Welcome to the Making Sales Social Podcast, where we bring you insights from the leading voices in sales and marketing. Join hosts Brynne Tillman, Bob Woods, and Stan Robinson and their Guests as they explore essential tips and strategies that empower revenue-driven professionals to leverage LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, and AI prompt writing. Discover how to transform your outreach, master social selling, and engage with prospects authentically for impactful results.
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We interview CEOs, business leaders, and thought leaders to get their perspectives on strategy, leadership, management, and other trends that can support your career and help you run a ”best-in-class” business or non-profit. Be sure to subscribe and tell us what you’re taking away from each episode. About SME Strategy We facilitate strategic planning to help leadership teams get aligned on where they want to go and what they need to do to get there. Learn more at: https://www.smestrategy.net ...
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The Online Course Show is all about exchanging knowledge and helping course creators succeed. I LOVE going straight to the source and hearing people’s firsthand knowledge about what has worked for their business. And it’s always great to share my own observations and bounce ideas off other people in the same entrepreneurial space. There is something for everyone on the show. Funnel hacking, high level strategy, nitty gritty processes, book reviews, productivity tips… the list goes on. My gue ...
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The Training Impact Podcast focuses on Partner Training Programs and how to maximize their impact on organizations. I’m Jeff Walter, host of the Training Impact Podcast, and Founder and CEO of LatitudeLearning. I’ve been a member of the Learning and Development industry for over twenty years. During that time, we’ve accomplished much as an industry yet we’ve ignored two important dimensions of our industry: Partners and Programs. Partner Training (i.e. training resellers, franchises, authori ...
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In today's world, creativity isn't a nice-to-have in business, it's a must-have. But despite some common misconceptions, creative is not a department, it’s a mindset and a range of skills that anyone can learn and master. The Now Go Create podcast is hosted by Claire Bridges, a former Creative Director, author and now educator who is obsessed with creativity! She’s trained over 40,000 people in creative thinking skills, and worked with teams at brands like ASOS, Netflix and Marks and Spencer ...
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The Inbound Certification is a free internet marketing training and certification program. The course includes 12 video classes that cover each stage of the inbound methodology. These classes will prepare you for the Inbound Certification exam. When the exam is passed, you'll receive a certificate of completion and a badge to add to your suite of skills on your resume, LinkedIn and anywhere else you see fit. The Inbound Certification is administered by HubSpot.
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Pit Master & The Doc... John Hackleman, Pit Master (ex-fighter, UFC trainer) and The Doc, Dr. James Kasper, MD (Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist). We talk about UFC, MMA, Fitness, Martial Arts, Sports Medicine and more with great guests! My Website, blog, courses, membership site, ALL The Pit's techniques... thepit.tv Be a part of our great Pit Tribe... https://www.facebook.com/groups/HK3system My Facebook..https://www.facebook.com/ThePitMaster My Twitter...https://twitter.c ...
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Harvard’s Science of Conflict: Train Your Brain for Resilience with Bob Bordone
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25:15How can leaders turn tension into teamwork, and disagreement into innovation? In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, Anthony Taylor speaks with Bob Bordone, USA Today Bestselling Author, Senior Fellow at Harvard Law School, and nationally recognized expert in negotiation and conflict resolution. Bob has spent his career helping peo…
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16. Building Learning Systems, Not Just Courses – Lessons from eLearningDOC
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55:49In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, host Jeff Walter sits down with three powerhouse leaders from eLearningDOC—Angela Robbins, Toni DiMella, and Diana Brandon—to unpack how great learning design happens when creativity meets structure. Together, they explore what it takes to turn subject matter expertise, operational chaos, and big idea…
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The HEART Framework: Turning Conversations into Conversions
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22:49In this episode of Making Sales Social, Brynne Tillman sits down with Tom Jackobs, creator of the Selling with Heart Framework, to explore how empathy and authenticity can transform your entire sales process.With over 30 years of experience, Tom shares how his HEART approach; Hugs, Engage, Ask, Referrals, and Testimonials, helps service professiona…
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Leveraging AI tools has become essential for sales professionals, marketers, business development experts, and entrepreneurs. The magic of AI lies in its ability to generate insightful responses based on the prompts you provide. However, many users struggle to get optimal results due to common pitfalls in prompt writing.…
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268: The Minimum Legal Setup Every Course Creator Needs (Featuring Bobby Klinck)
