

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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Oct 21, 2025 • 48min
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 • 60min
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

Oct 7, 2025 • 50min
Money Mindset Mastery: How Entrepreneurs Can Reduce Stress and Grow Wealth [Episode 206]
Is your financial strategy silently stressing you out?In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with Lynn E. Kitchen—Wall Street veteran, wealth strategist, and founder of two investment firms—to explore how entrepreneurs can reduce money-related stress and build wealth through clarity and alignment.After surviving cancer twice, Lynn shares how chronic financial anxiety nearly cost her everything—and how she redefined success to create recurring income, peace of mind, and long-term value.What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ Why money stress is more than a mindset—it’s a leadership risk✅ How recurring income is built through recurring trust✅ The hidden cost of control and hustle✅ Why redefining success is the first step to sustainable growth✅ How to align mindset, messaging, and sales for long-term peace🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/money-mindset-mastery-entrepreneurs-stress-wealth#moneymindset #EntrepreneurStress #SalesLeadership #CEOReflection #WealthCreation #HighPerformanceBusiness

Sep 30, 2025 • 36min
From Overcommitted Operator to CEO: The Mindset Shift That Drives Business Growth [Episode 205]
How do you lead sales when belief is shaken?Most founders focus on tactics when sales conversations fall flat. But this week’s guest, executive coach and “She Thinks Big” author Andrea Liebross, says the real sales advantage starts before you speak—at the level of belief.In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Andrea and Doug unpack what it takes to move from overcommitted operator to strategic CEO—and why that shift is essential for scaling high-ticket, high-margin offers.You’ll learn:✅ Why mindset—not mechanics—drives sales performance✅ What causes leaders to shrink in critical conversations✅ How to use a “To-Believe List” to lead with clarity and conviction✅ How to build emotional resilience in outbound salesWhether you're a solo founder or leading a team, this conversation will change the way you sell.🎧 Full show notes and transcript: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/from-operator-to-ceo-mindset-shift-business-growth🧠 Connect with Andrea Liebross: https://www.andrealiebross.com/#SalesLeadership #ExecutiveMindset #ScalingBusiness #CEOThinking #BeliefDrivenSales #EmotionalIntelligence #HighPerformanceTeams #B2BSales #AndreaLiebross

Sep 23, 2025 • 49min
How to Sell Your Business to Private Equity Without Giving Up Control [Episode 204]
Most founders want to sell their business someday. But very few actually build something that’s sellable.In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with Alexis Sikorsky — a founder who exited a software business for over $100M — to break down how to prepare for private equity without giving up control.We cover: ✅ What buyers actually value ✅ How to make your company less dependent on you ✅ When to start preparing (it’s not when you think) ✅ The mindset shift that separates $5M businesses from $50M ones ✅ What it really means to “dress the bride”This is essential listening if you’re building toward freedom, scale, or a potential exit.🎧 Full episode + show notes: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/sell-business-to-private-equity 🔔 Subscribe for new weekly episodes#PrivateEquity #FounderExit #B2BSales #Entrepreneurship #ExitStrategy

Sep 16, 2025 • 37min
How to Increase Sales in Business Using the Law of Averages [Episode 203]
Most businesses don’t fail because of bad offers. They fail because they don’t ask enough people to buy.In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with serial entrepreneur Joe Rare to break down why most businesses plateau — and how to scale sales using the law of averages, daily activity, and compounding consistency.You’ll learn why fear and ego quietly block sales growth, how to reframe rejection as part of the math, and why 100 days of consistent outreach won’t just grow your revenue — it will change who you are as a seller and leader.In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ Why most businesses don’t ask enough people to buy ✅ How fear and ego quietly sabotage sales performance ✅ Why the law of averages guarantees predictable results ✅ How daily activity compounds into confidence + growth ✅ Why identity change is the key to long-term sales success🎧 Prefer audio? Full episode here: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/how-to-increase-sales-using-law-of-averages 📈 More sales strategies: https://ceosalesstrategies.com 📩 Questions? youmatter@ceosalesstrategies.com

