Been There Sold That

Welcome to the Been There, Sold That podcast, your go-to source for valuable sales and business tips to help you grow your business efficiently, effectively, and profitably! In this episode, hosts Brianna Henley and Phil White explore the theme of managing panic and leveraging crises as opportunities for growth. As they begin their discussion, Brianna and Phil share their excitement for the day an...

Welcome to the Been There, Sold That podcast, where we provide valuable sales and business insights to help you grow your business efficiently, effectively, and profitably! In this episode, hosts Brianna Hendley and Phil Whitebloom tackle the theme of navigating crises in business with a focus on progress rather than panic. As they kick off the conversation, Brianna and Phil share their personal h...

Welcome to the Been There, Sold That podcast, where we offer actionable sales and business insights to help you grow your business efficiently, effectively, and profitably! In this episode, hosts Brianna Hendley and Phil Whitebloom explore the vital topic of confidence in business, specifically how it impacts sales performance and leadership effectiveness. As they kick off the conversation, Briann...

Welcome to the Been There, Sold That podcast, where we offer actionable sales and business insights to help you grow your business efficiently, effectively, and profitably! In this episode, hosts Brianna Hendley and Phil Whitebloom dive into the critical topic of investment in your business, focusing on the often-overlooked area of sales coaching. As they kick off the conversation, Brianna and Phi...

Welcome to the Been There, Sold That podcast, your go-to source for essential sales and business insights that help you grow your business efficiently, effectively, and profitably! In this engaging episode, hosts Brianna Hendley and Phil Whitebloom are joined by financial expert Pablo Alverado, who shares his wisdom on navigating financial challenges and maximizing charitable giving. As they dive...

Welcome to the Been There, Sold That podcast, where we deliver essential sales and business insights to help you thrive efficiently, effectively, and profitably! In this episode, Brianna Hendley and Phil Whitebloom tackle the crucial theme of hiring the right talent and retaining quality employees—key factors in building a successful business. Join Brianna as she shares her extensive experience in...

Welcome to the Been There, Sold That podcast, where we provide essential sales and business insights to help you thrive efficiently, effectively, and profitably! In this episode, Brianna Henley and Phil Whitebloom explore the critical theme of optimizing your sales pipeline, addressing the challenges many face in maintaining a steady flow of opportunities. As they dive into this vital discussion,...

Welcome to the Been There, Sold That podcast, where we share sales and business tips designed to help you grow efficiently, effectively, and profitably! In this episode, Brianna Hendley and Phil Whitebloom tackle the intriguing topic of language in business interactions, specifically focusing on casual language and cursing among younger generations in sales. As they engage in a thoughtful discussi...

Welcome to the Been There, Sold That podcast, where we share sales and business tips designed to help you grow efficiently, effectively, and profitably! In this episode, Brianna Hendley and Phil Whitebloom dive into the critical topic of maintaining balance between work and personal life amidst the hustle of running a business. As they discuss the importance of accountability and self-care, Phil s...

In this episode, Brianna Hendley and Phil Whitebloom tackle a challenge that holds many business leaders back—decision paralysis caused by uncertainty. 🤯 Too often, we let 'what-ifs' dictate our choices, worrying about events that might happen—elections, leadership changes, economic shifts, or even the weather! This discussion will help you break free from knee-jerk reactions and fear-driven inde...

In this episode, Brianna Hendley and Phil Whitebloom dive into the challenges of chaotic business growth and misaligned priorities. 🚀 If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or constantly putting out fires, this conversation is for you! They break down three powerful strategies to help business leaders move from chaos to clarity—so you can optimize operations, regain control, and scale with confi...

In this episode, we sit down with e-commerce expert Neil Twa to explore the strategies behind building and scaling successful Amazon FBA businesses. 🚀 As the CEO of Voltage Holdings, Neil has guided countless entrepreneurs to achieve remarkable revenue milestones, transforming their online ventures into thriving enterprises. Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a simple product idea into...

