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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.

How To Become Irreplaceable To Your Customers with Scott McKain

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How To Become Irreplaceable To Your Customers with Scott McKain

When customers can compare you, they can replace you. Lee Brumbaugh sits down with Scott McKain, Founder and CEO of Distinction Institute, to explore how sales teams can move beyond price competition by building meaningful customer relationships and delivering experiences competitors can’t easily replicate.

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How To Become Irreplaceable To Your Customers with Scott McKain

How To Become Irreplaceable To Your Customers with Scott McKain

When customers can compare you, they can replace you. Lee Brumbaugh sits down with Scott McKain, Founder and CEO of Distinction Institute, to explore how sales teams can move beyond price competition by building meaningful customer relationships and delivering experiences competitors can't easily replicate.
Scaling Beyond the Ceiling: EOS, Accountability, and AI with Jason Green

Scaling Beyond the Ceiling: EOS, Accountability, and AI with Jason Green

Most founders don't have a strategy problem; they have an alignment problem. Jason Green, a Certified EOS Implementer, joins Lee Brumbaugh to unpack why chasing AI before fixing broken operations only speeds up the chaos, and how leaders can trade micromanagement for scorecards and real accountability that break through growth ceilings.
20 Sales Lessons from Our First 20 Guests You Can Apply Today

20 Sales Lessons from Our First 20 Guests You Can Apply Today

The biggest sales wins don't come from one bold move, they come from applying the right principles, consistently. Lee Brumbaugh revisits the first 20 guests to surface the single most impactful lesson from each conversation, delivering 20 practical takeaways on leadership, culture, AI, pricing, and growth you can put to work right away.
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.
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