Sales Process Made Simple: For Industry, Construction & Trade Leaders To Drive Faster Growth & Results

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Are you finding it hard to grow Sales, but know it needs to happen to succeed long-term? This show helps 7-8 figure Industry, Construction & Trade Sales and Business Leaders finally end the stress of inconsistent Sales, by simplifying their Sales Systems so they can close more deals and grow faster. Listen to discover: -Exactly where you’re going wrong with you Sales Process and why it’s holding back conversions. -The steps you can take to consistently grow your Sales. -How you can lead long-term Sales growth for your team or business, without the worry that Sales will drop-off when you’re not involved in every deal. Over the last 20 years, your host Ben Wright has been building (and exiting) businesses with a focus on fast Sales growth and team development. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday we drop bite-sized podcasts focused on Sales, Leadership and Sales Process growth to help our listeners grow their Sales. If you’re ready to grow, start by listening to episode 145 (a fan favourite), and keep listening from there.

  1. E177: Resilience and Personal Brand: The Sales Leadership Lesson Behind Billion-Dollar Deals

    2 HR AGO

    E177: Resilience and Personal Brand: The Sales Leadership Lesson Behind Billion-Dollar Deals

    What if the real reason some leaders close billion-dollar deals isn’t tactics—but resilience, authenticity, and personal brand? In competitive trade, construction, and industry businesses, it’s not enough to have a product or a process. Customers buy from leaders they trust. This episode breaks down how Shark Tank investor Barbara Corcoran built a billion-dollar real estate empire by standing out in a brutal market—and why the same principles apply directly to leaders running seven- and eight-figure businesses today. In this episode, you’ll learn: How resilience becomes a competitive advantage when deals are tough and growth feels slowWhy authenticity and personal brand can accelerate trust and help you close higher-value dealsHow leaders in the $1–$10M range can leverage their own presence to drive faster sales growth Hit play now to uncover how resilience, authenticity, and personal brand can help you win more deals and lead your business through its next stage of growth. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Grow Your Sales By 25% - Book in for a FREE 30-minute Sales Process Audit and walk out with 3 rapid actions that will GROW your Sales To see how we’ve helped business grow their sales: Read Client Results Watch Testimonials Or email Ben if you would like to get in touch: hello@strongersalesteams.com This podcast helps the entrepreneur, founder, CEO, and business owner in the trade, construction and industry segments, regain focus, build confidence, and achieve measurable results through powerful sales training, effective sales strategy, and expert sales coaching—guiding every sales leader, sales manager, and sales team in mastering the sales process, optimizing the sales pipeline, and driving business growth while fostering leadership, balance, and freedom amidst overwhelm, stress, and potential burnout, creating lasting peace of mind and smarter decision making for every California business and Australia business ready to scale up with excellence in sales management.

    7 min
  2. E176: Why Most Trade Businesses Struggle with Sales (and How Leaders can Fix it)

    2 DAYS AGO

    E176: Why Most Trade Businesses Struggle with Sales (and How Leaders can Fix it)

    Do you believe a formal sales process doesn’t really apply to your trade, construction, or industry business? If you’re a trade, construction, or industry leader juggling quoting, installs, and customer demands, it’s easy to think sales systems are only for “corporate” or long-cycle businesses. The reality? Not having a clear sales process is often the hidden reason growth stalls, margins get squeezed, and deals slip through the cracks. This episode breaks down why the most successful trade and construction businesses simplify sales—and how that simplicity drives massive revenue growth. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why even a basic sales process can double, triple, or 10x revenue in trade and construction businessesThe five critical stages of a compact sales process—and the one priority that matters most in eacHow focusing on speed, warmth, value, transparency, and happiness leads to more closes, repeat work, and referrals Press play now to identify the single sales process improvement that will immediately move the needle in your business and help you close more deals with less effort. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Grow Your Sales By 25% - Book in for a FREE 30-minute Sales Process Audit and walk out with 3 rapid actions that will GROW your Sales To see how we’ve helped business grow their sales: Read Client Results Watch Testimonials Or email Ben if you would like to get in touch: hello@strongersalesteams.com This podcast helps the entrepreneur, founder, CEO, and business owner in the trade, construction and industry segments, regain focus, build confidence, and achieve measurable results through powerful sales training, effective sales strategy, and expert sales coaching—guiding every sales leader, sales manager, and sales team in mastering the sales process, optimizing the sales pipeline, and driving business growth while fostering leadership, balance, and freedom amidst overwhelm, stress, and potential burnout, creating lasting peace of mind and smarter decision making for every California business and Australia business ready to scale up with excellence in sales management.

