Best Hartel Podcasts (2024)

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Make A Smart Franchise Investment In Cabinet IQ - Michael Hartel - Your First Franchise 27:42

9d ago27:42

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After earning his PhD and working as an engineer, Michael Hartel exited the corporate world to find fulfillment. You may relate? Learn how Michael's Cabinet IQ franchise evolved quickly and how that may be an opportunity for you to exit your job too. Michael shares 5 takeaways: His favorite restaurant to do business in Austin, TX Why he left his jo…

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Engineer to Entrepreneur: Cabinet IQ Franchise: Michael Hartel - #44 Close The Deal .Com Podcast 28:04

24d ago28:04

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From Engineer to Entrepreneur: Michael Hartel's Journey with Cabinet IQ - Discover Rapid Growth Opportunities and Career Fulfillment Michael shares 5 takeaways on this episode of Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): His favorite restaurant to do business in Austin, TX Why he left his job as an engineer How he identified his l…

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How to "Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat." In Business: Colin Campbell #50 Close The Deal 27:32

14h ago27:32

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Ewell Smith unpacks the new book Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. with the author Colin Campbell on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast Colin shares 5 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast: 👉Use Franchising as your education to launch your future ventures 👉Find your “X Factor” to be successful 👉Find your mentor - leverage their …

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Career Opportunities for Veterans: NextOp's Strategic Approach With Shelby Mounts #49 Close The Deal 27:07

3d ago27:07

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Close The Deal Podcast: Shelby Mounts on NextOp's Free Service: Helping Veterans Find Their Next Career Opportunity Shelby shares 5 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast: NextOp's Mission: Propel veterans into industry careers with tailored services and job matches. Industry Expansion: NextOp widens veteran opportunities across he…

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Veterans for Veterans Franchise - VetCor - Paul Huszar - Your First Franchise 26:31

5d ago26:31

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Paul Huszar, CEO of VetCor, explains how they help transition Veterans into their own business and why franchising is such a good match for Veterans. Paul shares 5 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): VetCor’s not just restoring homes; they’re empowering veterans and making a difference in communit…

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Combat to Commerce: How Veterans Thrive in Franchising - Paul Huszar - VetCor Franchise #48 Close The Deal 26:55

5d ago26:55

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Paul Huszar, CEO of VetCor, explains why Veterans' thrive in franchising... Paul shares 5 takeaways on this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): VetCor’s not just restoring homes; they’re empowering veterans and making a difference in communities Vetcor's proven model helps transition Veterans from military leadersh…

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How To Build Wealth In Real Estate W/ Joe Homebuyer Franchise - Cody Hofine - Your First Franchise 24:44

12d ago24:44

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Cody Hofine, founder of Joe Homebuyer, shares 3 streams of real estate income leveraging his proven franchise model. Cody shares 5 takeaways: How personal development boosts franchise success, impacting income and growth significantly. How strong company culture is crucial for franchise success, fostering unity, motivation, and loyalty. How success…

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Candy Cloud Provides Sweet Franchise Profits - Alex Edwards - Your First Franchise 26:25

9d ago26:25

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Alex Edwards, Co Founder, shares the secret to Candy Cloud's success which separates it from every other food or beverage franchise concept. Alex shares 5 takeaways His favorite restaurant to do business in Rockford, Illinois. How overcoming a failed business led to Candy Cloud Strong financial insights The franchise support Candy Cloud provides Fi…

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Athletic Republic Franchise Improves Sports Performance - Charlie Graves - Your First Franchise 36:25

9d ago36:25

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Charlie Graves, CEO of Athletic Republic shares how you impact lives through sports training Charlie shares 5 takeaways: His favorite restaurant to do business in Park City, UT. The very unique origins of Athletic Republic How Athletic Republic has impacted over 2 million athletes The training philosophy of Athletic Republic Find out if you're a go…

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How To Dive Into Real Estate Franchising: Cody Hofine - #47 Close The Deal 25:06

8d ago25:06

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Cody Hofine, founder of Joe Homebuyer, shares 3 streams of income with Ewell smith on how to leverage his proven franchise model? Cody shares 5 takeaways on this episode of Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): How personal development boosts franchise success, impacting income and growth significantly. How strong company cult…

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From Soccer Fields to Podcast Studios: Eric Jennings' Entrepreneurial Path - #46 Close The Deal 37:03

