PASSION-LED PROFIT

Turn your creativity into success that pays your bills

Forget used car salesman approach and uncomfortable business rules.

At Rudiment Sales, I help you create a business-building rhythm that’s uniquely yours.

I will guide you with an authentic approach that aligns with your values and vision. My goal is to transform your sales process into an extension of your creative work, allowing you to sell without contorting yourself into someone you’re not.

HANDCRAFTED GROWTH

Discover sales strategy crafted for busy creatives

You’re a creative, an entrepreneur, a maker. You have an amazing product and are ready to grow your revenue, but sales intimidate you. You care about the quality of your work and want the same level of care put into how it is sold. With too much on your plate already, the thought of trying to optimize is a non-starter. I will help you flip that dread into confidence with straightforward, practical tools to master sales.

Rudiment Sales Owner: Dylan Schmer

MEET DYLAN

Relationship builds rhythm

At Rudiment Sales, I believe in choosing rhythm over ‘rules.’ My mission is to empower creative entrepreneurs to grow their businesses with confidence and integrity. I understand that sales can be daunting, especially for makers and solopreneurs whose minds are fueled by inspiration rather than traditional business playbooks. That’s why I offer a bespoke, no-sleaze approach tailored to meet you where you are.

My goal is to demystify the sales process, providing actionable steps and the tools you need to showcase the heart and soul of your work. Empathy, trust, and relationships are the non-negotiable elements of my process.

 Just like a drum beat. Our approach might not follow the expected pattern, but it feels much more natural and authentic. 

By embracing your rhythm, I help you create a path that leads to growth, without confining you to tired tactics and gimmicks. 

Whether you’re selling online, at local events/fairs, or wholesale to retailers, I’m committed to transforming your sales approach into one that is honest, straightforward, and empowering. Let’s turn your creative dreams into a thriving reality, together—following your own rhythm to build relationships every step of the way.

SUCCESS IN SALES

From scratch to six figures

From the first time I picked up drumsticks to being the pioneering force behind thriving startups, my journey has been anything but conventional. I've been where you are — the first sales hire in a team of ten, the backbone of early-stage startups, and even turning my own business dreams into a six-figure reality. At every step, I've not just played roles; I've crafted them from scratch.

When you choose to work with me, you're not just getting a sales consultant — you're partnering with someone who has lived through the challenges of starting and scaling businesses firsthand. I bring a blend of empathy and structured innovation to each consultation, focusing on building lasting relationships rather than just advice or impersonal processes. With me, it’s all about creating a sales approach that resonates with your creative rhythm and business vision.

SALES SKILLS BUILDING SERVICES

Guiding creators and makers to master sales without the slime, intimidation, or overwhelm

I want to…

Confidently navigate the landscape of making new connections in a simple, yet structured way to ensure every outreach is genuine and aligned.

Setup and Sourcing 

  • Researching potential prospects

  • Assessing fit for your product

  • Identifying key buyers within target organizations

  • Preparing for outreach, including CRM utilization

  • Crafting effective outreach strategies

Secure my place as a proven player in the wholesale world, without getting lost or disillusioned in the shuffle.

Outreach and Engagement 

  • Customized outreach strategies tailored for wholesalers

  • Outreach methods backed by data and best-practices

  • Formatted and ready-to-use templates

  • One-on-one training on implementing the sequences

  • Step-by-step walkthroughs

Discover selling without all the awkwardness, fear, or complexity making it a doable part of my daily routine.

Sales Skill Development

  • Role-playing workshops 

  • Cold calling techniques

  • In-person tradeshow selling strategies

  • Handling objections effectively

  • Negotiation tactics

  • Closing the deal and next steps

Testimonials

  • “My hesitation with hiring a sales strategist was being given a cookie cutter template…Dylan was anything but!”

    “My hesitation with hiring a sales strategist was being given a cookie cutter template that wouldn't work for our business or didn't account for our current growth and resources. Dylan was anything but! He really got to understand our business and our customers, and customized his recommendations for our needs.”

    — Ada Chen, Founder & CEO of Erleia

  • "Dylan truly understands the mindset of a founder: what are our priorities, struggles, and attainable goals."

    “I highly recommend Rudiment Sales for founders looking to expand their selling capacity with an expert that is knowledgeable, thoughtful and action-oriented. I appreciate the time and care he has taken to understand our brand, our market and our customers. He is knowledgeable yet genuine (I don’t feel like I am working with a “car salesman” on our sales strategy which is such a relief). ”

    — Linda Alvarez, Co-Founder and CEO of Levelle Nutrition

  • "Our response rates went through the roof!"

    "I tend to avoid cold outreach because I've always been so shy and have no idea what to say. Dylan came in, simplified the process and treated everything with such care. We’re seeing 60%+ open rates and 30%+ reply rates, more than triple the industry average! Dylan helped get everything set up and patiently guided us through how to manage sourcing new customers, maintaining them and getting reorders. I didn't realize so many things could be automated and it has been such a relief. 10/10 recommend!”

    — Megan Schmer, Founder of Olive & Olde’s

  • "I cannot recommend Dylan and Rudiment Sales enough!"

