Leading Your Best Life with Leigh Farnell

Leigh Farnell

We all only get one chance to live our best lives. The problem is, most people struggle to get the tools, the help, the strategies, and the inspiration. Our mission with this podcast is to share the insights, ideas, lessons, stuff ups and pathways to help you realise your best life.. Best business, best career, best income, best happiness, best optimisation of your potential. Find out more at www.leighfarnell.com Book a FREE 15 minute Obligation free Exploratory Meeting - https://calendly.com/lfbb/exploratory-meeting-15mins

  1. 3D AGO

    Talk Less, Sell More: The Listening Advantage in Sales

    🎧 Podcast Description Most salespeople think selling is about what you say. The best salespeople know it's about what you hear. In this episode, we break down one of the most powerful—and most ignored—skills in sales: listening. You'll discover how talking too much is quietly killing your deals… and how shifting your focus to deep, intentional listening can dramatically improve your results. Inside this episode: Why the person asking the questions controls the sale How to uncover real problems (not surface-level noise) The difference between hearing… and actually listening How listening builds trust faster than any pitch ever could A simple framework to guide better conversations and close more deals This isn't about saying less for the sake of it. It's about saying the right things at the right time—because you truly understand the client. Because when you listen properly… 👉 You diagnose better 👉 You position better 👉 And you close more deals Talk less. Listen more. Sell smarter. CZ6 - PDC Sales and Business Growth Partner Application   Each year, we only work with a select number of businesses to ensure we deliver maximum impact — and to make sure your time is valued too.   This application helps us determine if we're the right Growth Partner for your business, and if your business is the right fit for our proven CZ6 Sales & Business Growth Systems. Take 5 minutes to complete this form. Your honest answers will: Clarify expectations for our first conversation Help us tailor strategies and insights specific to your business Ensure we maximise the value of our time together https://forms.gle/bGto8XswG5tw6Ftk9

    22 min
  2. 5D AGO

    Your Best Salesperson is Now AI (Here's How to Build It)

    🎧 Podcast Description What if every single lead that came into your business was handled perfectly… every time? No missed follow-ups. No slow responses. No inconsistency based on mood, skill, or experience. In this episode, we break down how combining the CZ6 Sales System with AI allows you to capture your best sales thinking—and turn it into a powerful, automated sales engine. You'll discover how to: Embed your best sales scripts, questions, and processes into AI Instantly respond to and qualify inbound leads Automate bookings, follow-ups, and sales admin Maintain momentum with prospects using email, SMS, and voice Create a consistent, high-performing sales experience 24/7 This isn't about replacing your sales team—it's about amplifying performance and eliminating inconsistency. We also share a real example from a client we worked with today, where we built an AI-powered system that ensures no lead is ever wasted again. If you want to stop relying on chance and start building a predictable, scalable sales machine, this episode is for you. 👉 The future of sales isn't human or AI… it's human plus AI—executing your best practice every single time.   CZ6 - PDC Sales and Business Growth Partner Application   Each year, we only work with a select number of businesses to ensure we deliver maximum impact — and to make sure your time is valued too.   This application helps us determine if we're the right Growth Partner for your business, and if your business is the right fit for our proven CZ6 Sales & Business Growth Systems.   Take 5 minutes to complete this form. Your honest answers will: Clarify expectations for our first conversation Help us tailor strategies and insights specific to your business Ensure we maximise the value of our time together https://forms.gle/bGto8XswG5tw6Ftk9

    12 min
  3. 6D AGO

    What Clients Really Say: Inside the CZ6 Colour Zone Sales and Business Growth System

    *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:a36b49b4-edb6-4048-bdfb-38a4660728e3-4" data-testid= "conversation-turn-10" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> 🎧 Podcast Description Anyone can promise results. Very few can prove them. In this episode, we take you inside the client review booklet for the Leigh Farnell Colour Zone Sales System (CZ6)—sharing real feedback, real experiences, and real outcomes from businesses that have implemented the system. You'll hear what actually happens when teams: Stop winging it and start following a structured sales process Take control of their sales conversations Embed discipline, accountability, and daily execution Move from inconsistent results to predictable performance This is not theory. This is not hype. This is what clients say after the system is installed and implemented. Some were sceptical. Some were stuck. Some were already performing—but wanted more. All of them had one thing in common: 👉 They committed to the process. And that's the real message behind every testimonial… It's not the system alone that gets results— it's the implementation. If you're serious about sales growth, this episode gives you something most don't: Proof.     CZ6 - PDC Sales and Business Growth Partner Application   Each year, we only work with a select number of businesses to ensure we deliver maximum impact — and to make sure your time is valued too.   This application helps us determine if we're the right Growth Partner for your business, and if your business is the right fit for our proven CZ6 Sales & Business Growth Systems.   Take 5 minutes to complete this form. Your honest answers will:   Clarify expectations for our first conversation Help us tailor strategies and insights specific to your business Ensure we maximise the value of our time together   https://forms.gle/bGto8XswG5tw6Ftk9

