Call The Damn Leads

In Episode 218 of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie sits down with Matt Smith to unpack the rapidly evolving intersection of AI , sales , ethics , and human connection. What started as a personal mission to help Matt's mother stay connected with family eventually became Speak2 — a platform designed to help aging adults communicate more easily with loved ones, caregivers, and support networks. Matt sha...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie sits down with Eric Hoffman to unpack one of the biggest shifts happening in business right now: 👉 AI is changing the way companies sell , serve , and survive . From missed phone calls costing law firms six figures… to AI agents handling client intake 24/7… this episode dives deep into the real-world impact of automation and technology in the legal...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie sits down with Charlie Birch to talk about values-driven sales, pricing with confidence, brand identity, and why not every client is worth saying yes to. Charlie shares the story of walking away from an easy $3,000 project because the values behind the work completely conflicted with her beliefs — and why protecting your integrity matters more than...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie sits down with Mark Stern to talk about customer experience, retention, onboarding, and why physical products still matter in a digital world. From a random "57" conversation that turned into a six-figure client relationship… to breaking down the difference between corporate America and entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with practical lessons...

In this episode, Drewbie sits down with Ben Olmos to talk about what happens when you stop waiting—and start building. From getting hit with tough objections in a Coca-Cola pitch to building a media company from scratch, Ben shares a real look at what it takes to grow in sales and business. This is about using what you already have, figuring it out as you go, and turning ideas into something real....

In Episode 213 of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie sits down with healthcare sales expert Naiara Wireman to unpack the psychology behind emotional selling, authentic conversations, and high-ticket healthcare sales. Naiara shares one of her most creative sales stories involving a couple who had already gone through seven failed dental consultations before she helped them emotionally connect their trea...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , I sit down with Lisa Chamberlain , and we get into the real truth about sales that most people don't want to hear: 👉 You're talking too much… and it's costing you deals. From a wild in-person demo gone wrong (yes… involving a VERY inappropriate message 😅) to deep insights on listening, adaptability, and authentic connection, this episode is packed with re...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , I sit down with my guy Ely Delaney , an email marketing expert and relationship-first marketer who's been in the game for nearly two decades. What hit me hardest in this conversation? Simplicity scales. Confusion kills. Ely breaks down how he went from serving a crowded, low-quality market to dialing in on one offer, one audience, and instantly attracting h...

In Episode 210 of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie Wilson sits down with Jennifer Kelly to break down the real relationship between sales and marketing — and why most companies fail when those two departments operate separately. Jennifer shares how she accidentally entered the world of sales after referral business dried up and forced her to learn the skill of selling from scratch. What she discovere...

In Episode 209 of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie sits down with Carlos Corredor , founder of Condor Agency , to break down one of the biggest problems in modern business growth: the disconnect between sales and marketing. Carlos shares his journey from baseball journalist in Venezuela to entrepreneur and marketing strategist, revealing how a failed business deal forced him into the world of sales a...

In Episode 208 of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie sits down with revenue strategist and fractional CRO Michelle Terpstra for a high-energy conversation about modern sales leadership, AI, branding, trust, and what it really takes to build scalable revenue systems in today's market. Michelle shares the wild story of how she broke into enterprise software sales at just 22 years old while competing agai...

In Episode 207 of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie sits down with entrepreneur and consultant Chris Arruda for a powerful conversation about business growth, entrepreneurship, sales psychology, and why "scaling" may not actually be the solution most business owners need. Chris shares his unconventional journey from touring musician to entrepreneur, explaining how years spent managing bands, booking s...

In Episode 206 of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie Wilson sits down with real estate leader and operations expert Jennifer Staats to break down what separates struggling agents from scalable businesses in today's market. Jennifer shares the story of one of the toughest cold-calling moments of her career — getting absolutely destroyed over the phone by a homeowner after sending an expired listing mail...

