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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

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

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

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

Invest in understanding your sales candidates' 'will to sell,' tactics, and 'sales DNA'—their underlying beliefs and behaviors—for better hiring decisions.

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

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

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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