Creativity does not fade with age or technology. It fades when creators stop creating.You Will Learn• How a veteran music producer used AI to create 50 songs in 90 days• Why momentum matters more than perfection for cre...

In this episode of Close The Deal, Sam Caruso, Vistage Chair,  shares why working on the business instead of in it leads to clearer thinking, better leadership decisions, and stronger long term growth. You will learn...

Ari reveals the system behind trust based selling and why the old way of selling no longer works. He shares the moment that changed everything, the process that stops ghosting, and how to use the One Call Trust Method to build trust fast. This ...

Logic does not close deals. Emotion does.In this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast, Corey Cousins breaks down the biggest mistake salespeople make and why relying on logic, features, and data often causes prospects to hesitate, s...

Standing out has never mattered more. With AI Search rewriting the rules, the voices that rise to the top are the ones backed by real authority and real conversations. That is why podcasting has become such an essential tool for entrepreneur...

Want to raise your in-home close rate without high-pressure tactics? Dominic Caminata from Grosso University breaks down five proven steps that turn more kitchen-table conversations into confident yes decisions. Learn how to slow down to speed ...

Are your billboard ads doing more harm than good? In this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast, veteran marketer and outdoor advertising expert Eric Murr breaks down the 11 most common billboard ad mistakes that d...

Why do so many founders hit a wall at one, three, or ten million in revenue? Sales strategist Nicole Vorkapic reveals the three hidden gaps that keep businesses from scaling—and how to fix them fast.In this episode, Close The ...

Ever leave a networking event and realize no one remembers you? Ewell Smith shares a simple, low-cost trick that guarantees you’ll stand out and stay remembered - long after the meeting ends.

Fear stops more deals than rejection ever will. In this episode of The Close The Deal Podcast, host Ewell Smith sits down with Angie Wedell, founder of Blended Strategies, to talk about courage, confidence, and t...

Most business owners and sales professionals make the same mistake when giving their 1-minute pitch at a networking meeting — they try to promote more than one thing.In this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast, Ewell Smith exp...

Learn how top sales and marketing trainer Russell Richardson turned social media into a dealership goldmine - and why consistency closes more deals.What if you could stop chasing leads — and make customers come looking for you? In this e...

SEO isn’t what it used to be—and AI is changing the rules faster than anyone expected. In this Close The Deal Podcastepisode, host Ewell Smith talks with Lonnie, founder of Local SEO Help, about how AI, Google up...

Sales is changing faster than most people realize, and artificial intelligence is leading the charge. In this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast, I sit down with Henry Hayes, founder of Disrupt Ready and adjunct prof...

Knowing how to overcome objections is one thing - but hearing it in action is where the real learning happens. In Part 2 of this Close The Deal conversation, sales trainer Lisa Laird role-plays the most common objections salespeop...

Every salesperson has heard it before: “Leave your card.” “Just email me.” “I’m not interested.”In this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast, sales trainer and 20-year insurance veteran Lisa Laird

At 79 years old, Harlon Pierce is still leading, innovating, and creating opportunities in the seafood industry. From Katrina to catfish, hear how he embraced change, built new markets, and mentored a generation of leaders.This milestone...

Hurricane season isn’t just about weathering the storm - it’s about surviving the insurance battle afterward. In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Frazier of Forefront 360 to reveal how preparation, documentation, and technology can save h...

What if you could fast-track your franchise success by learning directly from someone already doing it? That’s exactly what Painter1’s mentorship program delivers.In this episode of the Close the Deal Podcast, host Ewe...

What if you could overhaul your life—and your business—in 30 days? At 61, Mike Pedersen did just that. On this episode of Close The Deal, he reveals how he left a comfortable life in Arizona to travel the world, and in the process, built a powe...

Are you done getting lowballed (screwed) by insurance companies?Ted Patestos was too—and now his franchise, Tiger Adjusters, helps homeowners and business owners fight back. With a model that puts franchisees in control and...

What do you get when you mix UPS-level safety protocols, jungle animals, and teenagers learning to drive? A franchise that’s saving lives and building a business around it.Zach Butler joins me to share the story of Jungle Driving

Want more time, profit, and peace of mind in your business? Start with systems.On this episode of Close The Deal, Ewell Smith chats with Adi Klevit - founder of Business Success Consulting Group—about how entrepreneurs can docum...

Is your business unintentionally taking a political stance? In this episode of Close The Deal, Ewell Smith sits down with Chris Peterson, author of Red and Blue Customers, to explore how political identity subtly (and sometime...

In this episode, Shayne Brown, founder of Diesel Barbershops, shares 10 success mindset quotes every franchise owner should know.From overcoming setbacks to leading creative teams, Shane has built a standout brand by doing things dif...