Sep 9, 2025 • 34min
How to Sell Without Selling: Consultative Sales Strategies That Win Trust [Episode 202]
How can you sell high-ticket offers without chasing—or losing control of the conversation?In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, host Doug C. Brown speaks with leadership coach and former tech CEO Sue Heilbronner about how to close more premium deals by letting go of the outcome.Sue introduces the concept of passionate ambivalence—the ability to care deeply about helping the buyer, while staying unattached to whether or not they say yes.If you're tired of overexplaining, defending your value, or discounting to win the deal, this conversation will help you lead sales conversations with more clarity, confidence, and trust.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How “passionate ambivalence” builds pricing power✅ Why over-caring creates tension—and kills trust✅ How early qualification protects your time and brand✅ What it means to lead a sales conversation without attachment🎧 Listen to the podcast episode → https://ceosalesstrategies.com/how-to-sell-without-selling📌 Don’t forget to subscribe for more weekly conversations with high-performing B2B experts.#salesmindset #HighTicketSales #ConsultativeSelling #FounderSales #EmotionalIntelligence #SalesLeadership #SueHeilbronner #CEO #B2BSales

Sep 2, 2025 • 43min
Sales Resistance Starts in the Brain: How to Shift Buyer Mindsets [Episode 201]
Most sales objections don’t come from logic. They come from fear.In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, I sit down with Mitch Weisburgh to explore why resistance starts in the brain—and how leaders can shift conversations without pushing harder.We cover: ✅ The 5 brain-based resistance responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze, Habit, Mimicry ✅ Why objections are emotional before they’re rational ✅ How fear hijacks decisions long before logic has a say ✅ Why “certainty” can be a red flag that the brain has stopped listening ✅ Practical ways to reduce fear and build trust in high-stakes conversationsIf your business depends on high-ticket, 1:1 conversations, this episode will change how you approach objections and guide your buyers.🎧 Listen on all platforms → https://ceosalesstrategies.com/sales-resistance-brain-mindset-shiftAbout Mitch Weisburgh:Mitch Weisburgh has built and scaled multiple companies, helping leaders and sales professionals rethink how they communicate, build trust, and shift resistance into engagement.About the Host:Doug C. Brown is the CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and has helped thousands of businesses scale revenues, working with leaders in 30+ industries worldwide.

Aug 26, 2025 • 52min
How to Use AI for Lead Generation and Fill Your Sales Pipeline Faster [Episode 200]
Most sales teams don’t have a lead problem—they have a system problem. Here’s how AI can help fix it.In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown speaks with John Long, founder of Thynk.ai, about the real reason most businesses don’t see ROI from sales automation. It’s not the tools—it’s the system behind them.John breaks down how to apply AI in outbound sales, re-engage cold leads, and stop the follow-up failures that stall your pipeline. If you’re scaling a founder-led sales model or leading a team that sells through 1:1 conversations, this episode offers practical strategy—not just theory.You’ll learn:✅ The difference between generative and agentic AI✅ Why automation often reveals more problems than it solves✅ The 10-80-10 model for smart AI integration✅ How AI revives old leads without adding headcount✅ What sales leaders must fix before they scale🎧 Prefer audio? Listen to the full podcast here: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/ai-for-lead-generation-sales-pipeline📈 More strategies: https://ceosalesstrategies.com📩 Questions? youmatter@ceosalesstrategies.com

Aug 19, 2025 • 50min
How to Build a Personal Brand on LinkedIn That Drives B2B Sales [Episode 199]
If your B2B sales strategy relies heavily on cold outreach, you’re missing a bigger opportunity: visibility.In this episode, host Doug C. Brown speaks with executive strategist Bill Rice about how to use personal branding and platform presence—especially on LinkedIn—to create warm leads that convert faster and scale without paid ads.🎙 Topics covered: 00:00 – Intro: Visibility vs. outreach in B2B 03:20 – Why cold outreach struggles without credibility 07:45 – How LinkedIn becomes a daily inbound engine 12:50 – Building a personal brand for trust, not fame 16:10 – Using conferences (even without attending) to book meetings 22:00 – Executive visibility as a team advantage 26:35 – The myth of funnels vs. long-term positioning 31:00 – Scaling inbound for high-ticket B2B offers 37:00 – Bill’s top advice to consultants and leadership teams 41:15 – Final thoughts and episode close#LinkedInStrategy #ExecutiveBranding #B2BSales #CEOVisibility #SalesLeadership #InboundMarketing #ThoughtLeadership