    9 min
  3. E175: Why Salespeople Fear Asking for the Business—And How to Fix It Fast to Close More Deals

    5 DAYS AGO

    E175: Why Salespeople Fear Asking for the Business—And How to Fix It Fast to Close More Deals

    Are you sitting on a full pipeline of quoted deals… but very few of them are actually closing? Most sales teams assume that once a quote is sent, the deal will naturally move forward—but that assumption is quietly killing close rates and revenue. In this episode, we break down why closing is not automatic, why so many salespeople avoid asking for the business, and how that hesitation leads to stalled deals with no yes, no, or clear next step. By listening to this episode, you’ll learn: How to remove the fear of “asking for the business” and confidently drive deals to a decisionThe five proven levers you can pull immediately to increase close rates without changing your productA simple “If I will you” framework that helps customers commit without pressure or pushiness If you want fewer stuck deals, faster decisions, and more revenue from the pipeline you already have, press play and start closing with intention today. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Grow Your Sales By 25% - Book in for a FREE 30-minute Sales Process Audit and walk out with 3 rapid actions that will GROW your Sales To see how we’ve helped business grow their sales: Read Client Results Watch Testimonials Or email Ben if you would like to get in touch: hello@strongersalesteams.com This podcast helps the entrepreneur, founder, CEO, and business owner in the trade, construction and industry segments, regain focus, build confidence, and achieve measurable results through powerful sales training, effective sales strategy, and expert sales coaching—guiding every sales leader, sales manager, and sales team in mastering the sales process, optimizing the sales pipeline, and driving business growth while fostering leadership, balance, and freedom amidst overwhelm, stress, and potential burnout, creating lasting peace of mind and smarter decision making for every California business and Australia business ready to scale up with excellence in sales management.

    9 min
  4. E174: Negotiate Earlier, Close Bigger: Using Herb Cohen’s Playbook to Sell with Power

    3 FEB

    E174: Negotiate Earlier, Close Bigger: Using Herb Cohen’s Playbook to Sell with Power

    Are you sitting on a full pipeline of quoted deals… but very few of them are actually closing? Most sales teams assume that once a quote is sent, the deal will naturally move forward—but that assumption is quietly killing close rates and revenue. In this episode, we break down why closing is not automatic, why so many salespeople avoid asking for the business, and how that hesitation leads to stalled deals with no yes, no, or clear next step. By listening to this episode, you’ll learn: How to remove the fear of “asking for the business” and confidently drive deals to a decisionThe five proven levers you can pull immediately to increase close rates without changing your productA simple “If I will you” framework that helps customers commit without pressure or pushiness If you want fewer stuck deals, faster decisions, and more revenue from the pipeline you already have, press play and start closing with intention today. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Grow Your Sales By 25% - Book in for a FREE 30-minute Sales Process Audit and walk out with 3 rapid actions that will GROW your Sales To see how we’ve helped business grow their sales: Read Client Results Watch Testimonials Or email Ben if you would like to get in touch: hello@strongersalesteams.com This podcast helps the entrepreneur, founder, CEO, and business owner in the trade, construction and industry segments, regain focus, build confidence, and achieve measurable results through powerful sales training, effective sales strategy, and expert sales coaching—guiding every sales leader, sales manager, and sales team in mastering the sales process, optimizing the sales pipeline, and driving business growth while fostering leadership, balance, and freedom amidst overwhelm, stress, and potential burnout, creating lasting peace of mind and smarter decision making for every California business and Australia business ready to scale up with excellence in sales management.

