Podcast appearances and mentions of blake hudson

Missin Curfew Episode 319 with Dan Bylsma  Playing for Bowling Green in the late 80's Bylsma was one of the best shot blockers Going from a player to a coach on the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks  Dustin Penner would not be in the NHL without Dan Bylsma  Bylsma used to invite OB over for dinner to keep him out of the bars  Coaching and playing wit OB in the American League  First year coaching the Penguins and winning the cup  Just how good were Chris Kunitz and Evegeni Malkin?  How Rob Scuderi got the nickname “The Piece”  Being name the Head Coach of the Seattle Kraken  Will the Seattle Kraken name a captain this year?  Blake Hudson of the Port Hope Panthers joins the show SAUCE HOCKEY MERCH | https://saucehockey.com/collections/missin-curfew YOUTUBE | www.youtube.com/@MissinCurfew SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNgHhgCtt97nMbbHm2Ken APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missin-curfew INSTAGRAM | www.instagram.com/missincurfew TWITTER | www.twitter.com/MissinCurfew TIKTOK | www.tiktok.com/@missincurfewpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This isn't your average podcast—there are no scripts, no prep meetings, and no agendas. Just genuine, unfiltered conversations captured on camera, making it one of the realest experiences on the internet. Join us on The FreeMind Podcast as we explore the transformative power of story-selling with sales expert Blake Hudson. In this episode, Blake delves into his passion project of helping individuals excel in sales and interviews through effective storytelling. Discover Blake's journey from politics to sales, learn key strategies for career advancement, and gain insights into creating compelling narratives that captivate and persuade. Whether you're aiming to boost your interview skills or elevate your sales techniques, this episode is packed with actionable advice. Tune in to transform the way you communicate and lead with stories.Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes!The FreeMind Podcast is brought to you by The FreeMind Group. The FreeMind Podcast: a compelling journey into the minds of the most resilient and visionary founders and leaders of our time. Hosted by Nate Fochtman, this podcast shines a light on the unwavering grit and determination it takes to transform bold dreams into reality. Each episode is a deep dive into the stories of those who dare to dream big and refuse to give up, offering listeners not just inspiration, but a roadmap to achieving their own lofty goals.From tech innovators to social entrepreneurs, our guests share the challenges they've faced, the setbacks they've overcome, and the pivotal moments that have shaped their paths. The FreeMind Podcast is more than just a series of conversations; it's a source of motivation for anyone looking to leave a mark on the world. Tune in to discover the perseverance and passion required to lead and succeed in today's dynamic landscape.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-freemind-podcast-unveiling-the-grit-behind-innovation-and-leadership--5189978/support.

In this episode of Rep Matters, hosts Zoya Segelbacher and Caroline Jones dive deep with guest Blake Hudson, a seasoned sales leader and the founder of Story Selling University. They explore the transformative power of storytelling in the sales process. Blake shares insights on how effective storytelling can not only captivate prospects but also significantly boost sales by making connections more meaningful.Blake outlines the foundational elements of a compelling story and how sales professionals can leverage these to engage their audience better. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and emotional resonance in building trust and rapport with potential customers. Practical tips and strategies are shared for salespeople to craft their own stories that reflect their brand and values.The conversation also touches on common storytelling pitfalls and how to avoid them. Blake offers advice on refining storytelling skills, illustrating with examples from his own experiences. Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on enhancing their sales techniques through the art of storytelling, making every pitch not just a transaction, but a memorable story.