13d ago37:03

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Eric Jennings, semi-pro soccer player, shares how he leverages coaching sports to podcasting to build a business. Eric shares 3 takeaways on this episode of Close The Deal. Com Podcast, he: emphasizes the importance of continual learning and the life skills gained through podcasting. shares how his soccer coaching business is intertwined with his p…

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Use This Secret Sales Strategy If You're Shy - Tom Martin - #45 Close The Deal 24:27

16d ago24:27

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Tom Martin, founder of Converse Digital, shares 5 takeaways on this episode of Close The Deal. Com Podcast, he: emphasizes investing in networks and building strong relationships for entrepreneurial success. shares how to leverage employees as a marketing force within small companies. explains how to provide value and nurture relationships in sales…

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S3 Episode 1: The Limitless Possibilities of IoT in Thailand with Mint Kaewmanorom 24:18

26d ago24:18

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Mint Kaewmanorom lives a life filled with curiosity, consistently looking at the bigger picture she moves forward by wondering how she can tackle problems with new solutions. So it comes as no surprise that she finds herself in one of the most interesting areas for the future, the Internet of Things. As Asia embraces digitalization, IoT stands pois…

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Trailer: The Forward Podcast with SmartOSC 2:15

28d ago2:15

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We're bidding farewell to our beloved Commerce Talk as we venture into Over the past two years and 30 episodes, we've explored the depths of eCommerce with industry experts. But now, it's time to widen our horizons. Join us on The Forward Podcast, where we delve into the ever-evolving intersection of technology and our world. From Generative AI to …

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Break Away From Your W-2 (actionable steps): Brian O'Neill - #43: Close The Deal .Com Podcast 23:33

28d ago23:33

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Brian O'Neill, host of the W-2 Prison Break Show, unpacks the mindset that holds most people back from breaking free Brian shares 5 takeaways on this episode of Close The Deal. Com Podcast: Brian's favorite place to close the deal over dinner Brian's breaking point to freedom Mindset Transformation: Shift from scarcity to abundance mindset for succ…

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Use MOXEY Dollars To Boost Your Bottom Line: Charlie Davis #42 Close The Deal 26:00

1M ago26:00

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Maximize Profits with MOXEY Dollars: Expert Insights with Charlie Davis Charlie shares 4 takeaways on this episode of Close The Deal. Com Podcast: Find out Charlie's favorite restaurant to close the deal in Baton Rouge, LA Explore how Moxey Dollars transform local economies and boost business value. Find out if Moxey Dollars make sense for your bus…

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How To Invest in Candy Cloud Franchise W/ Alex Edwards #41 Close The Deal 26:25

1M ago26:25

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Alex Edwards shares the secret to Candy Cloud's success which makes it different than any other food or beverage franchise concept. Alex shares 5 takeaways on this episode of Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): 👉His favorite restaurant to do business in Rockford, Illinois. 👉How overcoming a failed business led to Candy Cloud…

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How To Mitigate Legal Issues For Small Businesses: Stephen Setliff #40 Close The Deal 31:34

2M ago31:34

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Attorney Stephen Setliff shares how to address some of the most common legal issues all businesses face. Being prepared matters... Stephen shares 5 takeaways on this episode of Close The Deal. Com Podcast: Find out Stephen's favorite restaurant to close the deal in Richmond, VA Discover 3 critical points to help you navigate potential legal risks .…

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Peak Sports Performance: Inside Athletic Republic Franchise W Charlie Graves #39 Close The Deal 36:25

2M ago36:25

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## Visit www.CloseTheDeal.com to see all episodes. 🔥 SPECIAL EPISODES: Your First Franchise Ewell interviews franchisors and franchise industry leaders to educate first time franchise investors. Get behind the scenes information so you start the process and close the deal on your first franchise. 💪 How Franchise Fundable are You? To see how much yo…

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Commercial Painting, The Go Painting Franchise Opportunity: Shaun McMurry 19:47

2M ago19:47

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Go Painting CEO Shaun McMurry Launches First Ever Commercial Franchise Opportunity! Shaun shares 5 takeaways on this episode of Your First Franchise Episode His favorite restaurant to do business in Salt Lake City. The Go Painting philosophy which drives this franchise. Why this is such a unique opportunity for the first franchisees that join the G…

