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The Deal Board podcast is a place for small business owners and entrepreneurs to learn the best way sell a business or buy a business. Business Exit Experts, Andy Cagnetta and JT Tatem, lead discussions with expert business brokers, M&A professionals, and entrepreneurs that have sold a business or bought a business. Whether you are looking to learn how to sell a business, information on business valuation, or how to buy a business – The Deal Board gives you the behind the scenes of the entir ...
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This Podcast is your personal guide to starting and growing your business with true real world knowledge from someone who started and grew a successful business from the ground up without any loans or financing from any outside sources. So if you can’t get a leg up in this business world we have you covered.
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John Barrows is a leading B2B sales trainer and founder of JBarrows Consulting. His clients include Salesforce, LinkedIn, and Okta. Each Week he gives you actionable sales tips to close more business and brings on industry leaders.
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If you’re feeling confused or overwhelmed by the news coming out of Washington, D.C. right now, know this: you are not alone. Each week, former U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana and veteran journalist Maritsa Georgiou are here to talk you through it. Grounded is about more than just deciphering the headlines; It’s about hearing from changemakers, sharing insider insight, and leaving each episode with a roadmap forward. Let’s stay grounded: In facts, in reason, and in community. You can also ...
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Welcome to Untold Stories of Hip Hop — the podcast where the real ones speak and the legends come alive. I’m your host, OG Rideout Teddy T, and we’re about to take you on a journey through the raw, uncut history of hip hop." "This ain’t no surface-level convo. We’re diving deep — into the stories that never made the headlines, the moments that shaped the culture, and the voices that built the movement from the ground up." "From the pioneers to the icons, from the studio sessions to the stree ...
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As Politico wrote Friday, “the Senate map suddenly looks a lot better for Democrats. But still not a slam dunk.” Democratic Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek sure hopes so, as he just announced his candidacy for the Senate seat currently held by Republican Sen. Joni Ernst. You may have seen his splashy campaign launch video in which he crawls up stairs to…
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Lori Richardson: Betting on Yourself When It Matters Most
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57:31Lori Richardson is a powerhouse in the sales world—and one of John’s favorite humans, period.In this deeply personal and insightful episode, Lori opens up about her incredible journey: escaping an abusive relationship at 19, raising a child on her own, and diving headfirst into a 100% commission sales role with no safety net. Her story isn’t just i…
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Hip Hop Untold Stories – Chapter 3: JT Money, Uzi & The Poison Clan Legacy
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46:39Send us a text This one’s for the culture. We were set to bring you Ron May… but when the streets called, we answered. Ron had to handle business at Trick Daddy’s grand opening — so we pulled in a certified Miami legend: JT Money, alongside his Poison Clan brother Uzi. OG Wildman Teddy T was in the building for most of these moments, and the energy…
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Hip Hop Untold Stories: Chapter 2.5 – The World Asked for More of Disco Rick
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1:09:01Send us a text The world wanted more… and we delivered. In this bonus chapter, OG Wildman Teddy T takes you deeper into the untold story of Disco Rick — the Miami legend who turned bass into a movement. From underground tapes to chart-shaking anthems, discover how Rick built his sound, flipped the game, and left a permanent mark on hip hop culture.…
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Dr. Michael Osterholm joins Grounded to talk about why he says these are the most dangerous days for public health that he’s seen in his 50-year career. “We will never forget this. It will be before and after, much like BC/AD in terms of what public health is about,” Osterholm said. We talk about the recent exodus at the CDC, the future of vaccine …
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Top 5 Deal Killers with Andrew Cagnetta and JT Tatem
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23:21Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they are unpacking the deal killers that have the potential to stand between you and the dream of selling your business. Starting with the financials, we unpack the practicalities of good record-keeping before moving on to the realities of outgrowing your people. Next,…
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A Woman’s Place is in the House... and the Senate
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56:27“We have more millionaires in Congress than we have moms. There are three times more men named John in the Senate than there are moms of minor children, and this is why our policies fail women in this country, why they fail children in this country and Vote Mama is is here to change that.” That’s what Vote Mama founder and CEO Liuba Grechen Shirley…
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Marcus Chan: $950M in Sales and the Grit Behind It
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1:00:06Marcus Chan is a walking masterclass in disciplined growth. As CEO of Venli Consulting, he’s helped sales teams uncover $2M–$10M+ in hidden revenue through what he calls a Revenue Operating System—a system that’s generated $950M+ in results (and counting).In this episode, John Barrows reconnects with Marcus Chan to explore the grit, strategy, and m…
