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Jun 28, 2025 • 30min

Curiosity and Trust-Based Influence featuring Connie Kadansky

Connie Kadansky is the President of Exceptional Sales Performance and a Master Certified Coach who helps sales professionals overcome call reluctance and build authentic confidence. With nearly three decades of experience, she empowers individuals to sell with purpose, emotional intelligence, and heart. Connie is a trusted voice in the sales world, featured in outlets like Forbes and the Wall Street Journal, and a passionate advocate for leading with authenticity.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of the Selling from the Heart Podcast, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy welcome Connie Kadansky, President of Exceptional Sales Performance. Connie shares her expertise in overcoming call reluctance, cultivating curiosity, and using trust-based influence in sales. Listeners will discover how to lead with empathy, practice authentic communication, and leverage AI and role-play to boost sales confidence and effectiveness.KEY TAKEAWAYSAuthenticity in Sales: Building trust through genuine, heart-led conversations. Call Reluctance: Identify and address internal resistance with practice and self-awareness. Tactical Empathy: Inspired by Chris Voss, use questions and tone to deepen trust. Curiosity as Emotion: Approach each client with genuine interest and an open mind. Role-Play & Preparation: Practice and feedback sharpen your skills before the stakes are high. Self-Respect & Discipline: Inner work drives external results in sales performance. HIGHLIGHT QUOTES“Curiosity is an emotion. Many people do not know that.”“Self-respect precedes self-discipline.”“Leadership starts with the heart, culture, and success follow.”“Confidence is developed through experience.” 📌 FOLLOW THE CONVERSATIONConnect with Connie:➡️Connie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conniekadansky/ Learn more about Darrell and Larry:  ➡️Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/➡️Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/➡️Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net ADDITIONAL RESOURCESExplore the secrets of heart-centered leadership and thriving workplace cultures with Culture from the Heart Podcast—nominate a visionary CEO at www.culturefromtheheart.com!Listen to Larry Levine’s Bestselling Book — Selling in a Post-Trust World! Now available on Audible! Transform your sales approach with insights that matter.  SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL!Stay updated with the latest episodes and leadership tips: Selling from the Heart YouTubeGet Your Daily Dose of Inspiration:Click Here for Your Daily Dose
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Jun 21, 2025 • 29min

Integrating Faith and Sales Strategies featuring Max Porter

Max Porter is a seasoned business leader and operations strategist with a strong track record in scaling organizations through intentional culture, streamlined processes, and servant leadership. With a background in marketing, consulting, and executive operations, Max brings a people-first approach to business growth.As the author of Self, for Christ's Sake: Biblical Principles for Sales and Business, Max is passionate about aligning faith with professional excellence. He helps companies create sustainable systems and healthy teams while fostering environments where people thrive and feel valued.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of the Selling from the Heart Podcast, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Max Porter to explore how faith can influence strategy and authenticity in sales. Max shares powerful insights from his book and personal journey of integrating his Christian faith into his professional life. He discusses the value of transparency, servant leadership, and viewing one's sales territory as a personal business. The conversation offers actionable takeaways for sales professionals seeking to align their values with their work and elevate their impact by selling from the heart.KEY TAKEAWAYSAuthenticity Is Everything – Sales success begins by showing up as your true self.Faith and Strategy Can Coexist – Biblical principles like stewardship, servant leadership, and empathy can enhance business outcomes.Own Your Territory – Treat your role like you're the CEO of your region or vertical.Delegate with Intention – Leveraging virtual assistants can help you stay focused on what matters most: building trust.Creativity and Transparency Win – In today’s skeptical market, openness and innovation go a long way in building relationships. HIGHLIGHT QUOTES"If you’re not selling your authentic self, the customer picks up on that.”“So for me, selling from the heart is finding out what makes you, you—and doubling down on that during the sales cycle.”“You are the CEO of your territory. Treat it like your company.”“Faith isn’t separate from business—it’s the foundation of how I show up every day.” 📌 FOLLOW THE CONVERSATIONConnect with Max:➡️Max's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-porter-369bab46/ Learn more about Darrell and Larry:  ➡️Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/➡️Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/➡️Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net ADDITIONAL RESOURCESExplore the secrets of heart-centered leadership and thriving workplace cultures with Culture from the Heart Podcast—nominate a visionary CEO at www.culturefromtheheart.com!Listen to Larry Levine’s Bestselling Book — Selling in a Post-Trust World! Now available on Audible! Transform your sales approach with insights that matter.  SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL!Stay updated with the latest episodes and leadership tips: Selling from the Heart YouTubeGet Your Daily Dose of Inspiration:Click Here for Your Daily Dose
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Jun 14, 2025 • 31min

