Call The Damn Leads

In Episode 145, Drewbie sits down with Alex Gore — architect , entrepreneur , and co-founder of F9 Productions —to explore what sales really looks like in creative, high-stakes industries where trust, timing, and process matter more than pressure. Alex shares one of his craziest sales stories involving a skeptical client who didn't believe his firm could deliver—until Alex flipped the script and p...

In Episode 144, Drewbie sits down with Joel Friedland , a 44-year veteran of industrial real estate who built his career the hard way—door by door, conversation by conversation, rejection after rejection. Joel shares how he got started at just 22 years old during a brutal recession, learned directly from a legendary mentor, and went on to personally knock on thousands of doors across more than 16,...

In Episode 143, Drewbie sits down with Anthony Prichard , a seasoned sales and marketing professional who's been in the game since 2000 and has lived through the evolution of digital marketing firsthand. This conversation dives deep into how modern sales professionals and business owners can stop wasting marketing dollars, generate better leads, and build real trust using video, data, and irresist...

Trevor G. Blake Serial Entrepreneur • Author • Sales & Business Development Strategist ____________________________________________________________________________ Episode Summary In Episode 142, Drewbie sits down with Trevor G. Blake , a serial entrepreneur known for building and selling multiple successful companies, to uncover how sales skills can transform not just your career, but your entire...

Stewart Ervin Founder, Bracket Management • Business Turnaround & Growth Strategist   Episode Summary In Episode 141, Drewbie sits down with Stewart Ervin , founder of Bracket Management , to unpack what really separates struggling businesses from scalable, profitable companies. Stewart specializes in business turnarounds, and this episode pulls back the curtain on how he helps owners diagnose pro...

David Aferiat – Co-Founder (Exited FinTech), Executive Coach, Leadership Strategist, The Avid Group     Episode Summary In Episode 140, Drewbie sits down with David Aferiat , a seasoned entrepreneur who spent 20 years building and scaling a FinTech software company before successfully exiting—and now helps founders and leadership teams navigate growth, culture, and scale without breaking themselve...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , I sit down with my guy Ethan Dowie , founder of Indigo and one of the sharpest minds in the branded-merch game. Ethan didn't come into the industry with experience, money, or a fancy network… he came in with a cell phone , a notebook , and the willingness to make 500 cold calls . And on call #496, everything changed. That single outreach — one conversation...

Lidia Axe – Business Coach for Solopreneurs, Sales Mindset Strategist, Author, Host of " Conversations That Convert " In this episode, Drewbie is joined by the fiery, hilarious, and deeply insightful Lidia Axe , a former corporate director turned business coach who helps solopreneurs overcome the mindset blocks stopping them from selling with confidence. Lidia shares her transformational sales sto...

Dr. Chris Gray – Consumer Psychologist, Founder of The Bycologist, Behavioral Marketing Expert In this episode, Drewbie sits down with world-renowned consumer psychologist Dr. Chris Gray , whose three decades of experience in marketing , psychology , and behavioral science have helped brands decode how customers actually think, feel, and buy. Dr. Gray shares an unbelievable story from early in his...

In this episode, Drewbie welcomes the brilliant and authentic Melanie Gorman , a trained mental health therapist turned powerhouse sales strategist and business builder. Melanie shares her unconventional path—from therapist and bartender to selling for John Gray (Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus) and eventually launching her own company, Crownsville Media . She breaks down how relationship...

In this episode, Drewbie sits down with podcast strategist and agency owner Virginia Elder , whose entire career in podcasting started by accident—thanks to debt, diapers, and financial podcasts that gave her hope during tough times. Virginia shares how she paid off $80,000 of debt on a modest household income, started a financial podcast to fill a gap she saw in the market, and unexpectedly built...

In this week's Call The Damn Leads , I sit down with Chad Link , real estate veteran and co-founder of Swÿvvl.com — a revolutionary new platform built to disrupt the traditional real estate industry. Chad's been in the business for nearly two decades, training hundreds of agents and helping more than a thousand clients buy and sell homes. After seeing firsthand how much money was being siphoned of...

