

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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Mar 18, 2025 • 41min
LinkedIn Lead Generation: The Right Way to Get High-Quality Business Opportunities [Episode 178]
If LinkedIn isn’t bringing in real business, you’re probably using it wrong. Learn how to fix it and start generating high-value opportunities.In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with LinkedIn expert Scott Aaron to break down the biggest mistakes professionals make with LinkedIn—and how to fix them. They discuss how to optimize your profile, improve messaging, and use credibility to attract the right clients.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why most LinkedIn profiles don’t generate business—and how to fix yours✅ The messaging strategy that gets responses from decision-makers✅ How to position yourself as the go-to expert in your industry✅ The role of social proof in converting LinkedIn connections into real business🎧 Prefer audio? Listen to the full podcast here: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/linkedin-lead-generation-strategies 🚀 Learn more about optimizing your sales strategy at https://ceosalesstrategies.com💌 Have questions? Contact us at youmatter@ceosalesstrategies.com.

Mar 11, 2025 • 47min
Entrepreneurial Mindset & Overcoming Fear in Business [Episode 177]
Is your mindset the biggest roadblock to scaling your business? Learn how to break free from hidden mental barriers and achieve real growth.In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with Ken Lundin, President of RevHeat, to discuss why most businesses don’t plateau because of strategy—but because of mindset. They dive into how homeostasis—the brain’s natural resistance to change—holds entrepreneurs back and what it takes to push past fear and scale successfully.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why your brain resists the very changes you need to grow.✅ How fear disguises itself as logic, stopping you from scaling.✅ The small mindset shifts that lead to massive breakthroughs in business.🎧 Prefer audio? Listen to the full podcast here: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/entrepreneurial-mindset-overcoming-fear 🚀 Learn more about optimizing your sales strategy at https://ceosalesstrategies.com💌 Have questions? Contact us at youmatter@ceosalesstrategies.com.

Mar 4, 2025 • 47min
Scaling Your Business with Automation: Systems, Leverage & Data [Episode 176]
Is your business running you—or are you running your business? Learn how automation can help you scale smarter.In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with Ral West, a seasoned entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple businesses using automation, systems, and leverage. Discover how to create scalable processes that give you more time, freedom, and sustainable growth.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How to implement automation to scale without burnout.✅ The essential systems every business owner needs for efficiency.✅ How data-driven decisions improve growth and profitability. 🎧 Prefer audio? Listen to the full podcast here: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/entrepreneurial-success-business-automation 🚀 Learn more about optimizing your sales strategy at https://ceosalesstrategies.com💌 Have questions? Contact us at youmatter@ceosalesstrategies.com.

Feb 25, 2025 • 36min
Branding & Storytelling in Sales: How to Create a Marketing Strategy That Sells [Episode 175]
Your brand isn’t just a logo—it’s the story you tell and how people feel about your business.In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with Gabriel Flores, host of The Shades of Entrepreneurship Podcast, to break down how branding, messaging, and storytelling impact sales. They dive into why brand identity matters, how storytelling builds trust, and how the right marketing approach can convert leads into loyal customers.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How branding influences customer trust and buying decisions✅ Why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in sales & marketing✅ The biggest branding mistakes entrepreneurs make—and how to fix them🎧 Prefer audio? Listen to the full podcast here: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/scaling-business-million-storytelling-marketing-follow-up 🚀 Learn more about optimizing your sales strategy at https://ceosalesstrategies.com💌 Have questions? Contact us at youmatter@ceosalesstrategies.com.

