Close The Deal Podcast

with Ewell Smith

Real-world Sales, Marketing, and Mindset Strategies

 to Help You Close More Deals.


Close The Deal Podcast

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Master the In-Home Sales Presentation with Dominic Caminata

By ewell smith • November 20, 2025
Learn Dominic Caminata’s master presentation formula for in-home sales. Discover how to slow down, build trust, price-condition, and close more deals with confidence.
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11 Billboard Ad Mistakes Burning Your Budget - Eric Murr

By ewell smith • November 12, 2025
Avoid costly billboard ad mistakes. Eric Murr reveals 11 pitfalls that burn your budget and how to fix them. A must-watch for advertisers and business owners.
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Sales Gaps Exposed: 3 Gaps That Hold Back Growth (and How to Fix Them)

By ewell smith • November 4, 2025
Discover the three sales gaps that quietly stall business growth. Nicole Vorkapic shares how to expose and fix these gaps fast to unlock more sales and momentum.
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Sell With Courage: How to Overcome Fear of Rejection in Sales W/ Angie Weidel

By ewell smith • October 21, 2025
If rejection is holding back your sales, this guide shows how courage can change everything. Angie Weidel shares how to push past fear, build confidence, and close more deals.

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Every week we're talking with sales and marketing pros to help you drive more leads and close more deals.  Here's our latest episode with Parker Olson - hit play >


(Parker's  show notes and mindset quotes)


Closers,

We're talking with sales and marketing pros to help you drive leads and close more deals.


Here's our latest show with Eric Murr - hit play>

Close The Deal Podcast

 (Show Notes With Sales & Marketing Mindset Quotes)


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Master the In-Home Sales Presentation with Dominic Caminata

By ewell smith • November 20, 2025
Learn Dominic Caminata’s master presentation formula for in-home sales. Discover how to slow down, build trust, price-condition, and close more deals with confidence.
Thumbnail with billboard reading “11 Billboard Ad Mistakes,” featuring STOP sign and flames with the

11 Billboard Ad Mistakes Burning Your Budget - Eric Murr

By ewell smith • November 12, 2025
Avoid costly billboard ad mistakes. Eric Murr reveals 11 pitfalls that burn your budget and how to fix them. A must-watch for advertisers and business owners.
Sales gaps exposed thumbnail with Ewell Smith, Nicole Vorkapic, and stressed employee.

Sales Gaps Exposed: 3 Gaps That Hold Back Growth (and How to Fix Them)

By ewell smith • November 4, 2025
Discover the three sales gaps that quietly stall business growth. Nicole Vorkapic shares how to expose and fix these gaps fast to unlock more sales and momentum.

Close The Deal Podcast

 (Show Notes With Sale & Marketing Mindset Quotes)


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Master the In-Home Sales Presentation with Dominic Caminata

By ewell smith • November 20, 2025
Learn Dominic Caminata’s master presentation formula for in-home sales. Discover how to slow down, build trust, price-condition, and close more deals with confidence.
Thumbnail with billboard reading “11 Billboard Ad Mistakes,” featuring STOP sign and flames with the

11 Billboard Ad Mistakes Burning Your Budget - Eric Murr

By ewell smith • November 12, 2025
Avoid costly billboard ad mistakes. Eric Murr reveals 11 pitfalls that burn your budget and how to fix them. A must-watch for advertisers and business owners.
Sales gaps exposed thumbnail with Ewell Smith, Nicole Vorkapic, and stressed employee.

Sales Gaps Exposed: 3 Gaps That Hold Back Growth (and How to Fix Them)

By ewell smith • November 4, 2025
Discover the three sales gaps that quietly stall business growth. Nicole Vorkapic shares how to expose and fix these gaps fast to unlock more sales and momentum.
Sales thumbnail showing Angie Weidel and Ewell Smith with the text ‘Afraid of Rejection? Sell With C

Sell With Courage: How to Overcome Fear of Rejection in Sales W/ Angie Weidel

By ewell smith • October 21, 2025
If rejection is holding back your sales, this guide shows how courage can change everything. Angie Weidel shares how to push past fear, build confidence, and close more deals.

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Close The Deal Podcast (Early Episodes 1 - 100)

Close The Deal Podcast originally started by interviewing entrepreneurs and franchisors:

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Creating Opportunity Through Change: Harlon Pearce

By ewell smith • September 17, 2025
Seafood leader Harlon Pierce shares lessons on change, crisis recovery, pricing, and mentorship in the 100th Close The Deal Podcast with Ewell Smith
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Avoid Insurance Nightmares This Hurricane Season: Jonathan Frazier

By ewell smith • September 3, 2025
Discover how to protect your property and win insurance claims with expert strategies from Forefront 360 founder Jonathan Frazier. Be storm-ready this season.
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Mentorship: The Painter1 Franchise Advantage: Ewell Smith

By ewell smith • August 27, 2025
Discover how Painter1’s mentorship, large territories, marketing, software, equity stake, and community help franchisees launch faster, scale smarter, and succeed


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Close The Deal Podcast   (Mindset Episodes)


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How To Master Your Mind in 2025 With Julio Melara

By ewell smith • June 6, 2025
Julio Melara, CEO of Baton Rouge Business Report, sets the stage talking mindset going into 2025.

