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The Steel CodCast — 124 episodes

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Pre-Rinsing Dishes: The Dishwasher Mistake Salespeople Must Address

2

Washer Cycles Explained: Why Customers Never Leave “Normal”

3

Speed Queen TC5 vs LG: The Laundry Debate Salespeople Must Understand

4

Overloading Dishwashers: The Customer Mistake Salespeople Must Address

5

Features Don’t Sell Appliances (Here’s What Customers Actually Want)

6

Speed vs Relationship: The Sales Debate Everyone Gets Wrong

7

Grills vs Griddles: Why the Industry Is Quietly Moving Away from Grills

8

Refrigerator Drawers vs Beverage Centers: Why Salespeople Sell the Wrong Appliance

9

Top vs Bottom Freezer: Why Customers Default to the Wrong Choice

10

Coyote Grills and the Outdoor Gap (What the Power Index Reveals)

11

Why Gaggenau Gets Overlooked (And How to Sell It Properly)

12

Why You Shouldn’t Sell Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove

13

Why Manufacturer Reps Don’t Change Sales Behavior (The Real Problem)

14

The Problem with Château Ranges: Why Salespeople Misposition Them

15

LG vs Bosch: What the Power Index Reveals About Customer Decisions

16

Compact Laundry Explained: Why Salespeople Get This Wrong

17

LG vs Electrolux Washer Comparison: Performance, Features, and Value

18

Fisher & Paykel vs Viking: Reputation vs Reality

19

If Retail Doesn’t Support You, You Won’t Sell (Manufacturer vs Retail Reality)

20

Why Salespeople Struggle to Sell Luxury Appliances (And How to Fix It)

21

Are Color Appliances Worth It for Customers? Trends, Risks, and What to Know

22

DCS vs Wolf Grills: Brand vs Performance (They’re Not the Same)

23

Convection vs Air Fry: Helping Customers Understand the Difference

24

U-Line vs Marvel: Why Specs Won’t Help You Choose

25

Artisan vs Alfresco Grills: Same Company, Very Different Buyer

26

Why Appliances Don’t Sell Themselves (Manufacturer vs Retail Reality) Ft. Jonathan Basalyga

27

Elite Salespeople Don’t Sell Appliance Packages (Here’s What They Do Instead)

28

Your Appliance Package Won’t Match (And Nobody Tells You This)

29

Why Your Induction Cooktop Scratches So Easily (And It’s Not a Defect)

30

Stop Using Pods: Why Liquid Detergent Works Better

31

Front Load vs Top Load Washers: This Isn’t a Fair Fight

32

Why Fridge Ice Makers Keep Breaking (And It’s Not the Brand)

33

The “Bad Customer” Myth: The Hardest Customers to Handle (Part 2)

34

The “Bad Customer” Myth: You’re Looking at This All Wrong (Part 1)

35

Why Your Appliance Keeps Tripping the Breaker (It’s Not What You Think)

36

Beverage Center vs Wine Unit: Why This Decision Gets Messed Up

37

BlueStar vs Thermador: Raw Power vs Controlled Cooking

38

Electric vs Gas Dryers: Why It Matters Less Than You Think

39

Weber vs Napoleon: The Grill Leader Isn’t Who You Think

40

Why Salespeople Struggle With Silence (And Why It Matters)

41

Vent-A-Hood vs Best: Why CFM Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

42

Sub-Zero Classic vs Designer: Why This Choice Matters More Than You Think

43

Miele 5000 vs 7000 Dishwashers: More Features Doesn’t Mean Better

44

Gas vs Charcoal Grills: Flavor vs Convenience Isn’t the Real Debate

45

Why Your Clothes Feel Damp After Drying (And Why That’s Normal)

46

Why Appliance Sales Break Down After the Sale | Natalie Rotem

47

The Most Dangerous Question in Appliance Sales (And How to Answer It)

48

Why Your Washing Machine Gets So Loud (And When It’s a Problem)

49

Do You Need Make-Up Air? The Truth About High CFM Range Hoods

50

Is Induction Cooking Safe? How to Answer Without Fear or Confusion

51

Smart vs “Dumb” Appliances: The Only Features That Actually Matter

52

True vs Sub-Zero Ice Maker Comparison: Which is better?

53

Movement Isn’t Progress: The Sales Mistake Costing You Deals | Eric Agren

54

Appliance Knowledge Is Killing Your Sales (If You Use It Wrong)

55

Samsung vs LG Refrigerator Comparison: Which Brand Actually Cools Better?

56

Miele vs Cove: Who Builds the Best Dishwasher?

57

Speed Queen TC5 vs TR7: The Internet Is Getting This Wrong

58

Steam Oven vs Speed Oven: They’re Not Even Competing

59

Gas vs Induction: The Debate Is Already Over

60

Selling to Affluent Appliance Buyers: What Most Retailers Get Wrong | Chris Riley

61

Elevation vs Upselling: The Sales Skill Most Appliance Pros Need to Learn

62

Why Modern Ovens Take Longer to Preheat (And Why That’s Better)

63

LG vs Samsung Front Load Washers: We’ll Tell You Which Is Better

64

SKS Luxury Laundry: A Bold New Category or a Huge Risk?

