EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 21 MIN
Outside Sales Reset | SOS Ep. 388
from Surviving Outside Sales · host Mike O'Kelly
Send us Fan MailWe share a candid reset on what’s been happening behind the mic, including a family move, a messy tech breakdown, and why we’re refocusing on sustainable outside sales systems. We also zoom out to what a softer retail market and buyer volatility mean for your pipeline and why clarity is the skill that closes deals right now. • summer update and the decision to move from Charlotte to Fort Mill • why we care more about sustainable tools than quick wins • a real scheduling failure caused by broken connectors between platforms • why a full CRM and website tech audit matters for trust and pipeline • what retail sales being down signals for fall selling and resistance • how inflation and higher interest rates change buyer behavior • selling like an investigative reporter through stronger discovery questions • creating clarity and calm to reduce uncertainty and prevent stalled deals Just email me, [email protected], or connect with me on LinkedIn and shoot me a message there. Support the showTo connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!Connect with Mike:[email protected]: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedInCheck out your career path at:https://survivingoutsidesales.com______________________________________________________________________If you are looking for outside sales career clarity, go to:Surviving Outside Sales Scorecard
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Send us Fan Mail We share a candid reset on what’s been happening behind the mic, including a family move, a messy tech breakdown, and why we’re refocusing on sustainable outside sales systems. We also zoom out to what a softer retail market and buyer volatility mean for your pipeline and why clarity is the skill that closes deals right now. • summer update and the decision to move from Charlotte to Fort Mill • why we care more about sustainable tools than quick wins • a rea...
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