Most people call the place that produces revenue “the sales department”, but if you really think about it, selling is the activity that gets you to a result. For that reason Shawn set out to develop not just sales departments, but selling organizations. Host John Golden sits down with Shawn Karol Sandy to discuss the ... »
Podcast interview with Harry Kraemer, Jr. who is a professor of management and strategy at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, where he teaches in the MBA and the Executive MBA programs. He is an executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP) which is one of the largest private equity firms in the United States. ... »
Sales negotiation is a large part of being a successful salesperson, and yet 90% of sales executives have never had any formal negotiation training. Tony Perzow, interviewed by John Golden, gives concrete advice on to best utilize potent sales negotiation skills. This podcast is also a recorded live event you are welcome to view here: ... »
Account-based revenue strategy (ABR) has been a buzzword in the sales world, yet few people understand it or use it properly. Trish Bertuzzi, interviewed by John Golden, explores the ways that using ABR can help, or hurt, your organization. This podcast is also a recorded live event you are welcome to view here: The Keen ... »
Want to learn how to be amazing at customer service? It’s actually not that difficult. Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone regarded you as being amazing in sales? Or a wonderful leader? What if you could transform yourself into a person who was always amazing – in almost every area of life? “Always be amazing.” ... »
The benefit of consistency in sales is very simple. We know that consistent sales activities produce consistent sales results. Random sales activities produce random sales results. Many salespeople use a sales process to guide their buyers from lead to close, but others opt for strategies that produce more inconsistent results. Weldon Long, interviewed by John ... »
In this day and age of the sales world, you might think that sales and marketing engagement would be very integrated. However, this isn’t exactly the case. There is still a struggle between sales teams and marketing teams, and this difficulty unifying them had consequences that affect the entire organization. Joel Capperella, interviewed by John ... »
Our life is our own creating. And yet, many do not embrace overcoming obstacles very well. Much of life may feel like an objective truth, or an external reality that is beyond our control, but overcoming obstacles can lead to fruitful discoveries and unexpected growth, both on a personal level, and professional level. Isaac Lidsky, ... »
If your retirement strategy feels like riding a daily market rollercoaster, it’s because you’ve been playing by Wall Street’s rules. The standard advice—heavy on 401(k)s, mutual funds, and bonds—leaves your entire financial future dangerously exposed to volatility. This reliance on “cookie-cutter” portfolios is the single most prominent blind spot in modern retirement planning. As institutional ... »
In this episode, master coach Shawn Quintero reveals the uncomfortable truth about why your lead generation is stalling: You’re trying too hard to appeal to everyone. Generic messaging is the enemy of revenue. If your service business wants to scale to a six-figure or even seven-figure level, you must master the art of the “repellent ... »
Welcome back to the podcast. Today, we’re dissecting a fundamental error many sales professionals make: blurring the lines between negotiation and influence. As Andres Lares of the Shapiro Negotiation Institute emphasizes, recognizing this distinction early is the first step to closing more valuable deals. 1. Defining the Core Concepts for a Clearer Strategy A common ... »
Tired of the style struggle? For the professional man—especially those in high-stakes fields like sales—appearing sharp is non-negotiable, yet time is the ultimate luxury. Our latest interview with Anya Cheng, founder of Taelor AI, reveals the solution: a radical, AI-powered evolution of the personal stylist. Taelor AI is redefining professional menswear by eliminating decision fatigue. ... »
We all want to support returning parents, but how do you actually do it in a demanding sales environment? Many organizations fail in execution, leading to burnout and turnover precisely when employees should be most loyal. In our latest episode, we talked with expert Karla Calinawan about the essential human-first tactics that build resilient, high-performing teams. The Manager’s ... »
In today’s volatile business climate, the need for agile change is constant. But who spearheads this vital transformation? Enter the corporate catalyst: the visionary who not only sees the better future but possesses the unique drive to move organizations toward it. In this must-listen episode, we sit down with change expert Shannon Lucas, co-CEO of ... »
