Everyone wants to know how to sell, but not everyone has the time or patience to sit down and put in the work. Mentor, Coach, Speaker and Respected sales industry expert with over three decades of experience. Gene Slade unapologetically brings the truth of why you're not home for dinner on time, working more and making less! Join us as we interview top sales people and business owners across the world! Don’t forget to hit the notifications button! You won’t wanna miss this!
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Popular & rare vintage radio programs with brief commentary. Posted weekly.
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The ultimate classic rock podcast with big name interviews on every episode including 30+ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees! If you love classic rock and want to hear stories of the glory days from the guys who were at the heart of the action then you'll LOVE this comprehensive classic rock podcast, hosted by UK radio veteran, Paul Stephenson! Check out VRP Rocks Radio : https://live365.com/station/VRP-Rocks-Radio-a61270 - the 24/7 online classic rock station unlike any other classic rock r ...
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We discuss all things Air Conditioning. The Hot topics and the Cold hard facts! Welcome to the Air Conditioning Podcast! First things first, we are by no means professional broadcasters (amateur at best in fact) and podcasting is a first for us so please excuse us for any clumsy technique :) This podcast is intended for general information only and will hopefully deliver unbiased content for the benefit of not only consumers looking to purchase or seeking general information about air condit ...
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Blackbelt Sales Podcast Season 2 Episode 43: Gene Slade and Don Johnson Talk About the Three Key Factors for Boosting Sales
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In today's episode of the Blackbelt Sales Podcast, Gene Slade and Don Johnson are diving into the three things that make the biggest impact on your sales. What are the three actions you can take today that will have the greatest effect on your revenue and personal paycheck? Join Gene and Don as they break down these critical factors and share actio…
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Have Gun Will Travel "The Colonel and the Lady" April 12, 1959 CBSHave Gun Will Travel "No Visitors" December 28, 1958 CBS由Justeen Ward
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Blackbelt Sales Podcast Season 2 Episode 42: Gene Slade and Don Johnson Talk About Mastering Follow-Up Techniques
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What's up, ninjas! Welcome back to another episode of the Blackbelt Sales Podcast. Today, we're diving into a topic that many salespeople dread but is absolutely essential: follow-up. Did you know that 80% of sales are closed between the 7th to 12th follow-up? Following up is critical to your success, but how do you maintain originality and avoid b…
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In this weeks show we dive deep into some great records for a change. Tony Carey is back to talk about a brilliant collective of musicians who count Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson, Supertramp's John Helliwell and Simon Phillips amongst their number - plus his new efforts to remaster some of his most creative concept records as Planet P Project. The dar…
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Blackbelt Sales Podcast Season 2 Episode 41: Gene Slade Talks About Assuming the Sale Without Being Pushy
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In today's episode of the Blackbelt Sales Podcast, Gene Slade delves into a common question in the sales world: Is assuming the sale the same as being pushy? Many technicians enter the business to fix things—they're mechanically inclined and love solving problems. However, when they're asked to sell, it can feel unnatural, especially if their past …
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In today's episode of the Blackbelt Sales Podcast, Gene and Don reflect on a timeless quote from Zig Ziglar: "Business is never good or bad out there. It's only good or bad between your ears." What do you do when life throws challenges your way that are completely outside of your control but can significantly impact your business, job, finances, or…
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Gene Autry's Melody Ranch "San Fernando Valley" September 19, 1948 CBS Gene Autry's Melody Ranch "Fred Wallace and the Black Arrow Gang" CBS and AFRS由Justeen Ward
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In this episode of VRP Rocks, we delve into the captivating world of music with Tony Carey as he unveils his top 5 most memorable recording sessions. As a renowned musician celebrated for his work with Rainbow and as a solo artist, Tony Carey intricately details the enchanting stories behind his collaborations with some of music's biggest legends. …
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Gene Autry's Melody Ranch "Champion, a Horse No Man Could Ride" December 3, 1949 CBS Gene Autry's Melody Ranch "Lonesomest Cowboy" September 17, 1949 CBS由Justeen Ward
