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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Formerly known as "Substantial Sundays", 3 the Odd Way is a podcast hosted by childhood friends, J. Cash, Sherm the Barber and, Substantial reviewing music, TV, movies, sports and more.
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The podcast for everything comic book, animation, sci-fi and pop culture. Hosted by Jimmy Aquino & a rotating panel of co-hosts, CNI is your weekly dose of industry news, reviews and interviews. Past guests include: Stan Lee, John Romita, Sr., Jerry Robinson, Brian K. Vaughan, Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, John Cassaday, Paul Pope, Darwyne Cooke, JM Dematteis, Steve Niles, Garth Ennis, Steve Rude, Kyle Baker, Jim Lee, James Jean, Alison Bechdel, Arthur Suydam, Jonathan Hickman, Greg Pak, John ...
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A podcast where art meets industry. Rachelle Etienne-Robinson and Stan “Substantial” Robinson, founders and co-CEO’s of Substantial Art & Music lead discussions on the business of art; from creating, producing, presenting, marketing, performing, and selling your art. Listen to interviews with individual artists, curators, directors, creative entrepreneurs, and various professionals in the art and music industry. Season 3 of ARTdustry is sponsored by Words Beats and Life.
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Interview with Tom Planck, HGC's chief catalyst
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As featured on LEGO.com, Marvel.com, Slugfest, NPR, Wall Street Journal and the Today Show, host & series producer Alex Grand, author of the best seller, Understanding Superhero Comic Books (with various co-hosts Bill Field, David Armstrong, N. Scott Robinson, Ph.D., Jim Thompson) and guests engage in a Journalistic Comic Book Historical discussion between professionals, historians and scholars in determining what happened and when in comics, from strips and pulps to the platinum age comic b ...
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Bridging the Gap Between Challenges and Desired Results: A Salesperson's Guide to Success
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21:12"The 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 enhanc…
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The Power of Precision: Brad Pearse on Data, Relationships, and Results
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16:27In this episode of Making Sales Social, host Brynne Tillman welcomes Brad Pearse, founder of Simplified Sales, whose award-winning career in B2B sales and business development spans over two decades.Brad shares how a single mentoring experience early in his career completely transformed his approach to sales, from frustration and failure to focus a…
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Stop Selling, Start Connecting: Andrew Jenkins on Smarter Social Selling
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24:33In this episode of Making Sales Social, Brynne Tillman sits down with Andrew Jenkins, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Social Media Marketing for Business to explore what it truly means to make sales social.Andrew shares how today’s best social sellers focus less on the pitch and more on building genuine, valuable connections. He dives into the…
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5 Templates to Optimize Your LinkedIn Sales Outreach
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33:59"You’ll uncover not just LinkedIn sales outreach templates, but also the strategic insights behind them. These templates are your guide to crafting personalized messages in your own voice, creating authentic connections. Discover the top 5 templates used by the Social Sales Link team. It’s all about focusing on prospects’ needs and detaching from t…
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From Martial Arts to Master Connector: Building Genuine Human Relationships with Steve Spiro
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38:16In this episode of Making Sales Social, hosts sit down with Steve Spiro, the “Master Connector” a fourth-degree black belt, accomplished speaker, and LinkedIn powerhouse with over 30,000 connections. Steve shares his inspiring journey from art school and advertising to mastering the disciplines of martial arts and sales.Discover how grit, authentic…
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Producer Joe was also at NYCC 2025 and had a chance to pick up a few interviews. In this episode Joe sat down with Kazimir Lee to hear about their debut graphic novel with Top Shelf Publishing, Low Orbit. www.comicnewsinsider.com
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Episode 1663 - NYCC: Jon Allen & Patch Notes Apparel
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28:57Producer Joe was also at NYCC 2025 and had a chance to pick up a few interviews. In this episode you'll hear his interview with Jon Allen discussing his new release from Top Shelf publishing, The Well. Also, Joe talks with Derrick Rohlfing, who started a new line of RPG inspired clothing with his brother Phillip called Patch Notes Apparel. Come bac…
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Episode 1666 - NYCC: The Copenhagen Test w/ Simu Liu/Thomas Brandon (co-showrunner)/Jennifer Yale (co-showrunner)!
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26:20At New York Comic Con, Jimmy attended the press room for the upcoming Peacock spy thriller THE COPENHAGEN ROOM. Initially, he and the 3 other press folks were chatting with creator/co-showrunner Thomas Brandon and co-showrunner Jennifer Yale. They talked what the show will entail, how it came together, is anyone in the show trustworthy, the intrica…
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At New York Comic Con, Jimmy talked to cocktail/bar historian, drinks columnist and former English professor David Wondrich about writing his first graphic novel THE COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF THE COCKTAIL. They discussed his other books, teaching, the origin of the word "cocktail", famous bartenders, where many cocktails started, modern bartending, les…
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At New York Comic Con, Jimmy talked to friend Colleen AF Venable in a wild off the rails conversation about her work on JUNIE B. JONES, KATIE THE CATSITTER, adapting work, babysitting, why she is most like Junie B., church, being a bratty kid and more. And trust me, you must hear the story of her youth when she high-fived a Jesus statue and the res…
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At New York Comic Con, Jimmy talked to Jeremy Haun about his role at Ignition Press, his comics with them MURDER PODCAST and THE BEAUTY, the TV show, his youtube podcast, making cocktails, writing vs drawing, fave horror films and more. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of the great interviews Jimmy and Producer Joe got at NYCC! www.com…
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At New York Comic Con, Jimmy had a chance to sit down with legendary comic creator Rob Liefeld. They talked about YOUNGBLOOD coming back, livestreaming, his podcast ROBSERVATIONS, founding Image, his famous Levi's commercial, proposing to his wife in comic book form, Deadpool, favorite comics, Alan Moore and so much more. Rob's enthusiasm and love …
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Episode 1659 - NYCC: Recap! Interview w/ Inaki & Roy Miranda!
