In this episode, host Collin Mitchell interviews Lloyed Lobo, co-founder of fintech company Boast. They discuss Lobo's journey from being a Gulf War refugee to becoming an engineer, accidental salesperson, and eventually an entrepreneur. Lobo shares his experiences in running founder-led sales and emphasizes the importance of communication and selling skills for entrepreneurs. He also highlights the four key elements for success as a founder: community, communication, creation, and consistency. Follow the Host: Collin Mitchell (Partner, Leadium) Our Episode Guest: Lloyed Lobo (Co-founder, Boa ..read more

In this episode, Collin welcomes Ryan O'Hara to discuss creative video prospecting in sales. They talk about the power of using personalized videos to grab prospects' attention and increase response rates. Ryan shares his experience of creating customized jingles and commercials for companies he wants to break into, which has led to successful meetings and conversions. They also emphasize the importance of being yourself and showcasing your unique experiences in your prospecting efforts. Follow the Host: Collin Mitchell (Partner, Leadium) Our Episode Guest: Ryan O'Hara (Founder and CEO, Pitch ..read more

In this episode, host Colin Mitchell discusses the state of outbound sales with guest Ryan O'Hara, CEO and founder of Pitchfire. They talk about the challenges of prospecting in today's competitive market, with statistics showing that the average person gets prospected 780 times a year. They discuss the decreasing response rates to cold emails and calls, and the need for sales reps to be creative and personalized in their outreach. They also highlight the importance of using the phone as a less competitive channel for outbound sales. Follow the Host: Collin Mitchell (Partner, Leadium) Our Epi ..read more

Collin Mitchell interviews Jason Wojo, a nine-figure advertiser, who shares his journey from culinary school to building a successful social media marketing agency. Jason discusses his experiences with door knocking, upselling clients, and the challenges of scaling a business. He also highlights the importance of learning from mentors and the struggles of managing finances while growing a business. Follow the Host: Collin Mitchell (Partner, Leadium) Our Episode Guest: Jason Wojo (CEO, Wojo Media) Sponsored By: Leadium | The leader in outbound sales appointment setting *If you'd like to be a g ..read more

Colin welcomes Lindsey McMillon-Steeman back to the show to discuss leveraging LinkedIn for sales success. They talk about the importance of having a profile that reflects who you are offline, and how to make sure your online presence matches your real-life persona. Lindsey shares tips on optimizing your LinkedIn profile and using features like the name pronunciation audio to humanize yourself. They also discuss the power of handwritten notes in building relationships with prospects. Follow the Host: Collin Mitchell (Partner, Leadium) Our Episode Guest: Lindsey McMillon (Founder, McMillon Con ..read more

In this episode, Andy Paul discusses the importance of tracking win rates in sales teams. He shares his experience of finding that most sales teams do not track win rates, which is a crucial metric for understanding the effectiveness of sales efforts. Andy emphasizes the need for salespeople to focus on creating positive buying experiences to increase their win rates. He also talks about his book "Sell Without Selling Out," which provides a framework for sellers to connect with buyers, understand their needs, and operate with generosity. Follow the Host: Collin Mitchell (Partner, Leadium) Our ..read more

Today's episode welcomes Marcos Moura, Co-Owner and Chief Development Officer at Amada Senior Care, a franchise business that provides home care for seniors. Amada is one of the only senior care companies in North America that offers in-home non-medical care as well as assisted living placement consulting services.  Amada Senior Care was founded by two college football players - Tafa Jefferson and Chad Fotheringham. When they graduated, Chad went into the pharmaceutical industry while Tafa went on to be drafted into the NFL. Tafa’s NFL run was cut short after the first year, so he immedi ..read more

Today’s episode welcomes Sahil Mehra, Head of Strategic Sales at Nooks - an AI-Powered Parallel Dialer & Virtual Salesfloor powering the best SDR and BDR teams. They help train the team, boost conversion rates, and multiply connect rates all while having fun in the Nooks platform. Sahil also has 6 years of experience running a go-to-market agency for B2B tech companies. Sahil’s path to his previous agency started by working as an SDR, AE and Sales Leader in multiple tech startups. Over the years, he realized that all early stage startups suffer from the same GTM caveat - they don’t have a ..read more

Today’s episode welcomes Evan Dunn, Head of Marketing at ServiceBell - a SaaS platform that enables their users to create first party intent and convert it into pipeline using the best account-based tactics across inbound, outbound, and marketing channels. In rare cases, an executive that isn’t the CEO or Founder becomes the leading voice in the company they work for. When Evan joined ServiceBell 8 months ago, he quickly realized that their product is in a great position to capture market share from giants like Drift and Qualified.com. Then it became apparent that their platform was both an in ..read more

Colin chats with Feras Alhlou, co-founder of Startup with Ferris, about scaling businesses and preparing for larger contracts. Ferris shares insights on learning from competitors, building a strong business, and the importance of passion, skills, and sacrifice in entrepreneurship. They also discuss the process of selling a business and the evolving landscape of startups. Follow the Host: Collin Mitchell (Partner, Leadium) Our Episode Guest: Feras Alhlou (Co-founder, Startup with Feras) Sponsored By: Leadium | The leader in outbound sales appointment setting *If you'd like to be a guest on the ..read more