What does it take to go from farm life to becoming a top rural sales performer?

In this episode of The Rural Sales Show, St John Craner talks with Jade Sklenars of Power Farming, New Zealand, who shares his inspiring journey from a dairy farming background to thriving in agricultural machinery sales.

Jade opens up about the lessons he’s learned along the way — from finding structure in routines to shifting from a traditional “product-pitch” approach to a service-first, customer-focused mindset.

You’ll discover:

- Why routines and consistency are critical for sales success

- How to ask the right questions to uncover true customer needs

- The shift from selling products to building trust and serving clients

- How to stay productive without feeling overwhelmed

- The role of effective training and coaching in levelling up your sales career

- Why investing in relationships is the key to long-term results in rural markets

Jade’s story is proof that with the right mindset, structure, and focus on serving rather than selling, anyone can rise to the top in rural sales.

🎧 Listen now to hear Jade’s journey — and the practical lessons you can apply to your own sales career.

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