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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 53 MIN

Read the Room or Lose the Deal with Jake Stahl

from Experience Leadership - The Small Business Podcast · host Marc Haine

The Silent Reason Sales Conversations Fail with Jake Stahl Most leaders don’t lose deals because they say the wrong thing. They lose them because they misread the room. 🛎  In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I sit down with communication strategist Jake Stahl, the creator of Neurostrategy, to unpack why conversations stall, follow-ups die, and meetings that feel “great” somehow go nowhere. Get Jake's book here: http://amazon.com/dp/B0G4X3SW4B About Jake Jake Stahl is a communication strategist, behavioural psychology specialist, and creator of the STRATA™ framework. This approach teaches people how to read others in real time, communicate with confidence, and command any room. Through his work with founders, solopreneurs, fractional executives, and sales teams across multiple industries, Jake has trained thousands of professionals to read body language, decode hidden signals, and influence decisions without pressure or performance-based expectations. His methods blend social psychology, presence mechanics, and practical communication tactics that help people speak so others listen—whether in a boardroom, sales call, or high-stakes conversation. Jake is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Orchestraight™, an AI-powered business development engine that uses neurostrategic communication principles to help leaders craft persuasive messaging, build trust faster, and create clarity in complex conversations. Known for his direct, real-time teaching style, Jake has become a go-to advisor for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to improve their communication skills, elevate their presence, and earn respect the moment they speak. Own the Room is his definitive guide to the psychology of being seen, heard, and taken seriously—no matter who’s sitting across from you. Connect with Jake www.orchestraight.com [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakestahl/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jakethemindmechanic?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/@UC0QjgKR-3e05rJo19HMx6JA  https://www.instagram.com/jakethemindmechanic/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/own-the-room/id1800525151 ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932  🗓️  https://meetwith.marchaine.com [email protected] http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

The Silent Reason Sales Conversations Fail with Jake Stahl Most leaders don’t lose deals because they say the wrong thing.They lose them because they misread the room. 🛎  In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I sit down with communication strategist Jake Stahl, the creator of Neurostrategy, to unpack why conversations stall, follow-ups die, and meetings that feel “great” somehow go nowhere. Get Jake's book here: http://amazon.com/dp/B0G4X3SW4B About Jake Jake Stahl is a communication strategist, behavioural psychology specialist, and creator of the STRATA™ framework. This approach teaches people how to read others in real time, communicate with confidence, and command any room. Through his work with founders, solopreneurs, fractional executives, and sales teams across multiple industries, Jake has trained thousands of professionals to read body language, decode hidden signals, and influence decisions without pressure or performance-based expectations. His methods blend social psychology, presence mechanics, and practical communication tactics that help people speak so others listen—whether in a boardroom, sales call, or high-stakes conversation. Jake is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Orchestraight™, an AI-powered business development engine that uses neurostrategic communication principles to help leaders craft persuasive messaging, build trust faster, and create clarity in complex conversations. Known for his direct, real-time teaching style, Jake has become a go-to advisor for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to improve their communication skills, elevate their presence, and earn respect the moment they speak. Own the Room is his definitive guide to the psychology of being seen, heard, and taken seriously—no matter who’s sitting across from you. Connect with Jake [email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/jakestahl/https://www.tiktok.com/@jakethemindmechanic?lang=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@UC0QjgKR-3e05rJo19HMx6JA https://www.instagram.com/jakethemindmechanic/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/own-the-room/id1800525151 ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932  🗓️  https://meetwith.marchaine.com [email protected] http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

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