when i was a salesman for a fortune 100 company i listened to audio tapes, read books and did everything I could to fortify my natural abilities. It worked and I became quite a success in the field.
One of the key ingredients to my ability to close deals was because I truly believed in the quality and integrity of our product. You possess both of those qualities along with the enthusiasm necessary to communicate effectively.
You are a success already in my book. And if you make the association to represent MGDC in Portland or anywhere you will be earning big money from both ends of "excuse the pun" the spectrum.
I always enjoy your posts and wish you all the best of luck. Yale