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"If my column really had an accurate name, it would be called ‘Always looking for Minnesota." NYT columnist and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman joins JT & MG to chat about foreign policy, how growing up in St. Louis Park, Minnesota shaped his political worldview, and the recent Trump administration move that gives him fear about th…
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Vince Beese: Red Zone Selling and the Enterprise Edge
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56:34Vince Beese knows how to close. As a fractional CRO and author of Red Zone Selling, Vince helps early-stage startups and fast-growing sales teams stop spinning their wheels and start running the plays that actually move deals across the finish line.In this conversation, John and Vince ditch the fluff and dive straight into what separates elite sell…
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Hip-Hop Untold Stories - Chapter 2: Disco Rick Miami Legend
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51:57Send us a text 🎬 Chapter 2: Deeper Into the Madness — Disco Rick Gets Personal If you thought Chapter 1 was wild… you ain’t heard nothing yet. OG Wildman Teddy T is back, and this time he’s digging even deeper into the untold legacy of Disco Rick, the Miami legend who redefined the game. The stories get heavier, the truths get louder, and the bass?…
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Report on Marketplace with Andrew Cagnetta and JT Tatem
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30:41How long does it take to sell a business, and what’s the right price to make it happen? Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they dig into the latest numbers shaping the business brokerage market. They unpack Transworld’s record-breaking 2024 results, explore how deal multiples vary by earnings, and expla…
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As the fight over redistricting in Texas threatens to explode in states across the country, we dig into what’s ahead with former Housing and Urban Development Sec. Julian Castro, who also once served as the mayor of San Antonio. How far does this fight over gerrymandering go? What does it mean for the rest of the country? How will it impact the 202…
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Hip-Hop Untold Stories - Chapter 1: Disco Rick Miami Legend
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58:02Send us a text 🎤 Chapter 1: Miami Mayhem — Disco Rick Unleashed Hosted by the legendary OG Wildman Teddy T, Hip-Hop Untold Stories kicks off with a bang — diving deep into the untamed legacy of Disco Rick, the Miami bass king who turned the city upside down. This ain’t your polished industry tale. It’s raw, unfiltered, and straight from the streets…
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Jake Mannino: Breaking The Guinness World Record For Coaching
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52:59Jake Mannino isn’t your average sales leader. As a Global Sales Director at Microsoft, he leads a team responsible for over $1B in annual revenue—but his true superpower lies in understanding people.In this deeply insightful episode, Jake joins John Barrows to unpack the psychology of motivation, the neuroscience of behavior change, and what it tak…
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RevOps Unfiltered: What Sales Needs to Hear
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1:07:58On this week’s episode, John Barrows hits the floor at Rev Fest—a one-of-a-kind event hosted by Go Nimbly’s CEO, Jen, at the iconic House of Yes in Brooklyn. This isn’t your typical sales conference. It’s loud, unconventional, and hyper-focused on RevOps—the unsung heroes of modern GTM strategy.In a series of quick-hit, high-impact interviews with …
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Former Republican Rep. Joe Walsh joins JT & MG to hash out the headlines over coffee. We talk about his transition from a moderate Republican to a Tea Party activist to an Independent and now, a Democrat. Plus, his proposal for a national strike to fight back against the Trump administration, his frustration with lawmakers, and his pitch for a Test…
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The headlines about Jeffrey Epstein keep coming and we asked high-profile attorney Gloria Allred to help us unpack what’s happening. Gloria has represented dozens of Epstein’s survivors. What about that list? When did the allegations first come on her radar? How are the survivors holding up with so much renewed focus on Epstein and his convicted ac…
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Celebrating 200 Episodes: The Story, The Stats, The Success
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30:48Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they celebrate a major milestone in The Deal Board’s journey: its 200th episode! They reflect on launching the podcast back in 2018, share exciting stats (including over 50,000 downloads and more than 20,000 YouTube views), and discuss the evolution of business br…
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As pressure mounts over the Epstein files, the Trump administration is leaning on an old target: former President Barack Obama. Ned Price, who served in various government roles related to national security and diplomacy, joins Grounded to discuss the latest accusations of treason being thrown at Obama from the Trump administration related to Russi…
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Monica Stewart: Escaping Founder Sales Survival Mode
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1:12:29Monica Stewart has spent 15 years helping B2B SaaS founders escape survival mode and build scalable revenue systems—generating $25M+ in revenue and influencing over $200M in valuations along the way. In this episode, John and Monica dig into what really holds founders back from scaling past the $1–10M mark. They explore why so many founders—especia…
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How can the U.S. government best fund our military and defense? It’s not just a political issue—it’s a national security issue. On this episode dedicated to our defense budget and national security, we’re joined by former Navy Under Secretary Erik Raven and Kate Käufer, both of whom served as advisers to Jon Tester when he served as Chair of the Se…