In this week's Scale Your Sales Podcast episode, my guest is Blake Hudson. Blake is an experienced revenue leader and holistic career coach with diverse experiences in politics, academia, and tech sales. His career brings powerful insights, whether running for State Senate at 24 or generating more than $10 Million in revenue. He recently launched launched Story Selling: The Interview Course. In this episode, Blake unveils the secrets behind his recently launched interview course, designed to guide individuals through the challenging process of reentering the workforce post-layoffs. From crafting killer emails and embracing video prospecting to advocating for quality messaging and 360-degree learning within sales teams, Blake shares a wealth of knowledge. The episode delves into the nuances of building meaningful stakeholder relationships, adopting a buyer-centric sales approach, and harnessing the power of impactful video messaging. Get ready for an engaging discussion filled with insights that span personal growth, career resilience, and refined sales strategies. Welcome to Scale Your Sales Podcast, Blake Hudson. Timestamps: 03:48 – Empathy, struggle, and overcoming obstacles to fulfill potential.   08:08 – Stats guide quality improvements for email success.   11:15 – Sales managers need peer learning.   14:04 – Establish channels, understand stakeholders, create recurring meetings.   22:22 – Video prospecting during pandemic emphasized human connection.   25:11 – Embrace your unique energy, don't compare.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/onebrightblake/    Janice B Gordon is the award-winning Customer Growth Expert and Scale Your Sales Framework founder. She is by LinkedIn Sales 15 Innovating Sales Influencers to Follow 2021, the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Customer Experience Nov 2020 and 150 Women B2B Thought Leaders You Should Follow in 2021. Janice helps companies worldwide to reimagine revenue growth through customer experience and sales.   Book Janice to speak virtually at your next event:  https://janicebgordon.com    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-b-gordon/       Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaniceBGordon    Scale Your Sales Podcast: https://scaleyoursales.co.uk/podcast      More on the blog: https://scaleyoursales.co.uk/blog    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janicebgordon     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScaleYourSal...      

In the latest episode of "The Enterprise Sales Development Podcast," Blake Hudson, a seasoned SDR, shared valuable tips for excelling in SDR interviews. He emphasized the importance of personal branding, suggesting that SDRs actively ask questions to create bonds and differentiate themselves from others. Additionally, he shared practical tips such as thorough company research and showcasing communication skills to succeed in interviews. Overall, Blake's insights provide valuable guidance for SDRs aiming to excel in the interview process. Don't miss this opportunity to gain great insight for your next big interview!.  WHAT YOU'LL LEARN SDR tips for interviews Personal branding as an SDR Data through prospecting and sales development  QUOTES “Once you reframe interviews and understand that, hey, they have a problem I'm the solution, then you can get into stories, and stories and narrative is as old as humanity.” - Blake Hudson [6:43] “Sometimes personal branding is probing and asking great questions. It's giving platform for other leaders to come and answer questions.” - Blake Hudson [21:34] “Personally, I think that SDR is, the heart between marketing and sales.” - Blake Hudson [26:55] TIMESTAMPS [0:00] - Meet Blake Hudson [4:34] - Confidence on interviews [5:59] - Blake's advice for interviews [16:33] - Tools on the sales development environment  [19:10] - Blake on personal branding as an SDR [26:23] - Blake on the role of the SDR [34:34] - Blake's projects [37:30] - Connect with Blake Connect with Blake Blake Hudson's LinkedIn CIENCE on LinkedIn CIENCE on Facebook CIENCE on Twitter CIENCE on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Hudson, also known as the Eartheartisan, is a leader in the world of permaculture consulting, design, and education. With a passion for utilising cutting-edge technology to conduct site analysis and read landscapes, Blake is able to provide tailored edible garden plans or "green prints" for clients seeking to grow organic food in their home gardens. From urban blocks to hobby lifestyles or homesteading farms and eco-villages, Blake's expertise extends both locally and internationally. In this episode, we discuss his earlier inspirations that led him on his path and the dogma of permaculture, as well as his commitment to accuracy and attention to detail with the use of drone mapping and 'Sun Surveyer' for data collection. He has spent the past decade perfecting his design process, which has resulted in mentoring his students and personalising landscape manuals with prescribed plant collections that help people put the right plant, in the right place, at the right time. Blake is an avid plant enthusiast with a nursery, and he grows, harvests, and cooks with a diverse array of species from his very own "garden of eating." He recently published a comprehensive resource, "Tropical Food Plants - A Field Guide to Tropical Edible Plants," which explores 121 edible plant profiles suitable for tropical regions worldwide. Beyond his fetish for making fertile soil, one of Blake's unique talents lies in his ability to retrofit ornamental gardens with food species, which is becoming a strong desire by many people who want to become more self-sufficient within the space they already have without having to move to a farm. He is particularly drawn to perennial plants such as bananas, which offer multi-functional benefits, and comfrey, which he considers to be his super healer home-grown medicine. In addition to his expertise in permaculture, Blake has a deep understanding of various regenerative land practices, including broad-acre regenerative farming, biodynamics, syntropic and market gardening, as well as bio-intensive and nutrient-dense gardening. His love for 'spreading the worms' is infectious, and his love of practical workshopping in hot composting, food forestry and banana circle management. Blake generously shares his knowledge through workshops and courses in collaboration with ⁠@earthmumma⁠ (me!). Beyond his work in permaculture, Blake is also a talented visual projection artist, lighting up the festival scene with patterns from nature and inspiration from the psychedelic realm. He invites you to join him at upcoming events, such as Rootbound and the Eco-fiesta, for an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and experience the magic of the natural world. He is offering a $100 discount for his next workshop and a link to download a free tropical annual planting guide. Show Notes: 'Tropical Food Plants - A Field Guide to Tropical Edible Plants: https://eartheartisan.com/shop-2/ Banana Circle: https://eartheartisan.com/banana-circle/ Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) Free Tropical annual vegetable planting guide: https://eartheartisan.com/tropical-annual-vegetable-planting-guide/ $100 Discount for ElderTree Podcast Subscribers to the Introduction to Permaculture Workshop May 6/7th: https://www.earthmumma.co/Intro-to-Permaculture-Workshop Connect: Blake Hudson, the EarthEartisan: www.ediblegardenplan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eartheartisan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eartheartisan/ To learn more about The Elder Tree, visit the website here and donate to the crowdfunding campaign here. You can also follow The Elder Tree on Facebook and Instagram and sign up to the newsletter. Find out more about this podcast and the presenters here. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at:  asktheeldertree@gmail.comThe intro and outro song is "Sing for the Earth" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins.  You can find Chad's music here and here.

