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Surviving Outside Sales is a podcast for outside sales pros that want to learn how to navigate the chaotic world of outside sales.
Join host Mike O'Kelly as he shares his sales philosophies, biggest deals closed and some that got away during an award-winning, 20-year career, plus interviews with other sales experts from inside and outside sales, business owners who built something for themselves, as well as many other entrepreneurs.
From building business process & systems that scale to landing the perfect sales job and hearing stories from entrepreneurs who have blazed a trail others can follow, it's all here!
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Becoming the Go-To Expert in Your Industry | SOS Ep. 369
Season 1 · Episode 369
jeudi 17 avril 2025 • Duration 12:50
The outside sales world offers abundant opportunities to reinvent your approach and grow your business, but success requires building a strong foundation that can withstand market changes and client turnover.
• Without the right foundation, your territory becomes vulnerable like a house of cards
• There's no such thing as status quo in sales – you're either growing or shrinking
• Recurring revenue models allow you to stack clients and grow more quickly than one-time sales
• Becoming the go-to expert means understanding how to elevate your buyer's future state
• Decision-makers constantly ask colleagues for referrals, making word-of-mouth invaluable
• Most important business decisions happen when you're not in the room
• Being recognized as an industry expert attracts warm leads and opportunities
• Small adjustments to your approach, presentation or appearance can enhance credibility
If you want to know more about becoming a go-to expert in your field, please reach out to me at mike@survivingoutsidesales.com or DM me on LinkedIn for a free consultation.
To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!
Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!
Connect with Mike:
Website: Mike O'Kelly
Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
LinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn
Click to join: Surviving Outside Sales Page on LinkedIn
______________________________________________________________________
If you are in outside sales and have had any of the following:
- New to Outside Sales
- New to an industry, new product, new territory - any type of change
- Experienced, but have lacked training and business development
- Seasoned but feel like you have hit your ceiling and need a reboot
If any of those descriptions sound like you or someone you know,
If you want to have a conversation about:
- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move
- Help building your business or territory
Reach out to me:
Schedule a FREE consultation
or https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-o-kelly-44ba352b/
mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
Building a Relentless Foundation: How to Scale Your Sales Business Without Fear | SOS Ep. 368
Season 1 · Episode 368
mardi 15 avril 2025 • Duration 15:09
Building a relentless growth mindset is the foundation for scaling your sales business without fear, allowing you to overcome plateaus and consistently push forward. We explore how adopting a "yes mentality" can transform your territory and help you navigate market changes even when facing significant obstacles.
• Q2 brings increased seasonal disruptions to sales calendars as summer approaches
• The difference between success and stagnation is maintaining a relentless growth mindset
• "Plateauing" isn't permanent—it's a signal that you need to change your approach
• Leverage your advocates to overcome obstacles by directly asking for their help
• Market environments constantly evolve, but many salespeople don't adapt accordingly
• Creating artificial challenges (like signing up for a difficult race) can help develop resilience
• Saying "yes" until you can't anymore expands your capabilities beyond current limits
If you'd like to discuss building a relentless growth mindset, reach out on LinkedIn for a free 30-minute consultation. Please share this podcast with fellow sales professionals and leave a review to help others discover these resources.
To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!
Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!
Connect with Mike:
Website: Mike O'Kelly
Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
LinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn
Click to join: Surviving Outside Sales Page on LinkedIn
______________________________________________________________________
If you are in outside sales and have had any of the following:
- New to Outside Sales
- New to an industry, new product, new territory - any type of change
- Experienced, but have lacked training and business development
- Seasoned but feel like you have hit your ceiling and need a reboot
If any of those descriptions sound like you or someone you know,
If you want to have a conversation about:
- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move
- Help building your business or territory
Reach out to me:
Schedule a FREE consultation
or https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-o-kelly-44ba352b/
mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
Embracing Change: Keys to going ALL IN & the future of Surviving Outside Sales | SOS Ep.
Season 1 · Episode 359
lundi 2 octobre 2023 • Duration 36:37
Ever felt like you've bitten off more than you can chew?
Well, brace yourselves as I take you through my taxing adventure of investing in franchises, opening a new store, and enduring the challenging journey of outside sales. From the complexities of real estate to the arduous legal aspects of the franchise process, it's a wild ride that has taught me invaluable lessons.
Peek through the keyhole as I wrestle with lease negotiations, taps into the role of an architect firm, and grapple with the SBA process. This tumultuous journey culminates in hiring a general manager, kickstarting construction, and of course, coming to terms with the harsh realities of outside sales. Expect a raw, honest, and enlightening exploration as I share my experiences of dealing with the loss of my dear father, the chaos of September, and the dilemma of juggling too many tasks at once.
To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!
Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!