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The focus on the Epstein files continues to intensify, despite President Trump trying to talk about literally anything else (enter the Washington Commanders). Longtime political analyst and independent journalist Chris Cillizza joins JT & MG to discuss what this means for MAGA as loyalists start saying things like, “Dangling bits of red meat no lon…
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Zoltan Vardy: The Brutal Truth About Tech Founders and Sales
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52:00In this episode John Barrows sits down with Zoltan Vardy, B2B sales advisor, author of The Launch Code, and the go-to expert for helping tech founders turn their ideas into scalable revenue.With over $2 billion in closed sales and 30 years of C-suite and entrepreneurial experience, Zoltan breaks down why so many founders still treat sales like a ne…
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Former Trump “fixer” Michael Cohen joined JT & MG for an unfiltered live conversation about the Jeffrey Epstein files, the fracture inside MAGA and what Donald Trump’s end game. The chat became lively many times, including when talking about Congress, beef with both political parties and the idea of a town hall in Butte, America.…
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From the Ground Up: Selling Construction Businesses
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25:26Andy and JT welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they take a deep dive into one of Transworld’s hottest segments: construction. From small trade businesses to large-scale infrastructure firms, construction companies are a consistent force in the market and, as you’ll discover from this conversation, they’re ripe for …
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Ryan Busse, a former firearms executive who ran for governor in Montana, joined JT & MG for a live coffee chat about the big headlines from over the weekend. FEMA, fury over Epstein, cuts to medicaid, public lands, immigration… we hit on a lot. Here’s a spoiler: Tester says Congress needs to do its job. This episode was recorded live on the morning…
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Matt Millen: From Tony Robbins to Regie AI—Lessons in Performance
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1:09:13Matt Millen is the co-founder and president of Regie AI, a platform that’s transforming how sales teams scale personalized outreach without losing the human connection. Before Regie, Matt’s career spanned everything from leading sales at Tony Robbins to competitive car racing—experiences that shaped his philosophy on performance, mindset, and winni…
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Everyone’s favorite Senate bromance reunites for this lively episode of Grounded. Despite repeatedly saying he doesn’t like Jon Tester, Sen. Cory Booker joins us to chat about the vibe in the U.S. Senate, the record-breaking filibuster, and what it will take to win as a Democrat in 2026. Booker talks about his efforts to be more creative when it co…
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Luke Arno: Building Grit, Passion, and Real Revenue Teams
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50:59In this episode of Make It Happen Mondays, John Barrows sits down with Luke Arno, CRO at Transcend and a powerhouse revenue leader who’s scaled growth at companies like Twilio Segment and Box. Luke shares what sets truly great sales teams apart—and why coaching, optimism, and grit are the unteachable qualities every leader should look for. They div…
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Nothing was off limits in this episode with Miles Taylor, who was once a part of the Trump administration and was later exposed as the author of a 2018 NYT op-ed under the pen name, “Anonymous.” We talked about Taylor’s initial concerns working for Trump 1.0, what’s different in Trump 2.0, retribution for even associating with dissenters and more. …
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Inside Exit Factor: Real Insights from the Franchise That Scales Businesses
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23:44Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, Andy sits down with Jessica and business exit strategist Kelly Chess to explore the fast-growing Exit Factor franchise. They dive into how Exit Factor helps business owners increase valuation, clean up financials, and develop exit strategies that maximize returns.…
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As the Senate participates in a “vote-a-rama,” we unpack what’s happening with former Sec. of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, including his top three issues with the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” How does Mayor Pete stay engaged AND grounded? Plus, the announcement from Sen. Thom Tillis that he’s not running for reelection, air travel concerns and the 2028…
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John “JT” Turner: From Google X to Grounded Leadership
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59:17John “JT” Turner is a sales executive, leadership coach, and team builder with a proven track record of turning good teams into great ones. In this episode, John Barrows and JT explore what authentic sales leadership really looks like—and how to apply it in today’s fast-moving, AI-influenced world. They unpack JT’s formative experiences, including …
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An episode dedicated to the Citizens United decision of 2010 and its impacts on the way our political system works today. It’s estimated the campaign spending in former Sen. Tester’s most recent 2024 race neared $300 million, a huge departure from the $27.5 million spent during his first Senate race in 2006. We talk with the president of End Citize…
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Veteran journalist Terry Moran joins Grounded to talk about life after his departure from ABC News. We chat about what he’s seeing on the ground in Springfield, Ohio— home to a large population of Haitian immigrants trying to figure out what’s next since the Trump administration revoked their temporary protected status. Where do they go from here? …
