The Greatest Salesman In The World

The Greatest Salesman In The World

I will persist until I succeed. I was not delivered into this world in defeat, nor does failure course in my veins. I am not a sheep waiting to be prodded by my shepherd. I am a lion and I refuse to talk, to walk, to sleep with the sheep. The slaughterhouse of failure is not my destiny. I will persist until I succeed. If these words sound familiar to you, then you have read The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino. The principles from The Greatest Salesman in the World are timeless. No matter where you are in your life - from the darkest night in your life to the brightest sunset – they will teach you how to navigate the seas. Now, we bring these same principles, habits, and reference points to you in a podcast showcasing the greatest salesmen in the world and their stories of hope and resilience. If you are a motivated, goal-oriented, independent-minded entrepreneur who would like to figure out how to get to the next level, you’ve come to the right place. Hosted by Dan McCormick, The Greatest Salesman in the World will teach you specific things you can do to create success in your life. After finishing college in just two weeks’ time (most call it dropping out), Dan ventured in to world of sales. Inspired by the teachings of Og Mandino, the author of The Greatest Salesman in the World, Dan first took the HabitFinder assessment in 2002, and has been measuring thoughts of aspiring entrepreneurs to homemakers ever since with remarkable effectiveness, helping them create efficacious habits and achieve their goals. Now with eleven grand kids and four married daughters, Dan focuses on teaching principles, habits, and reference points to live a more effective life in all areas. With discipline and diligence, he wants to bring the world’s GREATEST sales people in the world to you weekly. Everybody’s trying to become famous and rich by sounding successful, but Dan is the real deal. He did it using these living, genuine, authentic principles long before influencers and funnels ever happened. Now he's come to share what you can do to generate that same kind of success and abundance in your life. Every leader has had a dark moment. You are not alone. One way or another, we all have unhealthy habits that are sabotaging our success. Here on The Greatest Salesman in the World podcast, we will help you get rid of those bad habits. Every week, we’ll teach you some principles, tools, and outlines you can implement in your own business to live a life of abundance. You will hear from entrepreneurs and salesmen from all walks of life coming from different industries share their journey of going through their dark nights and how they came out of it. Listen to their testimonies and draw inspiration and learn from them as you’re going through your own journey. You don’t have to stay frustrated, disappointed, and unsatisfied financially. Now is the time to change yourself, change your business, and change the world. We will help you make that happen. Persist until you succeed, and become the greatest salesman in the world in your own right starting here on The Greatest Salesman in the World podcast with Dan McCormick.

Episodes

April 13, 2021 40 mins

The ten scrolls are Og Mandino’s greatest gift to the world and no matter which you pick in any given moment, you are guaranteed to find value in it. This time, we take a closer look at the sixth scroll, which talks about mastering emotions. This is the scroll that speaks the loudest to Laurie Ulrich, a fabulous success story from the state of Illinois, who joins Dan McCormick in this live show. In this conversation, Laurie shares ...

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Many successful salespeople are those who believe that quitting is never an option—that when the world tells them to stop, or they can't have something, they continue to move forward and persevere against it all. Charley Patterson embraces this philosophy, being known for his business approach to athletics and an athletic mindset approach to business. He joins host, Dan McCormick, to take us through his professional and persona...

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April 6, 2021 44 mins

We may not like it, but our challenges make us stronger. For Mindy Deeble, the greatest challenge she encountered in her life was a pivot her family had to make when she was 12 years old. The economy had crashed and they had to move into this tiny, little shack with nine people living in it. Mindy describes it as one of the hardest points in her life but one of the most valuable as well because it taught her to be grateful, to be k...

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There’s no such thing as a born salesman, but little tweaks on your habits can make a huge difference on how you perform. In this episode, habit dynamic expert and Habit Finder President, Paul Blanchard joins Dan McCormick to talk about some mind habits that help increase performance among sales professionals. Paul introduces Cracking the Social Code, an online course that will teach you how to create real relationships on social m...

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Negative thoughts are truly hard to get rid of. They linger in our minds no matter how hard we try to erase them, and they start to become overpowering if we let them dictate our actions and mindset. Dr. Luis Arriaza sits down with Dan McCormick to discuss how to live with these not-so-pleasant nuggets in our head, start believing in yourself, and embrace the supernatural side of your beliefs so you can start aiming for bigger thin...

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The most empowering word is not Yes but a resounding No. In this episode, Dan McCormick interviews an expert who is all about having the courage to accept this often dreaded word. He talks with Andrea Waltz, the co-founder of Courage Crafters, Inc. and co-author of the best-selling book, Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There, about how to completely change the way you think about failure, rejection, and the wor...

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There is more to habits than meets the eye. Beyond being just a part of our daily routines, guest for this episode and founder of STACK Real Estate Nathan Ricks believes that habits can either be the best of servants or the worst of masters. After all, these are the very things that will build your character and define you in your life. In this episode, Nathan sits down with Dan McCormick to take us deep into the power of habits an...