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1:07:11Ever put off launching your online course because you're worried about content theft or unsure which legal steps to take? You're not alone—and that's why I brought in Harvard Law grad turned online entrepreneur Bobby Klinck. In this episode, we tackle the biggest legal fears and misconceptions course creators face, from copyright and trademarks to …
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Are you feeling flat, uninspired, or stuck in a rut with your creative work? You’re not alone and you don’t have to go it alone either. Following on from last week’s episode of Now Go Create Claire Bridges chats to improv specialist and storytelling coach Maria Peters for a lively, practical deep-dive into getting yourself out of a creative slump (…
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Human-Centric Marketing in the Age of AI with Amelie Marivain
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Transforming Global Giants: Google, Diageo & Maersk with Louisa Loran
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Bridging the Gap Between Challenges and Desired Results: A Salesperson's Guide to Success
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28:10The goal is to position your solution at the intersection of your client’s challenges and their desired results. For sales professionals, positioning yourself at the center of this overlap is how you become essential to your clients’ success. Let’s break down this framework and explore how leveraging platforms like LinkedIn and AI tools can enhance…
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From Random Acts of Marketing to Predictable Growth with Michael “Buzz” Buzinski
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38:20In this episode of Making Sales Social, Brynne Tillman sits down with Michael “Buzz” Buzinski, a decorated Air Force veteran, serial entrepreneur, international speaker, and bestselling author on a mission to eradicate entrepreneurial poverty.Known as a “visionary marketer” by the American Marketing Association, Buzz shares how business owners can …
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David Kolbe, CEO & Lawyer Turned Leadership Strategist, on Team Dynamics
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20:41How do you build teams that truly work, empower people’s strengths, and adapt leadership for the future of work? In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, Anthony Taylor speaks with David Kolbe, CEO of Kolbe Corp, a company celebrating 50 years of helping leaders and organizations unleash innovation through the Kolbe Concept®. David h…
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The Real Reason Your Sales Team Isn’t Getting Conversations from LinkedIn
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25:28Your sales team is posting content, sending connection requests, even liking industry news, but conversations aren’t happening. And without conversations, there are no opportunities, no discovery calls, and no revenue.The problem isn’t LinkedIn. The problem is how your team is showing up on LinkedIn. Most sellers are told to “be active” on the plat…
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267: He Tested Every Funnel: The 3 That Sell Courses Today (Featuring John Ainsworth)
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1:00:51What if you could stop guessing about your online course funnel—and just build the one that actually sells? In this episode, I’m joined once again by John Ainsworth of Data Driven Marketing. John’s tested countless funnels across real online course businesses and breaks down the three that are consistently working right now. Whether you're new to f…
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What do you do when the creative ideas stop flowing? In this episode of Now Go Create, host Claire Bridges gets real about a topic we don’t talk about enough: the creative slump. She shares her own recent experience, and explores why slumps might happen, how they differ from creative burnout or “block,” and why we shouldn’t panic when the creative …
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From Marine to Marketing: Jim Fuhs on Building Trust and Sales with Substack
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47:58In this episode of Making Sales Social, Bob Woods sits down with Jim Fuhs, a Marine Corps veteran turned digital marketing strategist and the president/COO of Fuhsion Marketing. Jim shares his journey from military leadership to becoming a trusted voice in live streaming, content strategy, and social selling.Together, they dive deep into the power …
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LinkedIn Top Voice, Global CIO, Author The Multi Dimensional Leadership of Sébastien Page
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22:54How do you build resilience, lead under pressure, and thrive in the mental game of business? In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, Anthony Taylor speaks with Sébastien Page, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Global Multi-Asset at T. Rowe Price, where he oversees more than $500 billion in assets. Sébastien is also the author of …
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The Sales Leader's Ultimate Guide to Sales Navigator Adoption
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30:52As a leader, understanding and leveraging LinkedIn Sales Navigator is essential for driving your team’s sales performance. Sales Navigator is LinkedIn’s premium sales tool, tailored to enhance the sales process for professionals. It offers advanced capabilities that are not available through the basic LinkedIn platform, such as advanced search filt…
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Never Miss a Lead Again: How AI is Transforming Customer Engagement
