

CEO Sales Strategies
Doug C. Brown
Do you want to dramatically increase your sales revenue and have faster company growth? Do you want your business to run smoother, lessen your stress, and be a happier owner or executive? If you are an entrepreneur who wants to scale your business sales by millions, this show is for you!Welcome to the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, where America's number one sales revenue expansion expert, Doug C. Brown interviews CEOs with $5M plus companies to uncover and share actionable tips and strategies behind their bulletproof sales strategies.Is your current sales growth frustrating you? Are your sales numbers so imprecise that you cannot make accurate sales forecasts? Do you think your sales teams or salespeople could do better in finding prospective clients and/or selling more with higher profitably? Want to enhance your hiring process to consistently produce top sales performers for your teams? Do you wish you could sell more to clients with larger revenues?If you have experienced any of these problems, you are not alone. Many companies find themselves stuck in a futile struggle to gain more revenue and profit, get frustrated with their salespeople and sales teams, and find themselves mired in stress, burnout and even hopelessness. You may already own or run a multi-million-dollar business, but it takes quite another leap to turn your company into a major industry player worth tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of dollars.Could there be something you can do about your pitching strategies? How is your sales process looking? Are you hiring the right people in your sales teams? How is your internal talent development? What does your company culture look like? Are your salespeople accountable enough for their numbers and performance? Most importantly, are you in the right mindset to be able to scale your business exponentially? There are but some of the numerous factors in your business that may be holding you back from growing your company beyond its current worth.How badly do you want to finally see a change in your quarters? Will you do whatever it takes to get out of that bind and take your business on a trajectory to become something bigger? Are you sick of waiting at the back of the line to be on par with the A-players in your industry? Are you willing to challenge your beliefs, change your mindset, and take steps to optimize your processes?If you are, then you have come to the right place. There is no better way to learn how to increase your sales than to take it from the people who have gone through the process themselves and succeeded. In this podcast, Doug sits down with owners and CEOs of top-performing companies, who share their failures, struggles, secrets, and processes that are all part of their phenomenal rise beyond the $5 million marks. This is your chance to take these loads of insider information and apply them to your own business!There is no better person to lead you through this learning process than your host, Doug C. Brown. Doug is a business consultant, coach, advisor, author, speaker, and Sales Optimization and Revenue Expansion Expert of Business Success, LLC.He specializes in helping CEOs, executives and business owners recognize their blind spots, discover untapped revenues and profits from within their business, and take positive steps to drive their sales forward. He has been involved in starting over 35 companies and in helping clients ranging from the likes of Tony Robbins, Intuit, Chet Holmes, and CBS Television, to small and medium business owners increase their sales – by up to 862%!There is one thing about the people who have gone past the $5 million dollar mark and keep it growing. They just happen to have learned and used sales strategies that really work! There is no doubt that you have the potential to be next in line – if you have the courage to follow the path they took, one hack at a time. Start your journey here and now!
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Dec 16, 2025 • 52min
Remote Staffing and Outsourcing Strategies That Help Companies Scale Fast [Episode 216]
What if your next 1,000 hires didn’t require chaos?
In this episode, Doug C. Brown is joined by Pranav Dalal, founder and Chief Disruption Officer of Office Beacon, to talk about what it really takes to scale global teams—without giving up control.
Pranav grew Office Beacon to 5,500+ full-time employees across 4 countries… without outside capital or “unicorn” hires.
What made it possible?
Systems, not superstars.
Inside the episode:
✅ How to structure remote teams for scale
✅ Why bootstrapping forces better decisions
✅ How opposite thinking leads to competitive advantage
✅ The simple habits that keep you from overextending
If your business depends on 1:1 sales, offshore teams, or scaling operations—this episode is your blueprint.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here:
https://ceosalesstrategies.com/remote-staffing-outsourcing-strategies-scale
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#RemoteStaffing #ProcessDesign #BootstrappedGrowth #SalesLeadership #CEOPlaybook #ScalingSystems #LeadershipMindset

Dec 9, 2025 • 40min
The Real Reason You’re Not Scaling — And What to Fix First [Episode 215]
You don’t have a time problem — you have a priority problem.And that’s why your business isn’t scaling.
In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown is joined by former $3B CEO-turned-leadership coach John Nieuwenburg to reveal the real reason most businesses stall between $500K and $15M.
They break down:✅ Why founder-led growth hits a ceiling✅ How to step out of “doing mode” and into true leadership✅ What systems to build — and what to delegate — to grow with less effort✅ How to stop being the bottleneck in your own business
If you're overwhelmed, overcommitted, and under-leveraged… this conversation is the wake-up call you need.
Listen now to shift from survival to scale.
Full episode + transcript:https://ceosalesstrategies.com/the-real-reason-youre-not-scaling
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#FounderMindset #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessScaling #Delegation #Entrepreneurship #CEOThinking