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Why Home Services Franchises Thrive W/ Scott Abbott 29:48

2M ago29:48

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Scott Abbott, CEO of Five Star Franchising, shares invaluable insights regarding the burgeoning home services market and elucidates the factors propelling its rapid expansion. 8 takeaways Scott shares on this Close TheDeal.Com Podcast (Your First Franchise special edition): Best restaurant in Salt Lake City to close the deal Entrepreneurial journey…

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Splashing Success: Inside Go Painting's Franchise Blueprint W/ Shaun McMurry #38 Close The Deal 19:47

2M ago19:47

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Game-Changing Opportunity: Go Painting Franchise Transforms Commercial Painting Industry! Shaun shares 5 takeaways on this episode of Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise Episode): 👉His favorite restaurant to do business in Salt Lake City. 👉The Go Painting philosophy which drives this franchise. 👉Why this is such a unique opportunity f…

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Your First Franchise Funding Options W/ Sara Vrancik 23:50

3M ago23:50

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Unlock Your Franchise Dream with Expert Funding Insights with Sara Vransic Sara shares 6 takeaways on this episode of Close The Deal. Com Podcast: Sara's favorite restaurant to do business in Philadelphia. The importance of enough working capital. The best timing to explore funding to get pre-qualified Support Benetrends provides regarding business…

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Funding Your Franchise: Insider Advice W/ Sara Vransik #37 Close The Deal 23:50

3M ago23:50

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Unlock Your Franchise Dream with Expert Funding Insights with Sara Vransic Sara shares 6 takeaways on this episode of Close The Deal. Com Podcast: Sara's favorite restaurant to do business in Philadelphia. The importance of enough working capital. The best timing to explore funding to get pre-qualified Support Benetrends provides regarding business…

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Scale Retail With This Strategy To Minimize Headaches: Sean Quinn #36 Close The Deal 21:20

3M ago21:20

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Sean Quinn, CEO of AllPoint Retail shares his tech strategy that helps retain 99% of his clients. Sean shares 5 takeaways on this episode of Close The Deal. Com Podcast: Find out Sean's favorite restaurant to close the deal in Sarasota,Fl. Discover how to simplify technology integration for your business. Learn strategies to minimize headaches duri…

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Part Time Gig To Real Estate Mogul (closed $1 Billion +): Darren James #35 Close The Deal 35:39

3M ago35:39

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Ewell Smith dive into the marketing strategies that propelled Darren James, CEO of Darren James & Associates - LPT Realty, to the pinnacle of real estate success. From grassroots initiatives, he secured a spot among the nation's top agents, closing over $1 billion in real estate deals to date. Darren shares 5 takeaways on this episode of Close The …

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HowTo Build Your Business Knocking Doors W Greg Voisin #34 Close The Deal 24:47

3M ago24:47

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Unlocking Business Growth: The Power of Door-Knocking Greg shares 5 takeaways on this episode of Close The Deal. Com Podcast: Greg's favorite restaurant to close the deal in Lehi, Utah How he differentiated his product with an honest offer His simple method for door-knocking The biggest challenge he's overcoming starting his business from scratch T…

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Scaling Home Service Empires: 900 Franchise Locations Unleashed W/ Scott Abbott #33 Close The Deal 29:48

3M ago29:48

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Scott Abbott, CEO of Five Star Franchising, provides valuable insights into the home services market and the reasons behind its rapid growth. Considering a franchise - tune in to learn about the home serve sector. 9 takeaways Scott shares on this Close TheDeal.Com Podcast (Your First Franchise special edition): Best restaurant in Salt Lake City to …

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Reviving Classics - Building EV Resto - Mods: Alex Kohen #32 Close The Deal 27:32

4M ago27:32

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Aviar Motors Co-founders' Alex Cohen and Aleksei Rachev envision making electric cars cool building EV - Resto - Mods. 5 takeaways Alex shares on this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast : Alex's favorite place to close the deal in Biarritz, France Tapping into the demand forcustom retro EVs - in reverse The performance specs on their EV Res…

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How to Invest in Your First Franchise in 2024: Ewell Smith #31Close The Deal 33:29

