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Today on The Closers Inner Circle Podcast with Ben Gay III and Denise Griffitts , we’re turning our focus to Legacy, Purpose, and The Long Game as we enter the final month of 2025. This is the time of year when many of us pause to reflect—on what we’ve built, what we’ve learned, and what we want to carry forward. In this conversation, we’ll look beyond short-term wins to explore the deeper impact...

How Married Entrepreneurs Can Build a Thriving Business Without Losing Their Marriage Today on Your Partner In Success Radio, my guests, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui share the heart and strategy behind their work with married entrepreneurs. Drawing from years in corporate leadership, family business operations, and their own experience as a married entrepreneurial couple, they’ve created Thriving in T...

The Closers Inner Circle Podcast: Thanksgiving Eve Gratitude Conversation Today on The Closers Inner Circle Podcast with Denise Griffitts and Ben Gay III, it’s Thanksgiving Eve, and the two of us want to take a moment to talk about gratitude. It’s a warm, reflective conversation focused on appreciation, awareness, growth, and the community that makes the journey meaningful. This time of year has a...

My guest today on Your Partner In Success Radio is Paul Austin-Menear, founder of Six Catalysts and the voice behind The Journey , his publication and podcast for entrepreneurs who want fewer bumps on the road to building something meaningful. In this conversation, we’re digging into the real impact entrepreneurs have on their local communities: how even the smallest business can spark resilience,...

How Margo McHugh and NASA Astronaut Matthew Montgomery Bring The Spirit of Christmas Station to Life This Thanksgiving, discover the inspiring story behind "The Spirit of Christmas Station," a holiday film produced by the talented Margo McHugh and Matthew Montgomery of Floating Lava Studios. Margo, a seasoned producer known for her expertise in independent storytelling and film production, brings...

The AI Revolution Transforming Tech Public Relations | Insights from Jackson Wightman Today, I’m excited to welcome Jackson Wightman, the founder of the PR agency Proper Propaganda and author of the bestselling book, ' The Tech PR Playbook: How to Make Media Love You, Influence People and Explode Awareness About Your Innovation Company' t o Your Partner In Success Radio. Jackson is a recognized th...

Finish the Year Strong: How Sales Pros Build a Smooth Start to the New Year Good morning and welcome back to the Closers Inner Circle Podcast with your hosts Denise Griffitts and Ben Gay III. We didn’t quite finish our conversation last week, so today we’re picking up where we left off. In this episode, Ben shares actionable strategies for wrapping up deals, learning from past mistakes, and priori...

Today’s guest on Your Partner In Success Radio, Andy Storch, is here to help you stop drifting through your career and start taking full ownership of your life, work, and direction. Drawing on his experience as a bestselling author and keynote speaker, Andy shares practical, actionable strategies to build a powerful personal brand, set meaningful career goals, and develop the mindset needed to thr...

Travel Hacking Explained: How to Turn Everyday Spending into Free Travel with Julia Menez Today’s conversation on Your Partner In Success Radio is all about making travel more accessible, practical, and surprisingly affordable. My guest, Julia Menez , is a points strategy coach and travel expert who teaches people how to use credit card rewards, points, and miles to travel better for less. She beg...

The Closer’s Blueprint: How Sales Professionals Can Set Up Their Best Year Yet Today on The Closers Inner Circle Podcast with Ben Gay III and Denise Griffitts, we note that as the year winds down, sales closers face the challenge of finishing strong while setting themselves up for a powerful start to the next year. In this episode, Ben shares actionable strategies for wrapping up deals, learning f...

Steal the Show: Secrets to Becoming an Unforgettable Podcast Guest with Podcast Booker Noémi Beres Today on Your Partner In Success Radio , we’re talking about what it really takes to be a great podcast guest — from preparation and etiquette to follow-up and promotion. My guest is Noémi Beres, the Co-Owner of Podcast Connections , a podcast booking agency that helps entrepreneurs and business owne...

From Burnout to Purpose: How Nichole Daher Built Success On The Spectrum Today's guest on Your Partner In Success Radio, is Nichole Daher, founder of Success On The Spectrum , the first ABA therapy franchise in the U.S. Nichole is an autism mom turned entrepreneur, who built a nationwide network of therapy centers rooted in transparency, evidence-based methods, & parent-involved care — after strug...

