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exceed Your Growth Targets

Supporting $1M-$30M+ SMB’s by building and implementing comprehensive sales systems

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Our Purpose

People

At Lift Leadership Group, we are driven by relationships. For as long as we can remember, building meaningful connections has been our greatest passion. We thrive on learning, growing, and finding opportunities to say "yes" to serving others.

After 30+ years of experience in Corporate America, we felt a strong pull to build something of our own—something that reflects our values and commitment to empowering others. That’s how Lift Leadership Group was born. We’re excited to share the lessons we’ve learned, some being tough lessons, but many resulting in leading high performing teams, fostering winning behaviors, and driving exceptional results.

At the heart of every organization’s success—or stagnation—are the individuals behind the results. When you are motivated, you care more, invest more, and do your best work. Our mission at Lift Leadership is to authentically connect with people and organizations, equipping teams with proven tools and strategies that unlock their full potential and drive sustainable, high-quality outcomes.

Together, let's build something meaningful.

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Our Services

We deliver flexible growth solutions through strategic programs and executive leadership support tailored to your organization.

Sales Accelerator Program

Our proven sales accelerator program empowers both struggling and high-performing sales teams to reach their next level of sustainable growth.

Key Indicators

Need to 2x sales performance
Missing quotas
Upskill your sales team
  • Thorough assessment of your sales organization
  • Coaching and developing to enhance sales results
  • In-depth training, personalized development, and real-time implementation strategies

Leadership Development Program

Unlock your leaders' full potential through personalized development that creates real, lasting change.

Key Indicators

Seeking to enhance coaching effectiveness
Inexperienced leader and/or team
Need to strengthen operational tools
  • Comprehensive leadership development
  • Strengthen leadership impact ranging from Manager to Executive level
  • 1:1 and team-level engagement

Fractional Sales Leadership

Elevate your sales effectiveness and strategy through our flexible executive support tailored to tackle your most pressing roadblocks.

Key Indicators

Additional senior leadership needed
Lacking tools to help drive team development
Need insights on how to enhance your sales
  • Temporary executive sales support
  • Fill a void, either through intentional growth, or unexpected challenges
  • Flexible expertise used for direct oversight of a sales team, or an advisor for strategy and operations
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The LIFT Framework

LIFT Leadership's proven methodology adapts to your business's current position while building the foundation you need to exceed your future goals.

Listen & Learn

  • Listen: Conduct deep-dive assessments and one-on-one discussions to understand your team's unique strengths and challenges.
  • Learn: Analyze your current sales processes and metrics to identify specific opportunities for breakthrough performance.

Initiate & Inspire

  • Initiate: Establish baseline metrics and create customized development plans that align with your business goals.
  • Inspire: Energize your team with proven sales strategies and clear paths to success.

Focus & Framework

  • Focus: Implement a results-driven sales process that defines and tracks key performance activities.
  • Framework: Build accountability systems and success routines that transform best practices into daily habits.

Transform the Team

  • Transform: Refine approaches based on measured progress to ensure lasting improvement.
  • Team: Develop leadership capabilities and team collaboration that sustain long-term success.

Meet The Founders

David Franke

David Franke

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  • 10+ years of experience leading multi-level sales organizations, with oversight of 120+ professionals and personally promoting 20 leaders across three major industries
  • Scaled revenue across national US sales org to upwards of $50+million, consistently achieving 150-175% of targets and driving 42% TAM growth in final two years at DoorDash
  • Proven track record of building elite sales organizations, responsible for hiring and developing 100+ sales representatives and 20+ successful sales leaders
  • Architected and implemented transformative sales programs across Pre-Sales US teams, including comprehensive hiring playbooks, annual performance review framework, as well as Talent Mapping methodologies

My wife Monica and I have been married for almost a decade. We have two beautiful girls, and have enjoyed adventuring across the US; living in different states and creating lasting relationships along the way.