Practical AI Tips for Sales Professionals featuring Morgan J Ingram

ABOUT THE GUEST(S)Morgan J. Ingram is a dynamic sales strategist, keynote speaker, and content creator who specializes in modern sales development and personal branding. As Founder and CEO of AMP Social, Morgan is passionate about helping sales professionals level up their skills through mindset shifts, storytelling, and authentic engagement.Widely recognized for his impactful content and his YouTube series The SDR Chronicles, Morgan empowers sales teams to build trust, create meaningful conversations, and succeed by showing up as their true selves.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of Selling from the Heart Podcast. Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Morgan Jay Ingram, VP of Go-To-Market Talent and Development at Amp Social. The discussion highlights the importance of genuine storytelling, leveraging AI to enhance productivity, and maintaining authenticity amidst rapid technological advancements. Morgan shares valuable strategies on how sales professionals can use AI as an ally while staying true to their craft and building meaningful relationships with clients.KEY TAKEAWAYSThe importance of authentic leadership and building trust in the sales profession. The significance of storytelling and connection in maintaining relevance in a world influenced by AI. Leveraging AI as a tool to enhance productivity rather than a replacement for human skills. The focus on immersing oneself in their craft and industry to truly "sell from the heart." The impact of technology, especially AI, on the sales profession and how sales professionals can adapt.QUOTES"Great leadership doesn't stop with sales. It starts at the top with CEOs who inspire, trust, create meaningful cultures, and lead with purpose." "Selling from the heart comes from immersing yourself in the craft of what you do and finding alignment in the passion or excitement of what you sell." "If you're immersed in your craft and sales, you're immersed in the industry, and then I think that's selling from the heart because you're gonna have empathy from both lenses." "AI is an incredible assistant in terms of streamlining things. Think of it as a free assistant that can help you take steps that you struggle with." "AI can actually filter through the noise, but it is only a mirror of you. If your outputs are bad, it means you're not doing the right thing to begin with."Learn more about Morgan J Ingram.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganjingramamp/Learn more about Darrell and Larry.Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/ADDITIONAL RESOURCESDiscover Heart-Centered Leadership:Explore the Culture from the Heart Podcast and uncover the secrets to thriving workplace cultures. Know a visionary CEO? Nominate them today at 👉 www.culturefromtheheart.com!🎧 Listen to Larry Levine’s Bestselling Book — Selling in a Post-Trust WorldNow available on Audible! Transform your sales approach with insights that matter.  https://a.co/d/bOgH6Ig📺 Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel — Selling from the HeartGet exclusive access to the latest episodes, leadership strategies, and sales tips. https://www.youtube.com/@SellingFromtheHeart💡 Your Daily Dose of Inspiration:Start each day with the motivation you need.https://daily.sellingfromtheheart.net/
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Jun 7, 2025 • 33min