Blake Hudson just wants to serve his country well as a lawyer for the United States Justice Department—but when an unknown threat begins plotting his downfall, he must find who is setting him up before it costs him his life.Scavenger Hunt is a suspense novel chronicling the plight of Blake Hudson, a Justice Department lawyer assigned to a clandestine counterterrorist group created to bypass onerous legal requirements. After the group mysteriously disbands, Hudson becomes the scapegoat and is transformed from hunter to hunted. As he searches for answers and attempts to piece the puzzle together, people are following him, trying to kill him. Written for fans of fast-paced thrillers, dry humor, political gamesmanship, and Clue-like twists and turns, Scavenger Hunt carves out a distinct niche best described as a hybrid of the Robert Ludlum classics and works by Brad Meltzer. Blake Hudson's story addresses issues that have shaped recent elections and continue to frustrate interest groups and government leaders, while featuring the inner workings of the U.S. Department of Justice Building—arguably the most important and misunderstood agency in the federal government. Author Chad Boudreaux's unique voice and page-turning storytelling packs a plot-driven punch that readers won't be able to put down. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Hopp on Calls with Kevin Hopp is the last part of my conversation with Blake Hudson, the SDR Manager of Tapcart. Blake suggests asking for 15 minutes of your prospect's time by framing it as 1% of their day.They discuss strategies to get past gatekeepers then Kevin reaches a number that, while it was the right company, was no longer the right person. They have a good conversation and Kevin agrees to follow up within the week. QUOTESDon't be afraid to pick up the phone - Blake: "You're not going to make a cold call that's so bad that they print articles about you in the paper and your business goes under. Not possible. So just lean in."Build rapport with gatekeepers to get an honest answer - Kevin: "You say, Hey Blake, I've called five times for Thomas. Every time he seems to be the world's busiest man. I totally get it. Will I ever get through to Thomas on this number? Can you be real with me for a second? And they will generally be honest with you in that moment." Find out more about Blake and connect with him in the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onebrightblake/ You can connect with Kevin Hopp in the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khopp/ Hopp on Calls is powered by Kixie.Hone the craft of outbound sales at Cold Calling 101.Click [here] to listen in to Part 1 of my conversation with Blake!

This episode of Hopp on Calls with Kevin Hopp is the first part of my conversation with Blake Hudson, the SDR Manager of Tapcart. We discuss the seasonality of outbound outreach and knowing when to bow out of a call instead of pushing harder. Blake runs into a prospect who asks how he got their number, and we dig into the strategies you can do to overcome this objection. QUOTESBe interesting by being a real person on the phone Kevin: "I'm trying to be a weird call. I'm trying to stick out. I want next time I call for her to say, ‘Oh yeah, you're the guy who asked me if I was drinking a margarita at what, 12 o'clock on a Wednesday?'  And she's gonna say, ‘Oh, I remember you. Okay. You're a real person. You're not some telemarketer, you're not some spammer. Let's have a conversation.'" Find out more about Blake and connect with him in the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onebrightblake/ You can connect with Kevin Hopp in the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khopp/ Hopp on Calls is powered by Kixie.Hone the craft of outbound sales at Cold Calling 101.

