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Executive Team

Jeff Shore

Sales Keynote Speaker & Author

Jeff Shore’s highly sought-after sales keynote speaker sessions inspire audiences across the globe to change their mindset and change their world. As an in-demand sales keynote speaker, author and consultant for over three decades, Jeff has a unique ability to connect with audiences on a personal level and transform the way they look at what they do, inspiring meaningful and lasting change. His innovative, research-driven “buying formula” is more than just another sales technique; it’s a fundamental shift in how to approach the sales process.

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Wade Mayhue

President

The man who always has a plan, Wade wears roughly a thousand different hats at Shore Consulting and switches between them all day, every day with style and panache. In the rare moments that he is not working at his stand-up desk or taking meetings on his phone, you can find him babying his 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser or in his backyard smoking pork butts and brisket with his amazing wife and his music-loving teenage son in Austin, TX.

Amy O’Connor

Executive Vice President

As one of the most in-demand sales training consultants in North America today, Amy O’Connor brings a decade’s worth of industry experience and knowledge, along with a fresh female perspective on leadership, to her impactful and enlightening seminars.

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Eleanor Brown

VP of Marketing and Communications

With over 20 years of experience leading both B2B and B2C marketing programs, Eleanor is all about building strategies that grow brands, connect with customers, and deliver real results. When she’s not leading our marketing initiatives , you’ll find Eleanor on the tennis court, exploring new places, or enjoying the Austin, TX lifestyle to the fullest.

Senior Consultants

Michelle Bendien

Shore Consulting Senior Consultant

With over two decades of diverse experience in the new home building industry, Michelle Bendien brings her intellect, world-class communication skills and passion for real estate to help sales teams across the country to achieve mastery level selling skills.

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Certified Trainers

Linda Mahoney

Shore Consulting Trainer

With a decade of hands-on experience in the homebuilding industry, Linda specializes in sales coaching and sales leadership development. Known for her practical approach and ability to connect with sales teams, she is passionate about helping professionals grow their confidence and achieve results. Outside of work, she enjoys life with her husband, Ryan, and their two daughters, who keep her both grounded and inspired.

Lindsay Esparza

Shore Consulting Trainer

With over 15 years in real estate, Lindsay brings deep expertise in sales management, marketing leadership, and regional coaching. She specializes in leadership development and integrated training strategies that drive performance and alignment. Known for her people-first approach, Lindsay is passionate about understanding what motivates individuals and empowering them to perform at their best, helping organizations achieve lasting results.

Backstage Team Members

Mary Beth Berry

Enterprise Account Executive

As an accomplished leader with over a decade's experience at the country's top volume producing builders, Mary Beth Berry is passionate about helping sales professionals achieve excellence using lively and engaging training strategies. When she isn’t working, Mary Beth enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants with her husband of ten years, and playing outside with her two adorable little boys.

Brittany Burrows

Account Executive

Brittany Burrows combines nearly a decade of teaching experience with real-world success as a New Home Sales Consultant. A longtime practitioner of the Shore program, she is passionate about helping sales professionals uncover what drives buyer decisions and guiding them toward more natural, effective conversations and sales. Brittany believes that with gratitude and an open mind, the Shore program becomes a true game changer—taking those who embrace it to the next level. In her free time, she loves to travel, enjoy a great book or movie, and spend time with her husband, Kevin, and their three cats.

Carey Naab

Strategic Partnership Manager

With over a decade of experience in partner relations and sponsorship sales, she has a proven track record of creating meaningful connections and ensuring that every client has an exceptional event experience. Carey joins the Shore team from DigitalMarketer where she managed sponsor relations and sales for the Traffic & Conversion Summit. Her passion for building relationships and delivering outstanding sponsor experiences makes her a fantastic addition to our team. Carey is a proud alumna of Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas (Go Bods!) and currently lives in Round Rock, Texas. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her enjoying Sunday dinners with her family or spending time on Lake Travis, where she loves to go boating on the weekends.

Kevin Shore

Director of Marketing

Kevin is in charge of spreading the word at Shore Consulting. Whenever we've got a new event, book, or sales training program he'll make sure you're in the loop. Oh, and if you spot a typo in any of our emails, that’s his fault. You might find Kevin on the beach near his home in Vista, eating a taco or reading a book -- often times all at once. Jeff’s granddaughters, Ellie, Jacqueline, and Lauren, keep him a little busy, too!

Kendra McAbee

Program Coordinator

Kendra joins us with 9 years of experience as a classroom teacher where she excelled in building relationships and creating positive learning experiences. At Shore, she will use her detailed and organized skillset to manage administrative and operational tasks to create a wonderful client experience.
She has a passion for learning, helping others succeed, and making people smile. Outside of work, Kendra enjoys spending time with her husband, Ben, family vacations, reading, listening to true crime podcasts, and buying the latest pair of sneakers.

Jessica Larson

Event Coordinator

Jessica has passion for creating unforgettable experiences and loves to help your event ideas come to life! Whether it’s an educational zoom webinar to an annual conference, Jessica brings fresh energy, flawless execution, and just the right amount of sparkle to keep things professional and fun. Outside of work, you can find Jessica chasing sunshine, belly laughing with friends and family, or planning her new travel adventure.

Summer Kitchens

Client Success Manager

With 15 years of experience as a classroom teacher, Summer brings a unique blend of patience, communication, and problem-solving skills to her role at Shore Consulting. After transitioning from education to the world of homebuilding several years ago, she discovered a true love for the industry and for collaborating with builder teams to ensure client success. She is passionate about helping others achieve their goals, finding joy in every situation, and creating moments of “magic” for clients and colleagues alike. Outside of work, Summer enjoys spending time with her husband, Dan, their two children, and two very spoiled cats in her hometown of Greenville, SC. She loves baking, finding all the great foodie spots, and traveling with her husband every chance they get.

April Tidwell

Administrative & Accounting Operations Manager

As a CPA with experience in public accounting and business management, April combines financial expertise with an approachable, down-to-earth leadership style. She is known for building strong relationships and helping clients feel confident and informed in their financial decisions. Outside of work, April is usually on a yoga mat or adventuring around Austin with her teenage daughters.

Laura Smith

Director of Content Development

An accomplished learning and development professional, Laura manages the development of all our clients’ program deliverables and Jeff’s book writing ventures. She’s also always working in the background to manage our (many, many!) internal projects as we design new sales training content. Working from her office in Paso Robles - the heart of Central Coast California wine country - she enjoys wine tasting (obviously!), traveling, live music, and amazing food.