Strategy Sprints

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ Business growth expert Andrea Hill has scaled companies across multiple industries for 35 years.. and her formula is always the same: systems beat headcount. In this episode you'll learn: • Why founders over-hire before they over-systemize • The RevOps stack that creates predictable pipeline • How to leverage technology for growth without adding headcount • The difference between a revenue treadmill and a revenue system • How to find your single biggest growth constraint this quarter 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ Haider Ali is building AI agents using AI coding agents... and in this episode he breaks down what actually works when you move from AI hype to AI implementation. Practical frameworks for founders who want agents that deliver results. What you'll learn: - How to identify which business processes are ready for AI agent automation - The difference between AI tools and AI agents.. and why it matters for ROI - How to use AI coding agents to build other AI agents faster - Common failure modes when deploying AI agents in real businesses - A practical framework for your first production-ready AI agent 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ Mitch Russo built Timeslips Corp and sold it for 8 figures to Sage.. then became CEO of Tony Robbins' Business Breakthroughs International scaling it past $25M/year. In this episode he reveals how to build a certification empire that scales through tribes and communities. What you'll learn: - How to create a certification program that generates recurring revenue and loyal advocates - The tribal leadership model Mitch used to scale Tony Robbins' business past $25M/year - Why certification beats licensing for long-term business growth - How to build a community-powered sales engine that sells for you - The exact steps to go from expert to empire builder 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ Build your ultimate AI Board of Directors for just $90 a month! In this episode, Simon Severino and Monica Bozinov explain how solo founders and small teams can engineer a custom board of AI advisors to handle daily strategy, operations, and even personal accountability Key highlights from this episode: Design Specialized Advisors: Create specific AI personas—from a highly technical CTO to creative minds modeled after Frida Kahlo—to optimize your business and generate outside-the-box ideas Reduce Cognitive Load: Delegate the "noise" and let your AI consolidate overwhelming tasks, like shrinking 23 separate inboxes down to just 3 simple daily checkpoints Automate 24/7 Execution: Have your AI team meet daily to track agendas, draft emails, and make strategic decisions while you sleep Want hands-on help implementing your own AI dream team? Join the Sprint Club and the Jetpack Workshop today! 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ Are your cold calls getting ignored in a sea of AI-generated spam? In this episode, host Simon Severino sits down with video sales expert Chris Bogue to reveal how rules from improv comedy can transform your sales outreach. In this episode, you will learn: - Why native LinkedIn videos under 60 seconds are the easiest way to bypass spam filters. - How to use a prospect's own words from press releases or social media as the ultimate video hook. - Why simple "thumbs up or thumbs down" emoji call-to-actions drastically improve response rates. - How to use Jerry Seinfeld's "numerical questions" rule to overcome objections and gather valuable pipeline data. 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ Feeling stuck or paralysed by anxiety? Join host Simon Severino and rapid therapist Nino Fincher as they discuss how to achieve "godlike clarity" and overcome massive mental blocks. Nino explains why she champions the dynamic concept of "mind flow" over a static "mindset", and how her unique approach bypasses mental clutter to address the root cause of your issues in just three sessions. Tune in to discover her practical framework for finding your true purpose and learn why high-performing men and executives urgently need mental health support. Connect with Nino Fincher: linkedin.com/in/nino-fincher-28845614/ Find her on LinkedIn or her website to learn more about her services and her upcoming book. 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ In this episode (coaching session), Simon coaches Monica Bozinov on founder performance and what it really takes to grow B2B revenue. You will learn: - The coaching framework Simon uses with Monica Bozinov - How to find your #1 revenue bottleneck.. and fix it fast - Daily habits that compound into massive pipeline growth - Why most founders are working on the wrong things 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