Connect with Mike:
Website: Mike O'Kelly
Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
LinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn
Click to join: Surviving Outside Sales Page on LinkedIn
______________________________________________________________________
If you are in outside sales and have had any of the following:
- New to Outside Sales
- New to an industry, new product, new territory - any type of change
- Experienced, but have lacked training and business development
- Seasoned but feel like you have hit your ceiling and need a reboot
If any of those descriptions sound like you or someone you know,
If you want to have a conversation about:
- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move
- Help building your business or territory
Reach out to me:
Schedule a FREE consultation
or https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-o-kelly-44ba352b/
mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
Your obligation as a sales pro | SOS Ep. 269
Season 1 · Episode 269
mercredi 17 mai 2023 • Duration 09:24
Sales Builder Blueprint is being released in less than 1 week.
If you want to get your hands on the course before it is available and get 25% off,
email me mike@survivingoutsidesales.com for more info.
To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!
Connect with Mike:
Website: Mike O'Kelly
Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
LinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn
IG: Mike O'Kelly - Sales Architect
To learn more or if you want help with your Sales Plan, reach out for a FREE strategy session.
If you want to have a conversation about:
- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move
- Help building your business or territory
- Starting your own sales podcast.
Reach out to me:
MikeOKelly.com
or
mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!
Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!
Connect with Mike:
Website: Mike O'Kelly
Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
LinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn
Click to join: Surviving Outside Sales Page on LinkedIn
______________________________________________________________________
If you are in outside sales and have had any of the following:
- New to Outside Sales
- New to an industry, new product, new territory - any type of change
- Experienced, but have lacked training and business development
- Seasoned but feel like you have hit your ceiling and need a reboot
If any of those descriptions sound like you or someone you know,
If you want to have a conversation about:
- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move
- Help building your business or territory
Reach out to me:
Schedule a FREE consultation
or https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-o-kelly-44ba352b/
mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
Importance of keeping records of your wins & losses | SOS EP. 268
Season 1 · Episode 268
mardi 16 mai 2023 • Duration 05:27
Sales Builder Blueprint is being released in less than 2 weeks.
If you want to get your hands on the course before it is available and get 25% off,
email me mike@survivingoutsidesales.com for more info.
To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!
Connect with Mike:
Website: Mike O'Kelly
Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
LinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn
IG: Mike O'Kelly - Sales Architect
To learn more or if you want help with your Sales Plan, reach out for a FREE strategy session.
If you want to have a conversation about:
- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move
- Help building your business or territory
- Starting your own sales podcast.
Reach out to me:
MikeOKelly.com
or
mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!
Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!
Connect with Mike:
Website: Mike O'Kelly
Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
LinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn
Click to join: Surviving Outside Sales Page on LinkedIn
______________________________________________________________________
If you are in outside sales and have had any of the following:
- New to Outside Sales
- New to an industry, new product, new territory - any type of change
- Experienced, but have lacked training and business development
- Seasoned but feel like you have hit your ceiling and need a reboot
If any of those descriptions sound like you or someone you know,
If you want to have a conversation about:
- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move
- Help building your business or territory
Reach out to me:
Schedule a FREE consultation
or https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-o-kelly-44ba352b/
mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
When to know it's time to move on | SOS Ep. 267
Season 1 · Episode 267
lundi 15 mai 2023 • Duration 08:19
Sales Builder Blueprint is being released in less than 2 weeks.
If you want to get your hands on the course before it is available and get 25% off,
email me mike@survivingoutsidesales.com for more info.
To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!
Connect with Mike:
Website: Mike O'Kelly
Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
LinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn
IG: Mike O'Kelly - Sales Architect
To learn more or if you want help with your Sales Plan, reach out for a FREE strategy session.
If you want to have a conversation about:
- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move
- Help building your business or territory
- Starting your own sales podcast.
Reach out to me:
MikeOKelly.com
or
mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!
Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!
Connect with Mike:
Website: Mike O'Kelly
Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
LinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn
Click to join: Surviving Outside Sales Page on LinkedIn
______________________________________________________________________
If you are in outside sales and have had any of the following:
- New to Outside Sales
- New to an industry, new product, new territory - any type of change
- Experienced, but have lacked training and business development
- Seasoned but feel like you have hit your ceiling and need a reboot
If any of those descriptions sound like you or someone you know,
If you want to have a conversation about:
- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move
- Help building your business or territory
Reach out to me:
Schedule a FREE consultation
or https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-o-kelly-44ba352b/
mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
1099 vs. W2 -> Pros & Cons | SOS Ep. 266
Season 1 · Episode 266
dimanche 14 mai 2023 • Duration 21:16
Sales Builder Blueprint is being released in less than 1 week.
If you want to get your hands on the course before it is available and get 25% off,
email me mike@survivingoutsidesales.com for more info.
To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!
Connect with Mike:
Website: Mike O'Kelly
Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
LinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn
IG: Mike O'Kelly - Sales Architect
To learn more or if you want help with your Sales Plan, reach out for a FREE strategy session.
