Ewell Smith

Close The Deal Podcast

Business EN ↓ 144 episodes

Most people aren’t stuck—they’re living with broken promises to themselves. This is where that changes. The Close The Deal Podcast features real conversations with high achievers who are facing the decisions they’ve been avoiding and committing to what comes next. Hosted by Ewell Smith. Visit www. CloseTheDeal.com to put you name on the Close The Deal Board

Author

Ewell Smith

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.closethedeal.com

Latest episode

Jun 2, 2026

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Episodes

Beer Money to $70M a Year in 7 Years W/Tyler Robertson #9 Close The Deal 26.04.2023

Tyler Robertson, CEO of Diesel Laptops,  was simply trying to solve a problem for anyone wanting to fix their diesel engine themselves. He shares how he's scaled his business to $70 million a year and expects to break $100m in 2023. All while debt free.  Tyler shares 9  takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast:  Best restaurant to close the deal in Columbia, SC How he used...

Mentorship Meaning; How to Find a Mentor W/ Garrett Mintz #8 Close The Deal 02.04.2023

A mentor literally saved Garrett Mintz's life. Today, as CEO of Ambition in Motion,  he's paying to forward serving CEO, managers, business leaders helping them find fulfillment in life while advancing their careers. If' you're searching for a mentor, Garrett Mintz shares with you what that mentorship relationship should look like. Garret shares 6 takeaways from this episode an...

$102 Million In 2 Years - Disrupting Health Care with Gary Frazier #8 Close The Deal 10.03.2023

Turning lemons into $102 million worth of lemonade? How's that possible in two years? Yep...thats a new business called Worksite Labs birthed from Covid As covid was causing chaos with businesses across the globe and in the U.S., Gary Frazier's first business was no exception feeling the impacts. Then he got a call to solve a problem at LA County's Correctional Facility. That huge p...

Organize Your Home for Serenity W/ Andrea Hancock #7 Close The Deal 01.02.2023

Did you know the average American loses one year of their life searching for lost items? That's 55 minutes a day you can save when your space is organized per the National Association of Professional Organizers . We're speaking with Andrea Hancock, a Professional Organizer and CEO of Dextrous Organizing.  It’s a New Year. This can be your year for an organized home and Andrea can help.  ...

How to Reverse Autoimmune Symptoms with Kirstin Carey. #6 Close The Deal 08.01.2023

23.5 million people have autoimmune disease in the United States per the National Institute of Health. So many suffer for far too long when they don’t have to …Kirstin addresses that head on in this episode.  If you suffer from an autoimmune disorder or your loved one or friend, this episode is for you.  If you're wondering if you have an autoimmune issue, tune in... Three takeaways form this...

Steven Scaffidi – How to Publish a Children’s Book (step by step guide) #5 Close The Deal 08.12.2022

Have  you’ve ever considered writing a children’s book? If you have, this episode of the Close The Deal .com Podcast is for you.  Considering you’re becoming a children’s book author, Steve’s Scaffidi's unique background as a former filmmaker fuels his creativity which will inspire you and spark your imagination.  Publishing your first book can be very rewarding. Children’s book writers get t...

Put More Butts in Resteaurant Seats & Sell More Meals Online with Brendan Sweeney. #4 Close The Deal 05.11.2022

Brendan Sweeney - CEO of Popmenu. Static PDF menus cost restauranteurs money every single day.  On this episode of Close The Deal .com Podcast, you will learn how you can really leverage your restaurant website to drive sales.  Problem Brendan Solves – your old website is simply not selling like it should - that means lost revenue.   3 Takeaways to Help You Close The Deal: How to really leverage y...

How to Get Your Time (and sanity) Back with Jeff J Hunter. #3 Close The Deal 23.10.2022

Jeff J Hunter is the CEO of VA Staffer.  Ask an entrepreneur or business leader, are you overwhelmed in your business. Buried in busy work? Jeff J Hunter Solves – wearing out yourself freeing up your time to focus on profits. 3 Takeaways to Help You Close The Deal: Getting your time back to grow your profits How Jeff himself  uses his own personal assistant to help him get exposure and attention ...

Ryan Axford - Leveraging "Demand Gen" to Sell More. #2 Close The Deal 01.10.2022

Ryan Axford is the CEO of Nurturelabs. His "demand gen" process and software will help you sell more. Problem Ryan Solves – wearing out your customers  3 Takeaways to Help You Close The Deal: Understanding "demand gen"  How Ryan uses "lead gen" to sell his "demand gen" business and "demand gen" software + one tactic he strongly believes more entrep...