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45:00Jimmy and Producer Joe went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) and got tons of coverage for your listening pleasure. 8 interviews total and 1 press room. Jimmy chatted with Jeremy Haun, Rob Liefeld, Inaki & Roy Miranda, Colleen AF Venable and David Wondrich. He also did the press room for the upcoming Peacock spy thriller series THE COPENHAGEN TEST where…
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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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Human-Centric Marketing in the Age of AI with Amelie Marivain
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Episode 1658 - NYCC Prep w/ Chris D'Lando!
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1:12:27Jimmy and Producer Joe welcome ReedPop Event Manager Chris D'Lando to talk about this week's New York Comic Con! He tells them about fun new changes, keeping comics a centerpiece, favorite celebs he's met, advice for con attendees and more. Jimmy and Joe also talk about what they want to check out, tease some planned interviews, hidden eating spots…
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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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The Silver Age Panel at San Diego Comic Con 2025: How Flash Saved the Comic Book Industry
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44:59In 1955, comic book companies were struggling to stay afloat after a rough five years of censorship, a changing readership, and the invention of television. During an editorial meeting at National Periodical Publications, somebody suggested bringing back the company’s superheroes. National settled on a redesign of an old character—The Flash—and the…
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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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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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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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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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Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this final SPX episode, Jimmy sits down with Deb JJ Lee to discuss…
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Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, Briana Loewinsohn chats about her book RAISED BY GHO…
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Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, Jimmy is joined by his pal Jonathan Baylis. They tal…
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Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, Juniper Kim joins Jimmy to discuss her Fulbright sch…
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Episode 1652 - Interrupting SPX w/ Reviews!
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31:40Reviews: Batman vol 4 #1, Good As Dead #1, Superman #28 & 29, Marvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman #1 (One Shot), Murder Podcast #1, Skinbreaker #1, Powers 25 #1, X-Men Of Apocalypse Alpha #1, Gen V s2, Haunted Hotel s1, Pokemon Concierge s1 pt2, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon s3, Wednesday s2 pt2 We interrupt this SPX coverage for some overdue reviews! Due t…
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Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, you'll hear him talk with Natalie Norris who discuss…
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Episode 1651 - SPX: Kit Anderson/Stepanka Jislova!
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41:57Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, you'll hear his chats with Kit Anderson and Stepanka…
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Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, you'll hear him talk with Nicole Goux about her new …
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Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, you'll hear his super fun talk with sibling cartooni…
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Episode 1648 - SPX Recap! Interview w/ Ngozi Ukazu!
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34:02Comic News Insider: Episode 1648 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Brian…
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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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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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Jimmy is off to Small Press Expo (SPX) this weekend in Bethesda, MD. As usual, he has several interviews lined up and will tell you all about them! In an extended Top 3, he also does some mini-reviews of many graphic novels/comics/zines he read to prep for those interviews. Jimmy also gives a brief bit about the current CNI website woes. Our curren…
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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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Reviews: Peacemaker s2, Twisted Metal s2 finale, Fixed, Red Sonja All the San Diego Comic Con coverage is done! In this episode, you'll hear Jimmy's recap of the awesome Anime NYC show held at the Javits Center over a week ago. How has it continued to grow? What was the crowd like? Does it really have the best food options inside the con? Tune in t…
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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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The Many Hands of Bill Finger SDCC 2025 Panel
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45:12Panel description: Before Gotham had shadows, writer Bill Finger cast them. Comics scholar Alex Grand (*Understanding Superhero Comic Books*) moderates a lively conversation with Athena Finger (Bill’s granddaughter and advocate), historian Bill Field (Field of Comics), and playwright/filmmaker Leonard Schwartz (Bill Finger: Rise of the Bat), and no…
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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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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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Episode 1639 - Flame Con Recap! Interview w/ JP Karliak!
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56:17Reviews: Kevin Smith Presents: Archie Meets Jay and Silent Bob, Alien: Earth, Revival s1 finale It's Flame Con time again! Jimmy attended the annual LGBTQ+ comic show over the weekend and gives his recap on it all from the exhibitors, crowd, spacing, panels, guests, organization and more. He also interviews voice over actor extraordinaire JP Karlia…
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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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Episode 1645 - SDCC: Hazbin Hotel/Helluva Boss w/ Vivienne Medrano/Erika Henningsen/Brandon Rogers/Richard Horvitz/Amir Talai!
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39:00Jimmy survived another San Diego Comic Con! 14 interviews and 2 press rooms. Phew! In this final episode from SDCC, you'll hear from some of the cast/creatives behind HAZBIN HOTEL & HELLUVA BOSS. Creator/showrunner Vivienne Medrano shares her thoughts on the upcoming seasons, how they got picked up and if she'd like to see them as live musicals. Er…
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Jimmy survived another San Diego Comic Con! 14 interviews and 2 press rooms. Phew! In this episode, you'll hear some of Jimmy's cosplay friends. Marta, Steph, Courtney, Heidi and Mary hung with Jimmy on the last night of Comic Con to give their overall thoughts of the show. Attendance, panels, activation sites, exhibitors, celebrities, hotels and o…
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Episode 1643 - SDCC: Rita Vandergaw (Comic-Con Museum Exec. Director)!
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20:27Jimmy survived another San Diego Comic Con! 14 interviews and 2 press rooms. Phew! In this episode, you'll hear from Comic-Con Museum Executive Director Rita Vandergaw. Rita talks about the goals of the museum, exhibitions, favorite movies and more. Only a couple of more SDCC interview specials including the press room he did for TV shows HAZBIN HO…
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