Surviving Outside Sales

Updated: 22 Jul 2025 • 373 episodes
www.survivingoutsidesales.com

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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Send us a text Ever wonder why your meeting requests keep getting ignored? In this eye-opening episode, I pull back the curtain on what really happens when you pitch a potential buyer and why most approaches fail miserably. Drawing on my experience of receiving 10-12 pitches daily, I break down the psychology behind wh

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Send us a text Support the show To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share! Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!! Connect with Mike: Website: Mike O"Kelly Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com LinkedIn: Mike O"Kelly | LinkedIn Click to join: Surviving Outside Sales Page on Link

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Send us a text Success in outside sales requires more than just closing techniques – it demands a strategic approach that includes finding the right mentors and developing comprehensive skills beyond the traditional sales pitch. • Summer is not the time to stop selling – use this time to make hay while working on your

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Send us a text We"re rebooting the Surviving Outside Sales podcast to focus on the three critical phases every sales professional goes through: getting in, dominating, and getting out. I"m excited to share new resources, a new community platform, and insights to help you prepare for Q3 and Q4 success. • The "getting in

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Send us a text The outside sales world offers abundant opportunities to reinvent your approach and grow your business, but success requires building a strong foundation that can withstand market changes and client turnover. • Without the right foundation, your territory becomes vulnerable like a house of cards  • There

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Send us a text Building a relentless growth mindset is the foundation for scaling your sales business without fear, allowing you to overcome plateaus and consistently push forward. We explore how adopting a "yes mentality" can transform your territory and help you navigate market changes even when facing significant ob

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