[Audio] Charlie Gunningham: The Harsh Reality of Start Ups and Scaling a Business

Secrets of a Three Time World Sales Champion - How to be a Master of Sales & Rapport with the great Bill Fitzpatrick

Hi folks, Leigh Farnell here. Now, this is a fantastic Leading Your Best Life podcast. What I've done is, I've gone back into the archives and I wanted to share with you an interview I did with my father-in-law, the great Bill Fitzpatrick, a number of years ago just before he died. Bill was an absolute legend in direct sales. Talk about sell, serve, and prosper. Bill was a master of sales, a master of rapport, and it's an interview that I wanted to share with you even though it is going back in the archives. When you are in the presence of a master, you want to share what they can teach you. So, have a listen to this. Have a laugh and make notes. You might want to listen to this again, I can tell you. FREE Sales and Business Growth Quiz Diagnostic Want to identify the hidden gaps that may be costing your business sales and growth opportunities? Take our FREE 2-minute Sales and Business Growth Quiz Diagnostic and receive a powerful 4-part Sales and Business Growth Report customised to your business. FREE SALES AND BUSINESS GROWTH QUIZ DIAGNOSTIC https://leigh-ajoeneff.scoreapp.com [https://leigh-ajoeneff.scoreapp.com] Do a 2-minute quiz today and discover practical opportunities to improve your sales performance, increase conversions, and accelerate business growth.

The Sales Snob Who Learned to Sell

🎙️ FROM SALES SNOB TO SUPER SALES COACH Welcome to From Sales Snob to Super Sales Coach, the podcast that proves success in sales has far less to do with your degree and far more to do with your mindset, habits, skills, and willingness to improve every day. Hosted by Leigh Farnell, international sales coach, business growth consultant, and author of Degrees Don't Close Deals, this podcast shares the lessons, strategies, stories, and breakthroughs that transformed a self-confessed sales snob into a three-time World Sales Champion and trusted advisor to hundreds of businesses across dozens of industries. At the heart of this podcast is the Sales Kaizen Mindset — the belief that small, consistent improvements made every day create extraordinary sales and life results over time. Whether you're a salesperson, business owner, leader, entrepreneur, or someone simply wanting to perform at a higher level, each episode will give you practical ideas, proven tools, inspiring stories, and action steps you can implement immediately. If you're ready to sell more, lead better, think bigger, and become the best version of yourself, you're in the right place. Remember... Degrees don't close deals. Conversations do. Relationships do. Continuous improvement does. Let's get started. PS: Here is your free flipbook version of my ebook - Degrees Don't Close Deals -- https://designrr.page/?id=661431&token=3119081602&h=2978 [https://designrr.page/?id=661431&token=3119081602&h=2978] FREE SALES AND BUSINESS GROWTH QUIZ DIAGNOSTIC https://leigh-ajoeneff.scoreapp.com [https://leigh-ajoeneff.scoreapp.com] Do a 2-minute quiz today and discover practical opportunities to improve your sales performance, increase conversions, and accelerate business growth.

[Audio] Charlie Gunningham: The Harsh Reality of Start Ups and Scaling a Business

Podcast / YouTube Description What separates businesses that successfully scale from those that struggle to grow? In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, business leader and innovation expert Charlie Gunningham to explore the realities of building, growing and scaling a successful business. We discuss the challenges founders face as their businesses grow, the mindset shifts required to move from start-up to scale-up, and the systems, leadership and strategic decisions that drive sustainable growth. Whether you're launching a new venture, growing an established business, or looking to scale your sales and leadership capability, this conversation is packed with practical insights and real-world experience. In this episode you'll discover: ✅ The biggest mistakes business owners make when trying to scale ✅ The difference between growth and sustainable scaling ✅ How founders must evolve as their business grows ✅ The role of leadership, culture, and systems in scaling success ✅ Why do some businesses plateau while others continue to grow ✅ Key lessons from working with successful entrepreneurs and scale-up companies ✅ Practical advice for founders, leaders, and business owners If you're serious about growing your business and creating long-term success, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🎙 Hosted by Leigh Farnell 🚀 Helping business owners, leaders and sales professionals unlock higher performance and better results. #BusinessGrowth #StartUps #ScaleUps #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessSuccess #Innovation #SalesGrowth #BusinessStrategy #LeighFarnell #CharlieGunningham #ScalingBusiness FREE SALES AND BUSINESS GROWTH QUIZ DIAGNOSTIC https://leigh-ajoeneff.scoreapp.com [https://leigh-ajoeneff.scoreapp.com] Do a 2-minute quiz, then get a powerful 4 part Sales and Business Growth Report customised to your business.. today