Dec 2, 2025 • 1h 8min
Sales Prospecting and Closing Skills for Fast Business Growth [Episode 214]
Many founders chase revenue—but end up with less freedom, lower margins, and no clear exit.
In this episode, Doug C. Brown sits down with U.S. Marine veteran, executive coach, and bestselling author Richard Walsh to unpack what it really takes to grow a scalable, sellable, and self-sufficient business.
You’ll learn:
✅ The real difference between revenue growth and profit growth✅ How to implement “automate, delegate, eliminate” in a high-performing company✅ Why wrong-fit clients quietly drain your bottom line✅ What it takes to become an exit-ready CEO (even if you’re not selling yet)
If your business depends on your presence—you don’t own a business. You own a job.This episode will show you how to fix that.
🎧 Full show notes + resources:https://ceosalesstrategies.com/sales-prospecting-and-closing-skills
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#B2BSales #ProfitFirst #Entrepreneurship #ExitStrategy #BusinessSystems #CEOLeadership

Nov 25, 2025 • 1h 2min
Emotional Intelligence for Leaders: The Missing Piece of Growth [Episode 213]
What if your leadership challenges aren’t strategic—but emotional?In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown speaks with Dr. Brian Alman, a leading authority in emotional intelligence, subconscious transformation, and executive coaching. Together, they unpack how emotional patterns—often formed in childhood—can silently influence high-stakes decisions, leadership presence, and sales outcomes.Whether you're leading a team, scaling your company, or managing constant pressure, this conversation will shift how you approach performance, reactivity, and personal growth.🔹 Learn how to manage stress in under 5 minutes🔹 Discover the “15th row” mindset trap holding back even top CEOs🔹 Hear why self-awareness isn’t a soft skill—it’s your competitive advantage📌 This episode is for high-achieving leaders ready to go beyond tactics and step into transformational leadership.🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/podcast🔗 Full show notes + resources: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/emotional-intelligence-for-leaders📬 Subscribe for weekly strategies to scale high-ticket B2B sales with trust and integrity.#EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #SalesLeadership #SelfAwareness #B2BStrategy

Nov 18, 2025 • 57min
Phone Sales in the Age of AI: Why Human Touch Still Wins [Episode 212]
In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with Chris Sorensen, CEO of PhoneBurner, to explore how outbound sales is evolving in the age of AI—and why human trust still closes the deal.They cover:✅ Where AI can elevate your outbound process—and where it breaks connection✅ The mindset shift from rejection to feedback✅ How to build trust in the first few seconds of a cold call✅ Why compliance is no longer just a legal box to check—but a trust-building opportunityIf you're leading a sales team or still making calls yourself, this episode gives you the frameworks, mindset, and real-world insight to close high-ticket B2B deals more effectively.📌 Full show notes + episode link: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/phone-sales-in-the-age-of-ai🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more insights from top-performing CEOs, founders, and sales leaders.#phonesales #B2BSales #SalesLeadership #AIinSales #ColdCalling #CEO #SalesMindset #OutboundSales #TrustBasedSelling

Nov 11, 2025 • 22min
Daily Sales Metrics That Drive Predictable Revenue Growth [Episode 211]
Most sales teams track close rates—but ignore the daily numbers that actually grow revenue.In this solo episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown breaks down 11 daily sales metrics that help leaders drive scalable, predictable growth.You’ll learn how to build a metric-driven sales system that compounds results over time—and why small changes to activity, follow-up, and lead quality create massive impact.What You’ll Learn:✅ The 11 metrics that drive pipeline, profit, and predictability✅ Why outreach and connection tracking matter more than close rates✅ How follow-up and referrals create untapped revenue✅ Why lead quality affects team morale and revenue consistency✅ How to create daily accountability across your team or solo practice🎧 Prefer audio? Listen to the full podcast here: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/daily-sales-metrics-revenue-growth📈 More strategies: https://ceosalesstrategies.com📩 Questions? youmatter@ceosalesstrategies.com#SalesMetrics #ExecutiveCommunication #SalesLeadership #B2BSales #ColdOutreach #SalesProcess #HighPerformanceSales✅ Timestamps / Chapters00:00 Introduction02:10 Why close rates aren’t the full picture05:45 Tracking outreach, connections, and follow-ups09:30 Metrics that compound revenue growth13:00 Transaction value, referrals, and buying frequency17:50 How lead quality drives sales team performance21:45 Final takeaways for scalable growth

