How To Sell More

Are you ready to transform your B2B strategy and forge unbreakable bonds with clients? Today, Mark Drager sits down with Anand Sheoran, founder of Current Instrumentation & Automation Inc., a specialized instrumentation company, to uncover the secrets behind his rapid business growth. With a background in engineering and sales, Anand brings a fresh perspective to customer engagement in industrial...

Do you ever feel like you are disconnected from your customers and struggling to drive growth? In this episode, Mark Drager interviews Gary Arnold, a growth leader and recently appointed Chair for the Seattle EXECUTE Mastermind Group, to explore his customer-centric philosophy for business success. Gary has established himself as a versatile leader in customer engagement and value creation.  His c...

Tired of the endless hustle without clear direction in your business journey? It's time for a fresh perspective. In this episode, Mark Drager interviews James Altucher, a Top 10 LinkedIn Influencer, bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. James has co-founded 20 companies, sold several, and advises over 30 different companies across various industries. His Wall Street...

Conquer your fear of rejection. In this episode, Mark Drager is joined Andrea Waltz, co-author of "Go for No" and rejection expert, as she reveals transformative strategies for embracing hearing "no" and skyrocketing your success. Andrea discusses the power of the "Go for No" philosophy and how it can revolutionize your approach to sales and life. You'll discover: Why fear of rejection is holding...

Want to take your sales to new heights in today's quick-moving business scene? Come along for an information-packed episode featuring Victor Antonio, a sales expert, writer of 13 books, and former President of Global Sales and Marketing for a $420M company. Victor, who rose from a challenging upbringing in Chicago to become one of the most sought-after voices in sales, shares game-changing tactics...

Want to boost your marketing and adapt to changing business growth trends? Join us for an informational conversation with Josh Golden, Quad's Chief Marketing Officer, as he shares tips on expanding services, managing complexity, and encouraging meaningful client relationships. Today, Josh offers insights in adapting to market demands while staying true to your core strengths.  You will learn: How...

Are you leaving millions on the table by focusing on individuals instead of entire organizations? Join us as Dr. Barbara Weaver Smith, co-author of "Whale Hunting: How to Land Big Sales and Transform Your Company" and "Whale Hunting with Global Accounts," shares her expertise on how small and mid-sized businesses can successfully hunt, land, and nurture relationships with large corporate clients....

Looking to simplify your sales approach and win more business in an increasingly complex world? Join us as Bob Marsh, Chief Revenue Officer at Bluewater Technologies, shares his philosophy of "winning through simplicity." Bob offers critical insights on reducing friction in sales, building trust with clients, and simplifying the sales process to achieve better outcomes. In this episode, he provide...

Need help to make your marketing efforts truly effective in today's noisy digital landscape? Look no further. Tune in as Jacqueline Woods, Teradata's Chief Marketing Officer, shares her data-driven approach to modern marketing strategy! In this episode, Jacqueline Woods shares her insights on targeted marketing, segmentation, and the science behind successful marketing campaigns. We'll cover: Why...

Are you tired of the confusing jargon and twisted theories surrounding business strategy? Join Dr. Chuck Bamford's direct approach to strategy - a method that cuts through the noise and gets straight to the point! In this episode, Mark Drager sits down with Dr. Chuck Bamford,  a managing partner at Bamford Associates who also teaches at the University of Notre Dame. With over two decades of experi...

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a way not to get so burned out as an entrepreneur? There is. It's called the "Burnout Prevention" strategy. Julie Bee discovered it while running her business and hasn't stopped using it. She first explained the "Burnout Prevention" strategy in her book "Burn: How Business Owners Can Overcome Burnout and Fuel Success". Now, entrepreneurs everywhere are embracing th...

What if, instead of chasing your customers, you created an experience that had your customers flocking to you? This week, Mark is joined by experiential marketing expert Brook Jay, the founder and CEO of All Terrain, an award-winning marketing agency renowned for its innovative brand strategies and activations. Her keen insights into consumer behaviour and exceptional storytelling abilities have a...

