Best Spiff Podcasts (2024)

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S1 E 76 SAMANTHA HOCHMANN - Deep Inside the Tinker Swiss Cottage 57:45

3h ago57:45

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Tim Larson and Samantha Hochmann had known each other for a grand total of sixty seconds, but, as it turns out, their common ground stories stretched for centuries. Robert Tinker was a generous man to the city of Rockford, Illinois. Mary and Jessie followed suit in so many ways. Learn how and enjoy this historical conversation surrounding the mansi…

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S1 E75 KATHI KRESOL - Author of books and articles about Rockford, Illinois history 1:33:49

21h ago1:33:49

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Kathi Kresol is the author of Murder & Mayhem in Rockford, Illinois and Haunted Rockford. Tim Larson had only known Kathi for ten minutes and decided to record this episode on 815 Day (August 15, 2024) at the Edgebrook Shopping Center. Since Kathi is a thorough researcher and Tim is a Rockford native, everyone thought it was a safe bet that these t…

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S1 E74 2024 INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Red Carpet Interviews 1:23:25

1M ago1:23:25

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Steve Bridgmon invited Tim Larson to be part of the Media Team at the Inspirational Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee. Tim talked to sixty six people in a little less than two hours just before they stepped onto the red carpet. Recorded May 29, 2024.By Tim Larson

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S1 E73 PHIL STILLERMAN - The King of Birthday Adventures! 1:40:54

2M ago1:40:54

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Phil's wife Della does extensive research to find just the right adventure for his birthday gifts. From flyer a glider to driving an Indy 500 car. Learn all about the fun details and how Phil ended up in a film with Matt Damon. Recorded in Indianapolis, Indiana May 31, 2024.By Tim Larson

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S1 E72 CICADAS - The show with a million guests! 12:05

2M ago12:05

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This episode was recorded in Tim Larson's backyard as he was surrounded by a countless number of cicadas.By Tim Larson

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S1 E71 SPIFF CARNER - Former WZOK Morning Host with Randy Cook & WROK/WZOK Continuity Director 1:02:42

2M ago1:02:42

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Rick "Spiff" Carner is joined by John Strandin along with Tim Larson. Spiff was the director of the commercial writing department and co-host of the WZOK morning show with Randy Cook. Spiff's time with Nolte Communications in Rockford, Illinois was 1981-1986. John was a member of the award winning news department for twenty four years. Recorded in …

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S1 E70 LOUISE MANDRELL - Country music artist and television personality 1:24:58

2M ago1:24:58

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Tim Larson and Louise Mandrell first met on her tour bus at a northern Illinois county fair in 1979. They visited again in backstage dressing rooms in 1980 and 1981 before Louise and her sisters, Barbara and Irlene, kicked off their successful variety television show on NBC. Louise and Tim literally bumped into each other backstage at the Grand Ole…

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S1 E69 BILL CODY - Morning man for 30 years on WSM radio in Nashville, Tennessee 55:53

2M ago55:53

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Bill Cody and Tim Larson had only talked briefly on the phone six months prior to sitting down in the showcase studio of WSM Radio inside the Opryland Hotel. Their careers oddly have run parallel so the stories were very easy. Even if you're not a huge country music fan, you are sure to enjoy this conversation. Recorded May 28, 2024.…

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S1 E68 TONY WOLFE - East Tennessee stories from a first cousin 44:19

2M ago44:19

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Tony Wolfe and Tim Larson are first cousins. We can ride around the mountains of east Tennessee in a truck and never have the same conversation twice. Recorded in Tony's kitchen on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024.By Tim Larson

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S1 E67 TIM LARSON - Radio in Charleston, West Virginia 40 years ago! 51:33

2M ago51:33

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Tim decided to set up his equipment on the shores of the Kanawha River in Charleston, West Virginia on the Friday before Memorial Day Weekend 2024. The state capital was over his shoulder as the radio stories from forty years ago poured out. Tim worked at WKAZ/WQBE and WVSR radio stations from 1982-1984 when he was in his early twenties. Recorded M…

