UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM
You jump into explaining what you do too early, before you've properly understood what the person wants to change and why it matters.
A practical, in-person workshop for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to improve their sales conversations, convert more opportunities and win more clients without feeling pushy or salesy.
You jump into explaining what you do too early, before you've properly understood what the person wants to change and why it matters.
People like what you offer, but the conversation gets stuck on price. You end up justifying the cost instead of helping them see the value.
An objection comes up and you're suddenly searching for the perfect response. Without a process, every conversation feels different.
The conversation goes well, but the next step stays vague. You leave with “I'll think about it” instead of a clear decision.

“Grew from £30,000 to £100,000 in 12 months”Holly Hobbs Founder, Apprentivia

“Went from struggling to hit £10K months to a £27K record month”Noah Behdaoui Elite Closing Academy client

“Turned a PDF on her phone into £90,000 in sales”Jo Moorcroft Director, Paw Education Dog Training
Matt Elwell is the Director and Co-Founder of Elite Closing Academy and the author of Open With A Close and Cold To Sold.
His career in sales spans everything from cold calling and selling on the shop floor to negotiating multi-six and seven-figure deals in the UK and internationally.
Today, his focus is helping entrepreneurs and business owners improve the conversations that turn opportunities into clients — with a process that feels natural, ethical and practical to use.
I went from around £12,000 to £20,000/month after attending Matt's training.Mark Stimpson Co-founder, Strength Hub Oldham
This workshop brings together entrepreneurs and business owners from different industries who have one thing in common: they already have a product or service to sell and want more sales coming into the business.
Some are relying heavily on referrals. Some are generating opportunities but not converting enough of them. Others simply know their sales conversations could be stronger and more consistent.
The businesses may be different. The goal is the same: turn more of the right opportunities into paying clients.
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