This episode of Sales Career Podcast with Kevin Hopp features Blake Hudson, SDR Manager at Tapcart. The skill of listening is one of the most important skills a seller must have. This became even more apparent during the pandemic which proved to be the biggest obstacle in Blake's sales career.He shares how he discovered the Gratitude Gap during this time and how it led away from frustration and instead into happiness. Blake also talks about the growth he experienced by getting let go, his advocacy for every seller to become accountable for their own mental health, and being a voice for others.  HIGHLIGHTSBlake's mission is to help SDRs find their vision, identity & purposeSelling during the pandemic was the biggest challenge so farThe Gratitude Gap: Happiness is when gratitude creeps just above entitlementGetting let go from re:work and learning accountability for mental healthNot knowing is the start of growing QUOTESA mission to help others find their purpose Blake: "My personal mission in life is to help people get clear about their identity, their practice, and purpose. Who they are, what they're doing, and why."Listening is important in politics and sales Blake: That's where my background in politics really helped out because politics is also what I studied in school⁠—communication, political science⁠—learning how to speak the language of the audience that you're in front of, learning how to shut up and listen, ask a great question, and before you can even say anything, you got to understand where they're coming from."The Gratitude Gap explained Blake: "Because that gratitude crept just above my entitlement, that gap was happiness. And for my teammates that remained entitled and that crept just above their gratitude, that was their frustration."Blake's advice to sellers on the first day of the job Blake: "Not knowing is where you begin growing. I was selling fintech, remote finance and accounting, and Kevin, I didn't know a damn thing about remote finance or accounting. But my mindset was if I can learn how to sell this, I can sell anything. And so I had to become very comfortable early on with not knowing." Find out more about Blake in the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onebrightblake/ You can find and connect with Kevin in the links below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khopp/Website: https://www.hoppconsultinggroup.com/

In this episode, we hang out with Blake Hudson, one of the brightest and most influential sales leaders in his space. He is the SDR Manager at Tapcart. A fast-growing tech company supporting the e-commerce space. But we didn't get Blake on to talk about SAAS and sales, there are a gazillion other podcasts full of that stuff. No, we wanted to get to the heart of growth leadership, finding talent, nurturing talent, and helping people to unlock their giftings. Blake knows (and he's right) that there aren't enough people talking about that. In a turbulent world heading for inflation bubbles, interest hikes, supply constraints and talent frenzies, we think he's on to something. How do you lead and create a magnetic culture, that attracts strong talent, so that it can be blowing a gale outside with monsoonal economic hail, and the team are so solid with such focus that they can navigate it through? That's what Blake has been ‘getting into' lately. His bomb from the episode? An addition to the two golden questions (if you know, you know). “What's a mistake you're proud of?” If that doesn't wet the whistle, then we ain't the pod for you. Dropping new episodes weekly on all thing's creative entrepreneurship, sales leadership, psychology (hosted By Darcy J Smyth), strategy (hosted by Steve Claydon) and philosophy (hosted by Difff Crowther) with the occasional (legendary) guest. It's The Pursuit Of Love. Proudly sponsored by The Outbound Game and Why Bravo. Game your growth today at https://outbound.game

Following a nationwide search, Blake Hudson has been named dean of Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, Provost J. Michael Hardin announced this week. The appointment is effective July 1, 2022. Hudson will join the Samford and Cumberland communities from his current position as the Samuel T. Dell professor of law and director of the Environmental Land Use and Real Estate Law Program at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law. Samford President Beck A. Taylor said, “I warmly welcome Professor Hudson and his family to the Samford community. His expertise and vision for the future of legal education...Article Link

Ryan O'Hara and Jon Mazza sat down and talked with Blake Hudson about how to manage SDRs for the first time, the importance of mentorship, and break down some tips for prospecting.