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“I do not understand this adhesive that holds them so tight when they know that things are wrong.” Former Montana Gov. Marc Racicot (and former chair of the RNC) talks with JT and MG about getting booted from the Montana Republican Party after speaking out against Donald Trump, when he thinks the viciousness in politics took a hard turn, and his co…
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Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin (who served alongside military in Iraq) of Michigan joins JT and MG to unpack the events that unfolded in Iran over the weekend, where we go from here, ideas for the future of the Democratic Party and her recent spicy exchange with Sec. of Defense Pete Hegseth. Plus, a little love for Detroit and Minnesota.…
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Nick Hill: Coaching, Training & The Real Role of Enablement
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1:05:13Nick Hill is the Director of Sales Enablement at Crunchbase, with a track record of building performance-driven coaching programs at Miro, Sprinklr, and beyond. In this episode of Make It Happen Mondays, John Barrows and Nick dive deep into all things enablement—from structure and timing to coaching reps and aligning with RevOps for real impact. Th…
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Grounded gets spicy with our friend Katie Phang, a former prosecutor, longtime legal analyst and former host of the Katie Phang Show. We chat about Iran, the Tucker Carlson v. Ted Cruz video, the necessary evolution of informative media and why Katie thinks there’s still a measure of respect for the Judicial Branch. If you’ve found yourself thinkin…
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Andy and Transworld Managing Director, Alan Kaye, welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week, they dive into the complexities of selling nonprofit organizations and the governance issues that often complicate these transactions. With more nonprofits looking to transition ownership or restructure, understanding how boards op…
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Mark Raffan: Stop Discounting, Start Negotiating
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1:05:59Mark Raffan is the founder and CEO of Negotiations Ninja™, a former procurement pro turned sales ally, and one of the sharpest minds in the negotiation game today. In this episode of Make It Happen Mondays, John Barrows welcomes Mark back for a tactical, no-fluff conversation on why most sales reps lose deals in the final 10%—not to competition, bu…
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We had planned to solely chat with former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn for this episode, but something happened Wednesday night that prompted us to add another guest to the mix. Dunn and JT share some behind the scenes anecdotes about Jan. 6, 2021, and their response to the Trump administration calling the LA protesters insurrectionists. We al…
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We tried something new in episode 26 by having a LIVE conversation with Dr. Heather Cox Richardson, America’s favorite historian. We cover the unrest in Los Angeles, the public Elon Musk/Donald Trump feud and the defining moments she thinks will be remembered in future history books. Plus, what keeps her up at night? What gives her hope? How does s…
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Dan Sperring: Rethinking ICP to Drive Revenue
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1:08:45John Barrows is joined by Dan Sperring, founder of AlignICP, to unpack one of the most overlooked—but critical—elements of GTM success: your Ideal Customer Profile. Dan has made it his mission to help sales and marketing teams work together to define, refine, and activate a high-impact ICP strategy. The conversation dives into common ICP mistakes (…
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Business by the Numbers: Top Takeaways and Tactical Tips
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21:27Transworld Business Advisors welcomes you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast! This week, Andy and guests dive into the main takeaways from the recent Transworld by the Numbers Conference, where brokers and industry experts shared strategies for building better businesses. In this episode, they welcome Ryan Armstrong, Certified Business In…
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In the 25th episode of Grounded, fellow Montanan and Pearl Jam co-founder Jeff Ament joins JT and MG to talk politics, music and Big Sandy, Montana. We ask about the viral moment when his bandmate Eddie Vedder defended Bruce Springsteen against attacks from President Trump, the concert poster that landed the Secret Service at his door, and the way …
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Karen Kelly: Hypothesis Selling and Creating Safe Spaces for Buyers
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57:21Karen Kelly is a sales strategist, speaker, and founder of K2 Performance Consulting, where she helps B2B companies sell with confidence, clarity, and purpose. In this episode of Make It Happen Mondays, John Barrows sits down with Karen for a tactical and inspiring conversation that covers everything from her immigrant upbringing and biology backgr…
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JT & MG talk to journalists Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes who just co-authored their fourth book together about the 2024 presidential campaign cycle. They cover insider perspectives from both the Biden and Trump campaigns, the debate that unleashed a summer of political chaos and what happens now as Democrats try to figure out their path forward i…
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joins JT and MG to talk about what went wrong for the Harris/Walz campaign, the future of the Democratic Party, and the governor’s political plans. What do Democrats need to do to win back rural America and the working class? Is there room for a moderate candidate in today’s political environment? We also make sure to talk a…
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