From going bankrupt selling sunglasses to building the future of work, Mike Malloy reveals why the best salespeople never sell—they give relentlessly. Discover how to scale your startup and successfully transition out of founder-led sales. Mike Malloy, founder of Malloy Industries, breaks down his "relentlessly generous" philosophy and explains how to deliver 10x value on your discovery calls. Learn the 7 distinct types of fractional sales executives, exactly how much they cost, and the number one mistake founders make when hiring their first sales leader. Plus, master highly actionable tactics for your business, including the "I love, I wish" employee feedback framework, the 5x7 networking rule, and how to use the CRIT prompt method to turn Claude AI into your ultimate strategic thought partner. TIMESTAMP 00:00 Intro: From Selling Sunglasses to Bankruptcy 01:30 How to Separate Self-Worth from Business Success 03:00 "Relentlessly Generous" Sales Strategies Explained 04:30 How to Provide 10x Value in Sales Discovery Calls 06:00 The 7 Types of Fractional Sales Executives 07:30 Best Practices for Weekly Sales Pipeline Meetings 09:00 The "I Love, I Wish" Framework for Sales Coaching 10:30 The 5x7 Networking Rule & Direct Mail Tactics 12:00 Top Mistakes Founders Make Hiring Their First Sales Leader 13:30 How Much Does a Fractional Sales Executive Cost? 15:00 How to Use Claude AI for Business Strategy & Sales 16:30 Scaling Go-To-Market Strategy with Malloy Industries 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

Are you serving active clients while your sales pipeline completely dries up? In this episode, Simon Severino and Monica Bosinov explain how founders fall into the dangerous "roller coaster" cycle of neglecting sales until they reach a point of desperation. Learn quick, actionable strategies to consistently grow your business and keep your pipeline alive: Rate Your Commitment: Honestly score your daily dedication to driving sales on a scale from 1 to 10. Stay Visible and Focused: Use a physical "strategic action calendar" to track your top priorities and avoid digital distractions. Gamify Your Outreach: Set easily beatable daily goals (like one outreach a day) to build momentum and avoid subconscious burnout. Practice Sales Gardening: Treat your pipeline like a garden by dedicating a little time every day to nurture, water, and prune your prospects. Stop waiting until you desperately need a client to start selling. Watch now to learn how to keep your sales engine running! TIMESTAMP 00:00 How Committed Are You to Being Your Business's Sales Engine? 01:00 Overcoming Distractions with a Strategic Action Calendar 02:00 Gamifying Daily Outreach to Build Momentum 03:00 Setting Strict Commitments and Prerequisites for Success 04:30 How to Escape the Feast or Famine Sales Roller Coaster 05:30 Transforming Your Pipeline into Visualized Relationships 06:30 Avoiding Desperation by Knowing Your Pipeline Number 07:30 Sales Gardening: Balancing Product Delivery and Distribution 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

Do you catch yourself making excuses by saying "Yeah, but..."? It's time to ditch the victim mentality and take radical ownership. About This Episode Join Simon Severino as he interviews Kerry Siggins, CEO of the 100% employee-owned global powerhouse, StoneAge. Carrie shares the core philosophy behind her book, The Ownership Mindset, explaining how true leaders accept that things happen *because* of them, not to them. She also previews her upcoming book, Talk with Trust, revealing why trying to "be polite" and soften the truth is actually a toxic habit of managing other people's emotions. Learn how to deliver kind, direct feedback, and discover how to achieve ultimate life and business "coherence" by defining exactly what you are *not* available for. 🔑 Key Highlights: The ESOP Model: How to get employees to think and act like founders. Escaping Victim Mentality: Spotting the "Yeah, but..." excuse. Giving Feedback: Why you must stop managing other people's emotions. Finding Coherence: How setting strict boundaries regulates your nervous system. AI Self-Discovery: Using Claude to find your core values. 📚 Resources: Get the book: The Ownership Mindset Pre-order: Talk with Trust (Coming September) Connect with Carrie: carriesiggins.com #OwnershipMindset #CarrieSiggins #VictimMentality #Leadership #TalkWithTrust #SimonSeverino #GiveFeedback 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

Stop triggering basic AI workflows and start deploying autonomous sales agents that generate real revenue 24/7. AI Operator founder Tim Cakir reveals how to build a fully automated AI sales team—including an SDR, Account Executive, and CRO—using Claude Code and Notion. Learn how to manage your AI workforce directly in Slack and let AI handle the tedious admin work, freeing you up to focus on high-level strategy and human connection. TIMESTAMP 00:00 Introduction: AI Agents vs. Workflows 01:00 Getting Started with AI Sales Systems 02:00 Using Claude Code in the Terminal 04:00 Why Prompt Engineering is Dead 05:30 Using AI Plan Mode for Better Results 07:00 Building an AI CRM in Notion 09:00 Creating Autonomous AI Sales Teams 11:00 Managing Your AI Workforce in Slack 13:00 Organizing AI Projects Using Folders 15:00 Managing AI Productivity and Avoiding Burnout 17:00 Syncing AI Projects with GitHub 19:00 Creating SOPs and Customizing AI Context 21:00 The Future of Work: Voice Interfaces and AR Glasses 23:00 AI Project Management in Notion 25:00 Will AI Make Us More Human? 