Transforming Leaders Into Their Most Authentic Selves with Jennifer Jensen Today on Your Partner In Success Radio , my guest is Jennifer Jensen, a leadership coach who helps ordinary managers break free from the middle and become the kind of leader others genuinely want to follow. Jennifer teaches how real leadership isn’t about titles or perfect resumes—it’s about showing up authentically, buildi...

Strategy and Focus — The Closers Inner Circle Podcast End-of-Year Series As we close out the year, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush — chasing goals, wrapping up deals, and trying to finish strong. But the truth is, the most successful closers don’t just work harder in Q4… they work smarter . In this episode, we’re talking about Strategy and Focus — what top performers do differently in the f...

How Pasha Knish Achieved Eight-Figure Revenue by Focusing Exclusively on Amazon Pasha Knish is the CEO of AMZ Optimized, where he helps brands grow and scale on Amazon with custom strategies built around each client’s goals. With more than 13 years of hands-on experience—launching his own brands and managing eight-figure revenues—Pasha and his team deliver tailored solutions that combine branded c...

The Closers Part 1: Reflection and Review — How Sales Professionals Can Finish the Year Strong   Today on The Closers Inner Circle Podcast with Denise Griffitts and Ben Gay III, we’re continuing our deep dive into what sales professionals should be focusing on in the final quarter of the year — finishing strong and setting the stage for success in the year ahead. This episode is all about Reflecti...

Success by Design: Defining Success Through Values, Habits, and the Choices That Shape Your Life with Lt. Col. Oakland McCulloch (U.S. Army, Ret.) My guest on Your Partner In Success Radio, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Oakland McCulloch is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and the author of ' Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be'. Drawing from more than 40 year...

From Survival Mode to Operating System: How Jeraud Norman Rebuilt His Identity and Business with AI Today’s guest knows what it feels like to have his entire world collapse—and rebuild from the inside out. After working more than a decade on aircraft carriers and submarines at Newport News Shipbuilding, Jeraud Norman’s life changed forever when a devastating car accident forced him to start over—j...

Finishing Strong: How Top Closers Prepare for Year-End Success Good morning and welcome back to the The Closers Inner Circle Podcast with your hosts Denise Griffitts and Ben Gay III Can you believe we’re already nearing the end of October? The year is flying by, and before we know it, we’ll be ringing in the new one. This is the season when true professionals in all industries take a hard look at...

Explicit Expectations: The Essential Guide to Management Fundamentals with Dr. R. Karl Hebenstreit My guest today on Your Partner In Success Radio, Dr. R. Karl Hebenstreit has spent more than 25 years helping people become better leaders, communicators, and collaborators. Through his company, Perform & Function, he works with executives and teams across industries — from biotechnology and healthca...

Sales Closing Secrets: What Every Closer Needs to Know from The Closers Part 1 by Ben Gay III Ready to learn what it truly takes to close the deal? In this episode, we dig into The Closers Part 1 — Ben Gay III’s legendary “blue book” that’s been called the Sales Closers Bible. With over two million copies sold, this classic doesn’t preach hype or theory — it breaks down real-world techniques that...

Masters of Innovation: Engineering Resilience on Mars Today on Your Partner In Success Radio - I am delighted to welcome Matthew Montgomery, is a Los Angeles-based hardware engineering consultant and a crew member of NASA’s CHAPEA Mars simulation.  Matthew Montgomery’s selection for NASA’s CHAPEA mission is a direct reflection of his expertise in engineering, technology commercialization, and mana...

The Psychology of the Close: Selling to Every Personality Welcome to The Closers Inner Circle Podcast, where proven sales wisdom delivers real-world results.  I’m Denise Griffitts, joined by my distinguished co-host, Ben Gay III. Today, we’re tackling a challenge every successful closer faces: “How Do I Learn to Read People Better?”  Selling to different personalities isn’t just a useful skill—it’...

You Got In! Now What? 100 Insights into Finding Your Best Life In College In this conversation with Professor James T. Hamilton , Vice Provost at Stanford and author of You Got In! Now What? , we go beyond admissions and dive into the choices that truly shape a student’s future. Here’s what you can expect to take away from this episode: Avoid the hidden traps. Learn how to sidestep common student...

How the Infinite Banking Concept Builds Wealth, Cashflow, and Legacy with Jonah & Jeremiah Dew Today on Your Partner In Success Radio , I welcome Jonah and Jeremiah Dew , better known as The Banking Bros . These real-life brothers practice and teach the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC). Their mission is to help individuals and families keep compounding interest working for them, so they can finance...