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Sales Against the Odds

Sales Xceleration
Sales
Small To Medium-Sized Businesses
Lead Generation
Sales Processes
Entrepreneurship
AI In Sales
Sales Strategies
Sales Process
Sales Strategy
Resilience In Business
Leadership
Hiring For Sales Roles
Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Startup Growth
Customer Journey
SMB Sales Challenges
Sales Acceleration
SMB Marketplace
Hiring Strategies
EOS

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 SMB 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 hap... more

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Latest Episodes

The fastest-growing companies all share one trait: a CEO who never stops learning from customers.

In this conversation, Lee Brumbaugh sits down with Bryan Cressey, Co-Founder and Partner at Cressey & Company, to reveal the traits that set great CEOs... more

Growth begins to stall long before most leaders recognize the root cause.

In this conversation, Lee Brumbaugh chats with Kurt Schneiber, experienced CEO and EOS Implementer, to uncover the two primary obstacles that hold many businesses back: having... more

Most SMBs don’t lose because they lack effort, they lose because they lack structure.

In this Challenge of the Day episode of Sales Against the Odds, host Lee Brumbaugh puts Tom Gardner, Chief Community Officer at Sales Xceleration, on the hot seat ... more

Grit isn’t just about working harder, it’s also about building smarter.

In this episode of Sales Against the Odds, host Lee Brumbaugh sits down with Nick Friedman, Co-Founder of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving, to explore what it really tak... more

Too many founders think the solution to growth is hiring a salesperson.

In this episode of Sales Against the Odds, host Lee Brumbaugh sits down with Dave Parker, Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, and Managing Partner of DKParker, LLC. They explore the ... more

AI should make sales more human, not less.

Host Lee Brumbaugh sits down with John Hirsh, Sales Xceleration advisor and AI strategist, to talk about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the sales landscape, from the tools we use to the way we con... more

Sales Against The Odds is the podcast for SMB leaders working to grow their business, even when the odds feel stacked against them.

Hosted by Lee Brumbaugh, we get into the unpolished reality of leading sales teams in small to mid-size businesses. F... more

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Bryan Cressey
A nationally recognized pioneer in private equity, co-founder of four successful PE firms, and mentor to many CEOs.
Episode: The Leadership Traits That Predict Breakout Success
Kurt Schneiber
Expert EOS implementer with extensive experience in multiple industries.
Episode: The People and Process Mistakes That Hold Sales Back
Nick Friedman
Co-founder of College HUNKS and Trash Butler, entrepreneur, and speaker
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Dave Parker
Serial entrepreneur, investor, former CEO of Entrepreneurs Organization and author based in Seattle, Washington
Episode: The Sales Strategy Shift Most Founders Miss
John Hirsh
Sales Xceleration advisor, AI guru
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Episode: How Do You Keep Sales Human In An AI-Driven World?

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Lee Brumbaugh
Host of discussions focused on sales strategies, leadership, and overcoming challenges faced by SMB leaders, sharing real-world experiences.

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The People and Process Mistakes That Hold Sales Back
Q: What are the biggest obstacles that you see companies in the SMB space coming to you with today?
The hardest obstacle is the 'people' component, as companies often struggle to adjust their teams as they grow. The second major challenge is defining and standardizing their processes.
The Leadership Traits That Predict Breakout Success
Q: What will the next generation of leadership need to master?
Leaders need to become more sensitive to change and leverage technology effectively to meet the evolving needs of customers.
The Leadership Traits That Predict Breakout Success
Q: What attributes or early indicators help you spot those that can be exceptional?
Bryan looks for companies with new ideas, great aspirations, and strong gross margins to identify those capable of exceptional growth.
The Leadership Traits That Predict Breakout Success
Q: What patterns have you noticed that really makes that CEO truly that entrepreneur that's capable of the growth and the vision?
Bryan highlights that successful founders are those who understand their business deeply, have genuine enthusiasm, and strive to build the best company creatively.
The Leadership Traits That Predict Breakout Success
Q: What originally drew you to entrepreneurship and investing and what has kept you passionate about it for the last four plus decades?
Bryan Cressey shares that he loved the thought of building companies and helping them grow, fueled by a passion for adventure and discovery in every company.

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Focused on the complexities of sales in small to medium-sized businesses, this series provides listeners with a practical approach to overcoming real-world challenges in the sales landscape. Episodes feature candid conversations with industry experts, sharing personal anecdotes and proven strategies for effective sales processes, lead generation, and building resilient teams. With an emphasis on authenticity, the discussion often includes challenges, humor, and relatable experiences, ensuring that listeners walk away with actionable insights they can apply to grow their businesses. Unique to this series is the exploration of sales as a nuanced and sometimes messy endeavor, rather than a straightforward or overly simplified process.

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