Unfinished Business

In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Bradley Rausch, Owner of Level Up Influence, to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of revenue growth: customer retention. Bradley brings years of experience in sales, customer success, and backend optimization — and he makes a compelling case that the real money isn’t in closing the deal… it’s in keeping the client. As...

In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Drew Norton, the voice behind The Everyday Sales Leader. They dive deep into the mindset and discipline required to move from an average salesperson to an elite performer. Drew shares his philosophy that you don't have to be spectacular to be elite; you just have to master the fundamentals and show up with consistency. Episod...

 Episode is LIVE — and if you run an outside sales team, you need to hear this. On this episode of Unfinished Business, I’m joined by Matthew Sniff, Founder of Map My Customers, and we break down what’s really happening in field sales today Here’s the reality: Most outside sales teams are working hard… But not always working smart. We dive into: The KPIs sales leaders should be obsessed with How t...

What if everything you were taught about success left out the one thing that actually makes it work? In this episode, John Mitchell, entrepreneur, author, and founder of the 12 Minute-a-Day methodology, joins host David Sliman for a powerful conversation on how to bridge the gap between knowing what to do—and actually doing it. This isn’t theory. John used this process to 25x his income, coach eli...

In this episode, host David Sliman sits down with seasoned entrepreneur and strategist Rick Meekins to talk real growth—and why so many companies stall when they try to scale. If you're a founder, leader, or operator trying to grow your business without losing control, this episode is a masterclass in systems thinking, culture building, and team alignment. 🔍 What we cover: Why most scaling effort...

 In this powerhouse episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with B2B sales systems expert Kevin Downey to break down what really works in lead generation, outbound email strategy, and scaling sales teams in today’s competitive landscape. From cold emailing at scale (think 6,000+ per day!) to hiring and managing sales reps who actually move the needle, Kevin shares hard-won insi...

Is your sales and marketing strategy ready for the AI revolution? In this forward-thinking episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Rebecca Gonzalez, founder of Orange Marketing and a trailblazer at the intersection of AI, sales strategy, and marketing integration. Rebecca shares real-world insights on how AI is changing the game—from automating lead generation and sales pr...

What separates a top-performing sales rep from a true sales leader? In this high-impact episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Nick Rella, a 13-time award-winning sales leader with 25+ years of success building and leading high-performance sales teams across the healthcare space. Together, they unpack the fundamentals of modern sales leadership, from coaching with empathy...

In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Cole Vandee, a dynamic people-first leader who’s reshaping how organizations approach culture, communication, and trust. Cole shares his powerful career journey—including what he learned from taking big risks, stepping into leadership roles without a playbook, and discovering that vulnerability and consistency are more import...

In this powerhouse episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Doug C. Brown, CEO of Sales Strategies and creator of the Double Your Sales method. With over $1 billion in revenue generated for 35+ companies and collaborations with giants like Tony Robbins, CBS, and Procter & Gamble, Doug delivers high-performance sales wisdom you won't hear anywhere else. Discover what sep...

In Part 2 of this powerful Unfinished Business conversation, Eric Collett, CEO of A Mind For All Seasons®, returns to dive even deeper with host David Sliman into the biology of high performance, stress resilience, and brain optimization. Eric shares real-life strategies for improving mental clarity, energy, and cognitive function, from understanding “hardware vs. software” thinking to using lab d...

What if everything you’ve been told about memory loss is incomplete or flat-out wrong? In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Eric Collett, CEO of A Mind For All Seasons®, to challenge what we think we know about Alzheimer’s, dementia, and cognitive decline. Eric doesn’t talk theory, he talks results. Backed by neuroscience and real-world application, his team is helpi...

What happens when you take a 100-year-old company and flip the model? In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Elliot Bassett, President of Ellerbrock-Norris and Co-Founder of the Launch tech platform, to talk about what it takes to modernize a legacy insurance firm without losing its soul. Elliot breaks down how he transitioned from cold-calling insurance rep to running...

What does it really take to operate at an elite level consistently?  In this episode of Unfinished Business, David sits down with Dre Baldwin, pro athlete turned CEO of Work On Your Game Inc., who has authored 41 books, delivered 4 TEDx talks, and produced over 3,000 podcast episodes. Dre breaks down the no-BS truth behind success: discipline, structure, consistency and why mindset is everything....

If you think throwing your product on Amazon means people will magically find it, think again.  In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman brings the fire in a high-energy conversation with Will Haire, CEO and Co-Founder of BellaVix. Will has helped brands move over $500 million in marketplace sales, and he’s here to break down exactly why most brands leave money on the table and how to...

You don’t have to be an English major or even a good writer to publish a powerful book.  In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman talks with Bobby Goodwin, Founder & CEO of Branding by Books, about what it really takes to turn your story, expertise, and purpose into a book that opens doors, builds authority, and transforms lives. Bobby shares his own journey: 10 years of hesit...

If you think networking is just handing out business cards and chasing cold leads, think again.  In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Frank Agin, President of AmSpirit Business Connections, to break down what real networking is and why it has nothing to do with selling. From golf metaphors to healed femurs, Frank brings practical, human-centered strategies for buildi...

What does it really take to cut through the noise, build an unforgettable brand, and lead with impact in today’s digital world?  In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Alicia Couri, Founder and CEO of Audacious Concepts Inc., podcast host, and 7x Amazon bestselling author, to unpack how confidence, clarity, and Colby assessments fuel sustainable success in brandin...

You don’t need superpowers to win in business. You need resilience, clarity, and a relentless mindset.  In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman gets into it with Peter Cimoroni, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Palladium, to talk about what it really takes to succeed when life (and business) keeps punching back. From turning around companies to building performance cultures that stick,...

If you're treating HR like a cost center, you're already behind. In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with John Bernatovicz, Founder of Willory and author of HR Like a Boss, to talk about the business of people and how HR leaders can become some of the most transformational voices in any company. From his early ADP days to building a top-tier consulting firm named af...

When it comes to buying your first home, it’s not just about the down payment, it’s about being financially and emotionally prepared.  In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Brian Vieaux, President and COO of FinLocker, to break down the tools, timing, and mindset needed to build wealth through real estate. Brian shares the real reason he left corporate comfort to lead...

What happens when your work culture feels disconnected, your tools feel clunky, and your people are burning out? In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Dane Groeneveld, CEO and Founding Partner of Lead3r, to get real about what actually drives team performance and why most companies get it wrong. Dane’s “SHOW UP” framework (Story, Health, Outside Influence, Work) break...

What’s holding you back? Fear, self-doubt, or the stories you tell yourself? In this episode of Unfinished Business, David Sliman sits down with Sabrina Johnson, CEO of Next Win Coaching, to talk about how your mindset shapes your outcomes and how tools like hypnosis and NLP can help you break through mental blocks, limiting beliefs, and performance plateaus. Sabrina shares how her journey from sp...

What do you do when your life collapses all at once: your job, your marriage, your sense of direction? If you’re Michael Kurland, you pack your car, drive across the country, and build something better. In this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with the CEO and Founder of Branded Group, Inc., to talk resilience, reinvention, and why leading with purpose is more than a cat...

If you’re leading to be liked, you’re doing it wrong. On this episode of Unfinished Business, host David Sliman sits down with Sean Olson, CEO of Renogize Professional Coaching, to uncover why real leadership starts when you stop chasing approval and start developing people with honesty and intention. Sean shares his transition from recovering people-pleaser to impactful leadership coach, and how...