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"The experience and tools Gateway Solutions brought to the table
impressed us. More importantly their
implementations have impressed our customers." - Satisfied Gateway Customer
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OUR MISSION AND STRATEGY |
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Most sales organizations have plenty of hardware and software.
The question is, "What do they do with it?"
Gateway Solutions combines 11 years of experience in implementing
technology for sales force automation to help your CRM system work
for you, not the other way around! A system that stays focused
on growing your business, not just whether your clients' phone
numbers are available in Goldmine.
Our primary goal is to develop and implement simple solutions people
can use to improve efficiency and effectiveness! We focus on your
business and the unique needs of your team. At Gateway Solutions,
we use technology to define and streamline your process, making it
easy for your sales staff and managers to stay on top of every
opportunity. We create face-to-face selling tools that reduce the
sales cycle and improve your close rate. Then, we train your staff
to work comfortably within the new environment. Finally, we create
the reports you need to give management and the sales staff the
information they need to capture opportunities and improve performance.
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FOUNDERS |
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After years of developing systems, Gateway Solutions
was born out a desire to better serve the technology
challenges of organizations.
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Larry has always had a passion for technology. Beginning with
his first computer, a VIC 20, he was hooked. However, like many
of his clients, Larry started his business life as a salesman. At age 24 he was the owner of his first business, a restaurant. Since then his career has extended from restoration services to financial management.
In his professional career he always seemed to gravitate to solving
business problems using technology. After building four automation systems
for various businesses, he decided to move to business process
consulting full time.
He started Gateway Solutions in September of 2001.
Larry's achievements include:
- MBIS degree from George Fox University
- Certified Microsoft CRM Professional: Versions 1.2, 3.0 & 4.0
- Certified GoldMine Technician
- NewsWeek Interview on Sales Automation
- Certified GIA Graduate
- System Design Case Study from FrontRange
- 25 years of experience in successful sales management
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ROB HARRISON - TECHNICAL MANAGER |
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Rob came to the world of CRM quite by accident.
The first database he designed was to market his talents
as an actor to theatrical agents during his days in New York.
Rob admits, "I must be the only Senior Technology Consultant in
America with a graduate degree in Theater Arts."
While working as an Inside Sales Rep/Project Manager, he was
given the assignment of researching and profiling various CRM
products. That led to the design and implementation of his first
CRM system. Since that time he has designed CRM systems for hundreds
of clients from Alaska to Florida.
Rob's achievements include:
- Certified Microsoft CRM Professional: Versions 1.2, 3.0 & 4.0
- Certified GoldMine Technician
- Certified GoldMine Trainer
- Certified GoldSync Engineer
- Author of the GoldMine training series Introduction to GoldMine, Intermediate GoldMine , Advanced GoldMine.
- Bachelor of Science – Portland State University
- Master of Fine Arts – University of Connecticut
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