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S1 E66 RON ROMERO & DEBYJO ERICKSEN - Illinois Rock & Roll Museum and Hall of Fame 51:23

4M ago51:23

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The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum and Hall of Fame sits on Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois! Ron Romero and Debyjo Ericksen are the amazing organizers of this magical project. Hear the stories surrounding the inductees, collectibles, history and community involvement. It's a true testament to the meaning of volunteerism, philanthropy, passion, and the de…

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S1 E65 TIM LARSON - The Story of Arthur and Sanford 7:59

5M ago7:59

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This story aired on WLUV radio in Rockford/Loves Park, Illinois by your podcast host Tim Larson on March 31, 2021. It was written in a Paul Harvey "Rest of the Story" format.By Tim Larson

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S1 E64 EMANUEL LARSON - The Cremation of Sam McGee by Robert Service 12:37

5M ago12:37

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Tim Larson's grandfather could recite Robert Service's The Cremation of Sam McGee by memory until the day before he died at the age of ninety six. Emanuel Larson's goal was to verbally paint within your mind with the poetry he spoke. Recorded in Rockford, Illinois June 6, 1979.By Tim Larson

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S1 E63 RACHEL DANIEL - Professional Alaskan Tour Guide 21:04

5M ago21:04

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My other stories of the tour of Alaska with Rachel Daniel will be told a hundred more times, but this one of hers is a real gem. More than fourteen people should hear her recollection of her first moose hunt. Recorded on a small shuttle bus somewhere in Alaska in September of 2021.By Tim Larson

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S1 E62 - LARRY KANFER - Professional Photographer and Author 1:23:21

5M ago1:23:21

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Larry Kanfer and his wife Alaina were connected to Tim Larson in 2009 through the Aldeen Golf Club barn renovation. Tim's grandfather Emanuel Larson built the barn in 1928 when the property was a dairy farm. The Kanfers were working on their book Barns of Illinois. The two projects intersected and they have been friends since. Recorded March 12, 20…

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S1 E61 STEVE BRIDGMON - Inspirational Country Singer/ Songwriter 1:25:22

7M ago1:25:22

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Steve Bridgmon and Tim Larson met on the on the front steps of the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee because of Steve's bowtie tattoo. We were part of the media frenzy and red carpet call of the Josie Awards nominees. They kept in touch and decided to sit down for a lengthy talk on a very rainy day just north of Music City USA. Recorded …

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S1 E59 RIK ANTHONY - Host of Someone You Should Know Podcast 1:17:31

7M ago1:17:31

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Rik and Tim decided to "double dip" this episode by uploading the same show on both Storytellers Studio and Some You Should Know podcasts. We meet at Maxim's Diner in Merrillville, Indiana on January 23, 2024 during a day filled with freezing rain driving. These two guys had only known each other for about fifteen minutes after meeting at the Museu…

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S1 E60 ROYCE DeGRIE & BRITT CHAMBERS - Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum 1:20:49

7M ago1:20:49

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Your host Tim Larson stumbled upon this museum while on a segue tour in Nashville, Tennessee sometime in October 2023. He kept it on his radar for a return trip. After having a three minute conversation with Royce, Tim scheduled a sit down. You will learn a ton! Bring a notebook and pen to this episode. Recorded in the Board Room of the Musicians H…

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S1 E58 WILLIE PARHAM - A Friend of 54 years! 1:37:27

7M ago1:37:27

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Your podcast host, Tim Larson, and Willie Parham have been friends since fifth grade in 1970. Learn how Willie has put his positive attitude to work and lived life to its fullest after his accident in 1987. He is the poster boy for "genuine."By Tim Larson

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S1 E57 HEIDI OGNIBENE - Rock River Valley Blood Center 47:23

8M ago47:23

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Tim Larson and Heidi Ognibene have known each other since 1988. Their lives have crossed paths eight ways to Sunday. On this episode, you'll learn all about donated blood in an entertaining conversation among old friends. Recorded at RRVBC's founding location on 6th Street in Rockford, Illinois on December 18, 2023.…