    8 min
  5. E173: From Slow January to Strong February: 3 Levers to Revive Sales Performance

    1 FEB

    E173: From Slow January to Strong February: 3 Levers to Revive Sales Performance

    Is your “slow January” quietly setting you up for a weak February—and an even worse quarter? Many sales leaders accept January as a write-off, but the real danger is what happens next. When teams stay unfocused, distracted, or lethargic after the holidays, one slow month can quickly snowball into pressure, panic, and missed growth targets. This episode breaks down how to reset momentum, refocus your team, and turn a sluggish start into a strong sales comeback—before January’s hangover becomes a recurring problem. By listening to this episode, you’ll learn how to: Reignite motivation and focus inside your sales team after the January slumpUse simple but powerful challenges to immediately lift activity and resultsStrengthen core sales behaviours that create consistent, repeatable growth Press play now to discover the three practical levers you can pull immediately to turn January’s slowdown into a thriving February—and put your sales growth back on track. 🎧🚀 New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Grow Your Sales By 25% - Book in for a FREE 30-minute Sales Process Audit and walk out with 3 rapid actions that will GROW your Sales To see how we’ve helped business grow their sales: Read Client Results Watch Testimonials Or email Ben if you would like to get in touch: hello@strongersalesteams.com This podcast helps the entrepreneur, founder, CEO, and business owner in the trade, construction and industry segments, regain focus, build confidence, and achieve measurable results through powerful sales training, effective sales strategy, and expert sales coaching—guiding every sales leader, sales manager, and sales team in mastering the sales process, optimizing the sales pipeline, and driving business growth while fostering leadership, balance, and freedom amidst overwhelm, stress, and potential burnout, creating lasting peace of mind and smarter decision making for every California business and Australia business ready to scale up with excellence in sales management.

    8 min
  6. E172: Why Great Questions Beat Great Pitches in Sales

    29 JAN

    E172: Why Great Questions Beat Great Pitches in Sales

    What if asking just three questions could make your prospects close the deal for you? Most salespeople talk too much and ask too little—and it’s quietly costing them deals. In a world of shrinking attention spans, the ability to ask the right questions has become the ultimate sales advantage. In this episode, you’ll learn why great questions outperform great pitches and how clarity—not pressure—is what actually drives buying decisions. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to uncover the single “signature piece” that matters most to your customerWho really needs to buy in—and how to avoid getting stuck selling to the wrong personHow aligning your timing with theirs prevents deals from stalling or dying in inertia Press play to master the three sales questions that create clarity, build alignment, and make closing feel natural—for both you and your customer. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Grow Your Sales By 25% - Book in for a FREE 30-minute Sales Process Audit and walk out with 3 rapid actions that will GROW your Sales To see how we’ve helped business grow their sales: Read Client Results Watch Testimonials Or email Ben if you would like to get in touch: hello@strongersalesteams.com This podcast helps the entrepreneur, founder, CEO, and business owner in the trade, construction and industry segments, regain focus, build confidence, and achieve measurable results through powerful sales training, effective sales strategy, and expert sales coaching—guiding every sales leader, sales manager, and sales team in mastering the sales process, optimizing the sales pipeline, and driving business growth while fostering leadership, balance, and freedom amidst overwhelm, stress, and potential burnout, creating lasting peace of mind and smarter decision making for every California business and Australia business ready to scale up with excellence in sales management.