What separates elite sales professionals from everyone else? According to Rick Barrera , it comes down to one thing: mastering the process. In Episode 205 of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie sits down with legendary sales trainer Rick Barrera to unpack decades of real-world sales wisdom—from freezing cold door-to-door sales in Buffalo, New York to closing massive training contracts with high-level ex...

What does it take to turn teenage hustle into a thriving, multi-seven-figure business? In this episode, Drewbie sits down with entrepreneur Chris McManus , who shares his journey from flipping dirt bikes as a teenager to building a fast-growing landscaping and design business with a team of over 20 people. Chris dives into the realities of entrepreneurship in the home service industry—where high-r...

What happens when you follow the grind, build the business… and still feel burned out? In this episode, Drewbie sits down with Alexia Hoffman to unpack her journey from a 19-year-old cold-calling rookie to a successful real estate broker—and the hard lessons she learned along the way. Alexia shares how relentless prospecting helped her land her first deal, even after being told "stop calling"—and...

What happens when you lose a long-time client you thought would never leave? In this powerful episode of Call The Damn Leads , Amy Reczek shares one of the most humbling moments of her sales career—losing a loyal client after years of comfort and consistency. What followed wasn't just a lesson… it was a complete shift in how she approached relationships, value, and connection in sales. You'll lear...

What does it take to sell something people don't actually want to do… and still close high-ticket deals? In this episode, Drewbie sits down with his longtime friend and personal trainer, Marc Zalmanoff , to break down the reality of selling one of the toughest products on the planet: fitness. Marc shares a powerful early-career story where he closed a $5,000 deal as a brand-new trainer—without exp...

In Episode 200, Drewbie sits down with Tara Cornett for a raw and powerful conversation about what it really takes to build a business when everything is on the line. From losing a key employee during the busiest season… To grinding through long days just to keep customers happy… To building a company rooted in a deeply personal mission… Tara shares the behind-the-scenes reality of entrepreneurshi...

In Episode 199, Drewbie Wilson sits down with Nataly Huff to break down a hard truth most companies ignore: 👉 Your sales problem isn't your salespeople. It's your system. From broken CRMs and scattered tools to misaligned teams and confusing buyer journeys, Nataly exposes why most businesses struggle to convert—and how small operational fixes can drive massive results. 💥 Case in point: fixing a...

What happens when a sales professional becomes the buyer? In Episode 198, Drewbie sits down with longtime friend Freddy Cocek to unpack a real-time sales interaction that reveals one of the most overlooked truths in sales: 👉 It's not just what you say—it's how, when, and why you say it. From a simple door-to-door encounter, this conversation expands into a powerful breakdown of empathy, timing, i...

What happens when you trade comfort for purpose—and build something that doesn't even exist yet? In Episode 197, Drewbie Wilson sits down with Alexis Collins , a former corporate professional turned entrepreneur who's forging her own lane in both business and life. From walking away from corporate security to launching a completely new concept in the fitness space, Alexis shares how discipline, at...

What happens when an accountant steps into the world of sales? You get precision, confidence, and results. In this episode, Drewbie sits down with Suzie Savage —an unlikely sales expert who went from finance and audit to thriving in real estate after being unexpectedly let go from her corporate job. What started as a necessity turned into a powerful career fueled by courage, clarity, and radical s...

In this episode, Drewbie Wilson sits down with entrepreneur Jason Bowen to break down the realities of scaling businesses, hiring the right people, and avoiding the trap of chasing too many opportunities too soon. Jason shares wild real-world stories—from door-to-door sales to managing hundreds of employees—while diving deep into what actually drives long-term success in business. They unpack: Whe...

In Episode 194, Drewbie Wilson sits down with mortgage veteran John "Money" McKinley to unpack decades of real-world sales experience—from the chaos of the 2008 Financial Crisis to today's hyper-digital marketplace. John shares a wild (and unforgettable) story about a client's over-the-top letter to underwriting—and the deeper lesson behind it: people will do whatever it takes to survive—and your...