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599.S.S.S.S. : Stop Saying Stupid Sh*t
Nov. 28, 2020

599.S.S.S.S. : Stop Saying Stupid Sh*t

In his book “It Takes What It Takes,” Trevor Moawad didn’t have years to change elite athlete’ minds, he only had a season. His one rule: Stop Saying Stupid Stuff. What you say is 10x more powerful than what you think. Add th...
598. Give others a hand by letting them struggle.
Nov. 26, 2020

598. Give others a hand by letting them struggle.

If you really, really, really wanna help someone out, let them struggle. Struggle is an opportunity for growth. I realize how quick I am to help my daughter sound out a big word or finish an assignment, but growth comes beyon...
The Privilege, Honor, & Respect of the Sales Profession: “The Sales Hunter” Mark Hunter takes over TSL
Nov. 24, 2020

The Privilege, Honor, & Respect of the Sales Profession: “The Sales Hunter” Mark Hunter takes over TSL

Named "Top 50 Most Influential Sales and Marketing Leaders," "The Sales Hunter" Mark Hunter takes over TSL! Mark Hunter teaches CEO's and Sales Leaders from 5 continents and more than 100 countries on how to sell using authe...
596. Don’t quit your “IT”
Nov. 20, 2020

596. Don’t quit your “IT”

Leaving his father to start his own shoe company, people often ask Kenneth Cole, ”What would have done if ‘IT’ didn’t work? ”What I didn’t tell people was that I never knew what IT was.” What is your IT? 600 episodes into The...
595. The episode that never was. 7 valuable lessons when I forgot to hit record.
Nov. 17, 2020

595. The episode that never was. 7 valuable lessons when I forgot to hit record.

Today’s episode is HUGE! (Youuuge as some people say) A book that made an impression in my Sales Life was Mark Hunter’s book, “A Mind for Sales.” Mark & I got a chance to talk about the book, the profession, & the lifestyle o...
594. NO is incremental
Nov. 15, 2020

594. NO is incremental

What’s your takeaways from today’s episode? Text me @ 337-565-0906 Show your ❤️ by sharing today’s episode with someone who needs it. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss any future episodes. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ YOU power this show! Leave ...
593. Be wanting not needy
Nov. 10, 2020

593. Be wanting not needy

this week we’re closing out actor Matthew McConaughey’s book “Greenlights.” (I highly recommend by the way) Running low on cash, McConaughey asked for a off-handed favor while finishing his steak. “Can you get me a meeting wi...
592. Get your pickup truck mentality back
Nov. 3, 2020

592. Get your pickup truck mentality back

You know it’s a good book when only partially through it, you grab the mic and do a podcast episode on what you’ve read so far! That’s what actor Matthew McConaughey’s book “Greenlights” is for me. (Why the title Greenlights?...
591. Skids & Ruts? You’ve got mismanaged memory.
Oct. 27, 2020

591. Skids & Ruts? You’ve got mismanaged memory.

If anyone asks you what you do for a living, tell them that you own a bank. You are in charge of what gets deposited & withdrawn from your memory bank. If your Confidence in yourself & your abilities is low, it’s due to “mism...
590. Be a student of “when.”
Oct. 20, 2020

590. Be a student of “when.”

When you learn “how” to do something you move on to the next “how,” but ”when” is the perfect time to take that leap? Today we’re riffing out of the co-founder of Square (the little card reader that swipe’s your credit card ...
589. For all those difficult situations in your life. You need a script
Oct. 13, 2020

589. For all those difficult situations in your life. You need a script

Nina Sossamon-Pogue‘s dreams of going to the Olympics was crushed due to a career ending injury. She went on to become voted Top News Anchor for 9 years straight, but was suddenly fired just to clear the books. Getting her be...
588. “Be the voiceover artist in your own life,” w/ Emmy award winning Tasia Valenza
Oct. 6, 2020

588. “Be the voiceover artist in your own life,” w/ Emmy award winning Tasia Valenza

