Episodes
Published 07/10/20
Calling from his base in Portland, listen in as Nancy interviews Tom Williams about the advantages of using Deal Point, how Tom identifies and solves issues in businesses, and how he works through his own sales process.
Published 07/10/20
How can one letter help you improve your work cycle? Listen in as Rick and Nancy discuss how the four D's (Do It, Delegate it, Delay it, and Delete it) can aid you in increasing productivity and sales.
Published 06/19/20
With the world constantly changing around us, how will you react? Listen in as Rick and Nancy discuss the four tendencies of reaction so that you can gain a clearer understanding of your thought process. 1) Upholder 2) Obligator  3) Questioner  4) Questioning Rebel
Published 06/12/20
In a new era of COVID-19, listen in as Rick and Nancy go over 12 improvements that a business can make to find the new normal in sales. 1) Improvements to virtual meetings and written word 2) Better social media presence  3) Focus on less travel and more productivity 4) Improving the buying signs radar 5) Make it easier for the buyer to say yes
Published 06/05/20
With their powers combined, listen in as Rick and Nancy discuss the 15 features that make up a successful power couple. 1) They have a couple's vision 2) Everything needs to be out in the open 3) When conflict arises, you have to compromise 4) They help each other reach success 5) They work hard and play hard...
Published 05/29/20
As the world continues to struggle for a new norm, listen in as Rick and Nancy discuss the state of sales in relation to social distancing by covering, 1)  Relations between you and your potential clients. 2) How social distancing causes a shift in resources. 3) Focus on positivity rather than a focus on negativity.
Published 05/22/20
Calling in all the way from Barcelona, listen in as Rick interviews Billy Keels about his understanding of clients, building relationships and solutions, and how to find the formula to success in a deal. "Sales, as a profession, is the greatest way to understand what someone needs, build a relationship, and ultimately, being able to solve their problem with a solution." -Billy Keels 
Published 05/15/20
Listen in as Rick and Nancy discuss five tips for learning life's lessons. 1) Don't beat yourself up. 2) Observe your thoughts and emotions. 3) Shift the focus back to you. 4) Accept what you cannot change. 5) Celebrate your growth. "When we can no longer change the situation - we are challenged to change ourselves"  -Viktor Frankl
Published 05/08/20
Listen in as Rick interviews Rob Thomas from RobThomasUSA.com an author, speaker, and business trainer.  Rob walks us through how he ended up working at Disney, a funny story about perseverance and the need for something on his resume.  Then Rob digs into the 4 steps to understanding who you need to meet with to grow your business of any kind.   1) Identify 2) Maximize 3) Refine 4) Nurture Don't miss the end where he explains why he always meets clients out at a restaurant.
Published 05/01/20
Listen in as Rick and Nancy discuss the 6 things NOT to do to be an annoying salesperson. 1)  Wasting time on empty niceties 2)  Telling any kind of fib 3)  Making assumptions 4)  Failing to follow-up 5)  Playing cat and mouse 6)  Creating false urgency Don't miss the end of the show where Rick gives you the tips you need to be endearing!  
Published 04/24/20
What are the 7 key questions that you need to know about your customers' business?  Listen in as Nancy and Rick discuss: 1)  How They Go To Market? 2)  How Are Decisions Made? 3)  How Quickly Do They Move On New Ideas? 4)  What is Their Culture? 5)  What Are Their Growth Plans? 6)  What is THEIR Biggest Sales Challenge 7)  What is their #1 Problem?
Published 04/19/20
Traditional marketing teaches the four P's:  Product, Price, Promotion, and Place.  In today's podcast, Rick and Nancy discuss Place or Placement and how to get full scalability.   Make sure you are asking yourself these questions:   1)  Where are your target customers shopping? 2)  Are they shopping online and on what device? 3) Are they engaging on social media asking questions? If you aren't content with single-digit sales growth then take a look at adding another sales channel.
Published 04/11/20
Staying true to your faith and listening to that direction takes you on the path to amazing success. But in this crazy time of COVID-19 don't forget where you came from and what got you here. Lennise shares how to stay focused by refocusing daily on the needs of those you serve.  When every event you had canceled, how do you stay afloat? Create a strategy around your strengths and fill the needs of your community. Don't focus on what you don't have or what you can't do!  Focus on what you...
