Our Indianapolis Team

Paul founded Lushin after realizing he was a corporate misfit. He wanted to work smarter and see results faster than traditional business structures typically allowed. He wanted to help other entrepreneurs, presidents, CEOs, and business owners refocus their companies’ sales processes. And he had a vision of creating client success without being disingenuous.A business owner since he was 17, Paul makes a point to go beyond surface concerns and learn about his clients’ deepest challenges. He treats every situation as if his personal well-being depends on client success—because it does. Paul’s mission is to help his clients realize their own potential by empowering them to be their best.Outside of the office, Paul races cars with his sons and enjoys working in his yard.

Following his own advice, Aaron strives to lead by example and often arrives at the office before anyone else to take advantage of focused, productive time. A Lushin consultant since 2007, Aaron acts as the glue that binds and strengthens the team’s collective talents. He encourages his clients to stay true to themselves and their missions, and he adapts his training style to best serve each individual.Aaron emphasizes understanding the underlying cause of business performance problems: belief, behavior, or technique. He aims to teach clients the simplicity of effective solutions.Winner of the 2015 Ball State Achievement Award from the Miller College of Business, Aaron spends his precious free time outdoors, usually cheering on his three kids in their respective sports competitions.

A six-year veteran on the Lushin team, Brian connects with his clients using a direct—sometimes sarcastic—communication style. His favorite piece of advice: “Stop doing that.” He helps clients eliminate unproductive behaviors to make way for action that drives results. Brian thrives on the daily opportunity to positively impact people’s lives—both professional and personal. In his training, Brian aims to provide clarity for his clients. He wants people to learn what they need to do and gain the confidence to do it. His goal is to help them find their swagger. A licensed pilot and backyard grill master, Brian also lends a hand when his family shows cows around the country.

Rob Lime is the artsy guy at Lushin. He’s into woodworking. Film. Music. Museums. He’s our resident Renaissance man. Though Paul may fight him for that title.

Rob is your quintessential corporate misfit. He doesn’t ascribe to the notion that working more is more worthwhile. On the contrary, he seeks the nobility of balance. In your first business consulting meeting, he’s as likely to recommend The Tao of Chip Kelly as he is The Millionaire Next Door. Western and Eastern philosophers populate his bookshelf. A trained music teacher, Rob is a patient pusher. He believes, “you can work less, make more, and have fun while you’re doing it.” A self-described old-ish millennial, he is a natural fit with his tech entrepreneur clients.

His best piece of advice in sales training... or in life: Don't Quit.

Whether he’s mining his DISC results to better understand his mom, or he’s witnessing something profound with his daughter Sophia, Rob is a family man who enriches his relationships one interaction at a time.

Emily Shaw knows Lushin inside and out. Before joining the team as a consultant, Emily was a client with a strong determination to learn more about sales than her traditional training environment allowed. With a voracious appetite for research and learning, she set out to master the business, leading her down the path to consulting.Using the same “tough love” skills she has honed as a single mother, Emily doesn’t shy away from personal conversations with her clients but rather allows them to even out the playing field where vulnerabilities are used to build a level of trust that strengthens the relationship—and therefore results—on a fundamental level.When she isn’t playing with her daughter, she’s watching the latest episode of ‘Forensic Files’ because she loves getting to the bottom of a mystery. She also enjoys assembling or painting her latest home décor piece/art project with her favorite flavor of the week podcast on in the background – this week’s is TED Radio Hour.

After choosing Professional Selling as a field of study in college and then pursuing a career in sales, sales management, and eventually sales training, Cody has dedicated his career to developing salespeople.

 Cody's goal is to simplify the often-misunderstood world of selling and help clients see that it's just another conversation while also challenging them to be the unique individuals they are, and not just another boring robot. He seeks to teach you something new about yourself and your business, all while making you laugh and think at the same time.  Its ok to not be perfect, its ok to be scared, but it’s not ok to give up on yourself.

 Outside of the office, if Cody is not spending time with his wife and their two dogs, you can find him at the lake fishing, attending college football games, or traveling some back country road on one of his motorcycles.

Before joining Lushin, Anna Patarino was a client who spent years as a sales associate in consulting and the tech world.  With a background in leadership development and pursuing a master’s in organizational psychology, she helped companies build stronger people strategies and more human workplaces. Her passion has always been helping others step into the version of themselves they’re proud of.

At Lushin, Anna brings that same energy to coaching. She teaches that sales isn’t about pressure or persuasion, it’s about permission, curiosity, and being real. She helps sales professionals show up as their full selves, ask better questions, and build trust without forcing a pitch. Her style blends the structure of Sandler with the belief that sales can feel good for both sides.

Beyond her work with clients, Anna shares her journey and insights online, encouraging others to lead with intention, take ownership of their growth, and stay grounded in who they are. Whether she’s coaching someone through a tough conversation or helping a team hit their next goal, her mission is simple: help people grow by being more of themselves, not less.

Dan started showing entrepreneurial tendencies at the early age of twelve, when he started a lawn business and grew it to 21 lawns per week.After graduating from college, a mentor urged Dan to consider a career in sales. At first, he found this to be off-putting, assuming that career salespeople all matched the stereotype but he learned this couldn’t be further from the truth.Dan has sold in a variety of environments, ranging from door-to-door overseas, to enterprise custom software, to marketing services or software sales.No matter the selling environment, Dan’s strengths in sales have proven to be a relentless dedication to process and a genuine curiosity in others that allows him to ask questions and really listen for what matters.Before joining the team as a sales management consultant, Dan was a Lushin client remotely for 7 years. He achieved such a level of success by applying the Lushin methodology that when the opportunity arose to join the team, Dan and his wife Kailey decided to move their family of 5 to Indianapolis so Dan could pursue a career helping others along a path that has helped him so much.