The Power of Big, Audacious Goals featuring Barbara Daoust

Barbara Daoust is a success coach, mindset strategist, and transformational speaker who helps professionals break through self-limiting beliefs and step into their highest potential. As a consultant with the Proctor Gallagher Institute and founder of Barbara Daoust Coaching, she combines mindset mastery with practical strategies to empower people to lead with passion, purpose, and authenticity.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of the Selling from the Heart Podcast, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy welcome Barbara Daoust for a powerful conversation about mindset, belief, and the heart of sales success. Barbara shares how authentic selling begins with authentic thinking—challenging self-imposed limitations and stepping boldly toward “big, audacious goals.” The conversation explores how shifting paradigms, embracing emotional intelligence, and leading with heart can transform both sales results and personal growth.KEY TAKEAWAYSAuthenticity in Sales: Real trust is built by moving beyond the script and connecting heart-to-heart.Breakthrough Mindset: Challenging self-limiting beliefs opens the door to new levels of personal and sales success.Big, Audacious Goals: Bold goals reveal inner resistance—and offer the path to exponential growth.Mindset + Skillset: Mastering your thoughts and emotional state is as important as mastering your sales process.Customized Growth: There’s no one-size-fits-all approach—each person must shift their unique paradigms to unlock success. HIGHLIGHT QUOTES“Feeling is just vibration. And so when we can connect to the feeling place, that’s when our heart opens up.”“Understand the foundation around the script, but make it your own in a way that you feel comfortable delivering.”“Next level, new devil.”“Most people tiptoe safely to their death with their dreams buried inside.” 📌 FOLLOW THE CONVERSATIONConnect with Barbara:➡️Barbara's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaradaoust/Learn more about Darrell and Larry:  ➡️Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/➡️Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/➡️Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.netADDITIONAL RESOURCESExplore the secrets of heart-centered leadership and thriving workplace cultures with Culture from the Heart Podcast—nominate a visionary CEO at www.culturefromtheheart.com!Listen to Larry Levine’s Bestselling Book — Selling in a Post-Trust World! Now available on Audible! Transform your sales approach with insights that matter.  SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL!Stay updated with the latest episodes and leadership tips: Selling from the Heart YouTubeGet Your Daily Dose of Inspiration:Click Here for Your Daily Dose
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May 31, 2025 • 33min

Success Comes from Empowering Others featuring David Trent

David Trent is a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate for heart-centered leadership in business. With over three decades of experience, he founded and led Trent Capital Management, growing it to over $1 billion in assets under management before his exit at age 60. Today, as the founder of Trent Premier Growth and M&A advisor with Optima M&A, David dedicates his life to mentoring purpose-driven entrepreneurs and leading CEO peer groups. His book, Elevate Others: Lessons for Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs, champions the belief that real success is achieved by lifting others.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of the Selling from the Heart Podcast, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by David Trent, entrepreneur, mentor, and author of Elevate Others. David shares wisdom from his journey of building a billion-dollar firm and how leading with authenticity, integrity, and purpose helped shape his legacy. The conversation highlights heart-centered leadership, mentorship, personal growth, and the idea that real success comes not from taking, but from giving and empowering others.KEY TAKEAWAYSAuthentic Leadership: Leading with values and heart builds deep trust and company culture.Elevate Others: Success grows when you intentionally help those around you thrive.Personal Growth: Working harder on yourself than your job creates long-term fulfillment.Mentorship Matters: Great mentors accelerate personal and business breakthroughs.Sales Mindset: Think like a solo entrepreneur—own the mission and the client relationships.Resilience Pays: Setbacks and early struggles are the proving grounds of leadership.Educate to Earn Trust: Educational selling disarms resistance and builds credibility. HIGHLIGHT QUOTES"You feed your ego by helping others.""Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.""Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.""When leadership starts with the heart, culture and success follow." 📌 FOLLOW THE CONVERSATIONConnect with David:➡️David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-trent-82612016/Learn more about Darrell and Larry:  ➡️Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/➡️Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/➡️Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.netADDITIONAL RESOURCESExplore the secrets of heart-centered leadership and thriving workplace cultures with Culture from the Heart Podcast—nominate a visionary CEO at www.culturefromtheheart.com!Listen to Larry Levine’s Bestselling Book — Selling in a Post-Trust World! Now available on Audible! Transform your sales approach with insights that matter.  SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL!Stay updated with the latest episodes and leadership tips: Selling from the Heart YouTubeGet Your Daily Dose of Inspiration:Click Here for Your Daily Dose
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May 24, 2025 • 33min