    “It has been a dream to work with Dylan to set up sales systems that leverage all the untapped potential of our wholesale channel. As a solo-entrepreneur, these systems help keep me organized and proactively engage with current and potential customers. The best part is I now feel confident that I can hire someone to manage these systems in the future!”

    — Andrea Slinde, Founder & CEO of Golden Root

Rudiment Sales Owner: Dylan Schmer

DYLAN Schmer

Meet The Founder

Dylan is no ordinary sales professional. What began with a love for drumming in a junior high jazz band has grown into a thriving business dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses. His deep-rooted passion for music and a successful career in high growth tech startups led him to found Rudiment Sales.

    • Pioneered as employee number one, driving early-stage sales and growth at five high-growth startups.

    • Over a decade of experience closing six-figure deals with brands like Nestlé, Indeed.com, CBS, and Other Fortune 500 Companies.

    • Co-Founded Olive & Olde's and grew revenue from $0 to six-figures.

    • Belmont University: MBA with a concentration in Negotiation

    • Colorado State University: Bachelor of Science

“My job is to help busy people stuck working IN their business; Empowering them to work ON their business.”

Dylan Schmer, Sales Pipeline Picasso

THE NEXT STEP IS EASY

Tell me more about you and your business

“Dylan is warm, empathetic and efficient. 10/10 recommend!”

“As a business owner you have to be looking and acquiring new customers constantly but nobody talks about what that takes or how to do it efficiently. Dylan delivered a scaleable, personalized approach to outsourcing that doesn't have me huddled over my computer every single day. We still have to spend time sourcing leads, but then we can drop them in a sequence and move on to the tasks on my to-do list.”

— Megan Schmer, Founder of Olive & Olde’s

Frequently Asked Questions

  • At Rudiment Sales, I’m on a mission to empower entrepreneurs to grow their businesses with confidence and integrity. I understand that sales can be daunting, especially for makers whose minds are fueled by inspiration rather than traditional business playbooks. That’s why I offer a bespoke, no-sleaze approach tailored to meet you where you are.

    My goal is to demystify the sales process, providing clear, actionable steps and the tools you need to showcase the heart and soul of your work. I believe in the power of authenticity and building trust. 

    I’m here to listen, support, and guide you, making sales less intimidating and more manageable, so you can focus on what you do best—creating.

    Think of me as your friendly mentor, dedicated to helping you overcome any fears and unlocking your full growth potential. Whether you’re selling online, at local events/fairs, or wholesale to retailers, I’m committed to transforming your sales approach into one that is honest, straightforward, and empowering. Let’s turn your creative dreams into a thriving reality, together.


  • My lifelong passion for drumming inspired the name Rudiment Sales. I've been drumming almost my entire life and even met my wife in junior high jazz band!

    In drumming, foundational exercises called rudiments are essential for mastering the craft. These basics aren't just for beginners—they're crucial for anyone who wants to excel. The same principle applies to sales. Over my career, I've identified key foundational elements that are essential for success in sales.

    At Rudiment Sales, my mission is to teach these sales rudiments to help your business grow. Just like in drumming, these core skills will help you increase your sales, build confidence,  and achieve growth you can count on. I’m here to guide you through every step of the process, making sales repeatable and manageable, so you can focus on making your passion profitable.

  • One of Rudiment’s core values is Compassion. Because everyone that I work with comes to the table at a different stage in their selling journey and with differing sales skill sets, you’ll be able to count on me to meet you where you are at, judgment free.

    I know that trust must be earned, so I pride myself on clear communication, clear expectations, and doing what I say I’m going to do.

  • Every client has a unique situation with distinct needs. When working with me at Rudiment Sales, you can expect your story to be heard and your needs understood. I think it’s more beneficial to ‘teach you to fish’ to set you up for long-term success so, when working with me, you can expect to learn not only what I’m doing but why it’s effective. 

    Specifically, several services I’ve provided for clients in the past, are below:

    • CRM Setup + Optimization

    • Lead Sourcing

    • Prospect Qualification

    • Cold Outreach Strategy

    • Cold Outreach Email Touchpoints

    • Response Sentiment Roadmap

    • Objection Handling

    • Pipeline Automation

    • Workflow/Process Improvement

    • & Much More!

  • When working with Rudiment Sales, you can expect that your results will echo two of my business values: Structure & Simplicity. My goal is to make you as confident as possible about selling your product, but that’s nearly impossible if you’re saddled with a complicated strategy that relies on complex rules and perfect execution. I believe that the only way to scale up your sales efforts are with simple, repeatable processes every step of the way.

    By the time we’re done working together, you will understand the sales processes put into place, feel confident in executing the simple steps, and feel empowered to increase the volume and hit your sales goals.

  • Rudiment Sales typically works with entrepreneurs of product-based small to medium sized businesses. I often help people that know they need to focus more on scaling their business and growing their revenue, but they’re stuck working in the business instead of being able to take the time working on their business.

  • None! All abilities are welcome. As I said above, I meet people where they are at regarding their skillset and there is no prerequisite for any sales knowledge. I look at it as if the script were flipped: If I were to take up, say, pottery, I wouldn’t have a clue where to start and I would seek out someone that had years of experience, and really knew what they were doing to teach me. The same applies here!