Call The Damn Leads

In this powerful episode of Call The Damn Leads , I sit down with entrepreneur, speaker, and mindset coach Jake Smolarek —a man who showed up in the UK with £150 in his pocket and built a multimillion-dollar empire from grit , sales skills , and smart strategy . Jake breaks down how he accidentally launched a window business (and won the job!) by quoting a random high number… that ended up being t...

What happens when the U.S. Army hits your inbox with a multimillion-dollar real estate request? If you're Schuyler Williamson, you say yes, act fast, and close the deal with calm, confident leadership. In this episode, I sit down with Schuyler —West Point grad, real estate expert, and author of The Steady Leader. We dive deep into what it means to serve instead of sell, how to leverage LinkedIn fo...

Sales pros, this one's going to hit you deep in the feels and your CRM . I sat down with Genevieve Skory —a real one in the game when it comes to emotional intelligence , authenticity , and helping people actually get the results they want. We didn't just skim the surface. We got real about how people buy, how AI is changing the sales game (for better or worse), and why that gut feeling you get wh...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , I sit down with franchise veteran and business builder Roger Martin —a man who's sold everything from $200 gym memberships to $15 million contracts. But what sets Roger apart isn't just his resume—it's the raw, unshakable belief he brings to every conversation. Roger shares one of the wildest launch stories I've ever heard: opening a fitness studio with no...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads, I'm joined by master communicator and sales expert Dale Kershner . Dale brings over four decades of experience in studying human behavior , persuasion , and the psychology behind communication. He shares some wildly insightful stories—like getting kicked out of a lumber mill for being overdressed—and drops straight-up tactical wisdom for leveling up your sal...

"Someday is not a day. You have to pick a date and go all in on your freedom." In this powerful solo episode, recorded on his 38th birthday, Drewbie Wilson reflects on the 20-year journey from being an overweight, underachieving high school grad to building a life of freedom, travel, and purpose. In honor of Independence Day, Drewbie pulls back the curtain on the grit, setbacks, and relentless sel...

In this powerhouse episode of Call The Damn Leads , I sit down with Nathan Jamail —speaker, coach, and author of The Sales Leader Playbook—to break down the difference between just being in sales and becoming a true sales professional. Nathan pulls zero punches when it comes to calling out the truth: too many salespeople are relying on talent and not enough on discipline. We dig into: Why practice...

In this powerful episode of Call The Damn Leads , I chop it up with Karen Roberts , a straight-shooting business mentor and media expert who's been helping entrepreneurs monetize their message and scale their impact—without selling their soul. Karen pulls back the curtain on how she built a thriving coaching business by staying authentic, asking the right questions, and helping others show up with...

On this episode of Call The Damn Leads , I had the pleasure of talking with Whitney Stowell , a seasoned business development and sales expert, about the power of branding , trust , and strategic sales growth . Whitney breaks down why successful sales teams, much like elite sports teams, spend more time practicing than performing. Before you can effectively sell to customers, you need to deeply un...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , I sit down with Devin Sizemore , a master connector and sales strategist, to talk about how relationship-building , follow-up , and focusing on what you can control can transform your sales game. Devin shares incredible stories from his career, including how long-term follow-up turned a lost deal into his wealthiest client ever. We cover: ✅ The fortune in...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads, I sit down with Brett Gallant , a cybersecurity expert and sales pro, to break down how sales and security both rely on trust, consistency, and follow-up. From selling ice cream as a kid to closing cybersecurity deals, Brett shares how his early sales lessons shaped his business success today. We cover: ✅ Why fortunes are made in the follow-up ✅ How to cre...

In this episode of Call the Damn Leads , I sit down with marketing strategist and sales pro Jade Scherr , who has mastered the art of keeping it simple in sales—and getting incredible results. Jade shares how she uses six words or less to get prospects to spill their pain points and how sending fresh cookies helps her close deals. We also dive into why so many salespeople overcomplicate the proces...

