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Sales is one of those skill sets that gets preached about a lot - mostly by people who are only average at it. Want to be better than that? Bypass the tactics and get back to the fundamentals. Cole Gordon owns a sales recruitment & training agency helping entrepreneurs delegate sales calls so they can scale their companies to multiple 7-figures. He has done over $5M in sales in the past 2 years (averaging 400k+ in yearly commissions) as a full-time sales rep selling to industries such as coaching, consulting, digital agencies, real estate, mortgage, financial services, insurance, and more. On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored podcast, Cole and Jason jam on what it takes to ace your sales, including the pieces that need to line up (for you and for your prospect), how to structure your content, offers and even your own mind, and taking inspiration from others to develop your unique voice and sell the way only you can. Tune in to clear up all your sales struggles and gain the confidence you need. Topics Covered: How did Cole Gordon become who he is today? [00:15] Can everybody be good at sales with enough work? [05:23] How can people become better at sales every day? [07:47] Is congruence an important part of making the sale? [11:29] What are your tips on proper lead generation? [13:46] Is there a difference between selling on- and offline? [15:23] What are the seven beliefs involved in closing a prospect? [17:20] If everything else lines up, how do you instill the willingness to buy? [19:46] What’s the formula for a solid organic content strategy? [20:41] Do you put a call to action on every post you make? [25:56] Tell us more about the framework for a successful free consult call? [27:09] How do you get into the best possible mindset for sales? [34:12] For someone operating in a saturated market, what’s your approach to competition? [37:38] What’s the best approach when price gets brought up? [42:06] Why Cole’s specific language will not work for you [44:48] What is contrast selling and how do you use it? [46:25] Who are the people who have inspired you the most? [49:50] How can we connect with you? [52:51] Connect with Cole Gordon 7 Figure Selling Secrets on Facebook Connect with Jason Portnoy jportnoy.com LinkedIn Like the episode? Come visit us on Apple Podcasts - don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! We appreciate your feedback and would love for you to help spread the word!
If when all is said and done, Cole Sager is remembered for his character more than his fitness, he's just fine with that. But that doesn't mean he's not fit.Cole has been to the CrossFit Games six times in his career and finished in the top 10 thrice. His best career finish was 5th in 2018. He also received the Spirit of the Games award in 2017.He joined Sean Woodland to talk about his time playing division one college football at the University of Washington, how to beat the odds and overcome self-doubt, and why his dad decided to name him after a fictional character portrayed by Tom Cruise.Links:COVID-19 ResourcesJoin the Gym Owners United group on FacebookFree ToolsBook a Free CallContact:Instagram: @colesager35Timeline:1:24 – Training for the Games in a season upended by the coronavirus.4:49 – On being named after a Tom Cruise movie character.6:32 – The small-town mentality and growing up playing football.8:55 – From high-school star to college walk-on.16:25 – Abandoning NFL ambitions for CrossFit Games dreams.21:27 – How Cole qualified for Regionals just a few months into CrossFit.26:43 – Maturing as a CrossFit athlete.31:44 – Lessons learned from his debut CrossFit Games in 2014.35:01 – Dealing with the pressure of being a repeat Games athlete.38:39 – Winning the Spirit of the Games award in 2017 and why being a positive role model is so important.42:41 – Lessons learned from the new structure of the CrossFit Games: No room for error.45:48 – Why Cole is OK with being known for his character more than his fitness.
Breaking down a full week of NFL trades and free agency as we kick off the new league year in self-isolation. Why Cole thinks the Deandre Hopkins trade is the worst of all time, why Michael believes the New York Giants are the week's biggest losers, and which teams Dawson thinks have become playoff contenders with some big acquisitions.