Shad joined the Lushin team in 2014, bringing with him extensive global business experience and an Ironman triathlete’s discipline and tenacity. He focuses on creating scalable, repeatable processes to ensure client success. Shad excels at helping clients define their goals, develop plans, and understand how to execute their training in real life.Shad’s measured, methodical approach has a calming effect on clients, allowing them to look past immediate problems in order to create step-by-step paths to follow toward their goals.When he’s not working, Shad spends his time swimming, biking, and running; traveling internationally, and volunteering with the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.

Ben has spent the last 15 years helping businesses grow. As a lifelong entrepreneur, he’s founded and exited multiple companies, coached thousands of teams, and shared his insights with more than 900,000 professionals around the world through his talks and webinars.

He started the first outbound LinkedIn marketing agency of its kind—back when few people realized the platform’s potential for business development. Since then, Ben has worked with over 2,000 companies to strengthen their sales, marketing, and growth strategies, helping generate more than a quarter of a billion dollars in new revenue.

A 4-time Inc. 5000 award recipient, Ben is driven by a passion for helping businesses turn potential into predictable growth. 

J.B. brings both youthful energy and experience to the table. He has a unique ability to understand the communication gaps that often exist between generations within the workforce that hinder business results. J.B. knows what it takes to be successful, competing in a collegiate golf program that became the winningest in school history, and working as a Financial Representative for Northwestern Mutual following graduation from LeGrange College.

Suzie brings over 25 years of sales, sales management and leadership experience to her clients. She works with Presidents, CEOs, and business owners, assisting them with the overall development and improvement of their sales organizations, utilizing her personal experience and the “best practice” tools and Sandler processes. Over the past 25 years Stark and Associates, Inc. has been recognized as one of the premier sales and management training and development organizations in our area. United Way Board Member 2007 – PresentThe Little Bit Foundation Board Member 2002 – PresentWhitfield School Board Member 2003 – 2013Social Venture Partner 2008

Before coming to Lushin, Reggie spent over 40 years in the hospitality and professional training industries. He is a passionate leader dedicated to empowering executives, leaders, and sales teams to excel personally and professionally.

As Owner, Consultant, and Coach at Lushin, powered by Sandler in Chattanooga, TN, he partners with C-suite leaders, VPs, and Directors who are dissatisfied with traditional training, delivering tailored leadership and sales programs that enhance communication, optimize talent selection, strengthen culture, and elevate service standards.

Wade Rowan has over 35 years of experience in sales, management, leadership, and training. He understands the importance of maintaining profitable sales while delivering the highest level of customer service to every client. As an experienced and gifted speaker, teacher, coach, and multi-year Sandler Platinum Award winner, Wade is passionate about creative thinking, positive development, encouragement, and growth. Equipping others to lead, manage, sell, and serve.

During his service in the United States Marine Corps, Wade learned early on that orientation is key to success. He believes in first asking prudent questions to determine where you are, then creating a systematic plan of action to accomplish your mission. He has broad knowledge across various industries and understands the importance of maintaining the proper attitudes, practicing the right behaviors, and applying the best techniques.

Wade was a Sandler client for over 10 years before becoming a full-time Sandler trainer and coach.

Dayna keeps the Lushin engine running smoothly, working internally with our associates, as well as external vendors, to ensure they have want they need to help our clients achieve their fullest potential. She is a proud graduate of Oregon State University and moved to San Francisco upon graduating where she began a successful career in sales. Dayna moved to Indiana with her Hoosier husband in 2006 to raise their 2 children in the Midwest. She can spend hours listening to audio books while crocheting, but also loves power walks with her dog and happy hour margaritas with her husband and friends.

Brian is who Lushin clients engage with the most often outside of their coach or trainer, helping to ensure they are receiving all the wonderful benefits of working with our team.  He graduated with degrees in History and Political Science from Ball State University and has a Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law.  When he isn’t engaging with clients or the Lushin team, he enjoys traveling with his wife to new places around the globe, training for long-distance races, and anything Sci-Fi (or Star Wars).

Jarod is the bean counter at Lushin. Jarod graduated from Indiana State with a Major in Accounting (with a focus in Financial Planning) and a minor in Forensic Accounting. Jarod enjoys walking his dog with his beautiful wife, watching the Chicago Cubs/Bears, weightlifting, and reading. He also volunteers for a young adult ministry. He knew he wanted to be an accountant after taking an accounting class in high school. Those were his favorite classes in college.

Shiloh supports the company across finance, accounting, and human resources. She graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Business Management. When she is not working, she enjoys serving in her church, spending time with friends and family, and being active outdoors.

Mariah is happy to help both associates and clients alike, ensuring that their experience with Lushin goes as smoothly and as impactfully as possible. They graduated from Creighton University in 2019 with a degree in English with a specialization in Creative Writing. Mariah moved to St. Louis in August of 2024, and when she is not hard at work, they can be found exploring their new home. She also loves to spend time playing video games with her family, snuggled up with her cats reading, and traveling to new places.

Naarah is the marketing girly at Lushin. She graduated from Ball State University in 2024 with a degree in International Business and minors in Marketing and French. Specializing in social media strategy, she is passionate about learning new skills to grow in her professional career.

When she’s not at work, you can find her cuddling her cat and dog, Moo Moo and Rolo, scrolling endlessly through social media (classic Gen Z, right?), or experimenting in the kitchen!