Michael Vickers

Becoming Preferred

Business EN ↓ 200 episodes

In this informative and practical podcast, Michael and his guests share the latest strategies and tactics to help you become the preferred provider (the emotional favorite) in the markets you serve. The key insights and strategies discussed, come from Michael's experience working with many of the finest brands in business today and his guest interviews will inspire you, educate you, and give you the tools you need to be successful in today's turbulent and competitive marketplace.

Author

Michael Vickers

Category

Business

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Christian Jack – Frontal Cortex Persuasion 13.01.2025

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 31 Episode Overview: Are you tired of feeling like you’re always chasing the next sale or struggling to meet quota? Ready to close more deals with less effort and resistance? Want to set higher-quality appointments that convert? Are you looking to increase your income and career opportunities? All of these are achievable when you learn to ethically and effectively influence othe...

Jay Dhahan – Uncage Your ROAR 06.01.2025

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 30 Episode Overview: Feeling stuck, or unfulfilled? Want to learn how to tap into your inner potential and achieve greatness? We often hear about physical performance, but what about neuro-performance? How can entrepreneurs and business professionals optimize their brain function for peak productivity, better decision-making, and increased resilience in the face of challenges? M...

Liz Brooks – Podcast Marketing, The Key to Differentiation 16.12.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 29 Episode Overview: Ready to level up your PR game? In today’s competitive marketplace, one of the best ways to position yourself as a thought leader, enhance your reputation, and attract potential clients or customers is through Podcast interviews.  This popular PR tool provides you a unique opportunity to connect with your target audience, build credibility, and share yo...

Tyler Hayden – Engaging and Energizing Your Team 09.12.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 28 Episode Overview: In today’s business world, leaders who create workplace cultures that are engaging and energizing, create a distinct advantage for their companies and organizations. Whether it’s managing teams virtually or at the office, my guest today will share insights and strategies on how to build a strong and cohesive team from the ground up, how you can overcome comm...

Inge Maskun – Create and Live Your Inspired Life 02.12.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 27 Episode Overview: Ready to create and live your inspired life? If you have been curious about what more in life you can be, or do, or have, or create, or share, or give, or expand, then this episode is for you. My next guest says that the only thing standing between you and your inspired life is a DECISION.  Without knowing all the answers, your dream, your vision, deser...

Deborah Shames – Level Up Your Communication Game 25.11.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 26 Episode Overview: Personal and business success boils down to how effectively you communicate. Anxiety, rambling, or the inability to connect, engage, and deliver a message effectively can hold you back or, even worse, tank your career. Identifying your unique strengths and speaking authentically, supported by a suite of skills, will help you speak confidently so you can...

Eryn Anitavi – The Neurodivergent Advantage 18.11.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 25 Episode Overview: In today’s complex workplace we have a myriad of people with skill sets and attributes that all contribute to the value of the business. One subset of people in the workplace are the neurodivergent.  My guest today is here to help us understand how neurodivergent people function, how their superpowers add value to the organization, and how we can create...

Joe Rivera – Reforge Your Life and Unlock Your Potential (Explicit Warning) 11.11.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 24 Episode Overview: In today’s fast-paced world, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, stuck, or lost on the path to personal growth and self-improvement. Breaking through your limitations to achieve your goals can seem impossible.  My guest today says that by changing your mindset, growing emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and breaking bad habits is the way to a more fulfilli...

Jason Kramer – Navigating Sales Enablement Technology 04.11.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 23 Episode Overview: In a dynamic business landscape, growth relies on relevant data from your customer interactions and marketing insights. Employing Strategic CRM strategies to collect that data, will boost efficiency, enhance your performance, and help you convert more leads into loyal customers.  Navigating the crowded sales enablement technology marketplace can be daun...

Kit Welchlin – Stress, Time, and Procrastination Management 28.10.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 22 Episode Overview: The workplace is changing and changing rapidly, creating chaos, increasing our stress, and causing burnout. To thrive in today’s marketplace, we must level-up our emotional intelligence, strengthen our resiliency, and manage the extreme stress in our personal and professional lives to avoid burnout.  My guest today will share his insights and strategies...

Marty Park – Tame and Master Your Business 21.10.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 21 Episode Overview: Let’s face it, running and growing a business as an entrepreneur in today’s competitive marketplace can be daunting. Whether it's operational challenges, differentiating yourself from the competition with your products or services, or evolving from just surviving to thriving, is the goal for every entrepreneur or business professional. If you are ready to le...

Jackie Rainforth – Systems for Successful Selling 14.10.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 20 Episode Overview: As sales professionals, the pressure to perform is unavoidable. One little mistake and you’ve lost what could have been a huge opportunity. Competition is fierce and abundant. Most of the common sales errors we recognize, but even some of the most seasoned sales veterans are unaware of some of the mistakes that are costing them valuable business. Discov...