Audrey Wiggins – "The Tech Diva" Digital Marketing Strategist • Show Host • Brand Builder Episode Summary In Episode 133, Drewbie sits down with digital marketing powerhouse Audrey "The Tech Diva" Wiggins to break down what it really takes to stand out, get noticed, and stay consistent in a crowded online marketplace. From how the iconic nickname Tech Diva was born, to why so many entrepreneurs st...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , I sit down with Keith Kakadia , the founder and CEO of Socially In , one of the top social media agencies in the country. With more than 14 years in sales and digital marketing, Keith's built a powerhouse team that helps brands dominate online — all while staying true to the fundamentals of human connection. We dig deep into what really works in modern sale...

In this explosive episode, Drewbie sits down with world-class salesman and internationally bestselling author Chris Smith , creator of The Conversion Code, to break down the true science of sales and why most people overcomplicate what should be simple. Chris shares his outrageous first week selling for boy-band mogul Lou Pearlman, what he learned from boiler room " Wolf of Wall Street " environme...

In Episode 130, Drewbie sits down with Miriam Schulman — artist , entrepreneur , and sales strategist for creatives—to break down one of the hardest sales challenges out there: selling your creativity without losing your confidence or your integrity. Miriam shares her unconventional journey from Wall Street to full-time artist, and how learning to sell personal training packages gave her the exact...

In this episode, Drewbie sits down with marketing powerhouse and former TV news anchor Katie Wagner , who has spent 16+ years helping businesses master digital marketing , lead generation , and trust-building in an AI-saturated world . Katie shares her infamous 16-month handwritten-letter prospecting strategy, what salespeople get wrong about marketing, how AI is rewriting the sales funnel, and wh...

Episode 128 is a special Christmas Day solo episode where Drewbie steps away from interviews and tactics to deliver a heartfelt message directly to the Call the Damn Leads community. Recorded for Christmas morning 2025, this episode is all about gratitude , reflection , and appreciation for the listeners , readers , and supporters who make the Call the Damn Leads movement possible. Drewbie shares...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , I sit down with the down-to-earth and wildly authentic Jody Durand — a lifelong farmer turned sales pro and author of Country Boy Soul . From growing up on " Walton Mountain " to literally sitting next to Zig Ziglar on his very first flight (without even realizing it), Jody's story is a masterclass in grit, humility, and the power of influence. We talk abou...

In this epic episode of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie Wilson sits down with creative powerhouse Paul Pape , the self-proclaimed " Santa for Nerds ," to talk about how gaming principles can transform your business, boost creativity, and make entrepreneurship actually fun. Paul spent two decades designing custom collectibles for clients like Disney, Universal, and Nickelodeon before founding Gamify...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , Drewbie Wilson sits down with Jason VanDevere , fourth-generation car dealer turned purpose-driven entrepreneur, to talk about stepping away from comfort, chasing passion, and the reality of building something that truly lights you up. From hilarious car lot stories (including a test drive that sounded like a shootout!) to a powerful four-step framework for...

In this powerhouse episode of Call The Damn Leads , I sit down with Marc Pickren , a turnaround CEO who has led massive sales organizations through chaos, COVID, and corporate comebacks. Marc has managed over 450 sales reps and taken companies that were bleeding cash — including one burning $400,000 a month — and turned them into multi-million-dollar profit machines. How? Through leadership, accou...

In this episode of Call The Damn Leads, I sit down with Jennifer Gligoric , founder of the Super Clinic Project , to talk about ethical sales, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how AI is reshaping the way we connect and sell. From being homeless as a teenager to becoming a respected consultant for healthcare professionals, Jennifer's story is a masterclass in resilience , purpose , and people-firs...

"You don't have to shove people into your product. You just have to listen, personalize, and solve their real problem." – Darren Fields   🚀 Episode Overview In this episode of Call The Damn Leads , I sit down with Daren Fields , a veteran sales strategist, keynote speaker, and author of Apex 8, to talk about how AI is changing the sales landscape forever. With four decades of sales experience, Da...

Too many salespeople try to fit into someone else's mold—and end up wondering why their results don't measure up. In this episode, I sit down with Justine Beauregard , sales coach , trainer , and founder of Sell with Justine , to talk about breaking free from scripts, discovering your unique selling style, and turning objections into effortless conversations. From her first big "aha moment" on a f...