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Ep 135. From Popcorn to $42M: Building a Sales Engine with Neil Glatt

⏱️ 1:06:30 🎀 Jason Lee, Jordan Upcavage, Neil Glatt
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Ep 135. From Popcorn to $42M: Building a Sales Engine with Neil Glatt
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  • 0:00
    Introduction and Lobster Talk
    Jason and Jordan introduce the podcast and their guest, Neil Glatt, leading into a lighthearted discussion about lobster season in Florida and Massachusetts.
  • 1:06
    Neil's Sales Journey Begins
    Neil recounts his early experience selling popcorn for Boy Scouts, demonstrating his innate sales abilities from a young age.
  • 9:55
    From Landscaping to $42M Snow
    Neil describes his career path from working in landscaping and snow removal in Detroit to growing a snow removal business to $42 million in seven years.
  • 19:10
    Coaching and Business Challenges
    Neil explains his transition into sales coaching and strategy, and Jordan shares his recent business challenges and the impact of market fluctuations.
  • 34:09
    Sales Growth vs. Capacity
    Jason discusses his company's growth aspirations and the challenge of balancing ambitious sales targets with operational capacity, a common issue Neil addresses.
  • 40:20
    Identifying Top Sales Talent
    Neil elaborates on his unique approach to assessing and hiring sales professionals, focusing on 'will to sell,' tactics, and sales DNA, rather than just personality traits.
  • 51:00
    Money Tolerance in Sales
    Neil and Jordan discuss the concept of 'money tolerance' and how a salesperson's personal comfort with high prices can impact their effectiveness, sharing personal anecdotes.
  • 1:00:17
    Connecting with Neil Glatt
    Neil outlines how potential clients can connect with him for sales coaching, assessment, and strategy development, emphasizing his tailored approach.

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Jason Lee
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Jordan Upcavage
Host
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Neil Glatt
Neil Glatt Sales and Strategy

Key Takeaways

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Prioritize early morning door-to-door sales to beat competitors and secure leads, as Neil did with popcorn.

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When expanding your sales team, ensure your operational capacity can match aggressive sales growth to avoid burnout and maintain service quality.

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Don't cap the earning potential of high-performing salespeople; instead, find ways to scale operations (e.g., subcontractors) to meet increased demand.

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Invest in understanding your sales candidates' 'will to sell,' tactics, and 'sales DNA'β€”their underlying beliefs and behaviorsβ€”for better hiring decisions.

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Address 'money tolerance' in your sales team; ensure they are comfortable discussing and asking for high prices that reflect the value of your services.

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Seek sales guidance that addresses core behaviors and beliefs, as these are often more impactful than tactical training for long-term sales success.

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Utilize resources like Neil Glatt for assessing current sales teams, building robust hiring processes, and developing go-to-market strategies to drive significant business growth.

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