"Sales is simple, but it's not easy. The process will set you free." – Ben Brown Sales isn't about winging it. It's about discipline, patience, and process. If you've ever wondered why your deals stall, your prospects ghost you, or your close rate is inconsistent, it's probably because you're breaking the rules of sales success. That's why I was pumped to have Ben Brown on Call The Damn Leads. Ben...

"If you don't sell something, your company is out of business. Done. No questions asked." – Dave Molenda Most salespeople think they have a follow-up system. The reality? Almost half of all salespeople never follow up after their initial conversation. And the ones that do? Most give up after two attempts—when the majority of deals close between the 5th and 12th contact. That's why this episode of...

Building a business is one thing. Building an asset that someone will actually buy? That's a whole different game. In this episode, serial entrepreneur and business exit expert Anthony Franco shares the real truth about scaling, selling, and why most business owners are the reason they can't get out of their own way. 🚀 Inside This Episode: ✔️ Why a Fortune 100 company wasted 6 hours on the wrong...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , I sit down with visual storytelling expert Emily Schneider to talk about the power of design , simplicity, and psychology in sales. Emily shares how she helped turn a simple pitch deck into a $300,000 investment (in less than 24 hours!) and why less is more when it comes to closing deals. If you're still bombarding prospects with data, boring slides, and lo...

"Once you start seeing people, once you start recognizing people, once you start making them feel important beyond just a paycheck or a sale—man, at that point, you got them bought in." – Branden Hudson Sales is about so much more than just closing deals. It's about influence, leadership, and most importantly, helping people believe in themselves. That's what makes it one of the greatest careers o...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads, I sit down with fitness entrepreneur and sales expert Devan Gonzalez, founder of a revolutionary gym model that combines personal training, boot camps, and no-class schedules. We dive deep into his journey from selling Cutco knives (for about a week) to building a thriving fitness business and a fast-growing franchise. Devan shares some wild sales stories—in...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , we're talking about one of the biggest factors that separates closers from tire-kickers: persistence in follow-up. Let's be real—most people don't buy on the first contact. They get busy, distracted, or just aren't ready yet. That doesn't mean they're a lost cause. The truth? 95% of people aren't ready to buy today—but they might be tomorrow, next month, or...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads, Drewbie Wilson sits down with branding expert and entrepreneur Rachel Minion, the mastermind behind Rockstar and Moon. Rachel shares how her love for music, her fearless approach to branding, and a little brutal honesty have helped her build lasting relationships and a thriving business. From reconnecting with an old prospect through social media to creating...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads, I'm diving deep into the secret weapon of top sales pros: building a 24/7 sales and marketing machine. Let's be real—there's only so much time, energy, and effort you can put in each day. If you're not setting up systems to work while you sleep, you're leaving money on the table. I break down exactly how to structure your sales system, automate your follow-u...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads, Drewbie Wilson sits down with sales veteran and author Robert J. Hunt, diving into a conversation about authenticity, resilience, and the power of accountability in sales. Robert shares his journey from dealing with a difficult client early in his career to leading his own business and becoming a trusted advisor for CEOs and business owners. With decades of...

In Episode 62 of Call The Damn Leads, host Drewbie Wilson breaks down the five essential lead stages every sales pro must master to keep their pipeline full and their commissions flowing. If you've ever felt like you're spinning your wheels, unsure who to call or when to follow up, this episode is for you. By organizing your leads into clear stages—new, hot, warm, cold, and current customers—you'l...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads, Drewbie Wilson sits down with the "Warrior Life Coach" himself, Martin Salama, to dive deep into the world of relationship-building, accountability, and the power of mindset in sales. Martin shares his incredible journey from self-doubt to self-mastery, and how he now helps others unlock their potential and stay accountable to their goals. This episode is pa...

In Episode 60 of Call The Damn Leads, host Drewbie Wilson gets real about one of the biggest roadblocks to sales success—procrastination. Whether it's call reluctance, distraction, or simply avoiding the tough stuff, we've all been guilty of it. The difference between top sales performers and those who struggle? Action. This episode is packed with tactical strategies to overcome procrastination, c...