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S1 E56 J.R. SULLIVAN - New American Theater 44:47

9M ago44:47

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Tim Larson has known J.R. Sullivan since the early eighties. Tim on WROK radio and J.R. at New American Theater in Rockford, Illinois. Their stories are many and far reaching including the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger in January of 1986. Recorded backstage at the now Nordlof Center December 6, 2023.…

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S1 E55 ABBIE THOMAS - Josie Music Award Female Multi-Genre Artist of the Year 2023 1:12:27

9M ago1:12:27

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Abbie Thomas and Tim Larson had only known each other for exactly two weeks when they sat down for some biscuits and gravy...again! It's catch up time at the Goshen Brewing Company in Indiana. Recorded on a bright Sunday morning in Indiana on November 5, 2023.By Tim Larson

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S1 E54 BILL TAYLOR - Former WCFL & KHJ Radio Announcer 1:22:44

10M ago1:22:44

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Legendary Chicago radio announcer Bill Taylor and host Tim Larson met in August of 2022 at an impromptu dinner after the Rock Radio Revisited event in near Chicago, Illinois. From there, it was many more radio stories at a birthday party in Michigan. Our third visit is this conversation at Frankie's Deli in Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois. Recorded Oct…

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S1 E53 JEFF SWANBERG of the Stone Front band and the Garwood mansion 55:51

10M ago55:51

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Jeff Swanberg has led an interesting life. From Paul Newman to Jimi Hendrix and everything in between. Tim Larson and Jeff have known each other for well over twenty five years on a business level. Learn the personal sides of what interests them and how those topics intersect. Recorded in Rockford, Illinois at Edgebrook on October 17, 2023.…

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S1 E52 JONELLE & TERRY CARTER - River Road Trio 1:30:38

11M ago1:30:38

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Tim Larson met Terry and Jonelle Carter during their performance at Edgebrook's Music on the Mall 2023. They hit it off immediately and got to know each other only in fifteen second spurts. During this episode they dug deep on a variety of topics. Three of their songs are included in this show. Recorded in Rockford, Illinois on October 4, 2023.…

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S1 E51 JOHN LANDECKER SHOW on WGN radio with Tim Larson - 9pm Hour 43:58

11M ago43:58

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This is hour number three from Tim Larson's co-hosting opportunity with John Landecker on WGN radio in Chicago, Illinois. You'll hear plenty of late-breaking stories in the Sunshine, Lollipop and Rainbow Newscast...where nothing bad ever happens! Recorded September 20, 2023.By Tim Larson

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S1 E50 JOHN LANDECKER SHOW on WGN radio with Tim Larson - 8 pm Hour 43:35

11M ago43:35

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In hour two, John Landecker and Tim Larson are joined by Sam Panayotovich of FOX Sports Network for football picks and Marnie Shure from Takeout Magazine for all things new in the food world. Recorded in Studio A at WGN radio in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2023.By Tim Larson

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S1 E49 JOHN LANDECKER SHOW on WGN radio with Tim Larson - 7pm Hour 44:32

11M ago44:32

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Storytellers Studio co-founder Tim Larson donated to a charity auction conducted by the Museum of Broadcast Communications for co-hosting The John Landecker Show on WGN radio in Chicago, Illinois. This is the first of a three hour show (7pm hour) from that evening on September 20, 2023.By Tim Larson

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S1 E48 CLINT WOOTEN - Former Master Control at WREX-TV & The Nashville Network 1:24:12

11M ago1:24:12

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Clint and Tim have known each other since high school (1977). They grew up in radio together and have consistently shared decades of entertainment stories regardless of where they were located. They have worked in virtually every part of the entertainment world and it's very easy to see that the thrill of the industry remains in both of them. Recor…

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When it comes to scaling your B2B marketing, where do you even start? Insider Tales from a B2B Marketer, Pasha Irshad of Shape & Scale 38:02

12M ago38:02

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In this episode, they discuss the value of consultants with multiple skill sets who can handle various aspects of a project, potentially replacing the need for multiple agency roles. Both hosts are consultants who bring multiple skill sets to a problem and can do the job of three or four people. They also emphasize the importance of patience and ta…