If you want to have a conversation about:
- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move
- Help building your business or territory
- Starting your own sales podcast.
Reach out to me:
MikeOKelly.com
or
mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!
Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!
Connect with Mike:
Website: Mike O'Kelly
Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
LinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn
Click to join: Surviving Outside Sales Page on LinkedIn
______________________________________________________________________
If you are in outside sales and have had any of the following:
- New to Outside Sales
- New to an industry, new product, new territory - any type of change
- Experienced, but have lacked training and business development
- Seasoned but feel like you have hit your ceiling and need a reboot
If any of those descriptions sound like you or someone you know,
If you want to have a conversation about:
- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move
- Help building your business or territory
Reach out to me:
Schedule a FREE consultation
or https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-o-kelly-44ba352b/
mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
How to build the life you want thru sales | SOS Ep. 265
Season 1 · Episode 265
samedi 13 mai 2023 • Duration 09:48
Sales Builder Blueprint is being released in less than 2 weeks.
If you want to get your hands on the course before it is available and get 25% off,
email me mike@survivingoutsidesales.com for more info.
To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!
Connect with Mike:
Website: Mike O'Kelly
Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
LinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn
IG: Mike O'Kelly - Sales Architect
To learn more or if you want help with your Sales Plan, reach out for a FREE strategy session.
If you want to have a conversation about:
- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move
- Help building your business or territory
- Starting your own sales podcast.
Reach out to me:
MikeOKelly.com
or
mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!
Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!
Connect with Mike:
Website: Mike O'Kelly
Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
LinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn
Click to join: Surviving Outside Sales Page on LinkedIn
______________________________________________________________________
If you are in outside sales and have had any of the following:
- New to Outside Sales
- New to an industry, new product, new territory - any type of change
- Experienced, but have lacked training and business development
- Seasoned but feel like you have hit your ceiling and need a reboot
If any of those descriptions sound like you or someone you know,
If you want to have a conversation about:
- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move
- Help building your business or territory
Reach out to me:
Schedule a FREE consultation
or https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-o-kelly-44ba352b/
mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
How to keep yourself motivated & engaged | SOS EP. 264
Season 1 · Episode 264
vendredi 12 mai 2023 • Duration 07:03
Sales Builder Blueprint is being released in less than 2 weeks.
If you want to get your hands on the course before it is available and get 25% off,
email me mike@survivingoutsidesales.com for more info.
To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!
Connect with Mike:
Website: Mike O'Kelly
Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
LinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn
IG: Mike O'Kelly - Sales Architect
To learn more or if you want help with your Sales Plan, reach out for a FREE strategy session.
If you want to have a conversation about:
- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move
- Help building your business or territory
- Starting your own sales podcast.
Reach out to me:
MikeOKelly.com
or
mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!
Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!
Connect with Mike:
Website: Mike O'Kelly
Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
LinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn
Click to join: Surviving Outside Sales Page on LinkedIn
______________________________________________________________________
If you are in outside sales and have had any of the following:
- New to Outside Sales
- New to an industry, new product, new territory - any type of change
- Experienced, but have lacked training and business development
- Seasoned but feel like you have hit your ceiling and need a reboot
If any of those descriptions sound like you or someone you know,
If you want to have a conversation about:
- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move
- Help building your business or territory
Reach out to me:
Schedule a FREE consultation
or https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-o-kelly-44ba352b/
mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
How to navigate uncertainty in your sales career | SOS Ep. 263
Season 1 · Episode 263
jeudi 11 mai 2023 • Duration 21:05
Sales Builder Blueprint is being released in less than 2 weeks.
If you want to get your hands on the course before it is available and get 25% off,
email me mike@survivingoutsidesales.com for more info.
To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!
Connect with Mike:
Website: Mike O'Kelly
Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
LinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn
IG: Mike O'Kelly - Sales Architect
To learn more or if you want help with your Sales Plan, reach out for a FREE strategy session.
If you want to have a conversation about:
- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move
- Help building your business or territory
- Starting your own sales podcast.
Reach out to me:
MikeOKelly.com
or
mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
To connect with the show: Subscribe, Download & Share!
Would appreciate a 5-Star Rating if deserved on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!!!
Connect with Mike:
Website: Mike O'Kelly
Mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
LinkedIn: Mike O'Kelly | LinkedIn
Click to join: Surviving Outside Sales Page on LinkedIn
______________________________________________________________________
If you are in outside sales and have had any of the following:
- New to Outside Sales
- New to an industry, new product, new territory - any type of change
- Experienced, but have lacked training and business development
- Seasoned but feel like you have hit your ceiling and need a reboot
If any of those descriptions sound like you or someone you know,
If you want to have a conversation about:
- Scheduling a strategy call for your next move
- Help building your business or territory
Reach out to me:
Schedule a FREE consultation
or https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-o-kelly-44ba352b/
mike@survivingoutsidesales.com
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