    7 min
  7. E171: How Walmart Won Through Simplicity—and How Your Sales Team Can Too

    27 JAN

    E171: How Walmart Won Through Simplicity—and How Your Sales Team Can Too

    What if the real reason Walmart dominates isn’t price—but clarity? Walmart didn’t become a $500B powerhouse by trying to be everything to everyone. They won by choosing two things—operational excellence and cost efficiency—and executing them relentlessly for decades. In this episode, you’ll unpack what Walmart’s success really teaches sales and business leaders, why most companies struggle to stand out, and how unclear positioning quietly kills growth long before competitors do. By listening, you’ll discover: The two core strategies that powered Walmart’s growth—and why copying price alone misses the pointHow to identify what your business should be known for in a crowded marketPractical ideas to align your sales experience so every customer interaction reinforces your competitive edge Hit play to learn how to sharpen your positioning, focus your sales strategy, and turn clarity into a repeatable advantage that drives growth. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Grow Your Sales By 25% - Book in for a FREE 30-minute Sales Process Audit and walk out with 3 rapid actions that will GROW your Sales To see how we’ve helped business grow their sales: Read Client Results Watch Testimonials Or email Ben if you would like to get in touch: hello@strongersalesteams.com This podcast helps the entrepreneur, founder, CEO, and business owner in the trade, construction and industry segments, regain focus, build confidence, and achieve measurable results through powerful sales training, effective sales strategy, and expert sales coaching—guiding every sales leader, sales manager, and sales team in mastering the sales process, optimizing the sales pipeline, and driving business growth while fostering leadership, balance, and freedom amidst overwhelm, stress, and potential burnout, creating lasting peace of mind and smarter decision making for every California business and Australia business ready to scale up with excellence in sales management.

    7 min
  8. E170: The Untapped Referral System That Can Replace 70% of Your New Leads

    25 JAN

    E170: The Untapped Referral System That Can Replace 70% of Your New Leads

    What if 70% of your next year’s new customers could come from the people you already serve? Most sales teams chase cold leads through networking, ads, and events—while overlooking the simplest, fastest growth lever sitting right in front of them. In this episode, you’ll discover why referrals consistently outperform traditional lead generation, why most teams fail to use them properly, and how a small shift in timing can dramatically increase your close rates and reduce the grind of chasing strangers. By listening to this episode, you’ll learn: How referrals can offset customer churn and drive predictable, sustainable growthWhy asking for referrals feels uncomfortable for many teams—and how to remove that friction entirelyThe three specific moments in the customer journey that generate the highest-quality referrals Press play to learn how to turn referrals into a reliable growth engine that delivers warmer leads, higher trust, and faster sales—without adding more work to your pipeline. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Grow Your Sales By 25% - Book in for a FREE 30-minute Sales Process Audit and walk out with 3 rapid actions that will GROW your Sales To see how we’ve helped business grow their sales: Read Client Results Watch Testimonials Or email Ben if you would like to get in touch: hello@strongersalesteams.com This podcast helps the entrepreneur, founder, CEO, and business owner in the trade, construction and industry segments, regain focus, build confidence, and achieve measurable results through powerful sales training, effective sales strategy, and expert sales coaching—guiding every sales leader, sales manager, and sales team in mastering the sales process, optimizing the sales pipeline, and driving business growth while fostering leadership, balance, and freedom amidst overwhelm, stress, and potential burnout, creating lasting peace of mind and smarter decision making for every California business and Australia business ready to scale up with excellence in sales management.

    9 min
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Are you finding it hard to grow Sales, but know it needs to happen to succeed long-term? This show helps 7-8 figure Industry, Construction & Trade Sales and Business Leaders finally end the stress of inconsistent Sales, by simplifying their Sales Systems so they can close more deals and grow faster. Listen to discover: -Exactly where you’re going wrong with you Sales Process and why it’s holding back conversions. -The steps you can take to consistently grow your Sales. -How you can lead long-term Sales growth for your team or business, without the worry that Sales will drop-off when you’re not involved in every deal. Over the last 20 years, your host Ben Wright has been building (and exiting) businesses with a focus on fast Sales growth and team development. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday we drop bite-sized podcasts focused on Sales, Leadership and Sales Process growth to help our listeners grow their Sales. If you’re ready to grow, start by listening to episode 145 (a fan favourite), and keep listening from there.

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