Nov 4, 2025 • 18min
Why Your Sales Follow-Ups Are Ignored and How to Fix Them [Episode 210]
Why are your follow-up messages being ignored — even when your offer is strong?In this solo episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown breaks down the 5 most common reasons follow-ups get ghosted — and how to fix them using personalization, strategy, and emotional intelligence.You’ll learn:✅ Why “just checking in” damages your credibility✅ How to structure follow-ups that actually get responses✅ What makes a CTA worth replying to✅ Why multi-channel outreach drives better results✅ The mindset shift that transforms how buyers experience your follow-upDoug has helped hundreds of B2B teams create follow-up systems that don’t just earn responses — they drive revenue. If you sell high-ticket, lead outbound efforts, or lead a sales team — this episode is your blueprint.🌐 More episodes → https://ceosalesstrategies.com/podcast#salesfollowup #SalesStrategy #LeadNurturing #HighPerformanceSelling #B2BSales #DougCBrown #CEOLeadership #PredictableRevenue #SalesMindset #SalesProcess

Oct 28, 2025 • 49min
Sell a Stake, Not the Company: How Investment Firms Drive Business Growth [Episode 209]
Most founders think scaling means selling the whole company.But what if you could sell just a stake—and still keep control?In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown interviews private equity investor Ariez Dustoor to explore how business owners can scale faster, build transferability, and create long-term equity—without giving up ownership.🎧 What you'll learn in this episode:✅ Why repeatable systems increase business valuation✅ How being the bottleneck lowers your ability to exit✅ What private equity firms look for before investing✅ How to prepare for outside capital—even if you're not selling yet✅ The mindset shift from income-focused to equity-driven leadershipThis episode is essential listening for high-performing founders who want to build scalable, investable businesses—and eventually, freedom.🔗 Listen to the full episode: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/sell-a-stake-not-the-company📩 Subscribe to the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast for more weekly episodes: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/podcast#privateequity #FounderLed #BusinessGrowth #ScalableBusiness #SalesLeadership #RepeatableSystems #ExitStrategy #HighTicketSales

Oct 21, 2025 • 56min
How to Hire Salespeople and Build a Commission Sales Team for Predictable Revenue [208]
Hiring commission-based salespeople doesn’t require a big brand—or big salaries.In this episode, Ryan Hohman shares how he helps companies place 1,000+ commission reps every month by using a system built for scale, belief, and retention. No fluff. Just strategy.What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ Why most commission hires fail before the first call✅ The 4-step system to recruit at scale✅ How to onboard without burning out✅ Why your systems matter more than your compensation planWhether you’re still in the sales seat or ready to build a real team, this episode is your playbook.🎧 Listen on all major platforms or visit: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/hire-salespeople-commission-sales-team🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights from top-performing CEOs and sales leaders.#b2bsales #SalesHiring #CommissionSales #SalesRecruiting #FounderLeadership #PredictableRevenue

Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 7min
Why Rewiring Your Brain is the Missing Link to Business Growth [Episode 207]
Your brain’s default setting is survival—not strategy.And that could be the hidden reason you keep hitting the same growth ceilings in your business.In this episode, host Doug C. Brown sits down with Mitch Weisburgh to explore how outdated belief systems, stress responses, and emotional reactivity quietly sabotage decision-making—even in high performers.If you're scaling a company, managing a team, or leading under pressure, this episode is your roadmap for thinking more clearly—and leading more intentionally.🎙️ What you'll learn: ✅ Why certainty is often a fear response in disguise ✅ How outdated beliefs impact your leadership, sales, and strategy ✅ What emotional intelligence looks like in real-time pressure ✅ A framework for rewiring your brain’s decision-making under stress ✅ Why “self-sabotage” is a sign of unexamined wiring—not weakness🔗 Listen to the full episode: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/rewiring-your-brain-for-business-growth#CEOLeadership #SalesStrategy #BusinessGrowth #HighPerformanceThinking #EmotionalIntelligence #Mindshifting #ExecutiveCoaching #SelfSabotage #LeadershipDevelopment


