
CEO Sales Strategies
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!
Latest episodes

Apr 12, 2022 • 40min
Maximizing Revenue For Sales Success With Darrell Amy [Episode 44]
To achieve business growth, maximizing revenue is a must. All components of your business need to align to get to this point. In this episode, Doug C. Brown discusses gaining the attention of the C-Level with help from Darrell Amy. As growth strategist with Revenue Growth Engine, Darrell helps companies find strategies to max out their growth using sales and marketing. Learn more great strategies that the CEOs use to drive success. In this level you will learn: · Why Sales and Marketing need to be aligned to grow revenue· Why bringing value to customers is important· Gaining the attention of the C-Level using innovation

Apr 5, 2022 • 30min
Find Your Exit Strategy: Create Wealth For The Next Generation With Randy Jones [Episode 43]
Everyone wants to leave a legacy, something that they can be proud of in their retirement. Whether it is a thriving business, a brand, or something similar, the push to create is always there. So what do you need to create a legacy for the generations behind? Douglas C. Brown dives into the wealth question with the help of Wealth Management Advisor Randy Jones. Randy discusses creating wealth, crafting your business exit strategy and leveraging wealth in your retirement. Learn more from great businessmen as they share their sales strategies. In this episode, you will learn:• Tips and strategies on creating wealth.• The importance of having an exit strategy.• Leveraging your assets in your retirement.

Mar 29, 2022 • 39min
Aligning Sales And Marketing For Business Growth With Art Saxby [Episode 42]
Sales and marketing are two important parts of the business that drive growth. So what do you need to do to align these factors and bring success? Doug C. Brown interviews the CEO of Chief Outsiders, Art Saxby, on why aligning sales and marketing leads to greater business growth. Art shares his insights on marketing, positioning, brand building, trust, and how these affect your ability to sell. Tune in and learn more great pointers from the best CEOs as we examine their sales strategies.In this episode, you will learn:· How to build and sustain an eight-figure company· How to create your own as-a-service· The three components every CEO must look for

Mar 22, 2022 • 43min
How To Confidently Start Selling To C-Level Executives With John Gonzalez [Episode 41]
C-Level executive selling is a daunting task. Proving to them in high positions why your huge-scale account is worth acquiring takes a lot of guts and confidence. You can make this less overwhelming by aiming for consecutive goals instead of home runs. Joining Doug C. Brown is John Gonzalez, VP of Sales and Mobile Strategy at Wireless Watchdogs. John explains why strong rapport and positive referrals are essential in a successful business sale. He also emphasizes the importance of humor and improvisation in such transactions, helping you send your message across while leaving a lasting impression.In this episode, you will learn:· The importance of creating a good first impression and building a connection with clients.· Why using improv and humor can help you expand sales and open up new opportunities.· How identifying the challenges and pain points your clients have can be good for your sales team.

Mar 15, 2022 • 22min
How To Drive Client Advocacy In Your Business With Jing Johnson [Episode 40]
Driving client advocacy is an essential part of the sales process. Convincing your customer that you are worthy of their trust is what will fuel sales success. Douglas C. Brown looks into the art of building relationships with Jing Johnson, President of Prism Renderings. Jing looks back at what drove her into a career in architecture, and why she started her own business. Learn how to become a true customer advocate through Jing's experiences.

Mar 8, 2022 • 32min
The Simple Way To Keep Growing Your Business With Michael Lovitch [Episode 39]
Growing your business isn't a complicated matter. Sometimes, taking the simple approach works better. Learn how to grow a business the simple way as Doug C. Brown interviews Michael Lovitch. Michael is a founding partner in the Baby Bathwater Institute and an entrepreneur dedicated to helping others find success. Michael shares his experiences to help entrepreneurs reach their dreams. Learn more as Michael helps you navigate the unpredictable world of business ownership.

Mar 1, 2022 • 30min
Why You Should Treat Your Recruiting Process Like A Sales Process With Ugis Balmaks [Episode 38]
Why is it important to treat your recruiting process as a sales process? To have sales in your business, you need to generate leads. Recruiting the right people to convert those leads into sales is beneficial for your company. Ugis Balmaks is the founder of Recruiter Mill, a company that hires A-players for remote teams. In this episode, Ugis shares his knowledge of the necessary recruitment steps that will determine the right person who fits with your company. In addition, he discusses tips in the onboarding process and other hiring strategies to help you make the best decisions for your organization.

Feb 22, 2022 • 30min
The Moral Obligation Behind Sales And Selling With Daniel Giordano [Episode 37]
When it comes to sales and marketing, it’s natural to assume that the people selling you the product or service believes and stands for it. It’s a moral obligation that comes with being a salesperson. In this episode, Doug C. Brown chats with entrepreneur and business advisor Daniel Giordano about how engaging in sales shouldn’t be just about the money. No one will buy a Mercedes if the one selling it is driving a Ferrari. Daniel breaks down why it’s important to know what you’re selling to achieve a win-win sale. Tune in for more insight to elevate your sales process.

Feb 15, 2022 • 16min
Harnessing The Power Of Humanized Communication In Sales [Episode 36]
The modern world has changed the way we do sales in dramatic and unforeseen fashion. Today, if you want to succeed in your sales pitch, you need to harness the power of humanized communication. Doug C. Brown walks us through humanized communication and its impact on sales. Doug defines communication, what it means for your business, and lays out the steps you can take to use it for sales success. Tune in and learn the secrets of sales success as only Doug C. Brown can deliver.

Jan 25, 2022 • 39min
How To Build A Multimillion-Dollar Company Without A Sales Team With Rand Fishkin [Episode 35]
Is it possible to build a multimillion-dollar company without a sales team? Rand Fishkin, the Co-Founder and CEO of SparkToro, is a living testament that it is! Rand shares with host Doug C. Brown that the secret lies in building relationships with the right people. You need to get the right leads at the top of the sales funnel for this strategy to work. How do you find the right people? By getting the data you need to understand your target customer and your competitors’ audience. Excited to learn more? Tune in!