When Draper Kaufman organized the first Navy Demolition Team (which later became the SEALs) he was looking for men who "could make it" vs the men who "can make it." The "can make its" were the men who fit the bill, but fizzled out. The "could make its" were the…
When Van Jones was a kid he asked his dad, "Why do give the poor some money, that way they won't be poor anymore?" His dad leaned forward in his recliner and said, "That may stop them from being broke for a day or two, but if a man is…
I just joined Clubhouse and love it. Not only does everyone have a seat at the table (no one is superior), but also I can flesh out future content and spawn additional ideas to add to my content.
The fear of rejection has stolen a lot more from you than actual rejection ever will. When it comes to rejection, I bet you fear the moment AFTER being told NO. I’ll show you how to give that rejection a different treatment.
In his book, "I Can't Make This Up," comedian/actor Kevin Hart wrote that someone can have all of the advantages-good looks, great network, and plenty of resources, yet LIFE CAN STILL DEAL YOU A BAD HAND. In the face of the reality that LIFE can be cold, harsh, and cruel,…
Salespeople, personal trainers, coaches, & parents are all needed for the “Yea-buts.” The “Yea-buts” are the moments between seeing and doing. For instance, say you’re putting together a swing set for your kid. You have all of the pieces along with the directions, but the pieces are fitting together right.…
Many people's advice to being successful is to "just be yourself." But how do you be yourself if you don't know nor like yourself? Instead ask yourself, "Who do I choose to be?" Today you have the choice to be the person you've been or you can choose to be…
"Don't try to guess the teacher's password," is a phrase that stuck with Joshua Kaufman. On "The Learning Leader Podcast," he told Ryan Hawk that his son's attention span wasn't where he wanted it to be because he hadn't developed the skills of: Focusing, Paying attention, & (my favorite) Figuring…
Everything & everyone is material for you. I used to think I had to take some time off and seclude myself in a cabin on the mountain in order to get fresh material. Not so if you look at everything as material. I’m always looking and listening to see how…
People often ask me if I’m scared I’m going to run out of material for The Sales Life Podcast? After 610 episodes I’m still FULL OF MATERIAL! In today’s episode I’ll show where I get my material & how I capture it. Thank you for watching. If you found value…
Ever been to one of those FAKE western towns? It all looks real until you go beyond what it looks like only to find it was all a front. That’s the difference between imitation and emulation! Full video Thank you for watching. If you found value hit the LIKE. If…
What’s the difference between imitation and emulation? Imitation is buying the suit, watch, and shoes and looking like you’re a success. Emulation is being a success. Just because I buy a lab 🥼 coat it doesn’t make me a doctor. I just look like one, but if your life is…
Life is lived in 4 directions. Front: What’s ahead? Up: Look for mentors who are where you want to be. Down: Haters are necessary BACK: Yes to move forward you must look back to see how far you’ve come. Ever watched something in TV simply because you were too lazy…
Green is a term for rookie salespeople, but it’s also the color of professional salespeople as well. To attract more green 💰 you must stay green. In his book “The Bonus Round,” Patrick Tinney offers 7 ways to keep your sales career green. “When you green you grow, when you’re…
A key to your success is to be both durable and flexible. It’s not enough to be either or. You need to be durable- be able to have your ass handed to you yet willing to come back at it and adjust along the way. But flexibility alone isn’t enough…
Don’t get trapped into going to college if you don’t factor in the COST to go to college. It’s not the price. It’s the cost. The Sales Life Podcast https://the-sales-life-with-marsh-buice.simplecast.com/ TSL Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesaleslife/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&source_id=105195711202585 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiNqFo05MJ6_yCu1vJ3rX4A LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marsh-buice-1301ab23/ Connect with me on all of the socials: @marshbuice
You can’t seize what you don’t see. Want an advantage? You’ve got one. It’s called opportunities. And most can’t see it. The guy who “has it all” can’t see it because he’s complacent. The one who has little can’t see it either because al they talk about is lack. The…
Tired of setting goals only to give up on them a month later-settling back into “it is what it is” land? You vow, “Maybe next year 🤦♂️.” Goals can feel like you’re building a monument & what you need is MOMENTUM. Today I’ll show you how to build Big Mo…
Episode Summary Comparison is a losing bet because there will ALWAYS be someone younger, stronger, faster, richer & more experienced than you. Episode Notes Continuing on in Joshua Medcalf's book, "Chop Wood. Carry Water," 2 words kept bubbling up: Comparison & Perspective. In episode #588 Emmy award winning artist Tasia…
Imagine Life hands you a small box and says, “Here. You deserve this.” Episode Notes “Chop wood. Carry water.” The first time I heard this phrase was from Coach Phil Jackson In his book, “11 Rings.” Although the players he coached were legendary (MJ, Kobe, Shaq), it always centered around…
We tend to walk in straights: Straight to the kitchen. Straight to work. Straight home. Straight to school. Straight to the gym. Straight to bed. You think straight is where all of the action is, but you're missing 3 other directions. Your OPPORTUNITIES are in the peripherals. There are 4…
The straw has been around for 5000 years yet there have been only 2 major changes. Durable & Flexible. Your path may be the shortest path and you don't even realize it. Everything. We're riffing out of Zack Friedman's phenomenal book, " The Lemonade Life," of how the straw can…
Some people know their calling in Life at age 8...while the rest of us take 40 years & rack up $100k in debt only to still not know. If you find you’re stuck in Life, this episode is for you! Regardless of where you are in Life, following Zack Friedman’s…
In a recent conversation with Brian Koppelman, Seth Godin said that professionals see ANY change in the market as an opportunity. Where amateurs whine, complain, & go away, pros push ahead & embrace momentary incompetence as part of their craft. 💭 Do you see ANY change in the market as…