Dillon Kelleher

Background

About Dillon Kelleher

At 19 years old, after my time at the University of Illinois, I joined Elite Sales Generation, an appointment setting and lead generation company for Paylocity. In the beginning, I was one of three employees and we were mentored closely in cold calling techniques, advanced sales methodologies, pipeline management and CRM development and optimization by founders Diane Stein (ESG) and Steve Sarowitz (Paylocity). As a result, I was a standout cold caller and consistent top producer even as the company grew. By the time I left ESG, we had over thirty employees, multiple clients (Blue Marble, Paylocity, and numerous Financial Advisors), and the company would eventually be absorbed into Paylocity, expanding the Inside Sales Department. Instead of pursuing a career in payroll, despite multiple job offers, I became a SAG-AFTRA actor and theater professional. I was featured in national commercials (Southwest Airlines, Humira, Moffitt, etc.), performed on television (Chicago PD, Empire, etc.) and in renowned stage productions, from contemporary pieces (The Coming World, Take Me Back, Dance for Beginners, American Jornalero, How to Use A Knife… to name a few) to classical works (Three Sisters, Romeo and Juliet). During this time, I also enrolled at Northwestern University, studying English with a concentration in Writing. Some of my favorite authors are Haruki Murakami, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Ocean Vuong, and Ernest Hemingway. Committed to learning, healing, and growth, I have maintained a lifelong, deep appreciation for health and wellness, which ultimately led me to personal training and life coaching. With the massive shift to remote work during the pandemic, I launched and grew my own coaching and HR wellness company—The Seiza Kid | Peace Train with Dillon. Today, my family and I reside in Tampa, FL. In my free time, I enjoy making memories with my wife, Alex, and our children, Jude and Oona Maeve, and our dog, Howard. I remain deeply connected to both the theater and wellness communities and I am always looking for ways to inspire and engage. I am passionate about building meaningful connections—whether in business, health, or the arts. Professional Summary — * Motivational Speaking * Business Development * New Sales Development * Coaching * Leadership * Entrepreneur * Sales or Sales Executive * Sales Growth * Revenue Generation * Cold Calling * Mentoring * Account Management * Project Manager