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The AI Sales Trap: Why Human Connection Still Matters with Christopher Hughes #140 Close The Deal

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Private Equity Buyouts: The Risks Business Owners Overlook | John Scott #139 Close The Deal

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Your Time Management Problem Isn’t What You Think: Amanda Van Der Heiden #138 Close The Deal

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How to Make Your Ideas Land with Andrew Hurteau #137 Close The Deal

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The AI Risks Small Business Owners Aren’t Thinking About | Sara Skowronsk #136 Close The Deal

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How to Get Unstuck: Clarity, Competency and Courage with Mark Reynolds #135 Close The Deal

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Why Your High-Ticket Offer Isn’t Selling with Esther Stewart #134 | Close The Deal

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James Trawick: The Commitment He Delayed While Building Hondo Rodeo Fest #133 | Close The Deal

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The Hidden Cost of Entrepreneurship with Kris Grey of Creatapult #132 | Close The Deal

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Andrea Sells Cadillac: The Visibility She Couldn’t Avoid #131 | Close The Deal

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Marriages Need This Commitment - Rock Sandretto #130 | Close The Deal

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She Finally Commits to Releasing Her First Album - Aideen Ni Riada #129 | Close The Deal

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Sam Caruso’s Commitment to Scale Before November #128 | Close The Deal

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He Built a $1.4M Business - Now He Has to Make the Call #127 | Close The Deal

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Hire Faster Because Your Family Needs You More - Tom Cox #126 | Close The Deal

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Why Entrepreneurs Fail at Money: Tom Cox #125 | Close The Deal

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Nobody Calls Anymore: The Pick Up the Phone Sales Advantage - Scotty Baudoin #124 | Close The Deal

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Luxury Brand Positioning: How to Escape the Commodity Trap: Kathryn Porritt #123 | Close The Deal

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How to Close More B2B Deals by Asking for Feedback on LinkedIn #122 | Close The Deal

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Why Most Businesses Fail and How to Build Product Demand #121 | Close The Deal

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Networking Fundamentals That Turn Conversations Into Referrals #120 | Close The Deal

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How CEOs Create LinkedIn Demand Without Hiring a Team #119 | Close The Deal

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Believe Again: Why Belief Is the Key to Leadership with Chris Widener #118 | Close The Deal

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The Future of Sales and the Last Mile Seller With Victor Antonio #117 | Close The Deal

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Why Cold Calling Live Builds Real Sales Skill #116 | Close The Deal

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How AI Helped a Veteran Music Producer Create 50 Songs in 90 Days #115 | Close The Deal

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Working on the Business Not in It with Sam Caruso #115 | Close The Deal

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One Call Trust Method with Ari Galper #114 | Close The Deal

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Why Logic Will Never Close the Deal with Corey Cousins #113 | Close The Deal

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How to Stand Out With Podcasting and Build Authority in the Age of AI Search #112 | Close The Deal

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5 In-Home Sales Secrets That Close More Deals | Dominic Caminata #111 | Close The Deal

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11 Billboard Ad Mistakes That Burn Your Budget (And How to Fix Them) #110 | Close The Deal

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3 Gaps That Hold Back Sales Growth W/ Nicole Vorkapic #109 | Close The Deal

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The $1 Networking Hack That Makes You Unforgettable W/ Ewell Smith #108 | Close The Deal

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5 Minutes of Guts: How Courage Closes More Sales (+ DISC explained) Angie Weidel #107 | Close The Deal

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The #1 Mistake People Make in a 1-Minute Pitch (BNI, Chamber, etc.) #106 | Close The Deal

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Stop Chasing Leads: Dealership Goldmine Revealed:Russell Richardson @RussFlipsWhips #105 Close The Deal Podcast

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How AI is Flipping SEO on Its Head / 5 Big SEO Mistakes: Lonnie Jones #104 Close The Deal

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AI or Die? !!! How to Leverage AI In Sales (AI Tools to Use) : Kevin Hays - #103 Close The Deal

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Role Playing Overcoming Top 5 Sales Objections W/Lisa Laird (Part 2) #102 Close The Deal

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How To Overcome Top 5 Sales Objections (Part 1) Role Playing with Lisa Laird #101 Close The Deal Podcast

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Creating Opportunity Through Change: Harlon Pearce #100 Close The Deal

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Avoid Insurance Nightmares This Hurricane Season: Jonathan Frazier #99 Close The Deal

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Mentorship: How Painter1 Franchise Fast-Tracks Success - #98 Close The Deal

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The Sales Fix Most CEOs Don’t Know - Mike Pedersen #97 Close The Deal

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Refuse the Ripoff: The Franchise That Fights Insurance Games - Ted Patestos #96 Close The Deal / Franchise Profits Episode

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Jungle Driving: A Franchise Saving Teen Lives - Zachery Buetler #95 Close The Deal

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How to Build a Business That Runs Without You - Adi Klevit - #94 Close The Deal

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When Politics Impact Sales - Chris Peterson #93 Close The Deal

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What It Takes To Open A Diesel Barbershop - Shayne Brown - #92 Close The Deal