65

Remote Diagnostics Explained: The Smart Feature Salespeople Ignore

66

Why Modern Dishwashers Take So Long (And Why That’s Actually Better)

67

Why Great Ventilation Companies Stay in Their Lane | Yeana Hu

68

How Appliance Salespeople Build Builder and Designer Relationships

69

More CFM Is Not Better: How to Actually Size a Range Hood

70

Wolf vs Thermador Gas Ranges: We’re Picking a Clear Winner

71

Bosch vs Miele Dishwashers: We’re Picking the Better Dishwasher

72

Why Steam Ovens Get Oversold and Who They’re Actually For

73

Why Your New Refrigerator Sounds Louder and When It’s Actually a Problem

74

What Designers Really Think About Appliance Salespeople | Rachel Cervos

75

Follow Up Isn’t Checking In: How to Control the Deal Before It Drifts

76

Induction Cooktops Make Noise and Why That’s Not a Defect

77

Why Hestan Cue Feels Like a Cookware Upsell and How to Position It as a Differentiator

78

Smart Food ID Might Be the First “AI Feature” Customers Actually Want

79

Miele TwinDos Feels Like a Miracle Until Expectations Get in the Way

80

Zephyr HyperCore Induction Sounds Like a No-Brainer but Isn’t

81

Why Escalations Happen and How to Prevent Them Before They Start

82

“Playing It Safe” Caps the Sale and Hurts the Customer

83

Air Sous Vide Isn’t the Same as Real Sous Vide and Why That Matters

84

Sub-Zero’s Spill-Resistant Shelves Are Easy to Oversell

85

SlimTech Refrigerators Confuse Customers and How to Explain Them Clearly

86

Maytag Pet Pro Creates Trust or Regret Depending on How You Sell It

87

“Marine Grade Stainless” Still Fails Without the Maintenance Conversation

88

Giving Appliance Customers an Exact ETAs Is the Fastest Way to Create a Fire Drill

89

Why Selling Warranties at the End of the Sale Creates Instant Distrust

90

Why “Best Drying Ever” Can Hurt the Sale of Bosch CrystalDry

91

The LG Door-in-Door Keeps Getting Oversold and How to Position It Correctly

92

Inverter Microwaves Deserve More Than a Check-the-Box Sale

93

Why HotLogic Sounds Like the Future of Cooking but Isn’t

94

Why Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Keeps Disappointing Customers

95

Some Appliance Brands Are So Close to Winning but Still Miss the Mark with Stuart Stone

96

“Appliances Don’t Last Like They Used To” Is the Objection You Cannot Dodge

97

Auto Cook Features Impress in the Showroom but Fail in Real Kitchens

98

Whirlpool’s 2-in-1 Removable Agitator Needs Clear Guardrails

99

Thermador Refrigeration Gets Overshadowed by the Rest of the Suite

100

Why Steam Closets Are Misunderstood on the Sales Floor

101

Samsung’s AI Cooking Creates More Questions Than Confidence

102

“Free Delivery” Is the Most Misunderstood Objection in Appliance Sales

103

“I’m Just Browsing” Is Not What Appliance Customers Mean

104

Why JennAir’s Obsidian Interior Complicates Suite Selling

105

Why Dacor’s Induction Noise Reduction Needs Honest Framing

106

BlueStar’s X8 Burner Should Sell Itself When Explained Correctly

107

Samsung Oversold FlexDuo and Sales Is Paying for It

108

Bosch Is Undermining Its Own Drying Story

109

Why GE’s No Preheat Air Fry Was Doomed by the Promise

110

Thermador ExtraLow Creates a Risk No One Explains

111

The Way LG InstaView Is Sold Makes It Easy to Dismiss

112

Stop Calling It a Fast Cycle: Why Miele’s QuickIntenseWash Cleans Better

113

How Sub-Zero’s Air Purification Actually Preserves Food

114

How Thermador’s Star Burner Delivers Control, Not Just Easy Cleaning

115

Calling It an Extra Fridge Misses the Point of Fisher & Paykel CoolDrawer

116

Hedging TurboWash Hurts the Sale: How LG’s Fast Cycles Actually Clean Better

117

Stop Selling Samsung Family Hub Like a Screen: How to Position It So It Actually Sells

118

Is Speed Queen Really Built Like It Used to Be? What Laundry Customers Need Explained

119

Is Samsung’s Auto Open Door a Gimmick or a Game Changer for Refrigerator Sales?

120

Miele AutoDos & PowerDisc: Why the “Subscription” Isn’t the Problem

121

Why LG Inverter Motors Matter More Than You Think

122

GE One Step Wash & Dry: How to Set Expectations the Right Way

123

Why Frigidaire’s Pizza Mode Is a Sales Mistake If You Lead With Pizza

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