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S1 E47 BRETT WHITACRE - Muralist and Drummer 58:09

11M ago58:09

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As you'll hear, Brett Whitacre and Tim Larson met on a "job site." One thing led to another and here we are...which is the way it works with most artists. Recorded in Rockford, Illinois on September 5, 2023.By Tim Larson

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How to decrease sales cycles and increase conversions, even in a down market, with Chuck Reigrut From Spiff inc. 51:00

12M ago51:00

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Chuck Reigrut emphasizes the importance of building relationships and providing personalized training to gain trust and make a positive impact on customers. They mention that meeting customers in person, rather than relying solely on online interactions, can help create stronger connections and show that the company is invested in finding solutions…

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Struggling with growing sales? Then you might just need to get out of your own way... here's how with Kristie Jones from Sales Acceleration Group 42:39

12M ago42:39

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Understanding oneself and the target audience is crucial for leadership and sales success. Kristie Jones emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in reaching the next level in one's career and life. This applies to both leadership and sales. Just as selling to the wrong persona can harm one's ability to succeed, not understanding one's own stren…

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S1 E46 ART VUOLO, JR. - National Videographer & Radio's Best Friend 1:15:45

12M ago1:15:45

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Art Vuolo is a walking, talking media encyclopedia. He has video recorded everything worth watching from Marines and Paul Harvey to University of Michigan football and Dick Biondi. We talk about his Rock Radio Guides, radio reunions, John Landecker and his 29 years at Morning Show Boot Camp conventions. He's known Shotgun Tom Kelley and The Bob & T…

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How Are You Unleashing the Full Power of Your business? Tap into the Ultimate Success Factor with Lloyed Lobo 49:52

1y ago49:52

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Lloyed emphasizes the importance of building and leveraging a community for personal growth and success. They highlight that communities provide a sense of connection and camaraderie that is often lacking in business environments. He defines community-led growth as the connection among people with shared values who come together to learn and suppor…

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S1 E45 TED GORDEN SMUCKER - Rewound Radio Chicago Rivals WLS & WCFL 58:58

12M ago58:58

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Ted and a team of passionate volunteers have once again gathered WLS and WCFL airchecks from our favorite radio personalities. They have magically made those fifty year old reels and cassettes on-air ready again. You will hear folks like Fred Winston and Lyle Dean doing promos for the more than sixty hour broadcast on Labor Day Weekend 2023. Simply…

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The 5 things you're not doing to leverage channel partnerships for your B2B SaaS with Duane Dufault 24:50

1y ago24:50

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When scaling up to larger customers, there are five key areas that require attention. The first is winning business, which involves attracting and securing new customers. The second key area is crystal-clear ICP. Not just your partnership's ICP, but who EXACTLY fits the solution your partnership solves problems for. And you do this by truly underst…

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Sales Strategies for Growing B2B SaaS Companies with Jakub Hon 38:37

1y ago38:37

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Duane Dufault and Jakub Hon discuss the importance of hiring individuals with a proven track record and experience in the industry. They emphasize that hiring someone who has already been successful in a similar role increases the probability of success for the company. Jakub emphasizes the importance of establishing a solid foundation and process …

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S1 E44 JOHN SCHWEISBERGER - Formerly Chris Kelly on WROK radio 1:34:48

1y ago1:34:48

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John worked for WROK/WZOK in the mid to late 70's. He's an ultimate collector of everything radio. He joy to talk to. We made sure he had a two and a half hour lunch on Swedish pancakes for show prep for this podcast. John gave several personal collectibles to Tim Larson for everyone to enjoy. T-shirts, music surveys, station of the year folder and…

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The Sales Gap: Why PLG Companies Struggle to Scale Beyond Small Businesses with Duane Dufault 8:00

1y ago8:00

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Duane Dufault highlights the importance of promptly reaching out to leads, especially if they have completed all the necessary steps and activations early on. This is because these leads may be trying to identify any flaws or potential issues with the product before presenting it to their superiors. He suggests that if a significant lead enters the…

