Building Confidence and Improving Sales Performance Through Live Dialogue [Episode 170]
In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown dives into the art of building confidence and improving sales performance through live dialogue. Joined by Chris Jennings, an expert in sales communication, they uncover how emotional intelligence, authentic connections, and client-centered strategies can transform your sales success. Tune in for actionable insights to boost your revenue and create lasting client relationships.
Sales Success Secrets: Scaling Teams And Driving Growth With Don Lazzari [Episode 167]

Success in sales begins with understanding your customer’s needs and crafting a clear, memorable message. Doug C. Brown welcomes Don Lazzari, President of Delivering Value, to share practical insights for achieving sales success. From mastering the art of selling solo to building and scaling a high-performing sales team, this episode is packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs and sales leaders alike. Discover why the “big three” messaging strategy is key, how to hire top sales talent, and why customer success stories should be at the heart of your sales process. If you’re ready to transform your approach and drive meaningful growth, this conversation is for you.
Trial, Error, Triumph: The Journey Of Learning From Failure With Feras Alhlou [Episode 151]

When you face a failure in business, how do you deal with it? Sometimes, failure can be a success in itself. In this week’s episode, Doug C. Brown speaks with Feras Alhlou from Start Up With Feras. Doug and Feras discuss their journeys of learning how to sell, the challenges faced in early days of business, and overcoming challenges including rejection and objections through practice and learning from mistakes. Doug and Feras also highlight the significance of building relationships, personalization, and meaningful communication in sales, and much more.
Selling With Dignity: Building Your Company And Securing Profitability With Harry Spaight – [Episode 96]

Are you selling to a buyer, or are you selling to a person? The best salespeople know that these terms are one and the same. In this episode, Doug C. Brown speaks with Harry Spaight, author of Selling with Dignity. Doug and Harry discuss the ethics of selling, streamlining your vision, how to understand shifts in motivation, and much more.
Solutions And Credibility – How Sales Engineers Impact A Sale With Ramzi Marjaba – [Episode 72]

For many, technical selling can be intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be. Join Doug C. Brown as he speaks with Ramzi Marjaba, founder of We the Sales Engineers, about the necessity of solutions, how product knowledge builds trust and credibility, how to use technical knowledge to strengthen your sales skills, and much more.
Secrets Behind Effective Conversations To Increase Your Sales Revenue And Close Rate With Bill Caskey – [Episode 70]

The right communication is key to increasing your sales revenue and close rate. Join Doug C. Brown and Sales Development Leader Bill Caskey as they discuss sales mindset and the art of communication. They also discuss the right challenges to focus on to become a better salesperson, strategies to prepare for sales conversations, and much more.
Why You Need To Have More Women In Your Sales Team With Fred Diamond, Cofounder Of The IES Women In Sales Program – [Episode 69]

It is often said that women continue to be underrepresented in sales, but they are some of the best salespeople – and as more women enter the field, they are starting to dominate in many ways. In this week’s episode, Doug C. Brown speaks with Fred Diamond, the President of the Institute for Excellence in Sales (and the founder of the IES Women in Sales program) about how everyone can learn from women in building their sales skills. Doug and Fred also discuss how employers can support and strengthen women in sales and business, why support is critical to broader gender equality, the unique sales strengths that women often present, and much more.