Surviving Outside Sales
Surviving Outside Sales is a podcast for outside sales pros that want to learn how to navigate the chaotic world of outside sales. Join host Mike O'Kelly as he shares his sales philosophies, biggest deals closed and some that got away during an award-winning, 20-year career, plus interviews with other sales experts from inside and outside sales, business owners who built something for themselves, as well as many other entrepreneurs. From building business process & systems that scale to landing the perfect sales job and hearing stories from entrepreneurs who have blazed a trail others can follow, it's all here!
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Discover the secrets to thriving in outside sales as Mike O"Kelly returns to share his transformative journey from building a retail wellness business. Have you ever wondered how small actions like timely call notes could impact your career progression? Learn from Mike"s personal stories and experiences, emphasizing th
Sailing into Success Crafting Dynamic Sales Plans for a Prosperous 2024 | SOS Ep. 361
Have you ever stood at the precipice of change, heart pounding with the exhilaration of a new venture? That"s where my journey took me as I embarked on the daunting task of launching a health and wellness franchise. It was a test of resilience and a lesson in the importance of health as we sail through the years. In t
Strap in as I, Mike O"Kelly, take you on an exhilarating ride through my journey of surviving outside sales and mastering the Q4 sales period. Picture Q4 as the Super Bowl of sales - the stakes are high and the tension thicker. Drawing from my experience of setting up a brick and mortar business, I know the sweat and t
Embracing Change: Keys to going ALL IN & the future of Surviving Outside Sales | SOS Ep.
Ever felt like you"ve bitten off more than you can chew? Well, brace yourselves as I take you through my taxing adventure of investing in franchises, opening a new store, and enduring the challenging journey of outside sales. From the complexities of real estate to the arduous legal aspects of the franchise process, i
Navigating Personal Challenges: A Journey of Resilience and Lessons from a Sales Legacy | SOS Ep. 358
Sometimes, life throws us curveballs that make us question everything. This episode of Surviving Outside Sales is a testament to that. I, your host, Mike O"Kelly, find myself wrestling with the imminent loss of my father, a veteran pharmaceutical sales rep who has been my greatest inspiration. As I navigate the emotion
Exploiting Opportunities and Multiple Income Streams: A Key to Financial Stability with Mike O'Kelly | SOS Ep. 357
Imagine sustaining yourself comfortably on something less than a 250K annual income - does that sound like an impossible dream? Well, it isn"t! I, Mike O"Kelly, am here to share my journey of how multiple income streams, from coaching programs to consulting, have allowed me to thrive in the outside sales landscape. I"l