27:00 How to Keep Up With AI Trends 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ What if you could generate $30,000 in sales or build an entire cold email campaign from scratch in just a few hours—all using a $20 AI tool? In this episode, Simon Severino and Monica Bosinov break down two incredible "AI sales miracles" that are completely changing the game for CEOs and business owners. First, discover how Simon and his team used Claude AI to strategize, write, and launch a complete cold email sequence with A/B testing in exactly four hours at zero additional cost—a technical process that normally takes agencies four to six weeks and costs up to $40,000. Next, learn the exact workflow Simon used to uncover a hidden $30,000 sales opportunity simply by letting AI act as an executive assistant, analyzing his meeting transcripts, calendar, and past emails to find missed follow-ups. Beyond the step-by-step tactics, this video explores why AI is disrupting 70% of traditional business strategy, copywriting, and marketing. Simon and Monica explain why the future of entrepreneurship now relies on the remaining 30%: human execution, high-frequency decision making, and "capacity engineering" to overcome the internal fears and roadblocks that stop us from taking action. Watch now to learn how to turn AI into your ultimate sales rep and why trusting the process is the only certainty left in a rapidly changing business world. 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ Think AI is going to magically fix your startup's broken sales strategy? Think again—it might just be helping you fail faster. In this episode, Simon Severino sits down with B2B sales expert Zoltan Vardy, who has generated over $2 billion in sales throughout his 30-year career. Zoltan breaks down his proven "Launch Code" sales framework to help founders master the fundamentals of B2B sales, cut through the noise, and rapidly scale their revenue. Discover why you can't rely on AI tools to do the heavy lifting of understanding your customer. Zoltan explains how to craft a crystal-clear value proposition, why old-school relationship building is making a massive comeback, and how rapid inbound follow-ups can be your ultimate competitive advantage. In this video, you will learn: The Launch Code Framework: How to apply the 3 pillars of Focus, Structure, and Scale to your business. The Biggest Messaging Mistake: Why trying to sell everything to everybody means you are selling nothing to nobody. Founder Hiring Traps: Why hiring a salesperson based purely on their corporate logo history is usually a disaster for early-stage startups. Smart AI Integration: The exact three ways founders *should* use AI in sales—lead identification, consumer insights, and messaging—without getting overwhelmed by endless tools. Prospecting Secrets: Why your outreach must focus entirely on the specific problem you solve, rather than just talking about what your company does. Resources mentioned: Get Zoltan’s free 5-step video guide to creating a single-sentence value proposition at zoltanvardy.com/podcast. 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

How to stay consistent as a founder when motivation runs out. Here is what to build instead so your business runs on systems, not willpower. Join the Sprint Club (free 7-day trial): https://www.strategysprints.com Free sales tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools Newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com ABOUT THE SALES SHOW Simon Severino helps product-led B2B companies sprint from great product to great sales in 90 days. Author of Strategy Sprints (2022) and Time Freedom with Jay Abraham (2026). Generated over $2B in additional sales for clients in B2B finance, software, and advisory. WORK WITH US Sprint Club (community, 47 AI skills, weekly coaching): https://www.strategysprints.com Free sales tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools Newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com CONNECT X: https://x.com/simonseverino LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SalesShow

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ Are you losing deals right at the finish line? The problem might not be your product, but your failure to adapt to your buyer's unique personality! In this video from the sources, we dive into live questions from the Sprint Club about how to close deals at a higher rate and stop losing near-wins. The key to success is understanding the three distinct types of buyers: Red, Green, and Blue. • Red Buyers (The CEOs): Quick, decisive, impulsive, and focused purely on ROI and competitive advantages. They have zero patience for details and just want to know that your solution works. • Green Buyers (The Consensus Seekers): Relationship-driven and talkative. They take their time, rely on client testimonials, and require human-to-human connection and team consensus before making a purchase. • Blue Buyers (The