Learn to Love Selling featuring Mark Cox

Mark Cox is the Founder of In the Funnel Sales Coaching and one of the most trusted voices in B2B sales leadership. With over 20 years of experience leading complex sales and building high-performance teams, Mark is on a mission to elevate the sales profession through integrity, process, and repeatable strategies. His no-fluff, practical approach empowers professionals to build trust, close more business, and fall in love with selling again.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of the Selling from the Heart Podcast, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Mark Cox, founder of In the Funnel Sales Coaching and author of Learn to Love Selling. Together, they explore what it really takes to build a successful, heart-centered sales career. Mark shares why authenticity matters more than ever and explains how cultivating a growth mindset, lifelong learning, and a consultative approach creates lasting success. Through personal stories and real-world tactics, this conversation equips sales professionals to confidently navigate change and connect more deeply with clients.KEY TAKEAWAYSAuthenticity in Sales – Showing up as your true self builds credibility and trust with clients.Always Be Learning – Growth-minded salespeople thrive by consistently improving their skills and knowledge.Consult, Don’t Just Close – Reframe your role from “seller” to “trusted advisor” to deepen value.Reframe the Challenge – Changes in the market are chances to offer fresh solutions.Personalized Outreach Matters – Research and preparation elevate your sales conversations. HIGHLIGHT QUOTES“We have to be learn-it-alls, not know-it-alls.”“Sales is a noble profession, and that’s why I’m glad you wrote this book, Learn to Love Selling.”“These just can’t be words. If you're going to use ‘trusted advisor,’ you have to back it up.”“You may be selling the same product, but the problem is different—and the solution must be reframed.” 📌FOLLOW THE CONVERSATIONConnect with Mark:➡️Mark''s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markandrewcox/Learn more about Darrell and Larry:  ➡️Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/➡️Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/➡️Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.netADDITIONAL RESOURCESExplore the secrets of heart-centered leadership and thriving workplace cultures with Culture from the Heart Podcast—nominate a visionary CEO at www.culturefromtheheart.com!Listen to Larry Levine’s Bestselling Book — Selling in a Post-Trust World! Now available on Audible! Transform your sales approach with insights that matter.  SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL!Stay updated with the latest episodes and leadership tips: Selling from the Heart YouTubeGet Your Daily Dose of Inspiration:Click Here for Your Daily Dose
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May 17, 2025 • 33min

Sales Success Through Authenticity and Emotional Connection featuring David Priemer

David Priemer, Founder of Cerebral Selling and former Salesforce VP of Commercial Sales, blends science and empathy to transform sales leadership. A bestselling author and Adjunct Lecturer, David’s work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and more. Known as the “Sales Professor,” he brings over 20 years of high-growth leadership experience to the conversation.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of the Selling from the Heart Podcast, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by David Priemer, author of Sell the Way You Buy and founder of Cerebral Selling. Together, they explore the powerful intersection of emotion and authenticity in modern sales. David breaks down how buyer decisions are emotionally driven, even in B2B, and how sales professionals can tap into that by being human, intentional, and genuinely curious. With insights from neuroscience and psychology, David explains how the best sellers aren't pitch machines, but emotional architects who create memorable buying experiences rooted in trust. This episode is a masterclass on connecting with your buyer's heart before asking for their wallet.KEY TAKEAWAYSFeelings Drive Buying Decisions: Customers make purchases based on emotional resonance, not just logic or features.Authenticity Builds Trust: Selling with empathy and authenticity helps establish credibility and long-term relationships.The Buying Experience Is the Product: The way a client feels during the sales process often matters more than the product itself.Embrace Curiosity: Asking better questions helps uncover emotional motivators and deepens connection.Sales as Emotional Engineering: Top sellers shape the emotional narrative of the buying journey. HIGHLIGHT QUOTES"Selling from the heart means selling with humanity and authenticity.""What are people actually buying? It's feelings.""The experience is the product.""Whether you believe or you don't, your customers can tell."📌FOLLOW THE CONVERSATIONConnect with David:➡️David's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpriemer/Learn more about Darrell and Larry:  ➡️Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/➡️Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/➡️Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.netADDITIONAL RESOURCESExplore the secrets of heart-centered leadership and thriving workplace cultures with Culture from the Heart Podcast—nominate a visionary CEO at www.culturefromtheheart.com!Listen to Larry Levine’s Bestselling Book — Selling in a Post-Trust World! Now available on Audible! Transform your sales approach with insights that matter.  SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL!Stay updated with the latest episodes and leadership tips: Selling from the Heart YouTubeGet Your Daily Dose of Inspiration:Click Here for Your Daily Dose
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May 10, 2025 • 34min

