Sandler is proud to announce the opening of a new franchise location in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, under the name Sandler Saskatchewan by Prairie Edge Training, Ltd., marking the second Sandler® franchise location for Chad and Nasreen Banman of Sandler Edmonton by Ayon Sales and Consulting Services, Inc. This exciting expansion comes through a strategic partnership with Matthew Donnelly, bringing Sandler’s world-renowned sales and leadership training to a wider network across the Canadian Prairies.
The new Saskatoon territory represents a transition from Blaine and Sima Arnold, former owners of Pinnacle Performance & Consulting Inc., who have served the Saskatchewan market with distinction. Prairie Edge Training will build on this strong foundation to deliver innovative training solutions that help local sales teams and business leaders grow with confidence.
“We are thrilled to see Chad and Nasreen expanding their presence into Saskatchewan with Matthew Donnelly,” said Marni Smith, VP of Franchise Development for Sandler. “Their commitment to excellence, paired with a passion for developing high-performing teams, makes this partnership a perfect fit for business leaders in Saskatoon.”
Chad Banman is a long-time Sandler franchise owner based in Edmonton, Alberta and former Sandler client. Matthew Donnelly is also a former student turned Sandler trainer. With this transition, Chad and Matthew are committed to building on Blaine’s legacy while introducing exciting new offerings such as AI-driven training enhancements and CRM integrations.
“We’re incredibly honoured to take the torch and continue the amazing work Blaine started. Prairie Edge Training is about elevating local businesses through proven Sandler strategies and a forward-looking approach,” said Chad Banman.
“This feels like coming home,” added Matt Donnelly. “We’re here to build lasting partnerships and support Saskatchewan’s thriving business ecosystem.”
With this expansion, Sandler by Prairie Edge Training joins a global network of more than 200 Sandler locations delivering the tools, systems, and mindsets that drive measurable sales performance.
For more information about Sandler’s new franchisees, available locations or to schedule an interview, please contact franchising@sandler.com.
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