Analysts): Objective, risk-averse, and driven by facts and figures. They hate "sales talk" and prefer measurable results, spreadsheets, and processes. Learn why the best salespeople aren't just "authentic"—they are highly adaptable. We cover the most common, deal-killing mistakes people make based on their own color profiles: • If you are a Red seller: You might be losing deals by being too aggressive and pitching ROI to Green buyers before building rapport, or lacking the step-by-step facts that Blue buyers demand. • If you are a Green seller: You are likely spending way too much time trying to build a relationship with impatient Red buyers who just want you to cut to the chase. • If you are a Blue seller: You are probably drowning your prospects in data and spreadsheets before they even care about the results or the human connection. Stop losing deals and start tailoring your pre-call plans to help your clients buy in the way that suits them best! Watch to master your sales adaptability, and if you want access to full sales checklists, join the 240+ members currently accelerating their sales with a 7-day free trial of the Sprint Club 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ Want to fast-track your authority and add a lucrative income stream by landing a paid board seat? Discover the "inner circle" hacks that can get you onto a board in as little as 30 days—even if you have no prior board experience. In this episode of the Sales Show, Simon Severino sits down with Callum Laing, author of *Boardroom Blueprint*, to demystify the exclusive world of corporate boards. If you have been wondering how to transition from a management or consulting role into a Non-Executive Director position, this interview breaks down exactly how to bridge that gap. Callum reveals why traditional applications fail and shares his proven framework for building the trust and connections necessary to be invited into the boardroom. You will learn the critical difference between pitching consulting services versus strategic board value, and why your first "unpaid" seat is the most powerful leverage for your career. What You Will Learn: The "Inner Circle" Strategy: How to use advisory boards to instantly boost your professional credibility and trust. The 5-Step Board Framework: A roadmap covering Connections, Knowledge, Profile, Value, and Leverage to secure your seat. Pitching Value vs. Consulting: Why companies don't want your "20 years of HR experience" and what they are actually looking for (capital, distribution, and networks). Compensation & Time: Realistic expectations for board member salaries, time commitments, and how to monetize the role beyond just the fees. The AAA Decision Model: How to make high-stakes decisions quickly using the Alignment, Asymmetric, and Action framework. 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ AI is changing how we work, but what remains eternal in leadership? Discover why the human factor is the one thing you can never outsource and how to make your team feel truly valued. In this episode of the Sales Show with Simon Severino, executive coach, author, and podcast host Dr. William reveals what does not change for leaders in an era of rapid AI advancement. While AI brings incredible workflow efficiency, it cannot truly see, hear, or appreciate your team on a human level. Dr. William breaks down the 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace—Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of Service, Tangible Gifts, and Physical Touch—and explains why treating your team with a "one-size-fits-all" approach leaves 56% of them feeling unrecognized. In this video, you will learn: The limits of AI: Why automated workflows are fantastic for repetitive tasks but can never replace genuine empathy, understand body language, or help people grow into better versions of themselves. How to properly appreciate your team: Stop relying solely on tangible gifts like bonuses or gift cards (which only appeal to 9% of people) and learn to speak your employees' unique appreciation languages to boost retention and the bottom line. A Biblical framework for leadership: How valuing every individual changes workplace relationships and how you can call out a person's best potential without compromising your high standards. Overcoming leadership confusion: Why finding clarity is the ultimate kindness for leaders struggling to navigate the fast-paced changes and lack of predictability in today's business environment. Building a Catalytic Culture: The importance of intentionally designing, protecting, and communicating your organization's culture to new hires. Connect with Dr. William: Find him on LinkedIn or visit his websites at appreciationatwork.com and catalyticleadership.net. 