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Own The Room: How to Control Perception, Read the Room, and Win High Stakes Conversations

Jake Stahl | Executive Presence & High-Stakes Communication
Own the Room
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You don’t lose deals because you’re unprepared.

You lose them because something shifts in the room — and you don’t catch it in time.

Own The Room is a podcast about high-stakes communication, executive presence, and persuasion for founders, CEOs, executives, consultants, and sales leaders who operate in moments where perception matters more than logic.

Hosted by Jake Stahl, a high-stakes communica... more

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Latest Episodes

You've been on the call for two minutes and you still don't know what the other person actually wants.

Not what they're asking for... what they want. Those are almost never the same thing. They'll ask for a lower price when what they actually want i... more

You didn't lose them at the end. You lost them in the middle, in a moment so small you talked right through it.

In this one, Jake takes you inside the exact second a conversation slips — the lean back, the dropped eyes, the "yes, yes" that turns int... more

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You didn't lose the deal at the end. You lost it in a single second, right in the middle — and you kept talking straight through it.

Jake and Jon dig into one of Jon's own deals to find the exact moment it turned: a buyer's small question about time... more

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You've done the preparation. The ideas are solid. The case is clear.

And somehow you still walk out of that room feeling like nobody actually heard you.

This episode is going to tell you why. And it has nothing to do with your ideas.

It has everyt... more

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Host

Jake Stahl
Host of Own The Room, a high-stakes communication podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Great content, no fluff

    Jake is an exceptional host. He doesn't waste time with small talk. He gets right down to business and asks deep significant questions, good questions, not just generalized ones that you hear on every podcast.

    I had the opportunity to be interviewed on Jake's podcast and it was honestly one of the best interviews I've had. He's an exceptional host and the content of this podcast is fantastic. Every episode has real meat on the bone.

    Thanks for a great experience Jake.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rob.Stein
    United States3 months ago
  • Great content!

    Jake has amazing guests and I always walk away with actionable and clear strategies that can help me not only in my business, but my life!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Billm416
    United States7 months ago
  • Great host!

    Jake is such a dynamic and thoughtful host! I enjoyed being on the show and having a great conversation sharing our expertise in marketing/sales.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KristiMitchell
    United States9 months ago
  • A Great Resource

    Jake is tremendous. Whether you are a solopreneur trying to scale up or an established business owner leading a team, Jake has great conversations that will help you take the next step. Not just tools and tactics, but the ways that leaders show up so that the results they want are inevitable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jeffcef
    United States9 months ago
  • “Lead Gen Reboot with Jake Stahl” is one of those shows that actually earns your time

    Jake doesn’t do fluffy marketing talk. He gets straight into how to build a predictable, modern lead gen engine without burning out your team or harassing your prospects. I really appreciate how he frames everything around buyer psychology and relevance, not gimmicks. The conversations are tight, practical, and focused on what’s working now.

    What stands out is that Jake asks the questions most hosts skip, so guests are nudged past the surface-level “we post on LinkedIn” and get into actual proc... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    doitmarketing
    United States10 months ago

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Fans mention the host's ability to pull useful frameworks from varied coaching scenarios.
Guests and topics are consistently practical and focused on results.
Listeners praise actionable, real-world coaching and host's clarity.
Positive reception of the show's emphasis on perception and human behavior in business conversations.

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Five Ways to Say No to Power Without Blowing Up Your Standing.
Q: What tactical shift could have changed the outcome in that meeting?
Start by aligning on a shared goal, pressure-test the plan with risk framed as a question, and offer a face-saving exit that preserves dignity, enabling pushback without adversarial conflict.
Five Ways to Say No to Power Without Blowing Up Your Standing.
Q: What was the core mistake that led to the failed launch and the loss of trust?
The guest explains that staying quiet and simply agreeing with the client made him look like a yes-man, undermined his credibility, and caused the client to doubt his expertise, leading to the loss of the account.
Silence Charges Interest. The Conversation You've Been Avoiding Is Getting More Expensive Every Week.
Q: So, Jon, you and I were talking before the show, and you said you let one go a little too long. So can you set it up for us?
Jon describes a team member whose work slipped over months; the delay in addressing it led to escalating resentment and a harsher confrontation later.
You Made It Worse by Being Nice. Here's What to Do Instead.
Q: How can you control the tempo of the conversation without appearing unresponsive?
Lower your voice, slow your pace, and deliberately set the temperature to show that nothing is an emergency while you listen and probe for the underlying fear.
You Made It Worse by Being Nice. Here's What to Do Instead.
Q: What should you do first when someone comes in hot and accuses your team of dropping the ball?
Don't react or defend; acknowledge the seriousness, then invite them to walk you through it so you can hear the real issue without escalating.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on high-stakes communication, executive presence, and influence under pressure. Across episodes, the host dissects real-world negotiation, pitching, and collaborative conversations to reveal how perception, body language, and timing drive outcomes. Episodes frequently explore frameworks for de-escalation, sustaining credibility, and framing messages to align buyer and audience psychology with tangible next steps. A standout trait is the practical focus: concrete moves, memorable moments, and a spotlight on post-conversation impact—how endings, follow-ups, and hallway conversations shape deals long after the meeting ends. Guests range from seasoned sales and negotiation professionals to resilience-minded consultants and psy... more

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1. Clayton Platt
2. Dr. Richard Shuster
3. Rob Stein
4. John Barrows
5. Mike Wittenstein
6. Jon Bassford
7. Jon Goehring
8. Cory Hanscom

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