Tim Tolle

Tim Tolle

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  • 20+ years of experience leading teams with oversight of 30+ directors nationwide, personally promoting seven.
  • Scaled revenue from under $500,000 early in my career to leading regions exceeding $250 million.
  • 10+ years of experience designing, implementing, and developing leadership teams in: Customer success, Process improvement, Sales efficiency, Team-building
  • Certified Executive Coach with a track record of leadership development.
  • Hired over 250 sales professionals and promoted/developed more than 50 sales managers.

My wife, Katie, and I have been happily married for over 17 years, blessed with three amazing children who continue to be my greatest inspiration. Life with our kids is wonderfully chaotic—busy, yet filled with unforgettable moments. Throughout my journey, I’ve been blessed to witness continuous acts of servitude and selflessness from people who have taught me the value of continuous learning, laughter, and giving back to others.

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Relationships are our
Driving Force

"I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working with Tim for over 15 years, and without a doubt, he is one of the most talented and well-rounded leaders I’ve encountered. His ability to build deep, genuine relationships with employees, customers, and partners is effortless and truly sets him apart. Beyond his leadership skills, Tim possesses a relentless drive for self-improvement—an uncommon trait among senior leaders. But what truly defines him is his unwavering integrity and commitment to doing what’s best for others. He has a rare ability to cast a compelling vision and bring people together to build a strong, values-driven culture. His leadership isn’t just about driving results—it’s about creating an environment where people and organizations thrive. I have no doubt that Tim and his team will work tirelessly to help their clients elevate their organizations."

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Executive & Small Business Owner

"I had the privilege of working with David for four years at DoorDash, and I can confidently say that he is one of the most impactful leaders I’ve ever worked with. As I grew into my leadership role, David was instrumental in my development—helping me identify gaps, refine my skills, and build the confidence needed to lead with both empathy and accountability. David has a rare ability to elevate everyone around him. He builds trust quickly, challenges individuals to step into their full potential, and ensures that his teams continuously exceed their goals. Through real-life examples, role-playing, and intentional coaching, he taught me how to navigate tough conversations, foster a culture of accountability, and create an environment where people are not just engaged but inspired to follow. David excels at aligning diverse leadership teams toward a shared vision while challenging the status quo to drive meaningful change. I'm truly honored to have worked with him, and any CEO looking to strengthen their leadership bench and drive organizational results would be fortunate to have David as a partner."

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Strategic Sales Manager

"When Tim and I first started working together he showed me the fundamentals of how to be an effective Director of Sales. This was at a vulnerable time in my career as a new director, but his guidance gave me the foundation to becoming a highly successful leader. Tim brings a balanced approach to leadership and has a high emotional intelligence which allows him to build trust and inspire people, while also being a skilled operator in developing and executing sales strategies. I am confident that Tim will be an invaluable asset to any organization and I wholeheartedly recommend him without reservation."

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Regional Director, Sales & Operations

"Starting his own business is a natural step for someone as driven and inspiring as David. His incredible work ethic, decisiveness, and willingness to take risks have always set him apart. He's skilled at building sales teams, developing highly effective leaders, and fostering a performance driven culture. Having known and worked with him for over a decade, I can confidently say his relentless pursuit of results will lead him to great success."

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Managing Director, Enterprise Accounts

"In my experience of working with Tim for over 20 years, you will not find a more significant leader in the marketplace. He has displayed tremendous leadership skills that empowered countless business partners to exceed goals and experience significant growth – personally & professionally. Tim has been responsible for growing business lines ranging from less than 10 million to exceeding 200 million in revenue while displaying a prescriptive strategy that maximizes return on investment. Whether it was rebuilding struggling sales organizations or taking on successful business lines and positioning them for continued growth, he has displayed the ability to assess, develop and lead people. As you allow Tim into your organization to impact business performance, you will quickly find that his core competencies personally are what sets him apart. Trust, work ethic, open communication, commitment to self-improvement are all attributes that Tim possess and why so many people over the years have chosen to follow him."

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Managing Director, Sales & Service

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