Ursula C. Mentjes

Ursula Mentjes is a Best-Selling Author, Sales Expert, Certified Sales Coach, and motivational speaker who specializes in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to help her clients reach their highest potential in their careers and businesses. Specifically, she has helped businesses double and triple their sales revenue in as short as two months. Ursula is the best-selling author of Selling with Intention and One Great Goal. Sales guru Brian Tracy endorsed Selling with Intention: “This powerful, practical book shows you how to connect with customers by fully understanding the sales process from the inside out. It really works!”

Ursula honed her skills at an International Technical Training company, starting her career in sales in 1996 and advancing to the position of President in 2001. She was responsible for increasing sales by 90% in one year when she was just 27 years old and the company’s annual revenue was in the tens of millions. Ursula attributes her success to setting stretch goals and empowering her employees to be the best that they could be. She is passionate about helping individuals and businesses reach their full potential, so in May of 2004, she founded her own Professional Coaching and Consulting firm that specializes in working with entrepreneurs and sales professionals.

Ursula also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Communication from St. Olaf College and a Master of Science Degree in Psychology from California Baptist University. She is a Certified NLP Coach through the NLP Institute of California and a 2006 Graduate of Leadership California. Ursula is also President of the National Association of Women Business Owners of California, Past President of the National Association of Women Business Owners Inland Empire Chapter, Past President of the National Association of Women Business Owners of California, President and a founding member of the Business Resource Connection, on the Advisory Council for the Institute for Women Entrepreneurs, and an Inspire Life Skills Board member. She is also a 2007 and 2011 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Finalist, named one of 951 Magazine’s 51 to Watch in 2008, featured on the talk show Exclusive TV, and the recipient of the 2009 NAWBO-IE A.N.I.T.A. Award. She has shared the stage with bestselling author Loral Langemeier, Tom Antion, Giuliana Rancic, and many others!