Today on TSL we welcome Emmy-winning voiceover artist, actress, & motivational speaker Tasia Valenza. If you don’t recognize her face, you’ll recognize her voice. Tasia is renowned for voicing iconic female characters in vide...
587. You’re playing for more than a WIN
Oct. 3, 2020

587. You’re playing for more than a WIN

When your back was against the wall, you did what you had to be done regardless of how hard or long. But what about the times when you don’t ”have to?” The times when you take it easy & you were still ok. When your SalesLife ...
586. You took the Loss, but did you take the Lessons?
Sept. 29, 2020

586. You took the Loss, but did you take the Lessons?

Life is full of loss, but Life too is rich with lessons within the loss. While reading Patrick Bet- David’s book, “Your Next Five Moves,” I stumbled across the quote, “If you’re going to lose, don’t lose the lessons.” Today w...
585. Survivor's Guilt & Are you working to "Stay" or "Separate?"
Sept. 22, 2020

585. Survivor's Guilt & Are you working to "Stay" or "Separate?"

Many people have sat across the desk from me who have lost everything due to the devastating Hurricane Laura that ripped Lake Charles, LA apart. "How'd you come out?" is now the new "How are you doing?" around here & I've st...
584. You’re there for the Yea-but’s
Sept. 18, 2020

584. You’re there for the Yea-but’s

The Yea-but’s are the voices of doubt that run contrary to what’s been written or diagramed. Coaches have to coach players through the Yea-but’s. Parents have to caution children through the Yea-but’s & Salespeople have to g...
583. Stop saying “I’m sorry” for no reason
Sept. 15, 2020

583. Stop saying “I’m sorry” for no reason

One of my favorite podcasts & people to follow is Heather Monahan. She’s got such great energy & has no problem sharing her scars along with her scars. As a single parent, Monahan found herself on a course for reinvention aft...
582. Play through to your Who
Sept. 6, 2020

582. Play through to your Who

In his book, “Built To Serve” Evan Carmichael has a chapter titled, “This Will Be Tough.” I needed to read this chapter while my hometown recovers from a devastating Category 4 Hurricane that has destroyed our area. The peo...
581. 3 Stages of Resiliency
Aug. 29, 2020

581. 3 Stages of Resiliency

Coming to shore with 150 MPH winds Hurricane Laura has devastated my hometown & forever altered the lives of my friends & family. Our faith will be tested and our resiliency will be forged. It’s important to keep written & ve...
580. Make it hard for them to say NO
Aug. 26, 2020

580. Make it hard for them to say NO

Today we're back in Fredrik Eklund's book "The Sell." Being he's the most successful real estate broker in the USA, who better to listen to? But even Eklund's deals go South. When a customer has ghosted him, Eklund hunts his...
579. Accept. Agree. Admit. Deliver
Aug. 24, 2020

579. Accept. Agree. Admit. Deliver

Gina Trimarco is an Improv Specialist. One of the key fundamentals to Improv is accepting what the other person says-even if you don't agree. How many friendships have been lost or blocked due to one person posting something ...
578. "The Honey-Badger of Sales" Mike Weinberg takes over TSL.
Aug. 17, 2020

578. "The Honey-Badger of Sales" Mike Weinberg takes over TSL.

This is an "All-Week Weinberg" edition of TSL featuring Top Sales Influencer Mike Weinberg. Even if you are not in the sales profession, you can apply his wisdom and insight into your SalesLife. Mike is a consultant, sales co...
577. The under & extra to your ORDINARY
Aug. 14, 2020

577. The under & extra to your ORDINARY

A friend of mine called me excitedly to tell me he was about to open his first business. Coming from a broken home, small town & so broke, he had to scrape quarters to buy gas, he never thought he‘d be where he was today. Thi...
576. You’re losing anyway, so why not 🤷‍♂️
Aug. 13, 2020

576. You’re losing anyway, so why not 🤷‍♂️

“Omg when I get out of this slump?” says everyone. In those pressure-packed moments all you can think about is what went wrong & when will it ever be right again...right? Hall of Fame Major League Baseball player Cal Ripken, ...