Behind The Shades Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Car Sales Mindset: Hustle, Numbers Game, Negotiation & Building Wealth Beyond the Deal Andrey and Jocksan discuss the realities of car sales as a demanding lifestyle built on discipline, long hours, and a numbers-game approach to calls, texts, and reps. They share how Andrey entered the business after being fired as a technician, became hooked on the adrenaline of closing deal...

Send us Fan Mail We talk through my evolving spirituality after growing up religious, reading the Bible and other texts, and landing on belief in something greater while rejecting organized religion, judgment, and “hell” fearmongering. I explain why I see Jesus as a major role model and even compare him to sales—using his “33% close rate” as motivation in coaching—while still questioning denominat...

Send us Fan Mail Unlocking AI's Potential: Smaran's Journey & How AI Is Transforming Businesses Join Smaran as he dives deep into his transition from mechanical engineering to pioneering voice-first AI solutions for businesses. Discover how AI, driven by innovations like ChatGPT, is changing the game for industries ranging from restaurants to manufacturing. Learn about the real-world...

Send us Fan Mail Finding Your Path in Financial Planning with John Wall | Behind the Shades In this episode of 'Behind the Shades,' our special guest John Wall, a financial professional with Wise Financial in Atlanta, dives deep into his experiences and insights in the realm of financial planning. Join us as we explore what it means to create comprehensive financial plans, manage assets,...

Send us Fan Mail En este episodio, nos sumergimos en la vida de Cristian, un barbero de 33 años de origen chileno que ha perfeccionado su oficio tanto en Chile como en Estados Unidos. Con más de 13 años de experiencia, Cristian comparte cómo llegó a ser barbero, su evolución profesional y los retos y satisfacciones que ha encontrado en su carrera. A través de una conversación enriquecedora, descub...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Behind the Shades,' we sit down with business students Christian and Luke from Robinson College of Business to discuss their journey in college, their leadership roles in the sales club, and their plans post-graduation. Christian, a marketing major focused on sales, shares his excitement for his upcoming graduation and future in sales. Luke, a fifth-y...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the insights shared by high-earning professionals who emphasize that while having an impressive resume is important, it's the personal traits and the ability to connect in person that truly make a difference. They prefer hiring individuals with strong character and personal drive over those with flawless resumes but lacking charisma or genuine conn...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful conversation, we delve into the priceless opportunities available in today's generation, emphasizing the importance of consistency and overcoming the fear of judgment. We discuss personal growth through creative pursuits like photography and videography, sharing experiences from international travels to setting up businesses. Key highlights include navigati...

Send us Fan Mail Overcoming Addictions, Breaking the Barriers to Self-Improvement In this episode, we explore various forms of addiction, such as nicotine, weed, alcohol, pornography, and video games, and how they act as distractions that create barriers between individuals and their desired selves. We discuss the impact of these attachments on personal growth and self-awareness. Support the show...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the discussion revolves around the purpose of music and art, exploring whether it reflects reality, serves as an escape, or creates a new world. The conversation delves into the personal experiences and motivations for creating music, particularly within the rap genre. Insights are shared about the creative process, from finding inspiration in beats to achieving a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the thrill of meeting interesting people, having meaningful conversations, and exploring the world together. Join us as we embark on exciting adventures and create unforgettable experiences with like-minded individuals. Support the show Social Media.... Behind the shades linktree:  https://linktr.ee/behindtheshadespodcast Jock IG:  https://www.instagr...

Send us Fan Mail from the overrated concept of love and nuanced opinions on pizza toppings, to the deep philosophical musings on the nature of monogamy and the purpose of life. They also share personal anecdotes about childhood fears and the impact of societal pressures. Throughout the conversation, they delve into hypothetical scenarios about relationships, financial dilemmas, and the unpredictab...

Send us Fan Mail Being true to yourself means owning every part of who you are. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Deuce, aka Solo, an aspiring music artist, as we dive into advice we'd give our younger selves, staying grounded, and what it really means to live authentically. Tune in for a raw, real conversation on finding purpose and chasing dreams. Support the show Social Media.......

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Behind The Shades," we delve into the depths of our souls and the inner aspects of ourselves that might be difficult to discuss. We explore the concept of mental anchors, engage in self-reflection, and confront the darker sides of our personalities that can lead to mental health issues and anxieties. These are the parts of ourselves that we may find h...

Send us Fan Mail Join your hosts today as we are joined by T lee and discuss not only personal issues with failure and mentality, but we also discuss what our first attempts were like at filming these podcasts. Open your mind to vulnerable conversations and get a little insight into what it is like being a clothing brand owner and a starting up podcast. Support the show Social Media.... Behind the...

Send us Fan Mail Join Your hosts as we are excited to present the first episode of our journey and speak about our balance with self-doubt. Throughout, not only, personal experiences with it but also our own journeys in facing it... we have a couple of things we carry with ourselves and are here to talk about it with you. We all carry our own burdens and we are here to not only open up, but offer...