John Blake

Master Deal Maker Secrets

Business EN ↓ 200 episodes

A show that deconstructs world-class deal makers, digging deep to uncover the philosophies, tools, and tactics entrepreneurs can use to put together the biggest deals of their careers.

Author

John Blake

Category

Business

Podcast website

john-blake.com.au

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

5 Hidden Habits That Make You Look Weak 07.07.2026

There are 5 ways people in business unknowingly shoot themselves in the foot in business. They make themselves look weak when they don't need to and it costs them sales. Not only will I share them with you, I will show why if you can avoid them you will maintain higher status in any sales or business situation.

Episode 279 - How to Reach 100% Capacity in Your Trades Business 22.06.2026

Today you'll learn the exact steps we took to get my trades client from 60% to 100% booked. Purely by optimizing his existing pipeline and using outbound contact. and with no ad spend. Best thing is you'll learn exact steps we took to get him there so you can do the same in your business.

Episode 278 - Pre-Handle 3 Sales Objections 04.06.2026

This weeks episode is all about objections. More specifically, why we get them, the 3 biggest, most common ones and most importantly how to handle them. Once you have listened all the way through to the end you will literally be able to see the matrix on what objections are and what to do about them.

Episode 277 - Five Tasks You Need AI For In Sales 21.05.2026

In today's episode, I'm covering a 5 different sales functions you can now use AI tools for. I have been testing a bunch of different AI tools over the last 6 months. Today I'm listing some of the best AI tools for complimenting your sales efforts. These tools will not only make life easier, they will also allow you to improve faster and speed up your sales cycle. Check it out at the list below

Episode 276 - AI In Sales 09.05.2026

I answer the question in today's episode. I must admit I've been a bit worried about this… As I'm sure lot's of people are. I mean things are changing so fast when it comes to AI. So I'm sure you are looking for answers too I decided to do find out.

Episode 275 - 7 Biggest Mistakes to Double Your Turnover 27.04.2026

If you'd like a tested formula to double your sales without spending any more on marketing, today's episode will show you the exact steps you need to take to make that happen. In the episode I share with you the how we helped a client double sales by doing every single step we talk about. If you're keen to extract every single dollar out of your business through optimisation - you will love this e...

Episode 274 - Mastering Sales Skills for Top Earners 17.04.2026

If you want to be a top earner in sales you're going to need to master these 4 skills. Over the next 7 minutes you will learn exactly what they are. These really are the 20% of sales skills that will earn you 80% of your income in sales. Tune in below to check them out

Episode 273 - Top Sales Skills 05.04.2026

Today you'll learn 7 sales mistakes that, if fixed, will allow you to double your sales. Over the last 21 years I have seen these work time and time again. I'm not saying you'll be making all 7, however, as I go through each one, make a list of which ones are relevant to you. If you'd like my help fixing them, simply go to www.jblakerx.com

Episode 272 - Sales Insights for Trades 05.04.2026

This week I dive into some of the most popular sales books ever written and cover approaches in them that simple don't work anymore. We cover the good the bad and the impractical as it relates to how sales is done in today's world. Worth a listen if you like practical over theory.

Episode 271 - Introduction to Sales Diagnostics 05.04.2026

Do you get a sense you could be converting more of the opportunities you get into actual paying clients? If you do you are not alone, in fact almost every business owner I talk to has leaks they are mostly unaware of in their sales process. It's why I invested the Sales Diagnostic In today's episode you'll find out exactly what it is what it does and how you can get it working for your business.

Episode 270 - Mastering Sales Quickly 14.03.2026

Today you'll learn the single best thing you can do to improve your sales results fast. It's not better scripts It's not more training It's not even doing more sales calls or though those things so help :) it's way simpler than that Tune in below to find out

Episode 269 - Identifying a Broken Sales Process 10.03.2026

Do you send out lot's of proposals? Do you find that once they've been sent, your potential client drops of the radar? If you do, today's episode will be a game changer. It's a simple approach to get more yes's from proposals and in half the time it normally takes them to convert.

