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Business growth expert Andrea Hill has scaled companies across multiple industries for 35 years.. and her formula is always the same: systems beat headcount.
In this episode you'll learn:
• Why founders over-hire before they over-systemize
• The RevOps stack that creates predictable pipeline
• How to leverage technology for growth without adding headcount
• The difference between a revenue treadmill and a revenue system
• How to find your single biggest growth constraint this quarter
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Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.
🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ Haider Ali is building AI agents using AI coding agents... and in this episode he breaks down what actually works when you move from AI hype to AI implementation. Practical frameworks for founders who want agents that deliver results. What you'll learn: - How to identify which business processes are ready for AI agent automation - The difference between AI tools and AI agents.. and why it matters for ROI - How to use AI coding agents to build other AI agents faster - Common failure modes when deploying AI agents in real businesses - A practical framework for your first production-ready AI agent 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.
🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Receive our newsletter: https://thesalesshow.beehiiv.com/ Mitch Russo built Timeslips Corp and sold it for 8 figures to Sage.. then became CEO of Tony Robbins' Business Breakthroughs International scaling it past $25M/year. In this episode he reveals how to build a certification empire that scales through tribes and communities. What you'll learn: - How to create a certification program that generates recurring revenue and loyal advocates - The tribal leadership model Mitch used to scale Tony Robbins' business past $25M/year - Why certification beats licensing for long-term business growth - How to build a community-powered sales engine that sells for you - The exact steps to go from expert to empire builder 🐬 Join the Sprint Club: https://www.strategysprints.com ⚡️ Free Tools: https://www.strategysprints.com/tools CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 X: https://x.com/simonseverino 👋 LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/simonseverino 🎉 Free Community: strategysprints.com ACCELERATE YOUR SALES 🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com 🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales 💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow SIMON SEVERINO Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.
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Build your ultimate AI Board of Directors for just $90 a month!
In this episode, Simon Severino and Monica Bozinov explain how solo founders and small teams can engineer a custom board of AI advisors to handle daily strategy, operations, and even personal accountability
Key highlights from this episode:
Design Specialized Advisors: Create specific AI personas—from a highly technical CTO to creative minds modeled after Frida Kahlo—to optimize your business and generate outside-the-box ideas
Reduce Cognitive Load: Delegate the "noise" and let your AI consolidate overwhelming tasks, like shrinking 23 separate inboxes down to just 3 simple daily checkpoints
Automate 24/7 Execution: Have your AI team meet daily to track agendas, draft emails, and make strategic decisions while you sleep
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Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.
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Are your cold calls getting ignored in a sea of AI-generated spam? In this episode, host Simon Severino sits down with video sales expert Chris Bogue to reveal how rules from improv comedy can transform your sales outreach.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why native LinkedIn videos under 60 seconds are the easiest way to bypass spam filters.
- How to use a prospect's own words from press releases or social media as the ultimate video hook.
- Why simple "thumbs up or thumbs down" emoji call-to-actions drastically improve response rates.
- How to use Jerry Seinfeld's "numerical questions" rule to overcome objections and gather valuable pipeline data.
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SIMON SEVERINO
Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.
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Feeling stuck or paralysed by anxiety? Join host Simon Severino and rapid therapist Nino Fincher as they discuss how to achieve "godlike clarity" and overcome massive mental blocks. Nino explains why she champions the dynamic concept of "mind flow" over a static "mindset", and how her unique approach bypasses mental clutter to address the root cause of your issues in just three sessions. Tune in to discover her practical framework for finding your true purpose and learn why high-performing men and executives urgently need mental health support.
Connect with Nino Fincher: linkedin.com/in/nino-fincher-28845614/
Find her on LinkedIn or her website to learn more about her services and her upcoming book.
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Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.
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In this episode (coaching session), Simon coaches Monica Bozinov on founder performance and what it really takes to grow B2B revenue.
You will learn:
- The coaching framework Simon uses with Monica Bozinov
- How to find your #1 revenue bottleneck.. and fix it fast
- Daily habits that compound into massive pipeline growth
- Why most founders are working on the wrong things
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Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.
From going bankrupt selling sunglasses to building the future of work, Mike Malloy reveals why the best salespeople never sell—they give relentlessly.
Discover how to scale your startup and successfully transition out of founder-led sales. Mike Malloy, founder of Malloy Industries, breaks down his "relentlessly generous" philosophy and explains how to deliver 10x value on your discovery calls.
Learn the 7 distinct types of fractional sales executives, exactly how much they cost, and the number one mistake founders make when hiring their first sales leader. Plus, master highly actionable tactics for your business, including the "I love, I wish" employee feedback framework, the 5x7 networking rule, and how to use the CRIT prompt method to turn Claude AI into your ultimate strategic thought partner.
