Episodes 144
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since Feb 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Most people aren’t stuck—they’re living with broken promises to themselves. This is where that changes.The Close The Deal Podcast features real conversations with high achievers who are facing the decisions they’ve been avoiding and committing to what comes next.


Hosted by Ewell Smith.
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James Trawick: The Commitment He Delayed While Building Hondo Rodeo Fest #133 | Close The Deal

Jun 02, 2026 24m

James Trawick built one of the most ambitious rodeo and music festivals in America.But despite the success, there was still a commitment he'd been postponing.In this episode of Close The Deal, James…

The Hidden Cost of Entrepreneurship with Kris Grey of Creatapult #132 | Close The Deal

May 26, 2026 27m

Kris Grey helps organizations recover failing projects and scale operations through better systems and project management.But behind the business success was a harder truth:years of neglecting his…

Andrea Sells Cadillac: The Visibility She Couldn’t Avoid #131 | Close The Deal

May 21, 2026 26m

Andrea Anderson built a massive online audience helping people buy cars and negotiate confidently.But success created a new problem:visibility.In this episode of Close The Deal, Andrea opens up about…

Marriages Need This Commitment - Rock Sandretto #130 | Close The Deal

May 06, 2026 20m

Success can quietly damage a marriage if couples aren’t intentional.In this episode of Close The Deal, Rock Sandretto shares the commitment he and his wife are making to protect their relationship…

She Finally Commits to Releasing Her First Album - Aideen Ni Riada #129 | Close The Deal

Apr 29, 2026 29m

This episode is about a decision most people avoid: choosing what you really want over what feels safe.The DecisionAideen had to choose:👉 Stay focused on a stable business👉 Or finally step into her…

Sam Caruso’s Commitment to Scale Before November #128 | Close The Deal

Apr 22, 2026 20m

This episode is about a decision most entrepreneurs avoid—Do you stay comfortable, or do you scale when the opportunity shows up?Sam Caruso is facing that moment right now.The DecisionSam has…

He Built a $1.4M Business - Now He Has to Make the Call #127 | Close The Deal

Apr 15, 2026 27m

Most entrepreneurs don’t struggle because they can’t build.They struggle because they avoid the decision that comes next.Heath Holmes already proved he can build—taking a business to $1.4M in just…

Hire Faster Because Your Family Needs You More - Tom Cox #126 | Close The Deal

Apr 06, 2026 9m

Entrepreneurs are told to chase work-life balance - but what if that idea is completely wrong? In this episode, Tom Cox breaks down why trying to balance everything leads to failure in both business…

Why Entrepreneurs Fail at Money: Tom Cox #125 | Close The Deal

Mar 24, 2026 11m

Most business owners don’t have a sales problem—they have a money problem.In this episode, Tom Cox breaks down why entrepreneurs who are great at their craft still struggle financially. From…

Nobody Calls Anymore: The Pick Up the Phone Sales Advantage - Scotty Baudoin #124 | Close The Deal

Mar 08, 2026 10m

Pick up the phone sales may be the simplest growth strategy most companies overlook.In this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast, Scotty Baudoin explains how consistent outreach to warm contacts can…

Luxury Brand Positioning: How to Escape the Commodity Trap: Kathryn Porritt #123 | Close The Deal

Mar 03, 2026 23m

Luxury brand positioning is the disciplined strategy of moving out of the commodity market and into premium authority. In this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast, Ewell Smith speaks with Kathryn…

How to Close More B2B Deals by Asking for Feedback on LinkedIn #122 | Close The Deal

Feb 21, 2026 20m

Most LinkedIn outreach fails because it starts with a pitch instead of a conversation.What You’ll Learn⏺  Why feedback outperforms cold pitching⏺ How to structure high response outreach⏺ When…

Why Most Businesses Fail and How to Build Product Demand #121 | Close The Deal

Feb 12, 2026 21m

Half of all businesses fail within five years, and the leading cause is lack of product demand.What You’ll LearnWhy demand generation determines survivalHow owned, earned, and paid marketing…

Networking Fundamentals That Turn Conversations Into Referrals #120 | Close The Deal

Feb 04, 2026 34m

Networking works when people understand how referrals actually happen.What You’ll Learn• How to become referable• How to create real connections• Why communication drives trustAngie Weidel explains…

How CEOs Create LinkedIn Demand Without Hiring a Team #119 | Close The Deal

Jan 26, 2026 33m

LinkedIn has quietly become one of the most effective demand channels for CEOs who know how to use it.What You’ll LearnHow to create LinkedIn demand efficientlyWhy CEO visibility drives revenueWhat…

Believe Again: Why Belief Is the Key to Leadership with Chris Widener #118 | Close The Deal

Jan 17, 2026 33m

There comes a point in every career and every life when confidence takes a hit. Sometimes what you need most isn’t another strategy or tactic. It’s belief.In this episode of Close The Deal, Ewell…

The Future of Sales and the Last Mile Seller With Victor Antonio #117 | Close The Deal

Jan 13, 2026 31m

AI is changing how buyers research, but not how they decide.What You’ll Learn‣ Why buyers hesitate despite better information‣ How confidence drives decisions‣ What the last mile seller does…

Why Cold Calling Live Builds Real Sales Skill #116 | Close The Deal

Jan 06, 2026 23m

Cold calling still works, and recording it live may be the fastest way to build real sales confidence and execution skill.What You’ll Learn• Why cold calling still outperforms most outbound…

How AI Helped a Veteran Music Producer Create 50 Songs in 90 Days #115 | Close The Deal

Dec 16, 2025 27m

Creativity does not fade with age or technology. It fades when creators stop creating.You Will Learn• How a veteran music producer used AI to create 50 songs in 90 days• Why momentum matters more…

Working on the Business Not in It with Sam Caruso #115 | Close The Deal

Dec 15, 2025 29m

In this episode of Close The Deal, Sam Caruso, Vistage Chair,  shares why working on the business instead of in it leads to clearer thinking, better leadership decisions, and stronger long term…

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