Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer®
The BJJ and Biz Podcast: Precision Commissions and Submissions
BJJ black belt, Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer®, gives sales, marketing, success, and BJJ advice to help professional salespeople, sales managers, business owners, and entrepreneurs sell more, faster, at higher margins, with less stress, more predictably, while having more fun doing it. Originally, The Sales Podcast was launched in 2013, and in September 2025, it was rebranded and relaunched as The BJJ and Biz Podcast.
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Wes Schaeffer, The Sales Whisperer®
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Mar 25, 2026
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Episodes
Alberto Crane is All In 25.03.2026 53:38
Alberto Crane shares his journey from MMA fighter to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, discusses the importance of resilience, training, and health, and offers insights on sales, life, and overcoming challenges. Discover lessons on mindset, longevity, and the intersection of martial arts and business. "Fighting MMA was a journey, not a goal." "Fight to win, not just to survive."...
From Cults & Scandals to MMA & BJJ Success 23.12.2025 1:11:20
#BJJandBIZPodcast #BJJ #SalesTraining #PersonalDevelopment Adam Smith owns several BJJ schools, is an innovator in the Pit Fighting Championship series out of Spokane. He shares some shocking details about a school that was secretly operating a sex cult involving several mothers and how that led to his own school success. A successful MMA fighter in his own right, Adam is now leading a thriving BJ...
Tucker Max: The Journey from Recklessness to Authenticity 06.12.2025 1:31:31
In this unfiltered shit show of an interview, fellow Gracie Humaita black belt Tucker Max explains how he went from being a legendary drunk asshole who banged his way across America to a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and surprisingly chill family man who now raises chickens and rolls on mats for fun. He does not hold back on his thoughts on the absolute clown show of fake personas flood...
The 3X3 Template To Reach Tough Prospects 02.12.2025 1:07:13
After three years, I catch up with author and sales expert Ryan Dohrn—Ryan was a guest on The Sales Podcast episode 579— to explore this, that, and the other around sales, marketing, and some personal experiences of that and college football. We discuss the true meaning of college football tailgating, the challenges faced in sales today, and the importance of effective communication. Ryan shares o...
NASA Scientist Shares The Secret To Business Growth 01.12.2025 1:09:43
It’s not every day you get to spend an hour with a NASA PhD to understand how his mind works so you can master your own professional development and business growth. I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Alex Mehr, a NASA scientist turned AI entrepreneur who is now the founder of Famous.ai. Alex discusses the importance of rapid market testing and the value of high output in entrepreneurship. He...
How To Become a CEO, Make a Successful Exit, & Stay In The Game 28.11.2025 57:40
Michael shares his journey to becoming a CEO and selling his business, offering valuable insights into building strategic value. We also touch on the importance of human connection in sales and the evolving landscape of prospecting. Michael Bush trained in BJJ for 14 years before a neck injury forced him to hang up his gi. He remains a strategic advisor and now author helping professional salespeo...
Humanity In Sales Is Coming Back In Style 24.11.2025 1:02:34
I dive into business growth and sales strategies with CRO, and purple belt, Rich Bishop. Rich plays in the private equity space, focusing on the critical early stages of investment and the importance of aligning team goals to enhance productivity and success. He shares insights on the challenges sales teams face, the importance of effective onboarding programs, and the need for cohesive objectives...
Can You Really Balance BJJ & 11 Businesses? 18.11.2025 59:21
#BJJandBIZPodcast #BJJ #SalesTraining #personaldevelopment Adam Marburger is the guest on episode 24 of The BJJ and Biz Podcast. He's a BJJ Black Belt, owner of 11 businesses, including his BJJ gym, Alton Family Martial Arts, since 2017. • Black Belt under Kyle Watson • 7X No Gi World Medalist • 30X IBJJF Medalist Owns 11 companies Film industry Automative Dental Real Estate BJJ is his favorit...
The Devil Dog, Power Lifting Wrist Locker 11.11.2025 1:11:35
#BJJandBIZPodcast #BJJ #SalesTraining #personaldevelopment Marine Corps Martial Arts for 10 years Owned a CrossFit gym for seven years 4 Stripe Purple BJJ Trains 7 days a week, sometimes 9x a week Wristlock The World Bought his BJJ school from his professor Punch chokes Member management platform "What happens when you panic? Someone dies." "You're never going to outwork me.&quo...
How Jiu-Jitsu Helped Me Win In Business! 06.11.2025 53:50
#BJJandBIZPodcast #BJJ #SalesTraining #PersonalDevelopment David Rath has trained BJJ for 19 years, with 9 years as a black belt. He's also a CMT and CFA, which is a unique blend in the financial world. So, he's a seasoned Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and financial advisor, and he sits down with me to explore his journey in martial arts, his philosophy on training, and how it intersects with his...
How MMA Helped Me Become an Artist 30.10.2025 58:54
John Cardwell Purple Belt Army Ranger 51 now 5-year white belt as he focused on MMA bjjsketchbook.com https://roidsandcoke.com/ https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/roidsandcoke/ https://www.instagram.com/bjj.sketchbook/ ThirdHook.com Competitive power lifting MMA at 43 Toxic masculinity Software engineer AI favors the creators "Why there is no half-guard." Cancel the underhook from half-guard...
This BJJ Black Belt Says "Kangaroo is delicious!" 27.10.2025 1:19:56
"Do not deprive your children of deprivation." Stop comparing yourself. Run your own race. https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-matthews-537066169/ BJJ Black Belt Training since 2012 Summary I caught up with James Matthews to talk BJJ. We cover topics such as the importance of local support, the role of AI in training, cultural insights, and the dynamics of training and competition. We disc...
