The worst deals don’t break you later — they fool you early.
In this episode, sales strategist Kim Orlesky reveals why bad-fit clients slip through your filter, how to recognize red flags before it's too late, and what it really means to sell from a place of power. From walking away from misaligned deals to reframing budget conversations and asserting val ... Show More
Jul 7
The FBI Method for Spotting Lies and Hidden Agendas
What if you could detect a lie without asking a single question? In this episode, we sit down with John R. "Jack" Schafer, a former FBI behavioral analyst and author of The Like Switch, to uncover the elite tools used by the FBI to detect deception—tools you can use in your every ... Show More
52m 4s
Jul 4
Elite Negotiators Read Your Body Before You Speak — Here’s How
Think you’re in control of what you’re saying? Think again. Before you utter a single word, elite negotiators are already reading you — through your posture, your gestures, your tone, your tension. In this episode, Kwame sits down with The Master Negotiator Greg Williams, one of ... Show More
28m 43s
Feb 2025
Jiu-Jitsu Selling: How to Flow with Resistance and Close Big Deals in Construction
Sales isn’t about brute force—it’s about strategy, adaptability, and control. Just like in jiu-jitsu, the best salespeople don’t fight resistance head-on; they flow with it, turning objections into opportunities. In this episode of Construction Genius, Sean Ginsburg breaks down h ... Show More
32m 19s
Jun 20
Why Building Relationships in Sales Skyrockets Your Commission
You know the drill. The quota clock is ticking, the pressure is mounting, and there's that relentless urge for a quick win. Every sales professional has felt that impulse to rush the process, to push for the immediate "yes," because, well, the numbers demand it. But here's the to ... Show More
27m 50s
Apr 13
630: Marcus Sheridan - How To Build Trust, Drive Sales, and Earn Endless Customers
Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire 1 person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world have the hustle ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 27
20Sales: How to Layer Enterprise Sales on PLG | How to Sell AI Tools To Enterprises That Are Scared | Should Reps Own Their Own Pipeline | Mistakes All Founders Make When Moving From Founder-Led to Rep-Led Sales with Kim Graves
Kim Graves is GM, Americas at Notion, where she oversees all Sales and Customer Success efforts across the region. She brings extensive experience in building and scaling high-performing sales organizations, most notably at Slack where she helped grow revenue from $6M to over $1. ... Show More
1h 17m
Sep 2024
Authenticity vs. Sales Tactics
In this episode, Bill and Bryan discuss authenticity in sales. They explore the tension between being genuine and using learned sales tactics, questioning whether certain techniques compromise a salesperson's authenticity. The guys talk about the evolution of sales practices, the ... Show More
16m 24s
Aug 2024
Stop Making This Mistake When Closing The Deal | Yano Anaya - 1824
You’re using every sales tactic, method, and technique to get a potential buyer to close a deal. When you think they are going to say yes, they end up telling you I have to think about it some more. Within your mind, you think you did everything right. So why are they telling you ... Show More
30m 44s