Feb 18, 2025 • 37min
Mastering Sales Leadership: Build, Train, and Scale a Winning Sales Team [Episode 174]
Are your sales leadership strategies setting your team up for success—or leading them to failure?In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with Robert Murray, a seasoned sales leader and business strategist, to discuss how to build and scale a high-performing sales team. They explore leadership principles, talent development, and the systems required to create long-term sales success.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How to build a structured sales process that prevents buyer control.✅ The secrets to hiring and developing top-performing sales talent.✅ Why accountability and consistent training lead to scalable success.🎧 Prefer audio? Listen to the full podcast here: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/niche-marketing-customer-acquisition-cost-high-ticket-sales🚀 Learn more about optimizing your sales strategy at https://ceosalesstrategies.com💌 Have questions? Contact us at youmatter@ceosalesstrategies.com.#SalesLeadership #TeamBuilding #BusinessGrowth #ScalingSuccess #SalesProcess #SalesStrategies #LeadershipDevelopment

Feb 11, 2025 • 42min
Boost Lead Generation with Corporate Gift Ideas [Episode 173]
Are your cold emails getting ignored? It’s time to rethink your outreach strategy.In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown talks with Kris Rudeegraap, co-founder of Sendoso, about how corporate gifting and direct mail marketing can transform lead generation. They discuss how personalized outreach cuts through digital noise, increases engagement, and accelerates high-ticket sales conversations."In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why corporate gifting helps you stand out in prospecting.✅ How direct mail marketing increases response rates and engagement.✅ The psychology of reciprocity and why it speeds up sales cycles.🎧 Prefer audio? Listen to the full podcast here: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/boost-lead-generation-corporate-gift-ideas-b2b-relationships🚀 Learn more about growing your sales revenue at https://ceosalesstrategies.com💌 Have questions? Contact us at youmatter@ceosalesstrategies.com.

Feb 4, 2025 • 30min
Building a High-Performing Sales Team: Proven Strategies for Success [Episode 172]
In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown talks with Walter Crosby, CEO of Helix Sales Development, about creating and managing sales teams that drive results. They discuss actionable strategies for hiring top talent, structuring sales processes, and building accountability within your team.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How to structure your sales process to prevent buyer control.✅ The tools you need to identify and hire top-performing sales talent.✅ Why accountability and consistent training lead to scalable success.

Jan 28, 2025 • 43min
Boost Your Sales with Effective Sales Communication [Episode 171]
Sam Wakefield, founder of Close It Now, shares his expertise in sales language transformation. He discusses how simple word swaps can reduce buyer resistance and build trust. Wakefield emphasizes the importance of emotional engagement, showing how asking the right questions can unlock clients' motivations. The conversation also touches on permission-based selling and active listening strategies that help close high-ticket deals. Wakefield reveals insights on establishing rapport and enhancing client interactions to boost overall sales performance.

Jan 21, 2025 • 40min
How Confidence and Live Dialogue Transform Sales Success [Episode 170]
Are you ready to elevate your sales game with proven strategies? Learn how confidence and live dialogue can transform your results and create authentic client connections.In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown shares how to build confidence, master live dialogue, and use emotional intelligence to boost your sales success. Joined by guest expert Chris Jennings, they reveal actionable strategies to improve sales performance and client retention.In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How confidence leads to better sales conversations. ✅ Why live dialogue builds authentic client relationships. ✅ Using emotional intelligence to understand and meet client needs. ✅ How discipline and focus drive sustainable sales growth.

Jan 14, 2025 • 41min
Ethical Sales Strategies: Building Trust and Solving Business Challenges [Episode 169]
Are your sales strategies leaving opportunities on the table? Discover how ethical selling builds trust, drives repeat business, and creates win-win-win outcomes for everyone involved.In this episode, Fred Copestake shares actionable insights on aligning your values with your sales approach, differentiating yourself from competitors, and achieving sustainable success.Packed with practical tips and strategies, this full-length podcast is perfect for independent business professionals selling high-ticket products or services who want to create predictable, ethical growth.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why ethical selling is the future of sales.✅ How to build trust and long-term relationships with clients.✅ The power of win-win-win outcomes and how they benefit your business.Whether you’re a business owner, sales professional, or leader, this episode will help you elevate your sales approach and deliver lasting results.