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Rick McDermott

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President at Cleveland Executives Association
📍 Greater Cleveland, United States

Rick McDermott is a sales training and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience, specializing in helping B2B and high-consideration B2C teams. A University of Akron marketing graduate, he leverages his extensive background in the steel and aluminum industries to build predictable revenue for clients. People frequently describe him as compassionate and professional.

As a native of Northeastern Ohio, Rick is deeply involved in his local business community, serving as the President of the Cleveland Executives Association. This organization is dedicated to fostering business growth and improving marketing efforts for its members through networking and the exchange of information.

Interestingly, Rick was first introduced to Sandler Training as a client in 2005, years before becoming the President of his own Sandler franchise.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
President
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Cleveland, United States
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Sales Leadership Coaching
He coaches sales leaders, emphasizing that real growth happens when leaders challenge behaviors and assumptions directly, rather than only offering encouragement.
B2B Sales Process
He believes confidence in sales comes from trusting a repeatable process more than the outcome of any single deal, helping teams build predictable revenue.
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Career

Work history

1-2015 - 12-2015
President
Cleveland Executives Association
4-2013
President
Sandler Training® Powered by MP Solutions, Inc.
4-2013
President
Sandler by MP Solutions
1-2013
Co-Founder and Advisory Board Member
The Robert Leo Group
5-2002 - 1-2013
Director of Business Development/Sales Management
Castle Metals
In the press

Media appearances

Is Owning a Business a Blessing or a Curse? – Interview with Rick McDermott, President of Sandler Training® Powered by MP Solutions, Inc.. Featured in Cuyahoga East Chamber of Commerce
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Meet Our Team | Sandler by MP Solutions in Cleveland, Ohio. Featured in Sandler by MP Solutions (official website)
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Education
1984 - 1988
BSBA
The University of Akron
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