Cole Hatter is back on For the Love of Money and this time we’ve asked his wife and partner in crime, Sanja Hatter, to join him. I love having couples on the show because I enjoy hearing how other couples make working together work. But even more importantly, I find my audiences resonate with these conversations the most. First and foremost, I love how family-centered both Cole and Sanja are. With two kids and a close relationship with their family members, they truly have set a standard that I hope to match when we have kids down the road. And the love doesn’t stop there. Cole and Sanja practice generosity whenever they can whether it’s with their time or money. They are committed to showing people unconditional love in business and everyday life. Tune in to find out how this power couple works together day in and day out (both the highlights and struggles), what their dream life looks like, how faith plays a role in their success and what they’re looking forward to this year. -- Question Highlights: What’s one of your favorite books? What’s one of your superpowers? What’s one thing you’re afraid of? Who is someone who’s changed your life? What do Cole and Sanja stand for as a couple? Sanja, what prompted you to come out from behind the scenes into more of the spotlight? Cole, how has it changed your relationship? What’s your advice to people who are stuck in fear? What’s the biggest blessing of working together as a couple? What is one of the biggest hurdles of working together as an entrepreneurial couple? What role has your strong faith as a couple played in your success? What is Thrive? What is each of your roles in making Thrive happen? In This Episode We Talk about: How Cole and Sanja came up with their dream life while walking (and getting lost) in Rome Unconditional love for everyone Cole and Sanja’s focus on family How Cole’s accountability pushed Sanja to do bigger things Why Cole downsized his office/team Reprioritizing what’s valuable in your life Cole’s two different financial seasons Clearing paths to work backward to make your target income Why regular audits – both business and self – are necessary What areas Cole and Sanja need to work on What role faith plays in the Hatter’s lives The Thrive event How Sanja books Thrive’s amazing speakers Why Cole is walking away from $500K in income And so much more… -- Cole and Sanja’s Thoughts… “Build your dream life and work your business around it.” “Make money and make it matter.” -- Cole Hatter is the founder of Thrive: Make Money Matter, an entrepreneur, investor, and award-winning speaker. Cole’s vision behind creating Thrive: Make Money Matter is to change the way businesses are run forever, creating a new breed of “For-Purpose Entrepreneurs” directing profitable businesses that focus on a local or global initiative. Besides being an amazing mother and dead sexy wife, Sanja Hatter is the co-founder of Thrive: Make Money Matter and the Director of Operations for The Hatter Group, LLC. She is an expert in “giftology,” and has an unparalleled talent for fostering and maintaining relationships. If you’re impressed with the speakers from Thrive 1-3, you have Sanja mostly to thank for that extraordinary lineup. Sanja loves to teach how she grabs attention of influencers you “can’t reach” and create win-win scenarios to create true lasting relationships. Sanja is both a visionary and operator; she dreams big and then executes, creating instant results and five consecutive years of growth in the businesses she owns and operates. -- Resources Instagram: @colehatter and @sanjahatter AttendThrive.com and Grab a ticket and use promo code MONEY to receive the 30% speaker discount. Previous For the Love of Money episode with Cole https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/12-founder-thrive-making-money-matter-cole-hatter/id1215523596?i=1000384466060&mt=2-- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.
In today's podcast episode, we're going to be talking all about Content Marketing with none other than Nicolas Cole a writer, author, and columnist for Inc Magazine, and a Top Writer on Quora. Nicolas' work has been published in TIME, Forbes, Fortune, The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and many more publications. Topics he writes about range from self-development, creativity and innovation, productivity and positive habits, and others. Nicolas is also the Founder of Digital Press, a Ghostwriting and Influence agency for serial entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business owners. Topics discussed during this podcast episode include; How Cole became one of the top writers on Quora How businesses and individuals can benefit from content marketing Content marketing 'do's' and 'don't do's' And much more! You can play this podcast episode here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: NicolasCole.com Nicolas Cole's Quora profile Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:30 - Cole's upbringing, background and key influences growing up 4:25 - First success with content marketing 5:50 - Top writer on Quora and starting Digital Press 6:50 - How did your parents react to you being a competitive video gamer? 10:00 - Why Cole chose Creative Writing at college 11:45 - Why is the benefit for business owners or corporations to release content online? 15:50 - What is the best type of content to create? 20:30 - Outsourcing your content marketing - is it a good or bad idea? 24:00 - Getting what you pay for with your content marketing 27:15 - What are the best content marketing platforms 29:00 - What 'call to action' should you add to your content? 31:45 - Cole's final thoughts Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...
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Don't Miss a Thing Get every episode automatically! Nicolas Cole is an accomplished writer and entrepreneur who has achieved more than most at the age of 27. We delve into the details of how he became a world-class gamer, best-selling author, body builder, and entrepreneur. Episode highlights: The keys to Cole's (and anyone's) success Why you have to be selfish (in the healthy way) to achieve anything How Cole became a top gamer, writer and entrepreneur How to turn your passion into a paying career Why Cole was inspired by Tupac Shakur If you want to achieve high-level success as a writer, entrepreneur, or anything, you won't want to miss this episode. Resources Mentioned Cole's website, Instagram & Twitter pages Confessions of a Teenage Gamer, by Nicholas Cole Tupac Shakur Share the Value If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help a lot to spread the word and get more exposure for the podcast. Ask Questions or Provide Feedback To ask questions, request episode topics or provide feedback, email me at DrOrma@DrOrma.com Connect With Me [fb_button] Follow @drsteveorma Additional Resources My indispensable sleep guide Stop Worrying & Go To Sleep My new video course Sleep Well For Life **Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I’ll earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you, and I only recommend products or services that I think you’ll enjoy or may be helpful to you.
In this episode of the Less Doing Podcast, Ari interviews Cole Hatter, host of the annual Thrive Conference, a business coach, and a former firefighter. Listen as Cole shares his journey from life as a firefighter, to brain injury survivor, to coach who spends each and every day working hard to help and inspire others life lives they could never imagined possible. **Key Quote:** “I believe that business can be the number one catalyst in the world for change.” **What You'll Learn:** - What the Thrive is and how its format flows. - Why Cole started his professional life as a firefighter. - How Cole's real estate success practically evaporated overnight in 2008. - The importance of investing in yourself. - Why Cole never released his book. - How Cole uses entrepreneurship as a catalyst for fulfillment. - The importance of scaling up. - Why outsourcing is the easiest way to optimize productivity, but only if done properly. - How to identify your strengths, and sidestep your weaknesses. - The key to focusing on money generating activities. ------- [Get the FREE Optimize, Automate, Outsource Blueprint here.](https://go.lessdoing.com/blueprint?utm_campaign=blueprint-ari&utm_medium=link&utm_source=podcast) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lessdoing/message