The Whale Hunters Institute

Land Bigger Clients. Close Bigger Deals.

If you’re a solopreneur or small business owner looking to sell bigger, smarter, and more consistently—you’ve just found your edge.

The Whale Hunters Institute is a members-only community and resource hub built for one purpose: To help you win enterprise-level clients without becoming a full-time salesperson.

Whether you’re just starting to target bigger fish or already in deep negotiations with one—we’ll give you the tools, structure, and support to land the deal.

The problem isn't your work. It's the way you're selling.

You’re great at what you do. But selling it to big organizations with complex vendor assessments? That’s a whole different game. Right now you might be:

  • Relying on word-of-mouth or referrals that don’t scale
  • Pitching small projects because you’re afraid to go big
  • Losing deals to agencies with bloated teams and fancy jargon
  • Struggling to navigate complex sales cycles and multiple decision-makers

And worst of all: doing it alone.

What You Get

The Whale Hunters Institute is built to change all that. We give you the playbook, the platform, and the people to sell smarter—without losing your soul or your sanity. Here’s what you get as a member:

AI Coach, Proven Tools & Playbooks

A growing vault of behind-the- paywall content:

Finally, stop reinventing the wheel.

Online Forums: Ask. Share. Learn.

Connect with fellow members and experts in our private online space:

A trusted space for smart conversations.

Weekly Live Coaching Sessions

Join a live, members-only Zoom call each week led by The Whale Hunters founder Barbara Weaver Smith or a trained Ambassador. Each session features:

Keep momentum and get unstuck fast.

Independent Experts Alliance

Be part of a curated group of  solopreneurs from non- competing fields, organized regularly into groups of 6-8. Meet regularly via Zoom, with a lightly facilitated format to guide the flow.

Where breakthroughs (and real relationships) happen.

Who It's For

You’re a perfect fit for the Institute if you:

Run your own business and sell expertise or services-- or sell key accounts for a company

Want a proven, repeatable way to sell to bigger clients

Are tired of chasing small fish and ready to go after whales

Value smart peers, structured resources, and straight- talking support

Perfect For:

You’re a perfect fit for the Institute if you are

Key Account Salesperson

B2B Marketer

Coach, Trainer, Consultant, Speaker

Creative & Content Producer

Professional Services Provider

Tech & Data Services Specialist

Choose Your Membership Tier

Best Value: Save 20% and lock in pricing with an annual plan.

Monthly
Annual

Basic

$ 19 Monthly
  • Barbara AI Sales Coach
  • Content Library
  • Online Forums

Plus

$ 29 Monthly
  • Barbara AI Sales Coach
  • Content Library
  • Online Forums
  • Weekly Live Group Coaching

Pro

$ 89 Monthly
  • Barbara AI Sales Coach
  • Content Library
  • Online Forums
  • Live Coaching
  • Independent Experts Alliance

Why It Works

The Whale Hunters approach is based on decades of experience helping small companies land enterprise deals through a mix of mindset shifts, practical tools, and community learning.

It’s not theory. It’s not fluff. It’s not a $10K coaching program that disappears after 6 weeks. It’s a home base for the solo professional who’s ready to sell bigger—and wants to do it right.

What Our Members Say

"I landed a six- figure contract using exactly what I learned in the Institute."

"The weekly sessions keep me sharp and the peer group is a game-changer. It's like having a board of advisors I actually like."

"I'm not winging it anymore. I finally have a plan."

FAQs

Nope. Monthly plans can be canceled anytime. Annual plans are nonrefundable but offer the best value.

Yes! You can start with Basic or Plus and upgrade to a higher tier when you’re ready.

Solopreneurs who sell services to businesses: consultants, coaches, creatives, and fractional execs. High-end salespeople salling to key accounts. All verticals welcome.

Great! The Institute can complement your 1:1 work. Think of us as your extended sales brain trust.

Ready to Land

Bigger Clients?

Stop guessing. Start growing. Join The Whale Hunters Institute and build the sales engine your business deserves.

Join Today

Select your membership tier and create your account

Access Resources

Dive into our content library and community forums

Land Your Whale

Apply what you learn to close bigger deals

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