Call The Damn Leads

Not every closed deal is a win… and Gil Vaisman learned that the hard way. In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie Wilson sits down with Gil to unpack one of the most painful lessons in sales: closing the wrong client. From overcommitting and ignoring red flags… to building a business around data, marketing alignment, and ideal clients, this episode is packed with real talk for anyone ser...

What if your next big client came while you were grocery shopping? In this episode, Danielle Hutchinson shares how a random phone call in the middle of her day turned into a high-pressure, high-reward project—and the powerful lesson behind being ready for opportunity at any moment. From ghostwriting a 60,000-word book in just ONE WEEK to helping clients build authority through books, podcasts, and...

In Episode 182 of  Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie Wilson sits down with real estate professional Sheila Howell to discuss a topic rarely talked about in sales—personal safety. From meeting strangers in vacant homes to navigating unpredictable client behavior, Sheila shares a powerful story that highlights why awareness, preparation, and boundaries are critical in real estate. Beyond safety, this ep...

Most salespeople lose deals not because of price… but because they fail to truly understand their customer. In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie Wilson sits down with Justin Dickinson to break down real-world sales lessons—from losing a major account over something small, to mastering client awareness, confidence, and decision-making in high-stakes environments. If you've ever struggle...

Most salespeople struggle to generate consistent, high-quality leads—and even when they do, they don't always convert. The problem isn't just sales… it's how marketing and sales work together. In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie Wilson sits down with Joshua Ramsey to break down how disruptive marketing , better hooks , and smarter follow-up can dramatically increase your sales results...

Struggling to get consistent leads and close more deals? Most sales professionals overlook one of the most powerful growth strategies—referrals. If you're tired of chasing cold leads and hearing "no," this episode will change how you approach sales forever. In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie Wilson sits down with Mike Ritzema to break down real-world sales strategies that actually wo...

Most people are afraid to talk to strangers — especially in sales. But what if the very thing you're avoiding is the skill that could change your entire career? In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie Wilson sits down with James Donovan to talk about his journey from knocking doors in Australia as a backpacker to building his own marketing business. This conversation dives deep into confi...

In Episode 177, Drewbie Wilson sits down with CPA and entrepreneur Chad Brown to uncover a powerful truth most salespeople overlook: The best sales don't feel like sales at all. Chad shares how a simple, no-pressure conversation led to a client receiving over $270,000 in tax credits—without pitching, closing, or forcing anything. From there, the conversation dives deep into: Why overcomplicating y...

In Episode 176, Drewbie Wilson sits down with entrepreneur and marketing strategist Chris Dewilde to break down a wild (and hilarious) sales story that proves skill beats circumstance every time. At just 23 years old, Chris closed four back-to-back deals totaling $120,000 in one day—while unknowingly wearing two completely different shoes and covered in spilled coffee. But this episode goes far de...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads, I sit down with Vance Morris , a Disney-trained customer experience expert, entrepreneur, and master of creative marketing. Vance shares one of the most unconventional prospecting stories I've ever heard — mailing random car parts to a dealership GM just to get his attention. It worked. That meeting turned into a client relationship that has generated more t...

In Episode 174, Drewbie sits down with entrepreneur and strategist Scott McElroy to unpack one of the most intense moments of his entrepreneurial journey — the moment his 10-year dream of owning a car wash nearly collapsed at the closing table. After years of planning, building, branding, hiring employees, and even opening the business to customers, Scott received a shocking call from the bank: th...

In Episode 173, Drewbie sits down with private transportation entrepreneur Frank Miulli to break down a powerful truth many sales professionals overlook: Elite service creates elite opportunities. Frank shares the behind-the-scenes reality of serving high-profile and VIP clients, where small details — from posture to music selection — can make or break long-term relationships. From driving celebri...

In Episode 172, Drewbie sits down with Alan Stern to unpack one of the most creative and effective organic marketing strategies used by modern sales professionals: The HEAT Method. Alan shares the story that changed his entire relationship with money and selling — the first time he spoke on stage to 150 people and made a simple $300 offer that generated 15 buyers instantly. That moment opened his...

