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Sales Training. Close It Now!

Sam Wakefield
HVAC
Sales Techniques
HVAC Industry
Personal Growth
Sales Training
Home Improvement
Sales Psychology
Sales
Emotional Intelligence
Mindset
Customer Engagement
Entrepreneurship
Personal Development
Sales Process
Sales Coaching
Communication Skills
Sales Strategies
Sales Performance
Leadership
Work-Life Balance

Closing sales in home services can feel overwhelming and high-pressure. In every episode, we break down the key components of a successful sales conversation and guide you all the way to the close. From building a winning appointment structure to overcoming real-world objections, we cover it all. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned pro, this show is your blueprint for selling with confidence an... more

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Do you feel micromanaged right now? Your boss breathing down your neck? Asking for more details, more plans, more updates? You're probably thinking it's a boss problem. But Sam's going to tell you something that might sting: it's not your boss. It's ... more

This is how you scale a contracting business without burning yourself out.

Sam Wakefield and Doug C. Brown just became business partners. Sam's been training contractors on sales and systems for years. Doug took Tony Robbins' sales team from sevente... more

Christian Moore is one of the few people who's been wildly successful in BOTH roles. Comfort advisor at a 52 million dollar company. Project manager at a 2.5 million dollar company. Now selling technician at Cowboys AC in San Antonio.

He's lived bot... more

How many times have you been in an appointment where everything was going great, and then they hit you with one of these:

"I need to talk to my spouse."

"This is a big decision. I need to think about it."

"I'm getting three quotes. I'll let you kn... more

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Doug C. Brown
Business partner; trades growth expert
Co-founder/Partner at the coaching duo
Episode: $45K to $150K/Month in 90 Days - How Sam & Doug Scaled This Plumbing Business
Christian Moore
Sales professional with experience as comfort advisor, project manager, and selling technician
Cowboys AC (San Antonio area)
Episode: Comfort Advisor vs Selling Technician - The Journey, Pros, Cons, and What You Need to Know
Crystal Williams
Marketing professional specializing in home-service branding
Lemon Seed Marketing
Episode: She Tripled Her Family's HVAC Business - Now She's Fixing Everyone Else's Marketing
Kyle Sattler
Co-owner, So Good Marketing
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Paul Olson
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Josh Thomas
Founder of VaIQ, serial entrepreneur specializing in building effective sales systems.
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William Fruin
Mental health expert focused on men's mental health, host of Normalizing Men's Mental Health podcast.
Episode: Mental Health, Masculinity, and Success: The Conversation Most Men Avoid | William Fruin
Damon Lilly
Founder of NC Quality Air
NC Quality Air
Episode: How Damon Lilly Built a $2.2M HVAC Company in 12 Months
JD De La Rosa
CEO and founder of Roofio, and founder of Services Summit.
Roofio
Episode: Special Edition: JD De La Rosa on Roofio, Services Summit, and Leading Through Service

Host

Sam Wakefield
Host of Close It Now

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 163 ratings
  • Moving Up at Isaac Heating & AC

    10 years ago I took a chance at becoming a Residential Service HVAC Technician having no knowledge about the field, through Isaac’s in house training “boot camp”. I joined Sam’s “Drive Time” university 18 months ago and now I’m transitioning over to our Home Energy Performance team as an Energy Auditor. Sam, I raise my cup (filled with water :) when I drive) to thank you for sharing your insight and experience on emotional bonding and how it equates to higher closing rates. As a service tech con... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Always The Shield
    United States3 months ago
  • Awesome Podcast

    As someone who is in HVAC sales, I find myself being too aggressive and eager to close. I know I’m leaving money on the table. Sam’s podcast has helped me learn to slow down and understand the value in asking questions and offering solutions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thenextlevel
    United States5 months ago
  • Informative sales with integrity

    As a veteran in sales but new to the HVAC industry, I stumbled upon this podcast to increase my proficiency in the home. After listening to just 2 episodes, It helped so much. Sam delivers an easy to follow no BS on selling with integrity and guiding your customers in a way that works. I appreciate your show!

    Mark B

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkB8686
    United States5 months ago
  • Game-Changing for HVAC & Service Pros

    This podcast delivers real, actionable sales training. No fluff, just proven techniques that helped me close more deals with confidence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MacPro Certified
    United States7 months ago
  • Phenomenal podcast Must Listen 🎧‼️🔥

    Sam takes his time and has deep insight and wisdom when it comes to HVAC sales. It’s not your typical just hustle and get it podcast. He peels backs the layers to break down the psychology of the sale, customers, and how you can reach your greatest potential. If you want to take your career to the next level its a must listen. Thanks Sam keep up the great work!!

    -Miles

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mgilleylen
    United States9 months ago

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Guests and coaching programs are highlighted as high-value, with fans appreciating the tangible close-rate improvements.
Listeners praise consistent, actionable value per episode and practical training that translates to real-world results.
The show is seen as a leading source for ethical, psychology-informed sales techniques in home services.

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Comfort Advisor vs Selling Technician - The Journey, Pros, Cons, and What You Need to Know
Q: What's your quick takeaway on showing options clearly and avoiding manipulation?
Show options with explicit consequences and maintain ethical clarity; avoid pressuring homeowners and ensure they understand long-term implications.
Comfort Advisor vs Selling Technician - The Journey, Pros, Cons, and What You Need to Know
Q: What's one advantage and one disadvantage for the comfort advisor role vs the selling technician role?
Advantage of comfort advisor: ability to navigate higher-level conversations; disadvantage: market shift toward technicians who can sell due to repair-first demand. For selling technician: advantage is broad opportunities; disadvantage is risk of focusing on quick fixes without long-term planning if not trained in communication.
Comfort Advisor vs Selling Technician - The Journey, Pros, Cons, and What You Need to Know
Q: Are you open to role-play this a little bit to illustrate the approach you take?
They role-play two styles: the 'silent man' approach and a more communicative, transparent version that shows the diagnostic process and presents options with clear rationale.
Comfort Advisor vs Selling Technician - The Journey, Pros, Cons, and What You Need to Know
Q: What's in your cup this morning?
Christian describes being halfway through an on-call shift with multiple espresso shots and a constant caffeine ritual.
She Tripled Her Family's HVAC Business - Now She's Fixing Everyone Else's Marketing
Q: Is local vs. non-local marketing agency guidance important for home services?
Specialize with a home-service focused agency is valuable because they understand the market dynamics and can share relevant case studies; the geographic locality matters less than the agency's depth of home-service expertise and their ability to tailor strategy to your market.

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A practical, sales-focused show for home services professionals, with a strong emphasis on structuring appointments, identifying real objections, and selling with confidence and integrity. Across episodes, listeners hear actionable frameworks for handling objections, building credibility early in conversations, and guiding customers toward decisions through clarity, questions, and value framing. Notable throughlines include psychology-informed selling, training programs and live coaching opportunities, and a consistent push toward ethical, customer-centered approaches that boost close rates for HVAC, plumbing, and related trades.

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2. Christian Moore
3. Crystal Williams
4. Kyle Sattler
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7. William Fruin
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