Dial it in

What goes bump on the internet?  Yeah, you'd think it was a joke from two Dad joke kings but it's a real concern for businesses - being safe.   We talk to Tim Herman, cybersecurity expert (who's an inspirational fellow in his own right) about what catfishing is, intrusion points over the internet, and how if can really, really screw up your day.  Then Tim tells us about how his...

In this episode of "Dial It In," hosts Dave and Trygve discuss their ability to deal with change and bring on an expert to prove their point. They interview Sayre Darling, a change management expert, who shares insights on how businesses can successfully navigate change. The hosts and guest discuss the fear of change, how to communicate change to employees, and the importance of having a change ma...

How do you get through to that perfect prospect? Are the leads weak, or is it what you do with them? Join Professor Scott Plum with the Minnesota Sales Insitute as we put the dialing back into DialItIn. Learn essential techniques for making connections, gaining trust, and creating collaborative and committed sales teams.   In this episode, we cover:  Time management for sales How to rela...

The guys are joined by Josh Fedie of SalesReach as we discuss sales enablement, tips and tricks on how to use CRM for growth, and much more. Josh started in a marketing agency, transitioned to custom software development, and found success in selling creative services. If you love sales and timesavers and are looking for ways to improve your value as a resource to your prospects, this is a must-li...

I mean, WE know all about the "supply chain" and what it all means, but, asking for a friend...what is that, and why does it matter, and why does everybody and everything get blamed for it?  Join us and expert Emily Levasseur teaches Dave and Trygve the basics of Supply Chain and how it affects you personally and professionally.   In this episode, we cover:   What is the supply chai...

This episode of Dial It In features Mark the Mad Dog McDowell, half of the American Bulldogs tag team and co-owner of 3X Wrestling in Des Moines, Iowa. Mark talks about how he started his career in wrestling - from watching Bulldog Rob Brown with his grandfather to researching training camps and attending shows. He then explains the training process, which he compares to high school, as well as ho...

This episode of Dial It In features Ruben of StructureTech, a home inspection business that receives between five and seven million hits to its website each year. Ruben is beloved by DIYers and homeowners alike for his expertise and helpful articles. The hosts discuss Ruben's success and the tricks he uses to grow his business. … Dial It In Podcast is where we gathered our favorite people together...

There are a thousand different ways to Chicago from where you're at.  Which one's the best? Which one gets you there the fastest?  The only way that you really know how to get there the fastest with the least amount of effort is to plan ahead.  Marketing is the same way, so we're talking to one of our favorite Marketing solution strategists, Greg Pomerantz.  Join Dave and Trygv...

Forgot your high school Spanish lessons? Us too! Join Trygve and Dave as they talk to the head of Rapport International, a translation agency, about how speaking to people in their native tongue translates into more money in your pocket. … Dial It In Podcast is where we gathered our favorite people together to share their advice on how to drive revenue, through storytelling and without the boring...

What is Fractional talent and why is it growing in popularity? How do you know if fractional talent is right for your next chapter, or for your business? Learn how to hire or explore a career as a fractional executive with special guest John Arms of Voyageur U. Sometimes you don't need or want to hire a full-time executive for a specific need. Whether it's a CFO, CMO or head of operations, seasone...

It's part of what makes a real business a business: the first phone number.  What you do with it beyond there is up to you.  Dave and Trygve look at the new advancements in calling and how they're integrated with other business operations for a more smooth customer experience, with Slav and Andrew from Kixie. … Dial It In Podcast is where we gathered our favorite people together to share...

In today's business environment, change is a constant, not just in procedure but in people. We talk to leading diversity expert Cecilia Stanton Adams of the Adams group about how including different people into your ecosystem can help you grow.

We scored the guest of all guests - the one that's completely disrupting the world: ChatGPT . No, not an expert on ChatGPT, the actual ChatGPT . We talk about use cases, whether or not you can replace your content writers - even a good discussion about plagiarism. Finally - ChatGPT's got jokes! Dave and Trygve test ChatGPT's comedic muscle to see if it can match up with two kings of bad dad jokes....

Gimme a C! Gimme an O! Gimme an N! Join Dave and Trygve as they talk to the Host of Collecting Confidence, John Barrett, about living with both confidence and kindness to be more successful, so you can work on being your real you.   In this episode, we cover:   What does it really mean to be confident? Discovering your identity  How to build your confidence as a leader  How to...

Not all products are unique. So how can you sell more? Superior service. We talk to Ekeze Enubor from AT&T, who sells more by providing a superior level of service.  In this episode, we cover:   Setting yourself apart in your niche  How to provide stellar customer service  How to demonstrate customer service - show you do it, don’t just say you do it    And more…...

Like any good business - we're starting the day with a great cup of Joe. Meet international roaster Obed Santos from Idioma Coffee, who teaches Dave and Trygve the language of Coffee. Special bonus - the guys dissect the entire Starbucks menu so you know what's actually in that thing you drink. In this episode, we cover:   + The power of food and drink in building relationships + How coffee i...

Trygve Olsen is the head of sales at BizzyWeb, and he spills the beans on what makes him an effective revenue driver in today's podcast. From tricks to get in front of decision-makers to tried-and-true connect methods, Trygve has done it all. In this episode, we cover sales tips, how Inbound Selling can break through the noise and build trust, and some of Trygve's favorite stories. Dial It In Podc...

It's our first episode so we're starting with the man! El Jefe! The boss - Dave Meyer. Join Trygve as he asks Dave all sorts of good questions about running an agency and starting a team. … Dial It In Podcast is where we gather our favorite people together to share their advice on how to drive revenue - through storytelling and without the boring sales jargon. Our primary focus is marketing and sa...