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22:32In this episode of Making Sales Social, Brynne Tillman and Bob Woods sit down with David Banko, founder of Calomation, to explore how AI is transforming customer engagement for service-based businesses. Drawing on his journey from gym owner to tech innovator, David shares how his AI-powered virtual receptionist helps business owners capture every l…
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Jim Fielding: Leading Through Change at Disney, Fox & Claire’s
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28:11How do you build a career and a leadership style rooted in people, culture, and curiosity? In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, Anthony Taylor speaks with Jim Fielding, former CEO of Claire’s, President of Disney Stores Worldwide, and President of 20th Century Fox Consumer Products. Jim is also the author of All Pride, No Ego and…
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Leverage LinkedIn to Drive Customer Loyalty and Repeat Business
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28:31In today's business world, keeping customers happy is crucial. But it's not just about making the sale—it's about keeping them coming back. LinkedIn isn't just for finding new leads; it's a goldmine for building lasting relationships after the deal is done. In this guide, we'll walk through seven simple strategies to drive customer loyalty and repe…
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15. Learning Designs: Apprenticeships Beyond the Trades
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54:01In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, host Jeff Walter sits down with two seasoned leaders from Learning Designs, Inc. (LDI): Mary Carter, Founder and President, and Julie Hiatt, Manager of Business Development. Together, they explore how decades of experience in instructional design, workforce development, and corporate training can be a…
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Dr. Colin M. Fisher: The Hidden Science of Group Dynamics | Strategy and Leadership Podcast
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25:15How do you build teams that truly work together instead of falling into dysfunction? In this Strategy and Leadership podcast, Dr. Colin M. Fisher—Associate Professor of Organizations and Innovation at UCL School of Management and author of The Collective Edge—shares two decades of research on group dynamics, creativity, and collaboration. Drawing f…
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The Power of Strategic Storytelling in Sales & Marketing
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23:25In this episode of Making Sales Social, we explore how entrepreneurs can use storytelling as a powerful marketing tool. Guest Leslie Capps, known as The Strategic Story Preneur, shares how to uncover your unique story, align it with your brand, and simplify marketing strategies to attract the right audience. Learn how authentic storytelling can bui…
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14. Powering Franchise Excellence: How Batteries Plus Trains Experts in Charge
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1:07:45In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, host Jeff Walter sits down with Jason Moss, Vice President of Store Development and Training Operations at Batteries Plus, to explore how franchise training can drive business growth, brand consistency, and employee retention. Jason shares his unlikely path into training—beginning as an entrepreneur r…
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Start LinkedIn Conversations with Insight and Value
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26:14In this episode of Making Sales Social, Bob Woods, Brynne Tillman, and Stan Robinson Jr. dive into why traditional sales prospecting often falls flat and how to flip the script with LinkedIn Insight Exchanges. Instead of cold pitches and generic outreach, discover how to spark authentic, peer-to-peer conversations that build trust and lead to meani…
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Ep 33: No gatekeeping here! Jody Orsborn Medina
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48:54In this episode, Claire Bridges sits down with Jody Orsborn Medina, experiential creative director and founder of Recess, a global creative community and incredible resource hub. Jody shares her journey from in-house and agency life to freelancing, and how the need for authentic connections inspired her to start Recess. What began as monthly intern…
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Leading Nonprofits Like Businesses with Andy Price, CEO & Scout Executive
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16:33How do you lead nonprofits like businesses while staying true to your mission? In this episode, Andy Price, CEO & Scout Executive of the Grand Canyon Council, shares lessons from over 30 years in nonprofit leadership. He reveals how to inspire volunteers, measure real impact, and turn around organizations in crisis. Watch the full conversation to l…
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Endurance and Entrepreneurship: Lessons from the Ride with Chris Colt
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47:53Bob Woods engages with Chris Colt, renowned as the "Challenge Champion", in this insightful episode. Chris articulates his transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the endurance and resilience essential in business. He explores his own experiences, highlighting a decisive moment of resistance to corporate pressure and th…
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266: From Solo Course to Enterprise Clients like NASA & Apple (Featuring Tom Geiss)