Rich Simmerman's a Serial* Entrepreneur at 23 Years Old. How? #1 Close The Deal 28.08.2022

Rich Simmerman is a serial entrepreneur* at the age of 23.  He's an alum of The Idea Village in New Orleans which helped make that possible. In this Close The Deal .com Podcast episode you'll learn: - The skill of seeking, listening, and acting on mentors' guidance to launch a new product - Using the Lean Startup Methodology to kickstart a new business - The marketing tactics (and d...

AM #9 - Negotiate Like Derek Gaunt, Former DC Hostage Negotiator 15.01.2022

Derek Gaunt will share one key tactic with you on today’s Absolutely Mindset podcast that will transform your conversations.  He learned this tactic over decades of service as DC's lead hostage negotiator. That tactic will serve you very well in both the business world and in life.  As the author of Ego, Authority, Failure©,  consider Derek your personal coach and negotiation trainer for emot...

AM #8 - How Chef Philippe Parola Solves the Asian Carp Invasive Species Crisis (Indigenous Seafood Species at risk) 11.08.2021

Chef Philippe Parola has a solution to help the United States federal government stop wasting your tax dollars fighting dangerous Asian carp.  Our government has spent hundreds of millions unsuccessfully fighting this invasive species that puts all indigenous species of seafood at risk from the bayous in Louisiana to the Great Lakes in Illinois.  If the Asian Carp crisis is not strategically addre...

AM #7 - How Chef Amy Sins Overcomes Disaster by Serving Others 18.06.2021

New Orleans’ Chef Amy Sins is a force of nature.  Chef Amy Sins’ purpose was forged by mother nature as a Louisiananative thanks to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Her home once stood along the 17th street Canal.  If you’re not from New Orleans, that probably doesn’t ring a bell.  However, you may remember seeing the U.S. Coast Guard dropping the tiny sand bags to plug the gaping hole where th...

AM #6 - Jesse Cole + The Yellow Tux = How to Sell Out Every Savannah Bananas’ Game by Standing Out 26.05.2021

3 question for you -  Jesse Cole addresses these head on (and more): Do you need a spark to jumpstart your lagging sales? Are you looking for creative inspiration? What does it really mean to be all in?   When we say all in…would you be willing to sell your home? Drain your savings account? Sleep on an air mattress?  Would you do all that to make payroll to fulfill your vision?  Your dream?  On th...

AM #5 - How Stephanie Stuckey as CEO Leverages Nostalgia Marketing 07.04.2021

Two quick questions for you: Looking for inspiration on overcoming challenges? Looking for insights on grassroots-next-to-no-budget marketing for your business?   Stephanie Stuckey is the turn-around CEO of Stuckey's corporation.  She's on a mission to preserve a slice of Americana. Pecan rolls too!  She addresses both questions above on this episode. As CEO,  Stephanie's determined...

AM #4 - How Cassidy Tuttle Blogs Her Way To Six Figures With Succulents 24.03.2021

Do you need help with marketing your blog? Ever dreamt of writing your own book? Are you looking for your niche to blog about? Cassidy Tuttle shares her marketing tips that have helped her grow a significant six figure income with her niche blog.    She however didn't start with succulents. She explains how she discovered her niche... You'll learn how her blog was a bridge to several boo...

AM #3 - How To CRUSH PR from Major League Eating CEO, Rich Shea 10.03.2021

Do you need to gin up attention for your business? Do you need to drive more sales? Have you ever thought of starting  your own PR and marketing  agency?  We're talking with Rich Shea, the CEO of Major League Eating  - you likely know his work.  Every 4th of July,  Rich and his brother George produce and promote the World-Famous Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. In this case "world-f...

AM #2 - Marla Meridith Blogs Her Way to Alpine Ski Resorts Working With Top Chefs 24.02.2021

Have you ever wanted your very own book deal with a publisher?  How about traveling to ski villages?   Ski villages around the globe?  In this episode of the ABSOLUTELY MINDSET podcast, Marla shares how her food blog started as a mom feeding her kids healthy foods.  Food blogging was just the start for Marla …you’ll learn how she markets her blog using  her # 1  and favorite tool  that reaches mil...

AM #1- Julio Melara, Media CEO, Shares His Mama’s Mindset Secret to Success 10.02.2021

Have you ever wanted to speak on stage?  Something holding you back?  Are you struggling in sales?  Do you you need a mental boost? In this episode of the ABSOLUTELY MINDSET podcast, Julio Melara shares the mental secret his Mama gave him @ age 13 that crushes both questions above.  With his mom’s gift, Julio shares how he overcame two major challenges. That success early in his career created an...

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