Hope Realized
Finding the Path to Sales Success

I often get asked how Sales Xceleration transforms the lives of Business Owners. I felt the best way to answer that question was to write a book to illustrate how that takes place. The result is my newest book, Hope Realized: Finding the Path to Sales Success. Hope Realized takes the reader on a journey through a business fable that is far too common in small to mid-sized businesses today. It shows the relationships that develop between a Business Owner and a Sales Xceleration Advisor, while at the same time, sharing essential sales management and leadership lessons learned along the way. Whether you are a Business Owner struggling to succeed or a seasoned sales leader seeking your own path to a rewarding “next act,” Hope Realized provides the steps necessary to put you on the path to freedom, security and prosperity. You can learn more about the book and purchase it here.
We are honored to have Hope Realized included on the Forbes list of “7 Books That Will Prepare Your Business for Black Friday Sales Success
“When you picture a book geared toward sales, you probably think of a step-by-step or guide format. Expect nothing so dry from Hope Realized. This fictional narrative contains tons of insights and “Aha!” moments, all wrapped up in a breezy fable. I immediately fell in step with the characters, enjoying the premise throughout. After each reading stint, I couldn’t help but contemplate Mark Thacker’s obvious and hidden lessons. This sales book will become a favorite because it breaks the mold while providing tons of food for thought.”
– Rhett Power, Forbes Contributor
Read the Forbes’ article “7 Books That Will Prepage Your Business for Black Friday Success”
Beyond the Mountaintop
Observations on Selling, Living and Achieving

Shortly after my wife, Pam, and I concluded our thrilling African adventure to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro, it became clear that our family, friends, neighbors, clients and others were eager to learn the whole story. This prompted me to write my first book Beyond the Mountaintop: Observations on Selling, Living, and Achieving to share the experience with others. The book is part adventure narrative and part sales and leadership manifesto. Beyond the Mountaintop takes you into that thin Kilimanjaro air that few dare to breathe. Whether you are a sales professional seeking to scale the peaks that stand in the way of your success, or someone who is simply taking on the struggles of an ordinary day, Beyond the Mountaintop will inspire you to new heights. You can learn more about the book and Purchase it here.
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Mark Thacker
With over 2600+ years of collective VP of Sales experience, Sales Xceleration provides a proven business model that enables Advisors to perform as outsourced VP of Sales entrepreneurs, while providing businesses cost-effective access to a first-class talent pool of Advisors and industry-leading sales tools.
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Hi. Met Mark DeSandre today which led me to your site and this link. Interested in reading this. I climbed and summited Mt. Kilimanjaro in Jan 2015. It is an amazing experience that changes you. You have all that time while trekking to be in your head to grind through the physical element but to also assess your life; where it is and where you are going. Just purchased book on Amazon.