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Overcoming Setbacks and Building a Thriving Business: How Ticketing Hub Found Success with Carl Pihl 45:18

1y ago45:18

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Carl Pihl emphasizes the significance of considering not only the primary keyword but also the associated subjects and topics in terms of SEO. Many SEO professionals tend to solely focus on the primary keyword and overlook the related subjects and topics. However, the speaker believes that these associated subjects are actually the most crucial and…

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S1 E43 TED O'DONNELL - Dirty Fishnet Stockings lead singer 1:20:02

1y ago1:20:02

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Ted is the popular front man for the band Dirty Fishnet Stockings. During this episode, you will learn that host Tim Larson has known Ted since he was five years old. Ted is the powerhouse behind the Festival of Lights and Fourth of July Fireworks both in Rockford, Illinois. And, has a rich history of flying hot air balloons. Grab a note pad. Recor…

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How to Maximize your ROI with One Simple Step: Segmentation with Duane Dufault 8:15

1y ago8:15

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The episode highlights two types of segmentation: demographic segmentation and behavioral segmentation. Demographic segmentation categorizes individuals based on common demographic information such as their role, industry, and annual revenue of their business. This type of segmentation focuses on basic characteristics that can typically be found on…

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Ignite Your Career, Transform Your Sales, and Reimagine Your Revenue with Adam Jay 35:29

1y ago35:29

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Duane Dufault and Adam Jay discuss the importance of prioritizing tasks and having a realistic understanding of timeframes to achieve better outcomes and avoid falling into the trap of impatience. They highlight the common problem of founders and venture capitalists who believe that everything is urgent and a priority, leading to a sense of impatie…

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The myths sales managers believe that keep them from leading their teams 13:39

1y ago13:39

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The episode also touches on the mindset of sales managers. Duane Dufault points out that many first-time sales managers, as well as senior sales managers, often have a misguided perspective on their role. They may focus too much on managing from a numbers perspective, constantly monitoring metrics and performance indicators. Duane suggests that tru…

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The path to CRO is broken, here's how we fix it, with Sam Jacobs from Pavilion 41:25

1y ago41:25

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Sam Jacobs and Duane Dufualt discuss the concept of "growing at any cost" in the tech industry. They question whether this strategy of aggressively grabbing market share and spending large amounts of money actually pays off in the long run. They mention companies like Slack and UiPath as examples of successful businesses that have grown rapidly. Th…

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Taking Time to Unpack Data and Rebuild Strategies with Matt Green Part 2 20:40

1y ago20:40

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They emphasizes the importance of always being prepared and practicing in sales. They mention that in order to perform at a high level when it counts, one must put in many hours of practice beforehand. They argue that simply showing up and practicing on the spot is not enough. Matt, believes that this mentality of continuous practice is missing in …

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How to Measure Potential ROI of MQLs in SaaS with Duane Dufault 8:14

1y ago8:14

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Duane Dufualt emphasizes the importance of asking better form questions on lead forms in order to determine the potential ROI of leads and target higher value leads. The host suggests that simply asking for a name and email is not sufficient and does not provide enough information to assess the potential value of a lead. To determine the potential …

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Sales Assembly: Empowering Sales Teams to Drive Growth in the SaaS Industry with Matt Green Part 1 21:58

1y ago21:58

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This episode touches on the ongoing focus on top-of-funnel lead generation for organizations, regardless of the target audience. Matt Green acknowledges that this has been a challenge for organizations even prior to Q3 of the previous year. However, with the introduction of AI-based tools like chat and GPT, coupled with the fact that every organiza…

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Hyper Focused Selling: How to Close More Deals with Jordan Kennedy Part 2 22:17

1y ago22:17

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In the episode, Duane and Jordan discuss the importance of learning from and observing successful sales reps to develop the necessary skills for success in sales. They mention that many sales training programs and resources focus on building habits and skill sets around specific metrics and strategies. However, they argue that once a sales rep has …

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