Costigan Consulting

Competence is the fuel confidence runs on.

At Costigan Companies, our mission is to help you sell better.

Our comprehensive approach maximizes your organization's effectiveness by enhancing your ability to sell while reducing the time and effort to do so.

With personalized 1-on-1 coaching, I'm here to help you unleash your full potential and achieve greatness in your sales career.

John Costigan
Owner & Lead Sales Coach at Costigan Companies

How we consult

Our Approach

Every company has a unique story, shaped by its people, clients, competition, and culture. Our job is to extract every ounce of what makes that story unique and tailor it to your customers.

With over 20 years of experience working with more than 250,000 people across 30+ countries, including industry giants like Amazon, Google, Oracle, and Gilead Pharmaceutical, we have implemented a tried and true process that produces success.

A photo of John Costigan speaking to a small crowd.

Our Battle-Tested Process

The COSTIGAN Consulting Process

Designed exclusively for sales professionals seeking to maximize their performance, John's 1-on-1 coaching process offers a structured journey of personalized guidance and support, meticulously crafted to enhance sales effectiveness and achieve professional goals.

C
Step 1
Consultation

Objective: Understand the client's needs, goals, and challenges.

Activities:

  • Discuss the client's current situation.
  • Identify key objectives and desired outcomes.
  • Answer any questions and set expectations.
O
Step 2
Observation & Assessment

Objective: Conduct a thorough analysis of the client's business.

Activities:

  • Gather data through interviews, surveys, and observations.
  • Review existing processes, systems, and performance metrics.
  • Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis).
S
Step 3
Strategy Development

Objective: Create a tailored strategy to address the client's needs.

Activities:

  • Develop a comprehensive plan with clear goals and milestones.
  • Outline actionable steps and necessary resources.
  • Present the strategy to the client for feedback and approval.
T
Step 4
Tactics & Implementation

Objective: Execute the approved strategy effectively.

Activities:

  • Assign tasks and responsibilities.
  • Provide necessary training and support.
  • Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
I
Step 5
Inspection & Evaluation

Objective: Ensure the strategy is delivering the expected results.

Activities:

  • Regularly track performance against set metrics and KPIs.
  • Conduct periodic reviews with the client.
  • Adjust the strategy based on feedback and changing conditions
G
Step 6
Growth & Continuous Improvement

Objective: Sustain and enhance the client's success.

Activities:

  • Provide ongoing support and consultation.
  • Identify areas for further improvement and innovation.
  • Help the client adapt to new challenges and opportunities.
A
Step 7
Adaptation

Objective: Ensure the strategy evolves with the client's needs.

Activities:

  • Continuously update the approach based on industry trends.
  • Implement new technologies and methods.
  • Maintain flexibility to respond to emerging challenges.
N
Step 8
Nurture

Objective: Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Activities:

  • Regularly communicate with the client.
  • Offer ongoing support and guidance.
  • Foster a collaborative partnership for long-term success.

The "COSTIGAN" acronym stands for Consultation, Observation & Assessment, Strategy Development, Tactics & Implementation, Inspection & Evaluation, Growth & Continuous Improvement, Adaptation, and Nurture. This personalized acronym aligns with our name and underscores the comprehensive nature of our consulting process.

That's why we focus on a very simple 3-step approach: Where are you at, where do you want to go, and what it takes to get there.

customer testimonials

Here's what customers say about our consulting:

Oracle

"Unlike other consultants who may come across as a threat, Costigan Consulting's motivation is clearly the success of our people. Their collaborative approach has been instrumental in driving our sales team's performance and morale to new heights."

Hewlett Packard

"Facing significant change due to acquisition, Costigan Consulting provided solutions that not only alleviated our fears but also motivated our entire organization to embrace a fresh approach."

NetApp

"Simply the standard to which sales training and collaboration is measured."

SAS

"...we were unknowingly making it easy for clients to leave us. John changed all that, all the while enhancing the customer experience. "

Tovar

"John helped us close 51 deals, $2.9 million in one day! Not only through his training, but his consulting organization where we able to see the power to be better!"

Daiichi Sankyo Pharmaceutical

"John turned our sales approach 180 degrees. We no longer sounded like robots pushing a product, but rather human beings focused on helping people.  Reps had more fun, and sales increases 28% in 30 days!  Thank you!"

success stories

Here are just a few testimonials from the tens of thousands of sales professionals that John has helped:

“Love the class. I wish we had the entire week to practice with your assistance.”

JS

Account Executive

“I learned more in 1 hour than I did in 2 weeks, AND closed a deal stalled for 3 months!”

JE

Field Rep

“I’ve gained more value out of the last day and a half than I did in five days of other training. Costigan helps get us in the door. Excellent course.”

MC

Account Executive

“John’s incredible confidence in this approach is evident, but his ability to execute to ‘LIVE’ clients is clearly the proof in the pudding. He has given us a new focus and challenge on how to succeed.”

KF

Senior Account Executive

“This class provides a new process to tackle tough accounts and address current issues. I found it far more entertaining and realistic than previous sales training.”

JW

Senior Account Executive

“Excellent! Thanks a LOT. This is the best training I’ve had at my company so far!! Practical application of good theory.”

LF

Account Executive

“John teaches you it’s not about being the smartest person in the room. It’s about being the smartest “salesperson” in the room.”

DC

Account Executive

Contact us

Ready to get started?

Provide your information below, and we’ll be in touch to assist you.