness assessments, and sales consulting.Experience: founded in 1996, ASLAN has worked with 25% of the Fortune 100 organizations in 47 countries and recognized by Selling Power as a leading sales training company since 2013.

Experience

1. CEO & Founder

   Aslan Sales Training

   Jan 1995 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Design and deliver high impact sales development programs focused to have an immediate effect on sales success. Increased performance is driven by focusing on core competencies that transform the selling and sales management process. Bottom line I improve sales performance by helping companies drive predictable revenue growth.ASLAN accelerates change. Founded in 1996, we have helped hundreds of organizations improve the performance of their field sales and customer service teams. Our customized skills training programs provide a tactical approach to help field sales, inside sales and/or customer service reps to be more successful. Our coaching programs provide managers with the skills they need to ensure that real behavioral change occurs, leading to a significant impact on business results. This complete approach has allowed us to meet or exceed our customer’s expectations 100% of the time.

Education

• Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

  Industrial Management, Business

  1980 — 1983