Leveraging LinkedIn for Business featuring Bill McCormick

Bill McCormick is a seasoned sales professional, social selling trainer, and host of the All Selling Is Social podcast. After launching a successful promotional products business with his wife Sue using digital tools like LinkedIn, Bill went on to found Digi Sales, a company focused on teaching authentic, relational sales through digital platforms. He is also the author of the forthcoming book The Social Selling Compass, and is passionate about helping sellers build trust and drive revenue through genuine, heart-centered connections.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of the Selling from the Heart Podcast, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Bill McCormick, co-founder of Digi Sales. The conversation centers around how sales professionals can authentically connect with prospects on LinkedIn. Bill discusses the dangers of antisocial behavior in social selling—like spamming and false platitudes—and offers powerful tips on how to build meaningful digital relationships. He also touches on the importance of inner work and maintaining a healthy heart to truly sell with authenticity. This episode is packed with practical advice and encouragement for embracing social selling with purpose and heart.KEY TAKEAWAYSAuthenticity Wins: Selling starts with sincerity. Be yourself and build real trust with buyers.LinkedIn with Purpose: Treat LinkedIn like a virtual networking room, not a billboard. Start conversations, not cold pitches.Customer-Centric Sales: Focus on serving, not selling. Understand your prospect’s needs before offering solutions.Mindset Matters: A healthy heart and self-awareness are essential to selling from the heart.Avoid Antisocial Selling: Skip the spam and build relationships the right way—slowly, meaningfully, and respectfully.. HIGHLIGHT QUOTES“Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.”“If you want to sell from the heart, you gotta have a good, healthy heart.”“Treat LinkedIn like a 24/7 networking room, engage authentically just as you would in person.”“Antisocial behaviors in digital sales include lying, mass spamming, and making false platitudes.”📌FOLLOW THE CONVERSATIONConnect with Bill:➡️Bill's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billmccormick/🎁 SPECIAL OFFERSFTH listeners get FREE access to the first module of The Social Selling Compass video course!👉 Register hereLearn more about Darrell and Larry:  ➡️Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/➡️Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/➡️Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.netADDITIONAL RESOURCESExplore the secrets of heart-centered leadership and thriving workplace cultures with Culture from the Heart Podcast—nominate a visionary CEO at www.culturefromtheheart.com!Listen to Larry Levine’s Bestselling Book — Selling in a Post-Trust World! Now available on Audible! Transform your sales approach with insights that matter.  SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL!Stay updated with the latest episodes and leadership tips: Selling from the Heart YouTubeGet Your Daily Dose of Inspiration:Click Here for Your Daily Dose
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May 3, 2025 • 33min