4M ago33:29

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Exclusive Interview: W2 Prison Break Show Host Brian O'Neill Talks with Franchise Consultant and Host of the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast Ewell Smith 5 takeaways Ewell shares from his guest appearance on the W2 Prison Break Show. (Your First Franchise special edition): The "ulcer moment" wake-up call at age 24 Finding gratitude Leading trade associatio…

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How To Invest In Your First Franchise W/ Ewell Smith 31:52

4M ago31:52

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Exclusive Interview: W2 Prison Break Show Host Talks with Franchise Consultant and Host of the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast 5 takeaways Ewell shares from his guest appearance on the W2 Prison Break Show. (Your First Franchise special edition): The "ulcer moment" wake-up call at age 24 Finding gratitude Leading trade associations and rebuilding billions…

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Be Misunderstood in 2024 - Sharing My 5 Goals: Ewell Smith # 30 Close The Deal 3:39

4M ago3:39

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Just a short message to kick off 2024 encouraging you to Be Misunderstood. Take a listen...it'll make sense...this is all about mindset... ## Visit www.CloseTheDeal.com to see all episodes. 🔥 SPECIAL EPISODES: Your First Franchise Ewell interviews franchisors and franchise industry leaders to educate first time franchise investors. Get behind the s…

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STOP Losing Sales B/C of CAPTCHA: Bill West #29 Close The Deal 28:19

4M ago28:19

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STOP Losing Sales! Your customers hate picking out the palm trees, buses, or bicycles. Bill West, CEO of Human Presence, shares how to eliminate CAPTCHA on your website. 5 takeaways Bill shares on this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast : Bill's favorite place to close the deal in Greenville, SC Leading 16,000 employees to putting the trash…

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S2 Episode 15: How Listening Sells: GQ’s Viral Product Launches and Leadership with George Hartel 45:22

4M ago45:22

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How many of us really speak directly to our customers and when was the last time we went on their customer journey? In this episode of Commerce Talk we are talking all about filtered-down insights, the need for psychological safety in innovation, and why it’s important to just be quiet in meetings every once in a while! With agility in its DNA, acr…

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S2 Episode 14: The Forward Forecast: What Key Trends Will Shape 2024? 22:52

4M ago22:52

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From life-changing devices to advancements in leadership, global logistics, secure payments, responsible AI in marketing, and more. In this episode of Commerce Talk, we get front-row seats to the forward-focused minds of some of the biggest global leaders so that we can keep you one step ahead! You'll hear from...🚚Herbert Vongpusanachai - Managing …

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How to Build Generational Wealth Through Franchising With Jeff Dudan 43:10

5M ago43:10

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Jeff Dudan, CEO of HomeFront Brands shares his journey from college football to founder of one of America's fastest-growing franchise companies. 7 takeaways Jeff shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise special edition): Jeff's favorite place to entertain potential business vendors Why Jeff took a chance hea…

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How to Build Generational Wealth Through Franchising W/ Jeff Dudan #28 Close The Deal 43:10

5M ago43:10

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Jeff Dudan, CEO of HomeFront Brands shares his journey from college football to founder of one of America's fastest-growing franchise companies. 6 takeaways Jeff shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise special edition): Jeff's favorite place to entertain potential business vendors Why Jeff took a chance hea…

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How to Franchise Your Business Avoiding Pitfalls: Janice Charles #27 Close The Deal 23:39

5M ago23:39

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Scaling Your Business: Franchise Success Tips from Janice Charles, co-founder of Franchise Succeed. 6 takeaways Janice shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise special edition): Her father's influence growing up around franchising - a way of life with 13 McDonalds franchises The pitfalls to avoid falling int…

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How To Franchise Your Business Avoiding Common Mistakes: Janice Charles 23:39

5M ago23:39

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Is your business franchiseable? What's the process to franchise your business? Find out from franchise expert Janice Charles, co-founder of Franchise Succeed. 6 takeaways Janice shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise special edition): Her father's influence growing up around franchising - a way of life wit…

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S2 Episode 13: Is Retail Media the Next Wave of Marketing? Alin Dobrea on Customer Experience, Innovation, and More 32:30

5M ago32:30

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Alin leads marketing solutions and partnerships across Southeast Asia for ZALORA - Asia’s leading online fashion destination. He is also responsible for the ZALORA advertising platform (ZAP), where his team helps leading brands orchestrate multi-channel campaigns to drive performance and connect with relevant audiences. In this episode, we're takin…