    4 min
  4. MAR 26 ·  VIDEO

    Fix Your Sales in 3 Minutes: The System That Stops Deals Falling Apart

    Podcast Description Most sales don't fall apart because of the market, the product, or even the price… They fall apart because the salesperson loses control of the conversation. In this episode, we break down a simple but powerful 6-step sales system that can transform your results—fast. You'll discover how to: Take control of your sales meetings without being pushy Shift from talking too much to listening with intent Diagnose real client problems instead of guessing Present solutions that actually land Prevent deals from drifting, stalling, or disappearing Close with confidence—while the buyer is at peak interest This isn't theory. This is a repeatable system built around buyer psychology, structured communication, and disciplined execution. If you've ever walked out of a meeting thinking "that felt good"… only to get ghosted, this episode will change how you sell—immediately. Because when you follow the right process… 👉 You don't chase deals. 👉 You control them. CZ6 - PDC Sales and Business Growth Partner Application   Each year, we only work with a select number of businesses to ensure we deliver maximum impact — and to make sure your time is valued too.   This application helps us determine if we're the right Growth Partner for your business, and if your business is the right fit for our proven CZ6 Sales & Business Growth Systems. Take 5 minutes to complete this form. Your honest answers will: Clarify expectations for our first conversation Help us tailor strategies and insights specific to your business Ensure we maximise the value of our time together https://forms.gle/bGto8XswG5tw6Ftk9

    6 min
  5. MAR 16

    No Toothless Tigers: How to Make Sales Training Actually Work

    Podcast Description Every year organisations spend millions on training programs that feel inspiring in the moment — but deliver little lasting change. People attend the workshop. They take notes. They say it was great. And then… nothing happens. No new behaviours. No new habits. No improvement in results. In this episode, sales growth coach Leigh Farnell explains why most training programs fail and what organisations must do to turn training into real performance improvement. You'll discover: • Why training without accountability becomes a "toothless tiger" • The critical difference between training events and performance systems • Why deliberate practice and implementation are the real drivers of improvement • How leaders can ensure training actually moves the dial on sales results • Why participation in development programs should be linked to bonuses, promotions, and leadership opportunities If you want your investment in training to produce real behavioural change, stronger sales capability, and measurable business growth, this episode explains the system that makes it happen. Because in high-performing organisations, learning is not just something people attend. It's something they apply, practise, and master.   CZ6 - PDC Sales and Business Growth Partner Application Each year, we only work with a select number of businesses to ensure we deliver maximum impact — and to make sure your time is valued too. This application helps us determine if we're the right Growth Partner for your business, and if your business is the right fit for our proven CZ6 Sales & Business Growth Systems. Take 5 minutes to complete this form. Your honest answers will: Clarify expectations for our first conversation Help us tailor strategies and insights specific to your business Ensure we maximise the value of our time together https://forms.gle/bGto8XswG5tw6Ftk9

    21 min
  6. FEB 24

    Don't Waste the Call: 7 Rules for Converting Incoming Enquiries

    Podcast Description Most businesses think they need more leads. The truth? They're already leaking revenue every time the phone rings. In this episode, I break down 7 non-negotiable principles for handling incoming enquiries — whether you run a dog boarding or training business, a storage facility, a gym, or any service-based operation. You'll learn: Why the first 5 seconds of a call determine whether you win or lose the sale How to take control of an enquiry without sounding pushy or "salesy" The questions that uncover why someone is really calling How to sell outcomes instead of features and prices And how to confidently close with a clear next step — every time This isn't about scripts or gimmicks. It's about professional conversations that build trust, create certainty, and convert interest into action. If your phone is ringing but your results don't match… this episode will change how you answer your next call.   Want me to Coach You?   Apply for Obligation-Free Strategy Session CZ6 - PDC Sales and Business Growth Partner Application Each year, we only work with a select number of businesses to ensure we deliver maximum impact — and to make sure your time is valued too.   This application helps us determine if we're the right Growth Partner for your business, and if your business is the right fit for our proven CZ6 Sales & Business Growth Systems. Take 5 minutes to complete this form. Your honest answers will: Clarify expectations for our first conversation Help us tailor strategies and insights specific to your business Ensure we maximise the value of our time together   https://forms.gle/bGto8XswG5tw6Ftk9

    14 min
  7. FEB 12

    Stop Chasing Leads. Start Selecting Clients

    Podcast Description Most businesses think they have a lead generation problem. They don't. They have a lead quality problem. In this episode, we unpack why chasing more leads is often the fastest way to burn out your team, dilute your positioning, and destroy your margins — and why the most successful agencies and professional service firms do the opposite. You'll learn how to build a Lead Filter & Lead-Loading System that: Protects your time and energy Improves conversion rates by only engaging the right prospects Positions you as scarce, premium, and highly in demand This is not about getting more enquiries. It's about qualifying, prioritising, and selecting the clients you actually want to work with. If you're tired of tyre-kickers, price shoppers, and endless "maybe" conversations, this episode will change how you think about leads forever.   CZ6 - PDC Sales and Business Growth Partner Application Each year, we only work with a select number of businesses to ensure we deliver maximum impact — and to make sure your time is valued too. This application helps us determine if we're the right Growth Partner for your business, and if your business is the right fit for our proven CZ6 Sales & Business Growth Systems. Take 5 minutes to complete this form. Your honest answers will: Clarify expectations for our first conversation Help us tailor strategies and insights specific to your business Ensure we maximise the value of our time together https://forms.gle/bGto8XswG5tw6Ftk www.leighfarnell.com Apply for a Growth Partner Strategy Meeting here - click here to help yourself get super clear on what your Sales and Business Growth Goals are. If you qualify we will then send you a link to set an appointment time for a 30 minute zoom call.

    32 min

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We all only get one chance to live our best lives. The problem is, most people struggle to get the tools, the help, the strategies, and the inspiration. Our mission with this podcast is to share the insights, ideas, lessons, stuff ups and pathways to help you realise your best life.. Best business, best career, best income, best happiness, best optimisation of your potential. Find out more at www.leighfarnell.com Book a FREE 15 minute Obligation free Exploratory Meeting - https://calendly.com/lfbb/exploratory-meeting-15mins