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In this episode renowned drummer Chris Slade shares captivating stories from his illustrious career. From his time with classic rock legends like AC DC, Jimmy Page, and David Gilmour, to his hits with Tom Jones and Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Chris Slade's journey is a treasure trove of music history. Get an inside look at his new album "Timescape,"…
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Gunsmoke "Gentleman's Disagreement" July 26, 1952 CBS Gunsmoke "Slade's Saloon" May 24, 1952 CBS由Justeen Ward
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Terry Reid shares stories from his incredible career. From his early start in the industry, touring with the Rolling Stones on his 16th birthday, Reid's experiences are nothing short of legendary. The interview features captivating tales of his interactions with icons like Aretha Franklin, Steve Marriott, and Jimmy Page, offering a rare glimpse int…
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Fourth of July The Campbell Playhouse "The Things We Have" first broadcast May 26, 1939 on CBS Orson Welles playing many different characters in this Cavalcade of America由Justeen Ward
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Blackbelt Sales Podcast Season 2 Episode 39: Gene Slade and Don Johnson Talk About Managing Call Volume Effectively
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In today's episode of the Blackbelt Sales Podcast, Gene and Don tackle a common challenge across various industries: managing call volume effectively. Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed with too many calls, especially during peak seasons? For instance, in the HVAC industry, as we head into summertime, the phones start ringing off the hooks. M…
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Step into the world of music history with renowned drummer Russ Kunkel as he unveils the captivating stories behind his top five favorite records. Experience the behind-the-scenes magic of influential albums that have left an indelible mark on the music industry. From studio collaborations with legendary artists to the creation of timeless classics…
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Gunsmoke "Billy the Kid" April 26, 1952 CBS Gunsmoke "The Boughten Bride" July 12, 1952 CBS由Justeen Ward
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Blackbelt Sales Podcast Season 2 Episode 38: Gene Slade and Don Johnson Talk About Effective Pricing Strategies
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In today's episode of the Blackbelt Sales Podcast, Gene and Don will be tackling the common challenge of pricing jobs effectively. Have you ever struggled with pricing jobs? Have you been taught a correct method—not the only method, but one that works well? Or are you just out there winging it? If this is one of those areas you struggle with, this …
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Blackbelt Sales Podcast Season 2 Episode 37: Gene Slade and Don Johnson Talk About How Your Appearance Affects Your Sales
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Today's episode of the Blackbelt Sales Podcast will tackle the critical role of appearance in your sales success. Does your appearance really make a difference in your sales? We believe it does. For service professionals who visit clients' homes, there are essential rules to follow. Join us as we explore why caring about your appearance reflects yo…
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Blackbelt Sales Podcast Season 2 Episode 36: Gene Slade and Don Johnson Talk About How Tone and Inflection Change the Game
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In today's episode of the Blackbelt Sales Podcast, Gene and Don will be discussing the significant impact of tone and inflection on your sales success. Have you ever thought about how the way you say something can completely change its meaning? Whether you're out in a house or in a sales situation, using the right words is crucial, but delivering t…
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The Demon himself, GENE SIMMONS, from KISS joins Paul to chat all about what's going on his world right now! We delve into the end of Kiss and the birth of the "new era", the Avatars! We also get an update on the Kiss Netflix Biopic, the reasons behind selling the music and image rights to the band, what his relationship is currently like with Paul…
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar "Milford Brooks III" December 7, 1948 CBS audition episode starring Dick PowellYours Truly Johnny Dollar "Howard Arnould" October 27, 1953 CBS starring John Lund由Justeen Ward
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Blackbelt Sales Podcast Season 2 Episode 35: Gene Slade and Don Johnson Talk About Dealing with Realtors and Management Companies
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In today's episode of the Blackbelt Sales Podcast, Gene and Don will be discussing a common challenge: dealing with realtors, management companies, and other third-party higher authorities. Do these situations ever get you stuck when you can't actually get to the owner or the decision maker? Join us as we explore strategies to navigate these scenar…
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Blackbelt Sales Podcast Season 2 Episode 34: How to Eliminate Zero Tickets Without High Pressuring Your Customers!