Brave Conversations in Sales featuring Nicole Bianchi

Nicole Bianchi empowers leaders to make the Small Brave Moves® and have the Five Tough Talks® that prevent them from achieving the highest levels of communication, culture, productivity, and performance.With a robust background leading transformation in Fortune 500 environments, Nicole is a Master Certified Executive Coach, best-selling author, and NSA Certified Speaking Professional.Her powerful approach to transforming leadership and communication helps leaders foster cultures of authenticity and bravery. Nicole delivers high-energy keynotes, interactive workshops, and coaching that blend humor with deep insight, inspiring brave conversations that create real, lasting results.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of the Selling from the Heart Podcast, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy welcome Nicole Bianchi to discuss the power of bravery in sales conversations. Drawing from her latest book Five Tough Talks, Nicole outlines how leaders and sales professionals can courageously approach difficult discussions to build deeper trust, connection, and performance. She highlights the impact of transparency, feedback, and self-awareness, and shares tactical frameworks to navigate hard conversations while remaining aligned with authenticity. This episode is a masterclass in showing up with courage to strengthen relationships and drive results.KEY TAKEAWAYSBravery in Sales: True leadership and sales success come from having the courage to say what needs to be said—even when it’s tough.Authentic Alignment: Being clear on values and client alignment helps attract the right opportunities and deepen impact.Communication Culture: Building a culture of feedback and candor leads to higher performance and fewer disconnects.The 5 Tough Talks®: Learn how Nicole’s framework helps leaders initiate conversations around misalignment, performance, and communication gaps.Clarity and Curiosity: Curiosity, coupled with honest reflection, opens space for growth, connection, and greater outcomes. HIGHLIGHT QUOTES“Selling takes a lot of bravery. Being really brave in those conversations requires us to say what needs to be said.”“We attract the right clients when we're clear on the right clients.”“Honestly addressing what’s going on, rather than avoiding it, is critical to maintaining alignment.”“80% of us are avoiding a tough conversation at any point in time; 50% of us avoid the person altogether.” 📌FOLLOW THE CONVERSATIONConnect with Nicole:➡️Nicole's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolembianchi/ Learn more about Darrell and Larry:  ➡️Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/➡️Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/➡️Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.netADDITIONAL RESOURCESExplore the secrets of heart-centered leadership and thriving workplace cultures with Culture from the Heart Podcast—nominate a visionary CEO at www.culturefromtheheart.com!Listen to Larry Levine’s Bestselling Book — Selling in a Post-Trust World! Now available on Audible! Transform your sales approach with insights that matter.  SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL!Stay updated with the latest episodes and leadership tips: Selling from the Heart YouTubeGet Your Daily Dose of Inspiration:Click Here for Your Daily Dose
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Apr 26, 2025 • 30min

The Importance of Open and Honest Communication Featuring Grace Gavin & Ken Bogard

Grace Gavin, author of Know Honesty, helps leaders simplify communication and eliminate divides within organizations. She guides individuals to master communication with authenticity, believing that everyone deserves to be heard and respected. Grace specializes in asking powerful questions that help uncover the real barriers to genuine communication.Ken Bogard brings a transformative "Know Honesty" approach, helping leaders elevate communication, collaboration, and leadership. SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of the Selling from the Heart Podcast, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Grace Gavin and Ken Bogard, co-authors of Know Honesty. They explore the critical role of open and honest communication in sales and leadership. Grace and Ken introduce ideas such as “The Agreement” to help establish trust early and emphasize how combining openness and honesty can revolutionize client relationships. This conversation highlights how prioritizing connection over closing the sale fosters lasting success and authentic influence.KEY TAKEAWAYSKnow Honesty Approach: Rebuilding trust and connection through genuine open and honest communication.The Agreement: Setting upfront expectations to create safe, transparent conversations.Client-Centric Mindset: True sales success comes from prioritizing the client's needs, not just closing deals.Balance of Honesty and Openness: Sales professionals must combine self-expression with active listening to build real trust. HIGHLIGHT QUOTES💬"Selling from the heart means really doing what's best for the person on the other side of the table, no matter what that is."💬"If you're doing it for the person across from you, that's connection, that's heart."💬"If you're focused on the sale, you're not focused on the person on the other side, and they can pick that up."💬"Are you walking in being truly and freely yourself?""We all get so many opportunities to speak for ourselves... What about everybody else?"  📌FOLLOW THE CONVERSATIONConnect with Grace and Ken:➡️Grace's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-gavin/ ➡️Ken's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenbogard/  Learn more about Darrell and Larry:  ➡️Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/➡️Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/➡️Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.netADDITIONAL RESOURCESExplore the secrets of heart-centered leadership and thriving workplace cultures with Culture from the Heart Podcast—nominate a visionary CEO at www.culturefromtheheart.com!Listen to Larry Levine’s Bestselling Book — Selling in a Post-Trust World! Now available on Audible! Transform your sales approach with insights that matter.  SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL!Stay updated with the latest episodes and leadership tips: Selling from the Heart YouTubeGet Your Daily Dose of Inspiration:Click Here for Your Daily Dose

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