The Toilet Paper Salesman® Podcast
The Toilet Paper Salesman® Podcast serves as your companion on the journey of life, focusing on areas that bring peace, joy, fulfillment, and success in both your business and personal lives. The podcast episodes will cover topics such as: 1. Sales Techniques and Skills 2. Leadership Development 3. Special interests, simple pleasures: What makes your life worth living? 4. Discover your life’s calling. We will feature guests who will join the discussions on these subjects when relevant. Tune in with Mike Mirarchi, who brings four decades of expertise as a Salesperson, Executive, and Mentor. Mike offers unique, straightforward, and succinct wisdom on crafting a prosperous career and a meaningful life from the perspective of a Toilet Paper Salesman.
Episodes
A 50-year career doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by learning fast, saying yes wisely, and teaching what you know. I sit down with Jeff Heeren, SVP of Sales at RJ Schinner, to unpack the real mechanics of growth in Jan-San distribution: how a family legacy informed his approach to markets, why leaving a minority stake opened a bigger path, and how a regional wholesaler became a national force with smart bets on f...
Territory management is the hidden keystone separating exceptional salespeople from those who plateau after initial success. Mike Mirarchi tackles this critical skill by sharing practical frameworks for ranking customers, creating growth space, and managing territories with strategic precision.
The heart of effective territory management lies in customer classification. Using a four-point system based on volu...
Passion isn't confined to a single pursuit – it's portable. That's the profound lesson from Olympic rower Abby Peck, whose remarkable journey from novice rower to champion athlete to cancer advocate demonstrates how dedication and purpose can transform lives across entirely different domains.
Abby's story begins with a serendipitous challenge: "Are you going to talk about wanting to d...
Are you trapped in religious obligation instead of experiencing the freedom of relationship with God? Mike Mirarchi breaks down his personal secret to success that has guided his entire life and career: putting 100% of everything in God's hands.
Drawing from his own journey, Mike explains the critical distinction between what he calls "Be-Do-Have Religion" versus "Have-Do-Be Relationship.&...
Special moments sometimes align in meaningful ways. When I launched this podcast exactly one year ago on July 3rd, I had no idea it was my Pop's birthday until my sister-in-law pointed it out. Now, as we celebrate our first anniversary, we're dedicating this episode to Frank J. Mirarchi, who would have turned 99 today.
What made my Pop's generation "the greatest" wasn't just thei...
Stepping outside your comfort zone is essential for success in sales, especially when it comes to cold calling. This candid exploration takes you deep into the psychology and strategy behind effective business-to-business cold calling approaches that actually work.
We break down the crucial mindset shift from seeing cold calls as order-taking opportunities to viewing them as chances to help customers become m...
Tracy Margol's career journey from medical field professional to manufacturing sales leader offers powerful lessons in career resilience and adaptability. What started as a "practice interview" with Fabrikal turned into a 25-year career spanning customer service, product management, and eventually national sales. Tracy shares the fascinating story of how she green fielded Canada for her company without ...
Unlock the secrets to overcoming discouragement and start painting a vibrant picture of your life today. As we celebrate the 10th milestone episode of the Toilet Paper Salesman Podcast, I'm Mike Mirarchi, your guide to dismantling the anchors holding you back. We dive deep into the heart of discouragement, exploring how some people—often driven by their own insecurities—try to pull us back just as we begin to exc...
Fear often serves as an anchor, holding us back from achieving our goals and reaching our fullest potential. This episode explores practical strategies to overcome fear, emphasizing the importance of small steps, embracing failure, and surrounding ourselves with supportive people.
• Understanding fear's dual role in life
• Exploring the comfort zone and its impact
• Challenging the fear of failure ...
Ever wondered how selecting the right clients can transform your business success? Tune into the Toilet Paper Salesman Podcast, where we reveal the secrets to mastering the art of building customer relationships. We discuss treating your job as your own business, making intentional choices about who you work with, and aligning yourself with clients who share your values and ambitions. This approach not only boosts you...
Ever wonder why your New Year's resolutions seem to fizzle out faster than you can say "gym membership"? Join me, Mike Mirarchi, on the Toilet Paper Salesman Podcast as we unravel the mystery behind setting and achieving goals. From grappling with the societal pressures that dictate our ambitions to questioning whether your goals are truly yours or borrowed from others, this episode challenges you to re...
Ever wondered why you often feel you're running out of time despite having the same 1,440 minutes in a day as everyone else? Discover the three major time suckers that are silently draining your productivity and learn actionable strategies to regain control of your precious minutes. Mike Mirarchi, your host of the Toilet Paper Salesman Podcast, breaks down how negative people, procrastination, and bad habits are ...
Ever had a hilarious yet enlightening moment of miscommunication with your family? Join us as we kick off this episode of the Toilet Paper Salesman Podcast with a humorous story about a mix-up between my parents that brilliantly underscores the complexities of conveying messages accurately. We then unpack the three primary modes of communication—words, voice, and body language—to show you just how crucial it is to cho...
What if a simple piece of clothing could reconnect you with a long-lost mentor? In Episode 4 of the Toilet Paper Salesman Podcast, I share the touching story of how an old sweatshirt bearing the Huff Paper Company logo reignited memories and helped me find my way back to my incredible mentor, Phil Sullivan. Listen as I recount the years under Phil’s leadership, where I managed to increase sales by 30% annually for ove...
Ever wonder how the right leadership can unlock hidden potential? I share a personal story from my peewee football days, where Coach Bright recognized my strengths and placed me in the perfect position to excel. This episode is all about how great leaders, like Coach Bright, harness their team's unique skills, foster trust without micromanagement, and create a flourishing workplace environment. Learn how effectiv...
Ever wondered why some salespeople consistently outperform others? Discover the secret sauce to becoming a standout in sales with our latest episode. I reveal that mastering the basics is your key to success. Uncover the three pillars of great salesmanship: showing up, following up, being likable and credible, and perfecting your sales skills and product knowledge. Learn how to create an atmosphere where deals practic...
Ever wondered what you can learn from a Toilet Paper Salesman? Join me, Mike Mirarchi, as I kick off the first episode of the Toilet Paper Salesman Podcast and reveal the surprising journey that led me here. From growing up in a middle-class family to navigating the unpredictable path to college and a successful sales career, I share the lessons that only four decades of experience can provide. This episode is your ga...
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