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Today's episode of the Blackbelt Sales Podcast, is about how to eliminate zero tickets without high pressuring your customers. Join Gene as he explores effective strategies to eliminate zero tickets while maintaining healthy and positive customer relationships. He'll discuss two critical reasons why potential buyers might not be purchasing from you…
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Father's DayDuffy's Tavern "Father's Day" June 15, 1950 NBCCavalcade "Children, This is Your Father" October 15, 1945 NBC由Justeen Ward
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Blackbelt Sales Podcast Season 2 Episode 33: Gene Slade and Don Johnson Talk About Why People Are Not Buying From You
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In today's episode of the Blackbelt Sales Podcast, Gene and Don are going to talk about a common challenge amongst techs: why aren't people buying from you? Join us as we explore why customers tend to delay purchases, especially in industries like HVAC during shoulder seasons. We'll also share practical solutions to boost sales. Don't miss out on t…
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Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar "The LaMarr Matter" March 26, 1956 CBS由Justeen Ward
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Summer Vacation The Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show "Vacation Without Elliott" June 28, 1953 NBC Our Miss Brooks "A Trip to Europe" July 17, 1955 CBS由Justeen Ward
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Rock legends (including 2 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductees) share stories from their time playing, recording and touring with The Who! From studio chaos to replacing the irreplaceable, gruelling tour dates to backstage drama, you'll get a glimpse into the minds and actions of icons Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle and Keith Moon. Lea…
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Memorial Day Columbia Workshop "The Parade" first broadcast on Pearl Harbor Day December 7, 1946 CBSColumbia Workshop "Brewsie and Willie" October 12, 1946 CBS由Justeen Ward
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Drumming legend Pick Withers shares fascinating insights into his illustrious career and selects his top five favorite songs. With captivating stories behind each choice, Pick tells stories about legendary bands such as Mott the Hoople, Bob Dylan, and Dire Straits. He discusses his experiences working at iconic studios like Rockfield, Muscle Shoals…
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Blackbelt Sales Podcast Season 2 Episode 32: Gene Slade and Don Johnson Talk About The Psychology Behind Customers Postponing Their Purchases.
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In today's podcast, Gene and Don will discuss the phenomenon of customers showing a tendency to delay decisions at present. They'll delve into the underlying psychology behind this behavior, exploring why individuals are inclined to postpone actions and strategies for addressing it. Additionally, they'll provide a preview of the topics slated for d…
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Blackbelt Sales Podcast Season 2 Episode 31: Gene Slade and Don Johnson Talk About The Next Blackbelt Sales Mansion Event
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What's the primary objection that tends to halt your progress in your role? What's the key factor preventing you from completing transactions with clients, making sales, and ultimately, doing what's best for them? In today's episode, Gene and Don will address those objections head-on and also provide insights into the upcoming Blackbelt Sales Event…
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The Campbell Playhouse "Victoria Regina" June 2, 1939 CBS starring Orson Welles and Helen Hayes由Justeen Ward
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Renowned drummer, songwriter and singer, Albert Bouchard, an original member of Blue Öyster Cult takes center stage to exclusively reveal his 5 favorite songs from the band! Albert shares his choices plus captivating insights into songs, where they came from, the backstories and how they helped shape the band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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Legendary drummer Carmine Appice reveals all about the new blues heavy album from Cactus - which features an incredible array of guest musicians! Ranging from Joe Bonamassa to Dee Snider, Pat Travers to Ted Nugent, artists were jumping over each other to play on this new record. Plus, Carmine reveals lifts the lid on future work, including an AI po…
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Mother's Day Our Miss Brooks "Mother's Day Hats" May 13, 1951 CBSFamily Theater "Mother of All" May 6, 1953 Mutual Al Jolson singing My Mammy由Justeen Ward
