CEO Sales Strategies

CEO Sales Strategies

Do you want to dramatically increase your sales revenue and have faster company growth? Do you want your business to run smoother, lessen your stress, and be a happier owner or executive? If you are an entrepreneur who wants to scale your business sales by millions, this show is for you! Welcome to the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, where America's number one sales revenue expansion expert, Doug C. Brown interviews CEOs with $5M plus companies to uncover and share actionable tips and strategies behind their bulletproof sales strategies. Is your current sales growth frustrating you? Are your sales numbers so imprecise that you cannot make accurate sales forecasts? Do you think your sales teams or salespeople could do better in finding prospective clients and/or selling more with higher profitably? Want to enhance your hiring process to consistently produce top sales performers for your teams? Do you wish you could sell more to clients with larger revenues? If you have experienced any of these problems, you are not alone. Many companies find themselves stuck in a futile struggle to gain more revenue and profit, get frustrated with their salespeople and sales teams, and find themselves mired in stress, burnout and even hopelessness. You may already own or run a multi-million-dollar business, but it takes quite another leap to turn your company into a major industry player worth tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of dollars. Could there be something you can do about your pitching strategies? How is your sales process looking? Are you hiring the right people in your sales teams? How is your internal talent development? What does your company culture look like? Are your salespeople accountable enough for their numbers and performance? Most importantly, are you in the right mindset to be able to scale your business exponentially? There are but some of the numerous factors in your business that may be holding you back from growing your company beyond its current worth. How badly do you want to finally see a change in your quarters? Will you do whatever it takes to get out of that bind and take your business on a trajectory to become something bigger? Are you sick of waiting at the back of the line to be on par with the A-players in your industry? Are you willing to challenge your beliefs, change your mindset, and take steps to optimize your processes? If you are, then you have come to the right place. There is no better way to learn how to increase your sales than to take it from the people who have gone through the process themselves and succeeded. In this podcast, Doug sits down with owners and CEOs of top-performing companies, who share their failures, struggles, secrets, and processes that are all part of their phenomenal rise beyond the $5 million marks. This is your chance to take these loads of insider information and apply them to your own business! There is no better person to lead you through this learning process than your host, Doug C. Brown. Doug is a business consultant, coach, advisor, author, speaker, and Sales Optimization and Revenue Expansion Expert of Business Success, LLC. He specializes in helping CEOs, executives and business owners recognize their blind spots, discover untapped revenues and profits from within their business, and take positive steps to drive their sales forward. He has been involved in starting over 35 companies and in helping clients ranging from the likes of Tony Robbins, Intuit, Chet Holmes, and CBS Television, to small and medium business owners increase their sales – by up to 862%! There is one thing about the people who have gone past the $5 million dollar mark and keep it growing. They just happen to have learned and used sales strategies that really work! There is no doubt that you have the potential to be next in line – if you have the courage to follow the path they took, one hack at a time. Start your journey here and now!

Episodes

May 20, 2025 49 mins

Most product failures happen before launch—because no one tested the idea with buyers.


On this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown speaks with David Hirschfeld—software strategist and founder of Tekyz—about why so many founders waste time building features no one will pay for.


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Former Disney executive Vance Morris shares how to build systems that remove chaos, create time freedom, and drive sales — without relying on hard selling.


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• Why most follow-ups fail before they’re sent

• How to raise prices through customer exp...

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Most companies don’t stall because of bad strategy. They stall because their founder refuses to evolve.


In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown speaks with growth strategist Tom Doorley—who co-founded Braxton Associates and scaled it into a $500M consulting division acquired by Deloitte.


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Most entrepreneurs aren’t prepared for the emotional and mental toll of starting a business.


In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown is joined by investor and entrepreneur Jose Berlanga, who shares his hard-earned insights from building—and rebuilding—businesses through wins, failures, and burnout.


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Most leadership communication fails before the conversation even begins. Learn how to shift from reaction to ownership and lead with clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence.


In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with executive coach Adrian Koehler to explore what really causes communication breakdowns...

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Most outbound prospecting fails because it treats people like numbers. Learn how to build trust-first conversations that actually convert into sales.


In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with outbound sales expert AJ Cassata to uncover why most cold outreach fails—and what high-performing sales leaders are d...

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Most professionals are ruining their LinkedIn outreach with pitch-first messages. Learn how to build trust, earn referrals, and close more deals—without “pitch slapping.”


In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with relationship marketing expert Janice Porter to expose why most LinkedIn outreach fails—and what ...

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Hosting a podcast might be costing you visibility, leads, and growth. Learn why guesting is often the smarter strategy for CEOs and high-level professionals.


If your podcast isn’t generating visibility or business opportunities, it might be time to rethink the strategy. This episode will show you a smarter path to authority and trust.


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If your buyers can’t find you, they won’t buy from you. SEO isn’t dead—it’s misunderstood. Learn how to turn search visibility into a competitive edge.


In this bonus episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with SEO strategist Nick Musica to unpack why most companies fail at SEO—and what to do differently. They dive int...

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AI won’t fix a broken sales process—it will expose it. If you’re not closing more deals with AI, the issue isn’t AI—it’s how you’re using it. Learn how to leverage AI for real sales success.


If AI isn’t helping you close more deals, you’re probably using it wrong. Learn how to fix it and start leveraging AI for sales success.


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If LinkedIn isn’t bringing in real business, you’re probably using it wrong. Learn how to fix it and start generating high-value opportunities.


In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with LinkedIn expert Scott Aaron to break down the biggest mistakes professionals make with LinkedIn—and how to fix them. They d...

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Is your mindset the biggest roadblock to scaling your business? Learn how to break free from hidden mental barriers and achieve real growth.


In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with Ken Lundin, President of RevHeat, to discuss why most businesses don’t plateau because of strategy—but because of mindset. The...

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Is your business running you—or are you running your business? Learn how automation can help you scale smarter.


In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with Ral West, a seasoned entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple businesses using automation, systems, and leverage. Discover how to create scalable proce...

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Your brand isn’t just a logo—it’s the story you tell and how people feel about your business.


In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with Gabriel Flores, host of The Shades of Entrepreneurship Podcast, to break down how branding, messaging, and storytelling impact sales. They dive into why brand identity matte...

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Are your sales leadership strategies setting your team up for success—or leading them to failure?


In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown sits down with Robert Murray, a seasoned sales leader and business strategist, to discuss how to build and scale a high-performing sales team. They explore leadership principles, talen...

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Are your cold emails getting ignored? It’s time to rethink your outreach strategy.


In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown talks with Kris Rudeegraap, co-founder of Sendoso, about how corporate gifting and direct mail marketing can transform lead generation. They discuss how personalized outreach cuts through digital noi...

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In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown talks with Walter Crosby, CEO of Helix Sales Development, about creating and managing sales teams that drive results. They discuss actionable strategies for hiring top talent, structuring sales processes, and building accountability within your team.


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Are your sales conversations creating trust and driving results—or missing the mark? Learn actionable tips to transform your approach in this week’s episode!


In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown talks with Sam Wakefield, founder of Close It Now, about the small y...

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Are you ready to elevate your sales game with proven strategies? Learn how confidence and live dialogue can transform your results and create authentic client connections.


In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, Doug C. Brown shares how to build confidence, master live dialogue, ...

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Are your sales strategies leaving opportunities on the table? Discover how ethical selling builds trust, drives repeat business, and creates win-win-win outcomes for everyone involved.

In this episode, Fred Copestake shares actionable insights on aligning your values with your sales approach, dif...

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