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Michael Hinkle

Founder and Chief Executive Officer at JBI

Michael D. Hinkle is a sales leadership consultant and founder of JBI.


About

Michael D. Hinkle is a premier sales consulting and coaching firm based in Los Angeles. With over 30 years of sales expertise, Hinkle specializes in transforming sales professionals into effective Sales Hunters who excel at opportunity creation and business development from the ground up.

Before establishing JBI, Hinkle spent more than two decades at a Fortune 500 company, where he ascended to Vice President while maintaining an active sales portfolio and nurturing key client relationships. His proven track record combines executive leadership with hands-on sales management, offering clients real-world strategies for sales success.

Beyond his professional achievements, Hinkle demonstrates his commitment to community development through active involvement with organizations including Boy Scouts of America, Home Aid, and various youth sports boards. As a dedicated family man, he balances his professional pursuits with his roles as a husband and father of three, finding inspiration through travel and community service.

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Treasure Hunt

A Common-Sense Approach to Building a Successful Sales Career

In Treasure Hunt: A Common-Sense Approach to Building a Successful Sales Career, veteran sales expert Michael Hinkle reveals the proven strategies that helped him build a multimillion-dollar sales career spanning three decades. Drawing from his diverse experience as a business owner and commission-based sales professional, Hinkle presents a refreshingly practical…

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