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Legendary drummer Carmine Appice takes listeners on an enthralling journey through his iconic music career. With over 60 years in the industry, Carmine shares insights into the 5 favourite albums that he has played on, which is no mean feat given he's contributed to hundreds of records over his career. He tells stories about working with renowned a…
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Theater Guild on the Air "Papa is All" December 22, 1946 ABC由Justeen Ward
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In this episode of VRP Rocks, guitarist Tino Troy, co-founder of seminal rock band Praying Mantis, takes us on an incredible journey through the band's 50 year history. From their humble beginnings in the '70s to becoming part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement, Tino shares captivating stories about their iconic releases, including "Ti…
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Blackbelt Sales Podcast Season 2 Episode 30: Gene Slade and Mark Sherwin Talk About Getting Leads
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Are you having difficulties getting leads? Yes? Well, this episode is for you! Gene is joined by Don Johnson and Mark Sherwin, co-founder of LeadsNearby, to talk strategy on how to get leads long term and market yourself better, along with short term strategies that will enable you to do things right now and go out to make your phone ring and make …
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Theater Guild on the Air "Escape" April 27, 1947 ABC series also known as the US Steel Hour由Justeen Ward
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In this episode of VRP Rocks, drummer Michael Cartellone, known for his work with Lynyrd Skynyrd and Damn Yankees, shares captivating insights into his artistic journey and musical career. We talk about the influence Ron Nevison had on his career, working on a Freddie Mercury track, touring with ZZ Top, being the "unknown" member of a supergroup an…
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Blackbelt Sales Podcast Season 2 Episode 29: Gene Slade and Don Johnson Talk About The Price Objection
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Are you sick and tired of losing sales? Are you out there serving clients and getting the price objection? Are they telling you that they need to get other quotes? How are you handling it? Are you winning most of the time? Or is this causing you to lose sales? Gene and Don tackles that and more in this episode so stick around and keep listening!…
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Blackbelt Sales Podcast Season 2 Episode 28: Gene Slade and Don Johnson Talk About How To Become A Good Listener
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Are you listening to your clients? Sales people are good listeners vs good talkers and clients will share their wealth with you when they know that you care about them and by listening to your clients, you're demonstrating a certain level of care for them. But how will your clients know that you're listening to them? In this episode of the Blackbel…
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Theater Guild on the Air "No Time for Comedy" March 9, 1947 ABC starring Fredric March由Justeen Ward
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Blackbelt Sales Podcast Season 2 Episode 27: Gene Slade and Don Johnson Talk About Lead Flows
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Are you having issues regarding your leads this year? Can't figure out what to do and need help? Then this episode is what you've been waiting for as Gene and Don talks about what to do when this happens and offer solutions to overcome this from a sales perspective. Get your pen ready and take notes! This episode is packed with helpful tips and inf…
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Todays guest is a guitarist making a BIG name for herself in the world of rock! Nita Strauss has been the guitarist in Alice Cooper's band for a number of years but has successfully released a number of solo records, became the first female to have her own signature guitar series with Ibanez, earned her very own Superbowl ring and was named by Guit…
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The Lux Radio Theater "Sunset Blvd" September 17, 1951 CBS starring Gloria Swanson and William Holden由Justeen Ward
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Blackbelt Sales Podcast Season 2 Episode 26: Gene Slade and Don Johnson Talk About Price Objection
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Have you had situations where you were 50% 70% 100% more than your competition? On today's episode, Gene and Don are gonna unpack how to get those deals more times than not. Stick around, you don't want to miss this!由Gene Slade
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Legendary rock vocalist, LOU GRAMM, joins me for this open, honest and insightful interview spanning his career! He talks about the crash which led to him joining Foreigner, the quick success and backlash they received, why he had to leave Foreigner and why he feels his solo career was tanked. He talks candidly about his relationship with ex bandma…
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