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Jeff has found some very good groups on Clubhouse, but one standout has been from today's guests - The Emotional In$elligence room with Terry Arbaugh and Blake Hudson. To set the stage for the discussion, keep in mind that salespeople are human. Yes it's true. And under every professional veneer lies a more complex person, with histories and experiences that shape their personalities and performance.  Terry and Blake discuss the necessity for leaders to understand this and to know that there is a "narrative in the numbers." To effectively lead, you need to get personal. Many people new to sales are afraid to share fears or insecurities. The ability to understand those that we work with, allows trust to be built on both sides. And with that trust brings greater ability for leaders to lead effectively and salespeople to perform to the best of their ability.  Get Clubhouse to hear more from Terry and Blake! WANT MORE WHY AND THE BUY? Join our new listener group for discussions about episodes and other helpful resources for your business! Get access to the greenroom. Go behind the scenes with past, present and future guests! Follow us on LinkedIn! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review our podcast. It only takes a second and helps us make more podcasts for you.

If you’ve been struggling to land your next sales job, this episode may be for you. Blake brings years of experience training individuals looking to get into the sales industry. ======================Four Actionable Takeaways: * Answer the question you WISHED you were asked to drive your narrative. * Give your pitch in “story” form (background, journey, aha moment) insead of reciting your CV.* Embrace your “biggest weakness” and highlight the ways you deal with it.* Explain the pull towards your new job, instead of pushing away from your old one.======================Blake’s Path to President’s Club: * Director of Sales Enablement @ re:work training* Former AE/Brand Manager @ Victory Lap======================Dooly: Instantly stop your CRM suffering: https://bit.ly/3kSahgE ======================Vidyard: Free Screen Recording and Video Creationists: https://www.vidyard.com/30mpc======================Focus Areas: Prospecting

Do you ever think you are enough? For most of us, we believe in hustling every day, going to work six, seven days a week, putting on the hours and then going home to do more. And then you get to a point where you’re not enough. Enough is out there. Enough is just beyond. Blake Hudson, Director of Sales Enablement at Re:work Training, joins Joshua Rhodes to talk about his personal experience in dealing with life, getting into politics, public speaking and then sales, where he found his match. And he wants to help people find theirs by helping them navigate the questions on identity, practice and purpose and make them realize who they want to be, what they want to do and the purpose of why they’re doing it. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Rhodes to Wealth community today:https://rhodestowealth.comFacebookLinkedInTwitterInstagram

In this special episode of The Stories Of Selling Human Podcast we are for the very first time joined by two guests, introducing a new dynamic to the show. Blake Hudson is a Brand Manager at Victory Lap. Victory Lap trains future and current sales leaders through our virtual bootcamps, corporate training programs, and partnerships with educational institutions. They also team up with businesses to make sure that they are hiring and retaining the best people for their sales teams. Terry Arbaugh is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at SEACOMP, a company specializing in electronics manufacturing, design engineering, and electronic components for products in consumer, industrial, and medical industries. Together they co-host a Clubhouse event "Emotional In$ELLigence", discussing EQ related topics combined with practical and tactical sales advice. We focus on emotional intelligence as the ability to recognize one's emotions and the emotions of others and to manage those emotions to achieve more effective results. Developing and utilizing it allows us to promote and share the spirit of change, leadership and compassion. Knowing how to approach and connect with people aids understanding and builds respect. The ability to demonstrate emotional and social intelligence helps strengthen relationships, reduce stress and anxiety and increase understanding in a time where meeting goals and expectations is often valued more than people. Key moments: 03:10 - Emotional and social intelligence. How to develop and apply it? 12:52 - Universal human traits and the language of love. Are we all driven by the same things? 17:50 - Utilizing your human skills in your sales career. 27:00 - Tips and advice for developing self-awareness, sympathy and emotional intelligence. Connect with Blake and Terry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onebrightblake/ (Blake Hudson LinkedIN) https://www.linkedin.com/in/terryarbaugh/ (Terry Arbaugh LinkedIN) Connect with Us! https://www.linkedin.com/company/53108426/admin/ (LinkedIN: ) https://stories-of-selling-human.captivate.fm/ (Website: )

In this episode, we chatted with my client Blake Hudson with the following topics below: - 3 steps to “sell yourself” more effectively - How to create an “Interview Cheat Sheet” to land your next role. - Why “The Gratitude Gap” Is the secret to unlocking your happiness - How to create content consistently, by becoming an expert on YOU - Lessons learned running for state senate and why we're really all in sales! - The financial coaching work me and Blake did together and how it impacted him Follow me below: Website - www.TehFinancialCoaching.com LinkedIn personal page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tehfinancialcoaching/ LinkedIn company page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/teh-financial-coaching Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tehfinancialcoaching/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TehFinancialCoaching/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYvHxeWRq61xYWBiUN2cVvA