History Is Repeating Itself. Are You Ready? // Jeremy Slate 23.10.2025 1:05:29
#bjjandbiz #businessgrowth #PersonalDevelopment #GrowthMindset Jeremy Ryan Slate https://x.com/JeremyRyanSlate https://x.com/cybmedia https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-ryan-slate-bb7b284a/ @Jeremyryanslatepod @CommandYourBrand Takeaways Jeremy has a background in wrestling, so he's a grappler, so he's one of us!!. He has a master's degree in ancient history, focusing on Roman history. He starte...
How AI Is Crushing Lazy Salespeople 21.10.2025 48:54
#BJJandBIZPodcast #BJJ #leadgeneration #personalbranding Yoni Tserruya of Lusha. https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonitserruya/ https://www.lusha.com/ Chat to build your pipeline faster He started Lusha as a small project, listening to what revenue teams actually needed. What he saw was clear: too many sellers stuck in static lists, too much time wasted on manual prospecting, and too little space to ac...
The Secret To Getting Paid For Your Ideas 15.10.2025 58:39
****Thanks to my CRM/marketing-automation sponsor . Get all of your ducks in a row for as low as $15/mo.**** We have BJJ black belt, Pete Roberts, founder of ORIGIN USA and Jocko Fuel in da house! "It's all chess under stress." I get Pete to open up about his early days growing up to get an idea as to what drove him down this path of creation and competition. To say his upbringing...
What Krav Maga Taught Me About Success 15.10.2025 1:09:20
Ankit "Kit" Chandra is a cool, interesting, unique dude. We explore the intricate relationship between mindset, personal development, and professional success. Kit shares his journey from corporate America to coaching, emphasizing the importance of self-defense, sovereignty, and the transformative power of pain. We get into the paradox of abundance and scarcity, the impact of external va...
Secrets From Decades in Sales Revealed! 10.10.2025 58:05
They sold their 4,000-member insurance company for millions... But the buyers never paid. They filed for bankruptcy, sued, and left him broke. Neil Reich was the top sales agent in 2009 for Humana. https://careconnectagency.com/ launched in March 2024 https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-reich-3382498/ William Steele was his partner and executive at Humana. Most entrepreneurs would've crumbled. So...
The Secret Tool Nobody Uses For Success 07.10.2025 1:26:36
#TheBJJandBIZPodcast #BJJ #lead generation #personalbranding "It's okay to get bored." "Repetition is the key to learning." "Drillers are killers." https://www.youtube.com/@doubleyourdojo https://www.instagram.com/blackbeltbrenner1/ Matthew Brenner knows BJJ, karate, and how to double your school fast! We get into various aspects of martial arts, including the imp...
Build a Community via BJJ // WWE, UFC, MMA, BJJ black belt, Frank Kerner 03.10.2025 1:10:46
#TheBJJandBIZPodcast #BJJ #lead generation #personalbranding "Get drunk, get a loan, open an MMA gym." That's what Frank Kerner did! From Frank: "I own Lake Mohawk MMA and have a crazy story. I closed my old gym and was moving to a new location. Everything seemed to be ok and then a few days before the move, the city denied me because of a parking issue. I told my old landlord I...
You Gotta Show Up! BJJ Black Belt/Hapkido Sabeomnim (4 Dan), Alex Tse 01.10.2025 1:17:18
BJJ Head Coach, Hapkido Instructor, Kickbox Fit Instructor Sabeomnim Alex holds a 4th degree black belt (4 Dan) in Hapkido and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Summary Alex Tse and I discuss Alex's journey through martial arts, focusing on Hapkido and Jiu-Jitsu. We explore the challenges of injuries, the importance of consistency in training, and the transition from teaching to runnin...
The First Meeting Differentiator 30.09.2025 1:06:03
#TheBJJandBIZPodcast #BJJ #lead generation #personalbranding What is "The Consultation Cliffhanger"? What's the biggest reason for ghosting? How do you define next steps and schedule the next action? Summary After four years, sales expert, author, speaker Lee Salz is back in da house! We explore the evolving landscape of sales, emphasizing the importance of a consultation mindset ove...
How MMA Helped Me Become an Artist 30.09.2025 58:54
Today, I catch up with former Army Ranger, former MMA fighter-turned BJJ artist, purple belt John Cardwell. We dive into Jiu-Jitsu, art, personal growth, and technology. John shares his journey from a toxic masculinity label to embracing vulnerability through art and martial arts. He discusses his training philosophy, the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu in MMA, and the impact of AI on software engineering....
Black Belt Secrets You Never Knew! 30.09.2025 53:06
Summary 3rd Degree Black Belt & school owner, Sam Snow, joins me today. We explore Sam's journey, including his personal and financial challenges. We get into the evolution of training methods, the importance of community and lineage, and the challenges of opening a Jiu-Jitsu academy. We discuss the significance of mentorship, the experiences of competition, and the balance between fun and...
Secrets From a Gracie: Jiu-Jitsu and Life Tips! 28.09.2025 1:02:43
Carlan Gracie His father's father was Gaston Gracie, so he's like a cousin to the Gracie BJJ family. There are a lot of Gracies! Kosen judo is foundational. Maeda taught the Gracies Judo Kimonos for Kids and http://www.favelatour.org/ In this storytelling conversation, Carlan Gracie shares his unique journey from the Gracie family lineage to living in a favela in Brazil, where he dedicates...
The Secret To 10x Profits With Tough Customers // 4th Generation Home Builder, Blue Belt Brady Turner 28.09.2025 1:02:43
#TheBJJandBIZPodcast #BJJ #lead generation #personalbranding Brady has been in construction for about 30 years. He started Jiu-Jitsu to stay active and competitive. (Currently a blue belt preparing for his first tournament.) Balancing work and training requires careful scheduling. Communication is key in managing client expectations. Handling difficult clients can lead to referrals and business gr...
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