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1:15:29What does it take to grow an online course into a thriving company with clients like NASA and Apple? In this episode, I catch up with Tom Geiss, founder of GD&T Basics, to hear how he turned a niche engineering topic into a multimillion-dollar business. We talk about building a team, selling to enterprises, and the mindset shift from solopreneur to…
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Want to Build Real Momentum on LinkedIn Engage 10x More Than You Post
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29:17Join Bob Woods and Brynne Tillman as they delve into the art of building trust on LinkedIn to enhance social selling. This episode of Making Sales Social explores the powerful 10-to-1 engagement-to-posting rule, demonstrating why thoughtful commenting often outperforms regular posting. Discover how engaging with content from industry influencers an…
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Authentic Sales Narratives to Drive Revenue
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28:59Join host Brynne Tillman as she delves into the power of storytelling with award-winning sales leader Shannon Plumb. Shannon shares her insights on crafting narratives that resonate with clients and drive revenue, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and connection in sales. Discover how connecting with your "why" can transform your sales app…
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Start Conversations with Your LinkedIn 1st-degree Connections Without Being Salesy
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24:40Join Bob Woods, Brynne Tillman, and Stan Robinson Jr. as they delve into the nuances of making meaningful, non-salesy connections on LinkedIn. The panel explores strategies to identify valuable prospects within your network, the importance of engaging with thoughtful comments, and the power of personalized outreach through video and voice messages.…
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Leading Global Brands & Data-Driven Growth, with Co-CEO of Cro Metrics Gwen Hammes
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22:06Why do the world’s leading brands increasingly act like startups? In this episode, Co-CEO of Cro Metrics, Gwen Hammes, shares her insights from working with global giants such as Mars, Kimberly-Clark, Stellantis, Clorox, Levi Strauss, Sargento, and SC Johnson. Drawing from her decades of experience at iconic agencies like Ogilvy, FCB, and DDB, Gwen…
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265: Online Course Platform Tier List (Teachable vs Kajabi vs Thinkific vs Udemy vs Skool)
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44:35Tune in for Jacques to rank the top 20 online course platforms!By Jacques Hopkins
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Ep 32: Summer School, What’s Next? Your Creative Toolkit for September
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6:16Congratulations, you’ve made it to the end of Summer School! In this special wrap-up episode, host Claire Bridges recaps the five creative nudges you experimented with over the summer, and brings them together into a practical, personalised toolkit to help you approach September (and beyond!) with confidence and curiosity. As you say goodbye to sum…
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Elevating Sales Through Process and Coaching
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25:03In this episode, we talk with lifelong entrepreneur George Brontén, founder of Membrain, about his journey from struggling to build a sales team to creating a visual sales process that drives consistent results. George shares why he sees "making sales social" as a human-to-human, trust-based connection, not a shortcut. He also reveals how to get sa…
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Why Fearless Leaders Outperform w/ Brendan Keegan
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17:47Why does fearless leadership matter more than ever? In this podcast, entrepreneur and author Brendan P. Keegan unpacks what it means to be a fearless leader and how to create environments that support high performance. With over 25 years as a CEO and now on a mission to build one million fearless leaders, Brendan shares lessons from business, motor…
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Writing a Powerful LinkedIn About Summary for Sales Professionals
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23:33In this episode of Making Sales Social Live, Bob Woods and Stan Robinson Jr. reveal how to transform your LinkedIn About section from a bland resume into a compelling, customer-focused story. Learn how to speak to your prospects’ challenges, build trust, and spark conversations—without sounding salesy. Plus, get practical tips to structure your sec…
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Why Innovation Fails, and How to Fix It w/ Robyn Bolton
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16:46Why do so many innovation initiatives fall flat—even in successful companies? In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, Anthony Taylor sits down with innovation expert Robyn Bolton to discuss what leaders get wrong about innovation, how to create the right conditions for it to thrive, and what it takes to build a truly innovative cult…
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Ep 31: Summer School Creative Nudge: Tame Your Inner Critic
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5:24How loud is the voice in your head that tells you you’re not good enough, or worries you’re about to mess things up? Welcome to week five of Now Go Create’s Summer School with Claire Bridges. This week’s creative nudge is all about noticing your self-talk and learning how to shift that critical inner voice into something much kinder (and more helpf…
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