The Right Partnership Changes Everything
Tired of the traditional approach that feels outdated and transactional?
You’re not just looking for another new homes sales training company. You want a partner who breaks tradition, embraces authenticity, and creates impact that lasts far beyond the sale.
Real transformation doesn’t come from scripts or one-size-fits-all systems. It comes from developing people—equipped to adapt, connect, and lead in any situation.
When you put people first, performance follows.
Ready for a team that thrives in any market?
Our Team
Ryan Taft
Founder & Chief Impact Officer
Ryan Taft is an accomplished speaker, author, and sales expert renowned for his passion in helping individuals achieve breakthrough results in sales, business, and life. With over 20 years of experience, he has profoundly impacted the new home sales industry.
Starting his career as a licensed Realtor® in Arizona, Ryan soon became the National Sales Training Manager for a $10B Fortune 100 home builder. He later served 12 years as a Senior Consultant at Shore Consulting, training thousands of sales professionals and leaders.
In 2024, Ryan founded Impact Eighty-Eight, a training and performance improvement company, where he collaborates with top home builders nationwide. Drawing on his expertise in human performance, psychology, and sales skills development, Ryan delivers engaging training experiences that drive teams to achieve peak performance at all levels.
Ryan is the author of The Sales Cure and StoryGetter, and co-author of Buying the Experience and Tougher Market New Home Sales. His newest book, RevenueGetter, hit bestseller status in four Amazon categories, and is available now. He frequently contributes to industry publications, blogs, and podcasts.
A Certified Speaking Professional with the National Speakers Association since 2018, Ryan lives in Gilbert, Arizona, with his wife, Melissa, and their three dogs—Odie, Ava, and Chadwick.
Lindsey Ayala
Chief Growth Officer
Lindsey is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in sales, customer success, marketing, and business development within the new homes industry. Committed to fostering strong client relationships, she works wholeheartedly to drive growth and success for home builders nationwide.
Previously, Lindsey held leadership roles at Shore Consulting, excelling as Senior Director of Client Success and Director of Sales. She developed and implemented customer success strategies, led high-performing teams, and strengthened client relationships to enhance engagement and loyalty.
As Corporate VP of Sales at Crescent Homes, Lindsey managed sales strategies across multiple divisions, launched new operations, and built sales and management teams that achieved exponential increases in lead conversion and revenue.
With a proven track record of achieving organizational excellence, enhancing client satisfaction, improving sales performance, and expanding market share, Lindsey brings unparalleled expertise to the table. She offers exceptional sales training and strategic guidance to home builders, helping them elevate their teams and excel in the competitive new home market.
Jeremiah Gore
Performance Improvement Trainer
Jeremiah Gore brings a perspective grounded in real-world experience across homebuilding sales, operations, and leadership. As a trainer, speaker, and consultant working with homebuilding organizations nationwide, he is widely regarded as an expert in homebuilding coaching and training, helping teams improve communication, break down silos, and execute at a higher level by connecting strategy to daily performance.
With more than 20 years of experience in roles ranging from salesperson and project manager to divisional leadership, Jeremiah connects instantly to audiences at every level of an organization. His guidance is practical, direct, and rooted in firsthand experience—not theory. He draws from years spent navigating the realities of the homebuilding business to deliver hands-on training teams use immediately on the job.
Known for his quick wit and engaging storytelling, Jeremiah believes learning should be both impactful and enjoyable. Influenced by his upbringing as the son of a Baptist preacher, he blends humor with meaningful takeaways to create memorable learning experiences. He takes a highly customized approach to every engagement, working closely with clients to ensure each training or keynote addresses what their teams need most—never a one-size-fits-all solution.
Misty Stenmark
Client Experience & Operations Coordinator
Misty Stenmark is a sales leader, client experience strategist, and operations professional with nearly two decades of experience in real estate, new home sales, leadership development, and customer experience. She began her career as a licensed Realtor® in Georgia before transitioning into new home sales, where she built a reputation for leading high-performing teams, developing sales talent, and creating customer experiences rooted in trust and connection.
Throughout her career, Misty has led multiple sales communities and played an integral role in recruiting, training, coaching, and performance development. Her leadership experience spans sales operations, revenue growth initiatives, process improvement, and customer journey management, giving her a well-rounded perspective on what drives both team performance and long-term client relationships.
Today, Misty brings a unique perspective shaped by firsthand experience in both sales and sales leadership to her work at Impact Eighty-Eight. Having lived in the day-to-day reality of the professionals Impact Eighty-Eight serves, she understands the pressures, expectations, and opportunities facing sales teams and leaders alike. She is passionate about helping people feel supported, valued, and equipped to succeed while creating systems and experiences that elevate both performance and culture.
Known for her approachable leadership style and heart for people, Misty believes the best business relationships are built through authenticity, empathy, and consistent follow-through. She lives in Richmond Hill, Georgia, with her husband and their two children, where she enjoys time with family, creative projects, reading, and quiet walks by the beach.
Arianna Leslie
Digital Content Director
Arianna brings a dynamic range of expertise in digital media, with a career spanning writing, video production, and design. She has worked in television, communication management, and digital content creation, delivering innovative projects that amplify brands and engage with audiences across diverse industries.
Known for her precision and adaptability, Arianna leads creative initiatives and social media strategies at Impact Eighty-Eight, blending technical expertise with a sharp creative vision. She thrives on collaboration, transforming stories and ideas into messaging that inspires connection and creates opportunities.
Arianna’s passion lies in leveraging creativity to spark meaningful change. Whether shaping narratives, designing compelling visuals, or crafting cohesive campaigns, she is driven by the power of storytelling to build authentic relationships that create lasting impact.
We Give Back.
A portion of our profits goes toward causes that matter.