Close The Deal Podcast
Most people aren’t stuck—they’re living with broken promises to themselves. This is where that changes.The Close The Deal Podcast features real conversations with high achievers who are facing the decisions they’ve been avoiding and committing to what comes next.
Hosted by Ewell Smith.
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Close The Deal Podcast
Master Your Mind With Julio Melara #75 Close The Deal
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Julio Melara, CEO of Baton Rouge Business Report, shares why mindset is so important.
This was actually our very first podcast under a different name - the Absolutely Mindset Podcast. It set the stage for every podcast episode we've done since. As we enter 2025 and close in on 100 episodes this year, we thought this would be an awesome way to kick off the year.
3 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast:
👉The Three Qs for Success - Julio introduces a powerful framework for personal and professional growth: IQ, EQ, and FQ. While IQ (intelligence quotient) and EQ (emotional quotient) are important, he emphasizes that FQ (failure quotient)—the ability to recover and grow from failures—is the most critical. Resilience in the face of setbacks is essential for long-term success, making FQ a cornerstone for achieving greatness.
👉The Secret of Success: Work - The story of Julio’s mother gifting him a wooden box labeled “The Secret of Success” encapsulates a life-changing lesson: success requires hard work, drive, and persistence. This simple but profound truth has shaped Julio’s career and serves as a timeless reminder that achieving dreams is not about shortcuts but consistent effort and determination.
👉 Mindset is Everything - Julio underscores the importance of a daily "mind game." He draws on St. Paul’s wisdom to “renew your mind” by feeding it positive, constructive thoughts. In a world filled with negativity and distractions, maintaining the right perspective and focusing on personal growth is critical. Winning the battle in the mind translates to winning in life and business.
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The Close The Deal Podcast is where decisions and broken promises to oneself get made.
Hosted by Ewell Smith, this show features real conversations with high achievers - entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and competitors who are at a crossroads facing the decision they’ve been putting off.
This isn’t about theory, tactics, or surface-level advice.
Every episode is built around one thing:
👉 A clear decision
👉 A real commitment
If you’re building something, you already know the truth -
there’s a decision in front of you that matters.
This show is where you face it.
🔥 CALL TO ACTION
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