Bart Bowe is an experienced sales professional with over 30 years of industry experience. His core competencies include revenue growth strategies, marketing and brand development, strategic sales planning, and sales operations and reporting. Bart Bowe’s career reflects a blend of strategic insight, operational excellence, and people-first leadership.
Between 2012 and 2014, Bart Bowe managed one of six national teams at Diamond Resorts International, leading the team in delivering over half of the site’s total sales. In 2014, he joined Vacation Consulting Services as national sales director, overseeing national expansion and building high-performing teams across multiple US markets. In 2018 alone, Mr. Bowe generated $18.4 million in gross sales for the company.
Mr. Bowe currently serves as an account executive at Stretch Solar & Power, where he brings innovation and growth to the clean energy sector. Since 2019, he has generated over $2 million annually through strategic outreach, pipeline management, and event-based lead generation.
What is your typical day, and how do you make it productive?
I organize the recruitment process, send resumes to clients, and contact possible new leads and clients.
How do you bring ideas to life?
I connect candidates to jobs through discussions—either verbal or written—with clients.
What’s one trend that excites you?
The expansion of law firm and corporations.
What is one habit that helps you be productive?
A driven and strong work ethic. I work until the opportunity is filled.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Focus more on the future, and see clients more often.
Tell us something you believe almost nobody agrees with you on?
Don’t give up until a task is complete. See people face-to-face.
What is the one thing you repeatedly do and recommend everyone else do?
See clients in person, and bring a food gift with you.
When you feel overwhelmed or unfocused, what do you do?
Rest and slow down.
What is one strategy that has helped you grow your business or advance in your career?
When things are slow, get out and see 10 to 20 people. Interact in person, even in a world of technology.
What is one piece of software that helps you be productive? How do you use it?
LinkedIn. Check photos and the validity of candidates’ employment history.
Do you have a favorite book or podcast you’ve gotten a ton of value from and why?
Sales podcasts for marketing.
What’s a movie or series you recently enjoyed and why?
I enjoy westerns. They move my mind to relax.
Key learnings
- Return to the basics when all else fails.
- Stay current on social media, and hire people to manage it.
- Don’t lose contact with clients.
- Use the phone, not just emails.
- Show up in person more often.