TIMESTAMP
00:00 Intro: From Selling Sunglasses to Bankruptcy
01:30 How to Separate Self-Worth from Business Success
03:00 "Relentlessly Generous" Sales Strategies Explained
04:30 How to Provide 10x Value in Sales Discovery Calls
06:00 The 7 Types of Fractional Sales Executives
07:30 Best Practices for Weekly Sales Pipeline Meetings
09:00 The "I Love, I Wish" Framework for Sales Coaching
10:30 The 5x7 Networking Rule & Direct Mail Tactics
12:00 Top Mistakes Founders Make Hiring Their First Sales Leader
13:30 How Much Does a Fractional Sales Executive Cost?
15:00 How to Use Claude AI for Business Strategy & Sales
16:30 Scaling Go-To-Market Strategy with Malloy Industries
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Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.
Are you serving active clients while your sales pipeline completely dries up?
In this episode, Simon Severino and Monica Bosinov explain how founders fall into the dangerous "roller coaster" cycle of neglecting sales until they reach a point of desperation. Learn quick, actionable strategies to consistently grow your business and keep your pipeline alive:
Rate Your Commitment: Honestly score your daily dedication to driving sales on a scale from 1 to 10.
Stay Visible and Focused: Use a physical "strategic action calendar" to track your top priorities and avoid digital distractions.
Gamify Your Outreach: Set easily beatable daily goals (like one outreach a day) to build momentum and avoid subconscious burnout.
Practice Sales Gardening: Treat your pipeline like a garden by dedicating a little time every day to nurture, water, and prune your prospects.
Stop waiting until you desperately need a client to start selling. Watch now to learn how to keep your sales engine running!
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00:00 How Committed Are You to Being Your Business's Sales Engine?
01:00 Overcoming Distractions with a Strategic Action Calendar
02:00 Gamifying Daily Outreach to Build Momentum
03:00 Setting Strict Commitments and Prerequisites for Success
04:30 How to Escape the Feast or Famine Sales Roller Coaster
05:30 Transforming Your Pipeline into Visualized Relationships
06:30 Avoiding Desperation by Knowing Your Pipeline Number
07:30 Sales Gardening: Balancing Product Delivery and Distribution
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Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.
Do you catch yourself making excuses by saying "Yeah, but..."? It's time to ditch the victim mentality and take radical ownership.
About This Episode
Join Simon Severino as he interviews Kerry Siggins, CEO of the 100% employee-owned global powerhouse, StoneAge. Carrie shares the core philosophy behind her book, The Ownership Mindset, explaining how true leaders accept that things happen *because* of them, not to them.
She also previews her upcoming book, Talk with Trust, revealing why trying to "be polite" and soften the truth is actually a toxic habit of managing other people's emotions. Learn how to deliver kind, direct feedback, and discover how to achieve ultimate life and business "coherence" by defining exactly what you are *not* available for.
🔑 Key Highlights:
The ESOP Model: How to get employees to think and act like founders.
Escaping Victim Mentality: Spotting the "Yeah, but..." excuse.
Giving Feedback: Why you must stop managing other people's emotions.
Finding Coherence: How setting strict boundaries regulates your nervous system.
AI Self-Discovery: Using Claude to find your core values.
📚 Resources:
Get the book: The Ownership Mindset
Pre-order: Talk with Trust (Coming September)
Connect with Carrie: carriesiggins.com
#OwnershipMindset #CarrieSiggins #VictimMentality #Leadership #TalkWithTrust #SimonSeverino #GiveFeedback
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Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.
Stop triggering basic AI workflows and start deploying autonomous sales agents that generate real revenue 24/7.
AI Operator founder Tim Cakir reveals how to build a fully automated AI sales team—including an SDR, Account Executive, and CRO—using Claude Code and Notion. Learn how to manage your AI workforce directly in Slack and let AI handle the tedious admin work, freeing you up to focus on high-level strategy and human connection.
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00:00 Introduction: AI Agents vs. Workflows
01:00 Getting Started with AI Sales Systems
02:00 Using Claude Code in the Terminal
04:00 Why Prompt Engineering is Dead
05:30 Using AI Plan Mode for Better Results
07:00 Building an AI CRM in Notion
09:00 Creating Autonomous AI Sales Teams
11:00 Managing Your AI Workforce in Slack
13:00 Organizing AI Projects Using Folders
15:00 Managing AI Productivity and Avoiding Burnout
17:00 Syncing AI Projects with GitHub
19:00 Creating SOPs and Customizing AI Context
21:00 The Future of Work: Voice Interfaces and AR Glasses
23:00 AI Project Management in Notion
25:00 Will AI Make Us More Human?
27:00 How to Keep Up With AI Trends
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Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.