Next Level Selling, Next Level Life - Sales Training, Selling Secrets, Success Tips, and Motivation
Welcome to ”Next Level Selling, Next Level Life”! This is your ultimate destination for mastering the art of sales and achieving unparalleled success in life. Hosted by ”Mad” Mike, a former US Army Ranger and top sales strategist, this podcast dives into battle-tested tactics, mental toughness, and innovative strategies that will catapult your career to new heights. Whether you’re an aspiring sales professional, seasoned executive, or driven entrepreneur, each episode is packed with actionable insights, and powerful techniques to help you break barriers and take your career and life to the next level!
Episodes

Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Work On These 3 Things Today, Change Your Life Tomorrow!
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
In this episode of the Next Level Selling podcast, Michael discusses three key areas that can help sales professionals improve their performance and achieve greater success. These areas include self-awareness, continuous learning, and resilience. Michael emphasizes the importance of understanding one's strengths and weaknesses, committing to lifelong learning, and developing the ability to bounce back from setbacks. By focusing on these areas, sales professionals can enhance their skills, achieve personal growth, and ultimately achieve their goals.

Sunday Oct 15, 2023
10 Reasons Top Salespeople don’t have to be the Best Closers.
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
In this episode, Michael Paulk discusses why top salespeople don't always have to be the best closers. He emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships, using a consultative selling approach, and having product knowledge, and listening skills. He also highlights the significance of trust and credibility, referrals and word of mouth, emotional intelligence, industry knowledge, timing, and product or service fit. For more info visit: www.MichaelPaulk.com

Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Fake it Until You Make It... Only to a Point.
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
I'm sure you've heard the phrase, "Fake it until you make it" right? So is this a good thing or a bad thing? Or could it be a little bit of both? In this episode, we'll discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to this saying. Let's go! For more info visit: www.MichaelPaulk.com

Friday Sep 08, 2023
Six Selling Truths You Must Know!
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Technically there's nothing new under the sun when it comes to selling. However! It's imperative to refresh your brain with the techniques the TOP sales pros use daily in the proverbial trenches. And these are the six selling truths that I've lived by for decades! For more info visit: www.MichaelPaulk.com

Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
You Might Be The Best Closer on The Planet, But...
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
In this episode, Michael discusses how effective leadership requires a duplicatable process that others can follow and how incredible it is always to be employable when you're a great salesperson! For more info visit: www.MichaelPaulk.com

Saturday Jul 22, 2023
How to Have a Sales Mindset
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Summary: In this episode, Michael emphasizes the importance of mindset in sales. He shares his experience as a salesperson and offers tips on cultivating a sales mindset. Michael highlights the need to connect sales to your purpose and be genuine, motivated, and curious about understanding the customer's problem. He also emphasizes the importance of becoming a trusted advisor, empathizing with the customer's needs, and dealing confidently. For more info visit: www.MichaelPaulk.com
Key Takeaways:
Connect sales to your purpose and believe in the product you are selling.
Be genuine and believe in what you are saying to your prospects.
Motivate yourself to succeed and have a positive attitude every day.
Be curious and take the time to understand your customer's needs.
Become a trusted advisor by educating your prospects and offering valuable insights.
Show empathy towards your customer's needs and build a connection.
Deal with confidence and have a deep understanding of your product.
Quotes:
"A powerful mind can achieve anything." - Michael Paulk
"Selling is inspiring the individual that you are talking to to make a decision to go ahead and move forward with what you are selling." - Michael Paulk
"You need to be confident and know your product inside out." - Michael Paulk

Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Paying the Price is Easy When it’s Worth It
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
In this episode of Next Level Selling, Michael discusses how paying the price for something that is worth it is much easier than it appears. He uses his experience of going through US Army Ranger school as an example of this principle. He also talks about the dangers of believing everything you find on the internet regarding "getting rich quick" and provides advice to entrepreneurs pursuing their dreams. For more info visit: www.MichaelPaulk.com
00:02:02 Pay the price for success.
00:11:38 React positively to adversity.
00:13:44 Control your mindset.
00:18:37 Take Action Now!

Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Rise UP Even When You’re Not Crazy About Your Leadership
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Napoleon Bonaparte? So you say you're not successful because of your manager? Your leader? Let me give you some advice! It's truly time to take your selling and your LIFE to the next level! There is no tomorrow.