Patricia Morgan – Boost your Resilience, Mental Health and Well-Being 07.10.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 19 Episode Overview: Life can be challenging. Each of us faces our own adversity. Sometimes, your stress can escalate to fear, anxiety, agitation, and even depression.  If you are looking for ways to help build resilience in yourself and others, lighten your load, and brighten your outlook, then you are going to enjoy my conversation with best selling author, therapist...

Jessica Embree – How to Increase Your Brand Visibility 30.09.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 18 Episode Overview: The way we do business has changed. The way we market and sell has changed. So why is it that there are still so many companies that rely on old strategies and tactics to generate new business?  If you are looking to level up your business development process, set yourself apart from the competition, and regain a competitive advantage, then you are goin...

Mary Fain Brandt – Supercharge Your LinkedIn Presence 23.09.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 17 Episode Overview: Are you ready to supercharge your LinkedIn presence and transform your career or business with the power of AI? Today we have an absolute powerhouse joining us on the show. It’s my pleasure to introduce Mary Fain Brandt, a true expert in optimizing LinkedIn profiles and leveraging artificial intelligence for explosive business growth. Mary is the go-to guru...

Josh Seiden – Customer-Centric Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) 16.09.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 16 Episode Overview: Everyone in every industry and every role has customers. Your success depends on how efficiently you can solve your customers’ problems, adapt as those problems change, and influence their behavior to drive the results you want. Objectives and Key Results, or OKRs, give you the framework to do that. However, adopting OKRs successfully is no easy feat. It req...

Adam Wallace – Unlocking Pricing Power 09.09.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 15 Episode Overview: Are you ready to maximize your value and multiply your earnings? My guest will show you how to raise your prices and stop leaving money on the table. It’s not about charging more; it’s about discovering the only type of value your customers will pay more for.  Not all value is equal, and today we are going to discover what your customers are willing to...

Roderick Jefferson – Sales Enablement Excellence 02.09.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 14 Episode Overview: If you are ready to improve your productivity and increase your revenue, then you are going to enjoy this episode of Becoming Preferred as we dive into the world of sales enablement and go-to-market transformation with a true industry luminary. My guest on this episode is a powerhouse in the realm of business strategy, leadership coaching, and sales enableme...

Liz Heiman – Sales Strategy and Process Optimization 26.08.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 13 Episode Overview: Have you ever wondered what separates thriving businesses from those that struggle to keep their heads above water? Well, buckle up because we’re about to dive deep into the world of winning strategies and sales processes that can catapult your business and sales results to new heights. My guest, Liz Heiman, is a powerhouse in the realm of business strategy...

Ally Stone – The Inspired Leader, Embracing Authenticity 19.08.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 12 Episode Overview: Are you looking to take your career to new levels? Do you have dreams and aspirations that you desire to achieve but are unsure how to attain? My guest on this episode will share her insights on how to connect with your heart, create meaningful goals, and deepen your knowledge and understanding of what personal leadership truly is.  Join me now for my c...

Dr Kristina Wachter – Creating Cross Culture Connections 12.08.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 11 Episode Overview: Traveling for work or pleasure? Are you getting transferred or expanding your business to a different country? In our borderless economy, cultivating cultural fluency expands your potential by fostering trusting relationships globally. My guest today equips individuals and teams with the skills to forge meaningful connections across cultures, driving change...

Courtney Bickert – Employing Humor For Competitive Advantage 05.08.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 10 Episode Overview: I’m sure we could all agree that we could use more laughter and humor in our personal and professional lives. Humor is universal, it’s empowering, it’s safe, and it’s scientific. Humor can help you create innovative solutions and products, improve staff morale and retention, increase sales, and the ability to tackle key challenges.  To help us understan...

Keith Sampson – Developing a Grow Through It Mindset 29.07.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 9 Episode Overview: A Grow Through It Mindset is about embracing challenges and setbacks as opportunities for personal and professional growth. It's the belief that through effort, learning, and persistence, individuals can evolve and adapt in the face of adversity. This mindset encourages individuals to approach difficulties as learning experiences, view failures as steppi...

Michael Kerr – Workplace Culture Leadership in Business 22.07.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 8 Episode Overview: In today’s competitive marketplace, finding and keeping the right employees can be a challenge. What if you could create the kind of workplace where everyone wants to work? From ideas on inspiring teamwork to inspiring workplace communication, my guest today says that your workplace culture is your #1 competitive advantage.   To help us underst...

Rob Harrison – Sales Coaching for Sales Closers 15.07.2024

SEASON: 4 EPISODE: 7 Episode Overview: Welcome to this episode of Becoming Preferred, where we’re going to deep dive into the world of modern selling and performance excellence. I'm thrilled to have Rob Harrison, the CEO of Magnifyde, joining us today. Rob is a seasoned sales leader with a track record of driving exponential growth and empowering sales teams to achieve their full potential. In thi...

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