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ Are your favorite sales tactics actually ruining your close rate? Discover why the most popular sales advice might be completely wrong when put to the test of real science. In this episode of the Sales Show, Simon Severino sits down with Professor Lorenzo Bizzi to uncover the actual data behind B2B sales success. Drawing from four years of research and his new book, Myths Versus Science of Selling, Professor Bizzi reveals what happens when you compare popular sales hearsay against the actual behaviors of hundreds of thousands of salespeople. In this video, you will learn: The Prospecting Paradox: Why using traditional conversational "hooks" to make it difficult for prospects to say "no" actually backfires and creates resistance. Learn why you should make it easier for them to decline or withdraw from the conversation to build comfort. The Real Reason People Don't Buy: Buyers don't resist because they don't understand your product's benefits—they resist because they feel uncertain and unsafe. Discover how your primary goal as a salesperson is to shift a buyer from "I think" to "I am sure" by acting as an agent of clarity. How to Cure Call Anxiety: Discover how simplifying your approach not only reduces buyer resistance but also prevents the rude rejections that cause high turnover and call anxiety in sales teams. The Only Influence Tactic That Works Early On: Why asking "how have you been?" has limited effectiveness, and why establishing immediate social proof is the most powerful way to buy five minutes of a prospect's time. Building Decade-Long Partnerships: Forget the Wagu steaks and golf games. Inspired by the legendary partnership of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, learn how acting like a consultant to solve root-cause problems—even if it means reviewing alternative solutions outside of your own product—is the ultimate trust builder. Why "Truth Doesn't Sell": Understand the core philosophy that while exaggerated claims and beautiful stories capture attention, only data-backed truth makes you sell. Whether you are struggling with how to prospect, how to follow up, or how to get a meeting with a decision-maker, this episode provides the scientific data you need to lower buyer uncertainty and close more deals. 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ Are you relying on motivation to grow your business? Discover why motivation is a trap that leads to burnout—and what successful CEOs use instead. In this episode of the Sales Show, Simon Severino and Monica Bosinov tackle the ultimate business dilemma: relying on the "boring" consistency of systems versus chasing the "fun" of creative excitement. While running on adrenaline and cortisol might work for a rock band, it is not a sustainable strategy for decades-long business performance and often leads to burnout. Join Simon ("the systems guy") and Monica ("the fun advocate") as they break down how to stop fighting yourself and start building reliable strategies that align with your unique nervous system and personality. In this video, you will learn: Why motivation fails and how adrenaline-driven work styles lead to inevitable crashes. How to reframe "boring" tasks (like number crunching) into exciting, long-term visions (like five-week family beach vacations). The power of "white space" and why scheduling unstructured time is crucial for creativity and rejuvenation. How to identify and rewire internal triggers and negative self-talk so you can stop self-sabotaging your execution. The Inversion Method: How to identify the "hills you'll die on" to avoid catastrophic business failures. Whether you thrive on strict templates or need ultimate creative freedom, this episode will show you how to build an external system that makes execution effortless and an internal capacity that eliminates resistance. 🎁 Giveaway Alert: Want to win a FREE 1-hour coaching session with Simon or Monica in the Sprint Club? Leave a comment below guessing exactly what Monica had for breakfast after this recording! 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ Here is what I learned from John Barrows in this superb interview: 1) you can sell millions per year if you just put in 30 minutes of prospecting every day. 2) there is a tool that helps you talk to the right people at the right time. 3) you have to make it a daily ritual more than an event. John Barrows runs a sales training company focused on elevating the people and profession of Sales. He’s been in Sales his entire life and held every position from making 400 cold calls a week to being the VP of Sales at one of the fastest growing companies in Massachusetts that they eventually sold to Staples and is now the CEO of his own company where he still actively sells every day. John has over 400k followers on Linkedin, he’s the proud author of an Amazon bestselling children’s book called “I want to be in Sales when I grow up” that he wrote with his daughter to help introduce Sales to the younger generation with 100% of the profits going to charity. 🔗 Connect with John Barrows: Website & Resources: Find his corporate training, weekly newsletter, and YouTube channel at jbarrows.com. Podcast: Check out his podcast, Make It Happen Monday, available on all major platforms. (Make sure to subscribe to the Sales Show with Simon Severino for more actionable strategies from top business leaders!) 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.