Published 04/03/20
Anyone and everyone can write a book and you can do it in 30 days!  Listen in as Rick and Nancy discuss the normal fears associated with why we don't think we can write a book but most importantly they explain how to get past those fears and why it is so vital.  A book becomes an inexpensive marketing tool. 1)  You'll be recognized as an authority 2)  It raises you above your competition 3)  Separates you in the market 4)  It builds your personal brand 5)  It will help get you speaking engagemen
Published 03/28/20
Listen in as Nancy interviews Scott Ingram, the host of 2 podcasts, the author of 2 books as well as the creator of the event Sales Success Summit.  Scott shares how habits can replace goal setting.  Scott also shares the importance of a cadence. Don't miss when Scott shares the fundamental foundation of every sale, that if you don't have this the sale will be impossible to close.  But the best part of the show?  When Scott details how to plan for the unexpected obstacles in every presentation.
Published 03/20/20
What does a perfect pitch (not talking about singing) sound like? Do you have a perfect pitch format? You have to have a winning formula even if it is an outline that you follow every single time. If you don't have one, you may want to use the S.W.O.T process. No matter what, you should be presenting your value and constantly be looking for ways to highlight what it is costing them not to fix the problem you've uncovered. Listen in as Rick and Nancy discuss how to present YOUR perfect...
Published 03/14/20
Connecting is more than just having a conversation. Anyone can carry on a conversation for an hour with someone they don't like about stuff that doesn't matter and walk away and not care about that person. That doesn't work if you truly want to exponentially grow your business. Connecting is different than networking. Listen in as Rick and Nancy give you the steps you need to take in order to truly connect and take your business to the next level
Published 03/06/20
There is a plethora of scientific research about the power of a smile. Everyone has one, but not everyone uses it. Listen in as Rick and Nancy discuss the power of your smile and how smiling can increase your income.
Published 02/28/20
What do you do when someone wants references? 92% of people actually want to be able to read references online. Listen in as Rick and Nancy discuss 6 ways for you to provide references. 1) Written testimonies 2) Video testimonies 3) Ask for Yelp recommendations 4) Ask for LinkedIn recommendations 5) Ask a customer to post a recommendation on their social media pages 6) Ask if a potential customer can call
Published 02/21/20
True freedom is when you believe that you and you alone are responsible for where you are today. Have some of us been dealt a bad hand? Yes! Can you change that tomorrow? YES!!! You can't change the past but you can change the future. Listen in as Rick and Nancy discuss the mindset it takes to be successful in your life and an entrepreneur. Have you heard the saying "you only live once"? Well, that isn't true. You live every day, you only die once.
Published 02/14/20
There are 4 ways to increase revenue in any business, 5 if you include reducing overhead. Raise prices, Upsell current customers, increase the frequency of use, reactivate past lost customers. Listen in as Rick and Nancy discuss in depth the power of the upsell and how you know when it's time to make that call to a valuable customer. Don't miss at the end when Rick helps you analyze your opportunities.
Published 02/08/20
If you're feeling called to do something bigger than yourself listen in as Nancy interviews Shannon Carlton author of Manifest Your Vision with Grace, Gratitude, and Growth and entrepreneur. Shannon also shares why market research is so important BEFORE you launch your business and how to get the feedback you need to have a closing ratio near 100%. She passionately digs into how you can use vision boards and habits with a weekly agenda to hold yourself accountable to where it is you want to...
Published 01/31/20
In this two part series, Rick and Nancy dig into the Upsell. In this podcast, they share with you the 8 steps you need to do inorder to set yourself up for an Upsell with a current customer 1) Handwritten Note Day 1 2) Day 7-phone call to check in 3) Day 14-email them with valuable information about their industry 4) Day 21-send them a potential customer 5) Day 31-schedule a breakfast, lunch or dinner 6) Day 38 schedule an appointment to get a testimony 7) Day 45 - Thank you note 8) Day 52 -...
Published 01/25/20
In order for you to take your business and your income to the next level, it is critical to stop being judgmental. People can sense your expectations. Listen in as Rick and Nancy give you 3 simple steps to becoming a non-judgmental professional.
Published 01/18/20