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OVERWHELMED!!? This 3-Minute Practice Erases Stress Now - Rachel Wixey #91 Close The Deal

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Franchise Stacking, AI Tools & Building Empires W. Tony Hulbert #90 Close The Deal (Franchise Profits episode)

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Close More Deals Without Being Pushy W/ Sean Lyden #89 Close The Deal

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Mentor others to make a real impact: Chris Widener #88 Close The Deal

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Flipping The Roofing Industry On Its Head #87 Close The Deal

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How To Invest In A Franchise - Be Your Own Boss: Ewell Smith on WWL Radio #86 Close The Deal

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Discover Low Investment Hole in the Wall Franchise W/ James Groves #85 Close The Deal

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What’s the secret behind MARUFUKU Ramen’s long lines? #84 Close The Deal

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From Fear to Franchise: The Face Foundry Story W/ Michele Henry #83 Close The Deal

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Force Multiplier Effect: Scaling Purpose & Growth W/ Eric Thompson #82 Close The Deal

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How To Turn Chaos To Calm - Work - Kids- Stress W/ Dr. Kate Lund #81 Close The Deal

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Launching Entrepreneurs: Inside Loyola University’s Startup Program W/ Sam McCabe #80 Close The Deal

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Get Shrunked! One of the FUNNEST Side Hustles Possible (or full time) #79 Close The Deal

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How to Close More Deals Over Dinner, Gain Clarity and Build Connections: Chef Christian Fischer #78 Close The Deal

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The Shutter House Franchise: A Low-Investment Opportunity - Edward Terry #77 Close The Deal

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How To Command Huge Attention In 2025 With Josh York - CEO of GYMGUYZ - CTD #76

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Master Your Mind With Julio Melara #75 Close The Deal

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How to Invest in Your First Franchise in 2025: Ewell Smith #31 Archive - Close The Deal

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How To Thrive In 2025 with Meridith Powell #74 Close The Deal

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Biohazard Cleanup Franchise Opportunity - Stephanie Ruby #73 Your First Franchise Edition

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Big Territories, Big Dreams with Painter1; Jason Leber #72 Close The Deal (Your FirstFranchise)

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How To Open A Gym That Caters To Executives (High ROI) : Jeff Tomaszewski #71 Close The Deal

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5 Money Mistakes Contractors Make (& How To FIX Them!) Alex Little #70 Close The Deal

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11 Deadly Billboard Mistakes to Avoid Before You Invest - Eric Murr #69 Close The Deal

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HowTo Build Your E-Commerce Side Hustle W/ Casey Boshae #68 Close The Deal

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Is Your Business Ready to Franchise? 3 Myths Busted! W/ Mike Polluck #67 Close The Deal

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Pure Green’s Simple Franchise Model for Big Returns #66 CTD's Your First Franchise

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Franchise Success Playbook: Lessons from Shane Evans of Massage Heights #65 Close The Deal

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How "Unreasonable Hospitality" Drives Success #64 Close The Deal

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Master LinkedIn Like a Pro & Avoid These Simple Mistakes: Adam Houlahan #63 Close The Deal

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Franchise Fuel: How Ziebart's Automotive Innovations Drive Profit #62 Close The Deal

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Attention and Branding: Real Estate Essentials W/ Mike Cuevas #61 Close The Deal

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Inside GymGuyz Franchise Revolution W Josh York #60 Close The Deal

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Franchisee Success: Strategies from Snooze Franchise W/ Matt Smith #59 Close The Deal

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Energize Your Networking Skills with Angie Weidel #58 Close The Deal

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Unlocking Veteran Potential: Beau Higgins on Military Talent Acquisition #57 Close The Deal

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Passion to Profit: Join the Taste Buds Kitchen Franchise Family: Jessie Brelsford #56 Close The Deal

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Franchise Financing 101 (+ real estate play) - Dan Pace #55 Close The Deal

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Build A 7 Figure Business Helping Businesses Save Money: Dennis Schooley #54 Close The Deal

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SEO & Podcasting Strategies for Real Estate Agents: Kris Reid #53 Close The Deal

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Hoppin Franchise's Secret To 78%+ Margins: Rich Moyer #52 Close The Deal

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Storytelling Secrets Franchisors Must Know To Award More Franchises: Trevor Rappleye - #51 Close The Deal

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How to "Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat." In Business: Colin Campbell #50 Close The Deal

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Career Opportunities for Veterans: NextOp's Strategic Approach With Shelby Mounts #49 Close The Deal

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Combat to Commerce: How Veterans Thrive in Franchising - Paul Huszar - VetCor Franchise #48 Close The Deal

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How To Dive Into Real Estate Franchising: Cody Hofine - #47 Close The Deal

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From Soccer Fields to Podcast Studios: Eric Jennings' Entrepreneurial Path - #46 Close The Deal

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Use This Secret Sales Strategy If You're Shy - Tom Martin - #45 Close The Deal

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Engineer to Entrepreneur: Cabinet IQ Franchise: Michael Hartel - #44 Close The Deal .Com Podcast

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Break Away From Your W-2 (actionable steps): Brian O'Neill - #43: Close The Deal .Com Podcast