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In a world that is as chaotic as now, we long for a certain place to just stay still and find comfort. Bob Beaudine found that in God. In this episode, he joins host, Dan McCormick, to talk about how we can live a life that is guided by our relationship with God through his book, 2 Chairs. Believing that there is a limit to what we can do alone, Bob emphasizes the importance of resting all our troubles to God, allowing him to help ...

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Fifty-two years ago, Og Mandino shared an unbelievable gift to us in the form of his legendary book, The Ten Ancient Scrolls for Success. In honor of his words, Dan McCormick brings in somebody who truly lives by these principles every day. Rick Jordan is an accomplished entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and one of the world’s top distributors at Unicity International. As amazing as these accomplishments may be, we’re not here to...

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Join host Dan McCormick as he interviews this week's Greatest "Saleswoman" – Eileen Williams!


Born and raised in San Diego, Eileen began her career in Human Resources Management for technology companies. She has spent the past 30 years excelling in network marketing – achieving ranks and accolades such as Team Elite, 4 Star Platinum, Circle of Excellence III, Woman of the Year. You may have seen her quoted in Think and G...

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Join Dan McCormick as he interviews this week's Greatest Salesman, Ricky Villanueva. Ricky is a Millennial serial entrepreneur with 11+ years of experience in online brand awareness, consulting, and high-performance. He is considered a thought leader in the direct sales and network marketing industry and currently holds the record for the youngest and fastest millionaire in his company. From being born in Peru to being chas...

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Join Dan McCormick as he interviews this week's Greatest Salesman, Demitrius Siruno! Demitrius has been a serial entrepreneur for 17 years. He started with ice cream shacks and then launched a real estate investment company where he found tremendous success until the market crashed in 2007. That path led Demitrius to network marketing. Always thinking bigger, Demitrius started a solar business in 2018 to diversify his income an...

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How do you win in anything? The answer to that according to John Solleder is preparedness. You have to be prepared to go out and do business at all times because you never know when business is going to happen. John is a top earner, educator, and speaker in the network marketing industry. Growing up, John was not particularly talented at anything, but studying mentors and other people in the industry equipped him with what he neede...

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One of the persons featured in the book called The Millionaire Training by Larry Thompson, Jay Bennett is the greatest salesman in the world. Jay is the top field executive for Isagenix, a multi-level marketing company. Jay joins Dan McCormick on the show today to share his entrepreneurial journey to the pinnacle of the direct sales world. Having done millions of dollars in sales and revenue for his teams, Jay points out what helpe...

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Having worked in construction for 24 years, Bob Burdick enjoyed it, but it lacked one thing that he needed – residual income. A chance meeting with somebody by a poolside changed the course of his life though. On today’s podcast, Bob and his wife, Sue, join Dan McCormick to talk about that pivotal moment in their lives when they got introduced to network marketing. Do you need that residual income as well? Don’t miss this episode, ...

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December 24, 2020 35 mins

It's good to talk about habits, but it's also good to talk about the negative habits and why we do them. Negative habits impact your life in a way that holds you back. Imagine if you can just change your mindset or create a habit process that allows you never to feel like your back is against the wall, but that you can move freely? Joining Dan McCormick on today’s podcast is Todd Speciale, a record breaking sales guru, Top ...

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Business is all about relationships, and building and developing meaningful relationships will make all the difference in your success. On today’s show, Dan McCormick interviews this week's Greatest Salesman - father-son duo, Tom and Adrian Chenault!


The Co-founder and the inspiration behind Contact MappingTom Chenault developed the ideas and philosophy that underpin the app over a four-decade career spanning successful turns ...

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Despite everything that's happening in this fast-paced digital world, the power of presence still reigns supreme if you want to provide real service and realize your priorities. One must always be available and appreciate his or her now. Hear tips from a POWERHOUSE MOM BOSS on leading a team of over 10k women while also being an awesome mom to five kids! Join Dan McCormick as he interviews Amanda Earnest! With sixteen years of ...

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Join host Dan McCormick as he interviews this week's Greatest Salesman, John Haremza.


John is a network marketing veteran with over 30 years in the business and earnings in excess of $24 million. He achieved a new high of $4 million last year. His all-time proudest accomplishment has been leading his people to earnings of over $250 million and changing countless lives.


John’s story is a true rags-to-riches tale, going from a trai...

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December 10, 2020 39 mins

Many people in the world don’t have goals. They just continue living the life that they’ve been dealt with, not even daring to look for something extraordinary. Dan McCormick’s guest on today’s show is the complete opposite. Patricia Acosta likes to dream big. Growing up in Colombia in a humble family as the youngest of seven children, Patricia decided to travel to the United States to pursue the American Dream. Working full time w...

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