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Explore real conversations on sales, marketing, and the mindset behind successful business ownership.

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Close The Deal Podcast  - Mindset Episodes

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How To Master Your Mind in 2025 With Julio Melara

By ewell smith • June 6, 2025
Julio Melara, CEO of Baton Rouge Business Report, sets the stage talking mindset going into 2025.
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Overwhelmed? This Practice Can Help Now - Rachel Wixey

By ewell smith • May 23, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed by stress? Discover how daily meditation helps regulate your nervous system, improve focus, and reduce anxiety—backed by neuroscience and real-life experience.
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Why Belief Is the Key to Leadership - Chris Widener

By ewell smith • April 2, 2025
Chris Widener shares how belief, mentorship, and faith helped him rise from adversity to success—with lessons on leadership, purpose, and revival.
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Force Multipliers: How To Scale Purpose: Eric Thompson

By ewell smith • February 18, 2025
Learn how to develop a force multiplier mindset, master self-awareness, and lead with purpose. Eric Thompson shares insights on personal growth, leadership, and success.
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Overcoming Chaos: Parenting, Work & Well-Being: Dr. Kate Lund

By ewell smith • February 13, 2025
Dr. Kate Lund, clinical psychologist and resilience expert, shares insights on managing stress, balancing career and parenting, and building a strong mindset for success. Learn practical strategies to stay grounded and thrive in today's fast-paced world.
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How To Thrive Through Uncertainty in 2025: Meridith Powell

By ewell smith • December 17, 2024
Meridith Powell, Chair of the National Speakers Association, shares proven strategies from her new book Thrive to help leaders turn uncertainty into a competitive advantage.

Close The Deal Mindset Success Quotes

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How to Close the Deal Faster (7 Steps to Win More Sales)

By ewell smith • November 22, 2025
Learn how to close the deal faster with seven proven steps that boost confidence, create clarity, and help you win more sales without pressure or stress.
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10 Proven Ways to Close the Deal According to Top Sales Trainers

By ewell smith • November 22, 2025
Master ten proven closing techniques taught by world-class sales trainers and learn how to use each method to seal more deals with confidence.
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Top 40 Dale Carnegie Quotes That Build Influence and Connection

By ewell smith • November 6, 2025
Discover timeless Dale Carnegie quotes that inspire relationship-based selling, authentic communication, and leadership. Insights by Ewell Smith of Close The Deal.
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Top 40 Zig Ziglar Quotes That Help You Close More Deals

By ewell smith • October 24, 2025
Top 40 timeless Zig Ziglar quotes that inspire confidence, purpose, and authentic selling. Learn how his wisdom still helps professionals close more deals today.
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31 New Close The Deal Quotes That Drive More Sales

By ewell smith • May 3, 2025
Discover 29 new “Close The Deal” quotes that spark action, shift your mindset, and help you take the next step in business to drive more sales.
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By ewell smith • June 6, 2023
Start your day right! These affirmations for strength help mentally jumpstart your morning and your potential. Build your mindset daily...

Notable Guests Who’ve Closed the Deal

Close The Deal Podcast - early guests...

Close The Deal Podcast was originally called the Absolutely Mindset Podcast. The first 9 episodes were a trial run talking with disrupters reshaping the marketplace closing more deals. Now, hence our new name, we laser focus on sales, marketing and mindset to help you close more deals.

Stephanie

Stuckey

CEO of Stuckey's - LinkedIn savvy story teller leveraging nostalgia and brand marketing. Per Stephanie, "The driving principle of marketing is to be authentic."

Derek

Gaunte

Former DC Hostage Negotiator - Shares his #1 skill from hostage negotiations to help you close more deals. Per Derek, "Labeling is a clear way to let the other person know you're dialed into the conversation."  

Jesse

Cole

CEO - Savannah Bananas - Fans first mentality. He out sells MLB every day all day long.  Now a 500,000+  waitlist with a stadium that only holds 4,000. Per Jesse, "If it's normal, do the exact opposite!"

Julio

Melara

CEO - Baton Rouge Business Report- From courier to a 28 year old motivational speaker opening for Zig Zigler to CEO of his own media empire. Per Julio, "You've got to work on your mental aspect every single day."