6 Legendary Sales Lines from Zig Ziglar That Still Close Deals

FREE Sales and Business Growth Quiz Diagnostic Want to identify the hidden gaps that may be costing your business sales and growth opportunities? Take our FREE 2-minute Sales and Business Growth Quiz Diagnostic and receive a powerful 4-part Sales and Business Growth Report customised to your business. FREE SALES AND BUSINESS GROWTH QUIZ DIAGNOSTIC https://leigh-ajoeneff.scoreapp.com [https://leigh-ajoeneff.scoreapp.com] Do a 2-minute quiz today and discover practical opportunities to improve your sales performance, increase conversions, and accelerate business growth. Podcast Description In this episode, we dive into six of the most powerful selling lines ever taught by legendary sales trainer and motivator Zig Ziglar — and why they still work in today's world of business, leadership, influence, and sales. Discover how simple words can: * Build instant trust * Lower resistance * Increase influence * Create emotional connection * Help prospects make confident decisions * Turn conversations into conversions Whether you're in sales, leadership, business development, coaching, or customer service, these timeless Zig Ziglar principles will help you communicate with more confidence, authenticity, and impact. You'll also learn: * Why great salespeople master language * How to make customers feel understood * The psychology behind persuasive communication * How to use questions and stories to influence ethically * Why enthusiasm and belief still matter more than ever This episode is packed with practical wisdom, memorable quotes, and real-world application you can use immediately in business and life. Because, as Zig famously said: "People don't buy for logical reasons. They buy for emotional reasons." Tune in and discover how a few great lines can change your sales results — and your relationships — forever. CZ6 - PDC Sales and Business Growth Partner - Free Sales and Growth Audit Application Each year, we only work with a select number of businesses to ensure we deliver maximum impact — and to make sure your time is valued too. This application helps us determine if we're the right Growth Partner for your business, and if your business is the right fit for our proven CZ6 Sales & Business Growth Systems. Take 5 minutes to complete this form. Your honest answers will: * Clarify expectations for our first conversation * Help us tailor strategies and insights specific to your business * Ensure we maximise the value of our time together https://forms.gle/bGto8XswG5tw6Ftk9 [https://forms.gle/bGto8XswG5tw6Ftk9]

Price Without Pressure: How to Ballpark and Build Buyer Confidence

FREE Sales and Business Growth Quiz Diagnostic Want to identify the hidden gaps that may be costing your business sales and growth opportunities? Take our FREE 2-minute Sales and Business Growth Quiz Diagnostic and receive a powerful 4-part Sales and Business Growth Report customised to your business. FREE SALES AND BUSINESS GROWTH QUIZ DIAGNOSTIC https://leigh-ajoeneff.scoreapp.com [https://leigh-ajoeneff.scoreapp.com] Do a 2-minute quiz today and discover practical opportunities to improve your sales performance, increase conversions, and accelerate business growth. "Somewhere in the Range: The Art of Ballparking Without Killing the Deal" Description Most sales are lost long before the proposal is ever presented… Not because of price—but because price was handled poorly. In this episode, we break down the art and science of ballparking and trial closing—how to test a buyer's comfort with investment without triggering resistance, fear, or shutdown. You'll learn how to: * Introduce price ranges naturally and professionally * Tie investment to outcomes (not just numbers) * Read and respond to buyer reactions in real time * Use soft language that opens conversations—not closes them * Qualify serious buyers early and avoid wasted proposals This is not about "closing harder"… It's about guiding better decisions. If you've ever had a deal stall, ghost, or collapse at the price stage—this episode will change the way you sell forever. https://forms.gle/bGto8XswG5tw6Ftk9 [https://forms.gle/bGto8XswG5tw6Ftk9] CZ6 - PDC Sales and Business Growth Partner - Free Sales and Growth Audit Application Each year, we only work with a select number of businesses to ensure we deliver maximum impact — and to make sure your time is valued too. This application helps us determine if we're the right Growth Partner for your business, and if your business is the right fit for our proven CZ6 Sales & Business Growth Systems. Take 5 minutes to complete this form. Your honest answers will: * Clarify expectations for our first conversation * Help us tailor strategies and insights specific to your business * Ensure we maximise the value of our time together https://forms.gle/bGto8XswG5tw6Ftk9 [https://forms.gle/bGto8XswG5tw6Ftk9]