In Episode 171, Drewbie sits down with entrepreneur Chris Garrison to unpack the gritty reality of building a business from the ground up—starting with nothing but hustle, consistency, and the willingness to say yes to opportunity. Chris shares the story of launching his cleaning business while completely broke, knocking on commercial doors, and learning new services on the fly—including watching...

In this episode of Call The Damn Lead s, Drewbie sits down with enterprise software sales veteran Sean Bellerby to break down what really drives long-term success in B2B sales. After spending 15+ years in enterprise software sales, Sean has seen everything—from disastrous leadership mistakes to massive last-minute deals that saved entire quarters. Sean shares powerful insights on: Why relationship...

In Episode 169, Drewbie sits down with franchise legend John Hewitt — the man behind 10,000+ tax offices, 5,700 franchisees, and over 1,100 self-made millionaires inside his systems. From discovering his passion at age 20 to building billion-dollar brands, John breaks down the real formula behind entrepreneurial success: 🔥Follow the system. 🔥Take responsibility. 🔥Focus until you win. John share...

In Episode 168, Drewbie sits down with Andrew Lamppa to unpack a powerful reminder for every entrepreneur chasing views, likes, and viral moments: You don't need millions of views to win — you need the right one. Andrew shares the story of landing a paying client from a YouTube video with a single view. That one viewer searched for a specific problem, found Andrew's content, booked a call, and bec...

In Episode 167, Drewbie sits down with Grant Fuellenbach to break down a hard truth most business owners don't want to hear: You don't have a lead problem. You have a systems problem. Grant shares how he built and sold a drone services company by doing something radically simple: calling the phone numbers on trucks when he had an idea for how they could use drones. No fancy funnel. No complicated...

In Episode 166 of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie sits down with Damon Darnall — better known as The Drone Boss — to break down a powerful truth: Sales isn't about features. It's about positioning. From a baby-faced 20-something landing a $180,000 contract… to a retired Army Colonel rebuilding his health, confidence, and income through sales… Damon shares real-world stories that prove this: 👉 It's...

In Episode 165, Drewbie sits down with Kanika Vasudeva to explore one of the most powerful — and vulnerable — journeys ever shared on Call The Damn Leads. Kanika began her career as an engineer with an MBA, checking every box of traditional success: corporate leadership, marriage, kids, house, credentials. But beneath the surface, she felt deeply disconnected from her purpose. After the heartbreak...

What happens when you step on a gel pack… and it explodes all over a VIP guest's $1,000 dress during a high-profile sales presentation? For most people — that's game over. For Randy Gage — it became a masterclass in authenticity, recovery, and professional composure. In Episode 164, Randy joins Drewbie to unpack one of the wildest sales stories you'll ever hear — and then dives deep into what real...

In Episode 163, Drewbie sits down with Christine Valdes to unpack what it really takes to earn authority in high-stakes sales — especially when you have to prove yourself from day one. Christine shares the unforgettable story from her first year in pharmaceutical sales when a physician told her to use her clinical study as toilet paper. Instead of quitting or shrinking back, she leaned in, built r...

What happens when your primary sales platform vanishes overnight? In Episode 162, Drewbie sits down with Emelie Sanders , who shares the wild story of getting banned from Meta — and how that forced her to completely redesign her sales engine. With recurring revenue on the line and leads drying up instantly, Emelie had to pivot fast. What followed wasn't panic… it was precision. She rebuilt her sys...

In Episode 161, Drewbie sits down with Russell Van Brocklen to challenge one of the biggest limiting beliefs in business: that dyslexia is a disadvantage. Russell shares how being dyslexic didn't hold him back in sales — it gave him an unfair advantage. From hammering mortgage leads that had been called over 100 times… to keeping six loan officers fed with fully completed applications… to handing...

In Episode 160, Drewbie sits down with Dan Charles to unpack a truth most sales professionals and agency owners learn the hard way: The fastest way to grow… is often saying no. Dan shares his journey from burnout freelancer cold-calling local businesses just to survive, to building a specialized B2B event marketing agency closing six-figure deals with a 60%+ close rate. From sympathy clients and £...