Moderator Nikki Ivey talks to panelists Blake Hudson, Chantel George, and Galem Girmay about what it's like to be a Black sales professional today, including topics like white supremacy in sales, half-hearted change in companies, and how to vet organizations.Connect with our Guests-Nikki-Blake-Chantel-GalemSend in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/support

Special episode that is an experiment with my friend Blake Hudson. This is a on the spot coaching session that he took me through to share how he helps people develop self awareness, accountability, and ultimately, how they coach themselves to success. This is an experiment so, not sure exactly where this will land, but hope you find this helpful. Blake Hudson Bio: College recruiter, business owner, politician?! Blake's career background may be varied, but all his prior pursuits carried one uniting theme: a desire to help people find fulfillment in who they are and what they do. Cue Victory Lap, a company which espouses a similar mission and is responsible for jumpstarting Blake's sales career. Blake's first interaction with Victory Lap was as a student! During the VL sales bootcamp, Blake realized that the skills he had developed in his previous roles would also serve him well in his sales career. Empowered by the bootcamp, Blake landed an SDR role at a Chicago fintech company, where he continued to hone his sales craft. When the unique opportunity arose, Blake returned to Victory Lap—this time, as an Admissions Director. When Blake isn't in the downtown office, you'll find him at the nearest basketball court, Barnes & Noble, or hanging out with his best friend — Annie.

5 questions about everything OTHER than work. Blake Hudson ran for state senate at 24 years old and is the best commencement speaker I have ever watched. His episode dives deep into his person mission: clarity of identity and purpose.

In this new episode, Thibaut interviews Blake Hudson about finding your voice and expressing it. Blake is a Sales Manager at Victory Lap, and LinkedIn content creator. In this discussion, Blake shares his tips on how to find your voice and express it. He also shares his experience running for state senate at 24, as well as differences and similarities between sales and politics. You can find Blake on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/theblakehudson/ (here). Go check Victory Lap https://victorylap.io/ (here). Enjoy the show!

Sarah and Savannah talk with two of our original minds, UNC Asheville students Flo Jacques and Blake Hudson.

Ashleigh and Kasey talk to Blake Hudson, the Admission Manager at Victory Lap, about gratitude, his background in politics, and how to clarify your identity and purpose.Show NotesThe Gratitude Gap-Blake hit the ground running in his first sales role, hitting quota for the first three months. In the fourth month, the stakes increased. His quota doubled, leads narrowed, and he felt he wouldn't be able to meet the metrics.-After spending the better part of the quarter sulking, a conversation with a friend helped him to realize that if he could change his viewpoint to one of gratitude, he would be happier and more likely to succeed at work.Politics-In his junior year of high school, Blake attended Boys State, a week for learning about civic engagement and responsibility that impacted him greatly. He returned for his senior year, signed up for an American Government class amid the 2008 election, and his group won the mock campaign assignment.-Believing that politics could be where he would shine, Blake went to college and studied Political Science and Communication and, upon graduating, began working on the Senate Floor.-While there, he saw what the real work in politics is: listening to your constituents, understanding their needs, taking that to the state or national level, and building coalitions around it.-He then went on to get his Master's in Public Administration before running for State Senate.Sales-His Senate campaign ended, and he worked on a congressional campaign. After this, he found himself at a very liminal spot in his career.-While attempting to make sense of his resume, he worked as an admissions counselor. His manager emphasized that this role was a sales position he was selling the university.-Blake realized he wasn't getting paid or trained like a sales professional, so he brainstormed ways he could break into sales and eventually found Victory Lap.Talking to People About Sales-A tactic he learned early on from giving speeches is to put your focus on the audience. Think about how they are benefitting from your interaction. Sales is about solving problems for other people.-For underrepresented groups, it can be hard to picture success in the sales industry. Someone must be actively seeking individuals of those groups out and presenting the job in a way that instills the confidence that they can learn and succeed in the role.Sales as a Start-Sales is a phenomenal launching point for a variety of different careers. Not only are you able to dip your toe into a wide array of departments, but the skillset relates to every industry and even to personal life to build better relationships.Who You Want the Be-The question of who you want to be is overwhelming but can be approached practically.-Blake helps professionals find clarity and understand what they want by asking what they needed when they were growing up. From there, they then think about how they can provide that for other people, and how those people then change as a result.-Another tactic would be to ask why multiple times.Resources-Ditch the Pitch by Steve YastrowConnect with Blake-LinkedInSend in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/support

