Episodes 134
Avg. Duration 29m
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Since Feb 2021
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Ewell Smith hosts the Close The Deal Podcast.  (CloseTheDeal.Com) 

More leads. More sales. Here's How. Right now.

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


Visit www.CloseTheDeal.com to see all episodes.

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Luxury Brand Positioning: How to Escape the Commodity Trap #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…

One Call Trust Method with Ari Galper #114 | Close The Deal

Dec 10, 2025 27m

Ari reveals the system behind trust based selling and why the old way of selling no longer works. He shares the moment that changed everything, the process that stops ghosting, and how to use the One…

Why Logic Will Never Close the Deal with Corey Cousins #113 | Close The Deal

Dec 03, 2025 29m

Logic does not close deals. Emotion does.In this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast, Corey Cousins breaks down the biggest mistake salespeople make and why relying on logic, features, and data…

How to Stand Out With Podcasting and Build Authority in the Age of AI Search #112 | Close The Deal

Nov 25, 2025 32m

Standing out has never mattered more. With AI Search rewriting the rules, the voices that rise to the top are the ones backed by real authority and real conversations. That is why podcasting has…

5 In-Home Sales Secrets That Close More Deals | Dominic Caminata #111 | Close The Deal

Nov 20, 2025 29m

Want to raise your in-home close rate without high-pressure tactics? Dominic Caminata from Grosso University breaks down five proven steps that turn more kitchen-table conversations into confident…

11 Billboard Ad Mistakes That Burn Your Budget (And How to Fix Them) #110 | Close The Deal

Nov 12, 2025 45m

Are your billboard ads doing more harm than good? In this episode of the Close The Deal Podcast, veteran marketer and outdoor advertising expert Eric Murr breaks down the 11 most common billboard ad…

3 Gaps That Hold Back Sales Growth W/ Nicole Vorkapic #109 | Close The Deal

Nov 04, 2025 25m

Why do so many founders hit a wall at one, three, or ten million in revenue? Sales strategist Nicole Vorkapic reveals the three hidden gaps that keep businesses from scaling—and how to fix them…

The $1 Networking Hack That Makes You Unforgettable W/ Ewell Smith #108 | Close The Deal

Oct 31, 2025 3m

Ever leave a networking event and realize no one remembers you? Ewell Smith shares a simple, low-cost trick that guarantees you’ll stand out and stay remembered - long after the meeting ends.##Visit…

5 Minutes of Guts: How Courage Closes More Sales (+ DISC explained) Angie Weidel #107 | Close The Deal

Oct 21, 2025 42m

Fear stops more deals than rejection ever will. In this episode of The Close The Deal Podcast, host Ewell Smith sits down with Angie Wedell, founder of Blended Strategies, to talk about courage,…

The #1 Mistake People Make in a 1-Minute Pitch (BNI, Chamber, etc.) #106 | Close The Deal

Oct 15, 2025 1m

Most business owners and sales professionals make the same mistake when giving their 1-minute pitch at a networking meeting — they try to promote more than one thing.In this episode of the Close The…

Stop Chasing Leads: Dealership Goldmine Revealed:Russell Richardson @RussFlipsWhips #105 Close The Deal Podcast

Oct 14, 2025 29m

Learn how top sales and marketing trainer Russell Richardson turned social media into a dealership goldmine - and why consistency closes more deals.What if you could stop chasing leads — and make…

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