In this episode, we sit down with Beth V. Walker, Founder of The Center For College Solutions, to explore the intricacies of college planning and how families can navigate the complex world of higher education. 🎓 Beth shares her expertise in helping students and their families make informed decisions about college admissions, scholarships, financial aid, and more. With years of experience in coll...

In this episode of Been There Sold That, we share the most effective method for delivering presentations to any audience — whether you're speaking to a classroom of students, a professional networking group, or potential clients. Learn a proven approach to ensure your audience, no matter who they are, gets the valuable information they need from your presentation. To learn more, go to BeenThereSol...

Mastering the Multi-Decision Sale: How to Align Stakeholders and Close Bigger Deals In this episode, we dive deep into the strategies top salespeople use to sell to multiple decision-makers successfully. Selling to multiple stakeholders can be complex, but this episode will provide you with actionable insights you can implement right away. Learn how to avoid pitching too soon, guide decision-maker...

Your target avatar represents your ideal customer or client. But are there others? Can you define multiple avatars, and how does that influence your focus? Should you explore this, or could it lead to distractions? Brianna Hendley and Phil Whitebloom dive into this topic, and want to hear your thoughts.   Do you want to get in touch with Brianna and Phil? Check out:   www.beentheresoldthat.com   B...

Want to know the proper protocol for online meetings? You came to the right place! This podcast episode with Phil and Brianna covers proper protocols for conducting and participating in meetings in today's world. It includes why you must keep your cameras on and how to manage your cell phone and smartwatch at in-person meetings.   Do you want to get in touch with Brianna and Phil? Check out:   www...

Is competition good for your business? Heck, YES!  Join Brianna and Phil on their discussion of how to differentiate yourself from your competition.  Not only is competition good for you, it enables you to stretch, grow, and truly drill down to WHO your ideal client avatar or target market is and sell directly to them.     If you have competition, this is a MUST-LISTEN podcast!    Want to get in t...

Check out the interview with Honoree Corder, best-selling author and writer of over 100 books. She co-wrote the Miracle Morning Series with Hal Elrod and owns a high-end Bespoke Book Writing and Publishing company to help others build their businesses with assets that work for them. Titles include You Must Write a Book, You Must Market Your Book, Vision to Reality, Business Networking, and more! P...

What is the secret to success?  Is it more phone calls, more networking meetings, more strategic partners, more sales? YES, YES, YES and YES! Nothing great happens in a day, and Phil and Brianna go over the things to help encourage you and keep you moving toward your dreams.  It takes time, energy, and focus.  The more energy you give something the more successful you will be at it, so keep going!...

In this episode, we dive into the pressure and excitement of hitting monthly sales targets and how energy shifts as the end of the month approaches. We'll explore why so many sales teams experience a mid-month slump and how it impacts performance. Most importantly, we'll share practical strategies for eliminating the chaos of the end-of-month sales push by tracking progress weekly and focusing on...

Can you do it? Yes, you can! In this podcast, we discuss the steps you need to take as a small business owner to double your sales in your business. We'll walk through the steps to help you Plan, Execute, and GO! Is it easy? It can be. Remember, everything takes effort, it doesn't mean it's difficult. Just like when you hop into your car, 100% of the time there is a purpose, a reason, and a place...

Most of us like to think of energy in terms of a battery. When we use energy, our battery drains, when we plug it in our energy goes up. Using the analogy that energy is like money, energy used is in the form of debits, money is taken out of our energy account. Energy earned is in the form of credits, or money coming into the account. The reason why this analogy is used is because people have an e...

There are always signs. Don't ignore the signs. Pay attention to what's going on. Encourage others to share information and work together to make things right. Philism: No one should die from a hurricane. Just like a crisis, there's plenty of warning for action to be taken to fix the problem. Analyze what is going on in your business, listen to your employees and your clients. Pay attention to the...

Phil and Brianna discuss the merits of having a well-managed opportunity pipeline. They discuss not only the merits of an opportunity pipeline for "sales," but also the importance of an accurate pipeline for all departments in a company. They also discuss what it should look like, and the dos and don'ts in creating and managing the opportunity pipeline.   Want to get in touch with Brianna and Phil...