Episode 268 - Doubling Sales with Proposals 05.03.2026

Do you send out lot's of proposals? Do you find that once they've been sent, your potential client drops of the radar? If you do, today's episode will be a game changer. It's a simple approach to get more yes's from proposals and in half the time it normally takes them to convert.

Episode 267 - Understanding Buyer's Remorse 27.02.2026

Have you ever wished you had a way to stop buyers remorse BEFORE it happens? In todays 6 minute episode you'll learn a super simple way to do exactly that. Even better, it's as simple ask asking 1 question at the end of your sales conversation.  

Episode 266 - Introduction to Micro Commitments in Sales 24.02.2026

Today you will learn one simple idea that can increase the likelihood of someone buying from you. Especially, if they are one of those people that doesn't buy in the day you make them an offer. As always you'll get exactly how to make this work for you, in your business, for your product in your market.

Episode 265 - The Importance of Qualifying Sales Leads 20.02.2026

I see this every time I start working with a new client… Hundreds of outstanding, unconverted proposals or quotes. Often worth millions of dollars Without even looking at them…I already know one thing Most of them simply weren't qualified properly. This week i'm giving you 3 questions you can ask that will instantly tell you if new enquiry is ready to buy or not.

Episode 264 - Understanding The Money Question 19.02.2026

Have you ever gone all the way from initial enquiry to presenting an offer only to have your client nearly pass out at the price? It's not only a waste of your time it's also a waste of your potential client's time. And it's totally avoidable. Tune in this week to learn two ways to bring up the subject of price early in the qualification stage of the sales process so you don't waste time on people...

Episode 263 - Unlocking Sales with Foot in the Door Offers 14.02.2026

Today's podcast is another one of those simple changes that create huge shifts. I have recently done this in my own business and for a number of my clients and it has totally transformed their sales. Same effort - same product - same clients TOTALLY different result tune in to hear exactly how to do this in your business

Episode 262 - The Power of Tonality in Sales 11.02.2026

Have you ever wondered how two people who use the exact sales script, selling the exact same product with the exact same offer can get TOTALLY different results? This week you'll find out why. Plus you'll learn how to use this one idea to cause a huge shift in your results. Once you've has a listen, reply to this email to let me know what you think. (i do check my own emails BTW)

Episode 261 - Transforming Fear Into Sales Success 05.02.2026

In today's episode you learn how my tradie client grew revenue by 7 figures in 12 months. I not only share step by step how we did it but exactly how you can go from organic growth to deliberate exponential growth in your business.

Episode 260 - From Passive to Proactive Growth 28.01.2026

This week you'll discover exactly how I am helping take Trades businesses from passive organic growth to proactive exponential growth. You'll learn the difference between the two types of growth and the 3 keys to activating pro-active exponential growth.

Episode 259 - One Question That Triggered a 400% Sales Increase 22.01.2026

This week you'll learn how asking just one question can turn a no into a yes. I even give you a specific example from when I ran my fashion agency (selling shoes) and how you can use the exact same approach to turn a "no" into a "yes". You'll also learn some other questions you can ask to unlock a yes in sales situations that you would previously have walked away from.

Episode 258 - How to Turn Paid Leads into Paying Clients 20.01.2026

I had a message from a carpenter the other day. He's a great tradesman, has good reviews and has completed some stunning projects. He's just started investing in paid leads but he's only converting 1 out of every 10 quotes he's writing. Tune in here to find out 3 things he can do now to at least double if not triple this result

Episode 257 - Unlocking Sales Success: Top 10 Episodes of 2025 14.01.2026

This week I am counting down the top 10 episodes for 2025. If you want a quick reference guide as to what listeners found to be the 10 most valuable episodes for the year this is it. Let me also tale this opportunity to thank you for continuing to tune in each week - I very much appreciate it. There's a heap of changes happening in the world of business and I'm looking forward to sharing even more...

Episode 256 - The 40% Rule: Why Rapport Wins More Deals Than Your Product 02.01.2026

Is rapport even still "a thing"in sales? It's a question I get a lot. In the new, impatient world of business, a world where many new sales training prioritises "closing' above all else, do we even still need rapport? The answer is yes, but not in the way you have likely been taught. You'll find specific answers to how to use rapport strategically, conversationally and in a sincere and genuine way...

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