Episode 28: Why Great Sellers Stop Fooling Themselves (with Reagan Rodriguez, Foundation Leader and Global Development Investor)

Reagan Rodriguez helps manage a foundation focused on funding projects that create sustainable jobs, stimulate local economies, and support long-term development in underdeveloped parts of the world.But this episode quickly becomes about something much bigger than global projects.In this episode, we talk about:- Why giving someone the benefit of the doubt can still be a form of prejudging- How optimism turns into self-deception- Why red flags are usually obvious before we admit they are- The difference between trusting people and depending on them- Why salespeople lose when they confuse hope with evidence- How pain drives action in business, sales, and lifeReagan brings a blunt, memorable, and deeply practical perspective on judgment, trust, integrity, and accountability.This conversation is full of lines that stick:“Thou shall not fool thyself.”“Your actions speak so loudly, I can’t hear your words.”“The dog in the hunt doesn’t know he’s got fleas.”“Believe in everybody. Depend on no one.”Whether you’re leading a team, selling a deal, investing in a project, or trying to make better decisions, this episode is a reminder to stay positive without lying to yourself.🎙 Hosted by Max Notis | Learn more at comissionsales.comConnect with us:Reagan Rodriguez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reagan-rodriguezMax Notis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxnotis/CoMission: https://www.linkedin.com/company/comissionsales/