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Sales Against The Odds

There’s no silver bullet in sales. But there are proven processes, better questions, and the right kind of leadership, and that’s what we’re here to talk about.

On Sales Against the Odds, we dig into the real challenges leaders face and share sales strategies, tactics, and hiring best practices that actually work. This isn’t about making sales sound easy or polished. It’s about what really happens in the field. The horror stories, the humor, and the humble moments, we cover it all.

Each episode, you’ll walk away with two things: stories you can relate to, and tangible actions you can take back to your business. We won’t pretend we have all the answers. But we’ve been there, we’ve seen what works, and we’re here to give you the best shot at building a sales-focused company that drives results.

Why Great Leadership Teams Outperform the Rest with Mark ODonnell

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Why Great Leadership Teams Outperform the Rest with Mark O’Donnell

Most entrepreneurs treat their leadership team as an afterthought, focusing all their energy on sales and product instead of the people who actually drive sustainable growth. Lee Brumbaugh sits down with Mark O’Donnell, CEO Visionary of EOS Worldwide, to discuss why leadership team quality is the #1 predictor of business

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Why Great Leadership Teams Outperform the Rest with Mark ODonnell

Why Great Leadership Teams Outperform the Rest with Mark O’Donnell

Most entrepreneurs treat their leadership team as an afterthought, focusing all their energy on sales and product instead of the people who actually drive sustainable growth. Lee Brumbaugh sits down with Mark O’Donnell, CEO Visionary of EOS Worldwide, to discuss why leadership team quality is the #1 predictor of business success.

Scale Smarter with Global Talent and AI for SMBs with David Nilssen

Lee Brumbaugh sits down with David Nilssen, CEO of Doxa Talent and co-founder of Guidant Financial. David breaks down why most companies get outsourcing wrong, how Doxa's conscious outsourcing model boosts retention, and why a human-in-the-loop AI strategy helps remote teams outperform in-office ones—and break through the revenue ceiling.

The Hidden Drivers of Nonprofit Growth with Karen Mozenter

Nonprofit leadership is changing fast, with executives running their organizations more like businesses to grow impact and resources. Lee Brumbaugh talks with Karen Mozenter, CEO of Jewish Family Services in Columbus, Ohio, who has spent nearly a decade scaling a human services agency through entrepreneurial thinking and community-driven innovation.
Building Powerful B2B Networks from Scratch with Donnie Boivin

Building Powerful B2B Networks from Scratch with Donnie Boivin

B2B networking is evolving, and top professionals are discovering new ways to connect and grow. Lee Brumbaugh sits down with Donnie Boivin, CEO and Founder of Success Champion Networking (SCN), to explore how business owners and fractional executives can leverage strategic relationships without relying on transactional approaches.

Helping SMBs Scale Smarter Through Fractional CMOs and AI with Joseph Frost, MBA

The market is splitting in two, and smart businesses are already quietly repositioning to the right side. Lee Brumbaugh sits down with Joseph Frost, MBA, co-founder of yorCMO, serial entrepreneur, and expert in fractional marketing solutions for SMBs.
How Strong Partnerships Help Companies Scale Smarter with Lance Black, MD, MBID

How Strong Partnerships Help Companies Scale Smarter with Lance Black, MD, MBID

Champions are made, not found. Lee Brumbaugh sits down with Lance Black, MD, MBID, Senior Associate Dean of Innovation & Strategic Projects of Texas A&M Engineering Medicine’s innovation program, physician, engineer, and startup advisor. They explore what healthcare innovation can teach SMB leaders about customer development, champion building, early partnerships, and scaling without assuming one model fits every business.
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