If you're struggling to unite your team, it may be time to get back to basics. This week, Mark is joined by Chris Costello, an executive leader with a remarkable track record of turning around struggling teams and driving significant growth. She has led multi-billion dollar revenue bases and built teams that excelled in even the most challenging environments.  Chris is known for her ability to mee...

This week, Mark speaks with Jonah Berger, a Marketing Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School about ways to positively leverage influence within your organization.  Jonah is a world-renowned expert on change, word of mouth, influence, consumer behaviour, and how products, ideas and behaviours catch on. He's worked with big names like Apple, Google, and Nike, and written the be...

When was the last time you updated your LinkedIn profile? Or took the time to comment on a post while scrolling through your feed? This week, Mark speaks with Joshua B. Lee about how a well-optimized social media presence and authentic engagement allow you to build meaningful connections and establish a robust social and professional network.  Known as the "Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn," Joshua is...

If you've been relying solely on demographic and psychographic data to reach and understand your target audience, you may be missing out. In this episode, Mark is joined by professor Dr. Marcus Collins, best-selling author of For the Culture, to explore the benefits to business leaders in finding alignment between their company's culture and the culture of their target customers and partners. Dr....

The rise of AI has happened faster than anything we've ever had in our lifetime. And in a few years, it will be the only tool we've ever created that's smarter than us. So, as a leader, maximizing its use in your business is on YOU.  This week, Mark speaks with Ryan Staley about how the key to long-term success starts with business leaders understanding AI deeply enough to implement it within thei...

Are your assumptions about your customer base holding you back? This week Mark is joined by Carole Mahoney, author of Buyer First: Grow Your Business with Collaborative Selling, and the founder of Unbound Growth, to talk about how asking the right questions can make you a better salesperson. They also discuss how active listening is crucial for identifying clients' underlying challenges and object...

If you're still on the fence about how AI can revolutionize your company's messaging and customer outreach, this episode is for you. This week, Mark is joined by Ben Legg, author of Marketing for CEOs: Death or Glory in the Digital Age, to discuss the challenges CEOs face in the current digital marketing space and the proven strategies they can use to stay ahead. A former COO of Google Europe, Ben...

How do you remain competitive while creating a sense of community and personal connection in a world increasingly driven by technology? This week, Mark is joined by Mari Smith, often referred to as "the Queen of Facebook." An expert in Facebook marketing, Mari is known for her ability to merge cutting-edge social media technologies with the human touch. She has helped SMBs, major brands, and direc...

How much thought do you give to the content you post?  And after sharing, how invested are you in reading and responding to the comments?  Do you take the feedback to heart?  This week, Mark is joined by Amanda Natividad, VP of Marketing at audience research startup SparkToro, to pinpoint what your audience values most. At SparkToro, Amanda has launched a popular webinar series and an audience res...

With such a massive influx of great talent on the market right now, employers in growing industries have found themselves in a unique position: securing top-tier talent that was once out of reach. So, if you have the budget and growth plans in place, perhaps one company's loss can be your company's gain.  This week, Mark discusses ways employers can attract and keep top sales talent with Billy Ste...

You've finally landed a long-sought after meeting with C-suite executives. Now what? Time is of the essence, so forget the demo and focus on what's important to them. This week, Mark is joined by Julie Thomas, the president and CEO of ValueSelling Associates. Julie is an expert in sales leadership and value selling strategies, specializing in helping organizations effectively engage and sell to hi...

What's the secret to getting -- and keeping -- more customers? How do you make them feel more valued? Appreciated? Heard? The answer is more straightforward than you might think. This week, Mark is joined by Robi Ganguly, an expert in guiding businesses towards more effective and ethical customer acquisition strategies. As GM of Alchemer Mobile, Robi understands the importance of developing deeper...

What if you could effectively communicate in a way that truly engages and connects with your audience? You'd sell more, right? This week, Mark speaks with respected leader and Intrigue Agency CEO Sam Horn about the art of turning information overload into captivating and easily understandable ideas. They discuss how simplification, visualization, and relatability can become your greatest allies in...