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Unleash Your Town's Athletic Potential with D1 Sports Training Franchise! 26:56

5M ago26:56

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From College Captain to National Inspiration, Will Bartholomew shares his journey starting the D1 Training Franchise 7 takeaways Will shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise special edition): His favorite restaurant to do business in Nashville, TN Overcoming high school football and pro football injuries to…

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D1 Franchise: Bring Sports Training To Your Home Town: Will Bartholomew #26 Close The Deal 26:56

5M ago26:56

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Former College Team Captain Inspires Athletes Nationwide with D1 Training Franchise 7 takeaways Will shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise special edition): His favorite restaurant to do business in Nashville, TN Overcoming high school football and pro football injuries to launch D1 The mission of D1 Trai…

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S2 Episode 12: The Secrets to Succeeding in Implementation in a Digital World with Robin Speculand 39:30

5M ago39:30

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Have you ever wondered why so many great strategies never get implemented? Or why a staggering 67% of implementations fail? In this episode of Commerce Talk, we sit down with Robin Speculand, one of the world's most sought-after and respected experts in the realm of strategy implementation. Robin, the former VP of Citibank Singapore, has worked wit…

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Announcing Rubenstein's Hotel In New Orleans: Kenny Rubenstein #25 Close The Deal 23:19

5M ago23:19

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In this episode of the Close The Deal.com Podcast, Ewell Smith interviews Kenny Rubenstein, 3rd Generation Owner of Rubensteins in New Orleans. Kenny marks their 100-Year Celebration announcing The Rubensteins Hotel. 5 takeaways Kenny Rubenstein shares on this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast : →Kenny's favorite restaurant to close the de…

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Sascha Hartel & Ludwig Ruf (TSG Hoffenheim): Monitoring Maturation in a Bundesliga Academy 37:03

6M ago37:03

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Sascha Hartel is the Head of Performance at TSG Hoffenheim He is responsible for Performance Diagnostics in the Professional Teams, Youth Teams (Male & Female), also Adler Mannheim (Ice-hockey) and Rhein-Neckar-Löwen (Handball). He also leads the team of S&C coaches as well as sharing responsibility for dat strategy and innovation. He is a consult…

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How HustleHawks Connects College Students to Jobs: Gerald Rossen #24 Close The Deal 30:20

6M ago30:20

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Gerald Rossen, Founder and CEO of HustleHawks, shares how his app connects college students with jobs around universities. 5 takeaways Gerald shares on this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast : Gerald's favorite restaurant to close the deal with a potential client The inspiration behind HustelHawks as a freshman college business project How…

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BFT Fitness Franchise Is Coming To America: Lance Freeman 31:01

6M ago31:01

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Lance Freeman, President of Franchise Development for Xponential Fitness, introduces their newest franchise concept - BFT (Body Fit Training) BFT hits the sweet spot between Cross Fit and HIT training. Another sweet spot is the revenue with high margins. 5 takeaways Lance shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franc…

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Introducing Body Fit Training Franchise to America: Lance Freeman #23 Close The Deal 31:01

6M ago31:01

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Lance Freeman, President of Franchise Development for Xponential Fitness, introduces their newest franchise concept - BFT (Body Fit Training) BFT hits the sweet spot between Cross Fit and HIT training. Another sweet spot is the revenue with high margins. 5 takeaways Lance shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franc…

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S2 Episode 11: The Secret to Success: Connecting People & Improving Live with DHL’s Herbert Vongpusanachai 37:41

6M ago37:41

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What’s the driving force that gets you out of bed every morning? For the 600,000+ people working at DHL, it is all about Connecting People and Improving Lives. This powerful purpose has helped to shape their success in serving over 220 countries and territories allowing for them to deliver over 1.6 billion parcels each year! In this episode of Comm…

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Prepare Your Business To Be "Sale-Ready" W/ Natalie Barranco #22 Close The Deal 24:51

6M ago24:51

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Natalie Barranco, Founder of Prime Business Advisory Solutions, shares the 4 keys to your business success as an entrepreneur. 5 takeaways Natalie shares on this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast : Natalie's favorite restaurant to close the deal with a potential client The # 1 mistake people make going into business The missing "key elemen…

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