--------------- Episode Outline --------------- [04:39] Richard’s background [07:16] Understand that early customers are buying that CEO's passion, that founder's passion [10:13] Importance of getting a quote from the decision maker of the deployment [11:18] Realize that your customers aren't fortune companies with big legal team [12:04] “If you're a one to 10 million and you're going after a new customer, what's the first thing your potential customer is probably going to ask you about?” [14:34] So everybody wants a discount, know that's going to happen and get your leverage [16:35] Situation that they have a legal department they're just red lining for the sake of red line, they just know to eliminate everything. They don't really stop and read that. [17:04] Success depends on how, how strong the marketing leader is in understanding sales. [19:22] Importance to relearn and unlearn that process. Those who've taken that stronger leadership position accelerate faster. [20:19] Why it is crucial to redefine product market fit and to re-onboard our entire organization to work from home. ----------------------- Richard's inspirations: ----------------------- Blake Hudson ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/theblakehudson/ ) Dickie Walsh ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/dickiewalsh/ ) Lori Richardson ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/scoremoresales/ ) --------------------- Connect with Richard: --------------------- LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/rharris415/ ) Twitter ( https://twitter.com/rharris415 ) The Harrison Consulting Group ( https://theharrisconsultinggroup.com/ )

Met Blake about a month ago, such a genuine dude who is passionate about creating opportunities and making an impact on others. He now helps other individuals looking to make the jump into tech sales at Victory Lap. Fun fact about Blake, he has experience in politics, college admissions, consulting, personal coaching, and public speaking. He even delivered an inspiring speech to his graduating class at the University of Illinois Springfield Commencement on May 16, 2015. Learn more about Blake's philosophy of embrace, endure, and enjoy on this week's episode. Connect with Blake Hudson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theblakehudson/ Watch Blake's speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcKexBQUIKk All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sdssalestraining/support

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Blake Hudson speaks on 1 Samuel 8:1-9.

Rev. Blake Hudson speaks on Luke2:8-20

Rev.. Blake Hudson speaks on Luke 1:39-45

Rev. Blake Hudson speaks on Matthew 5:13-16.

Blake Hudson speaks on Matthew 22:1-14

In this episode, Blake Hudson, Professor of Law and A.L. O'Quinn Chair in Environmental Studies at the University of Houston Law Center, discusses his article "Denying Disaster: A Modest Proposal for Transitioning from Climate Change Denial Culture in the Southeastern United States," which he co-authored with Evan Spencer, and published in the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review. Hudson begins by observing that the Southeastern United States is especially vulnerable to climate change, but voters in the region resist policies intended to mitigate climate change. He reflects on the reasons for that resistance, and offers thoughts on how advocacy organizations could communicate with Southern voters more effectively. Hudson is on Twitter at @ForestLawProf.This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rev. Blake Hudson speaks on James 3:1-12.

Blake Hudson speaks on Nehemiah 9:1-38

Blake Hudson speaks on Nehemiah 5:1-13.

Blake Hudson speaks on Titus 3:3-8.

Blake Hudson, public sculptist and entrepreneur, catches up with me while he takes a break from building out a brand new multi-purpose studio in downtown Bellingham, WA.  Having grown up together, I watched Blake immerse himself completely in multiple mediums of art.  From ceramics and glass blowing, to attending RISD and then building towards his own freelance metal fab shop,  Blake's resume is impressive and his flexibility as an artist makes him one of my favorite creatives to dive into conversation with.  Check out Blake's Instagram here and his website. Check out the Amalgam Podcast Blog on our website or the Apple News App Follow @amalgampodcast on Instagram and subscribe to the show: iTunes Google Play Stitcher YouTube Spotify Support the show on Patreon  

In this first episode of Bright Start, Blake Hudson explains what it is he hopes to achieve with his new podcast.

Stephen Perkins talks with Blake Hudson about helping millennials become leaders in their community, the power of clarity, and his campaign for the Illinois State Senate.