2025
Sales Summit

Carole Mahoney is a renowned sales strategist, keynote speaker, and author who is transforming the sales industry by emphasizing buyer-centric approaches. As the founder of Unbound Growth, she leverages behavioral science and data from over 2 million sales professionals to coach salespeople, managers, and entrepreneurs on enhancing their performance through mindset and behavioral shifts.

Mahoney is the author of the Amazon bestseller Buyer First: Grow Your Business with Collaborative Selling, where she introduces her #notaboutme framework. This approach encourages sales professionals to prioritize the buyer's experience, fostering trust and collaboration.

Her expertise has earned her recognition as a top sales influencer by LinkedIn, a "Woman to Watch in Sales" by Sales Hacker, and a top sales coach by Ambition. Additionally, she serves as the entrepreneurial sales coach for Harvard Business School's MBA program, where she guides students in developing effective, buyer-first sales strategies.

Mahoney's journey from initially disliking sales to becoming a leading voice in the field underscores her belief that success begins with the right mindset. Through her work, she continues to inspire sales professionals to adopt empathetic, buyer-focused approaches that drive meaningful results.

With over 25 years in the residential and commercial construction products industry, Sharon brings deep expertise in sales, marketing, and business development. She most recently served as VP of Business Development and Marketing at Montigo, a premium glass fireplace manufacturer, where she led key growth initiatives in the hospitality and commercial sectors. Prior to that, she was Director of Sales-East at Hansgrohe, where she began her tenure in 1999 following her early career with Ferguson Enterprises. Sharon holds dual BAs in English and History from UNC-Chapel Hill and is a graduate of the Carolina Business Institute.

Originally from Ontario, Canada, Dean Large is a London-based designer with a deep-rooted background in North American luxury kitchen and bath design. As Creative Director at Forte Brands, Dean brings a global perspective shaped by years of hands-on experience across Europe’s leading manufacturing hubs.

Known for his timeless design sensibility, Dean blends classic influences with emerging trends to create commercially successful products. His keen eye for detail and deep understanding of luxury design have made him a trusted partner for private label development and brand collaborations alike. Dean’s ability to anticipate design shifts—and translate them into high-performing collections—continues to drive growth and innovation across the premium market.