Ewell Smith dive into the marketing strategies that propelled Darren James, CEO of Darren James & Associates - LPT Realty, to the pinnacle of real estate success. From grassroots initiatives, he secured a spot among the nation's top agents, closing over $1 billion in real estate deals to date.

Darren shares 5 takeaways on this episode of Close The Deal. Com Podcast: 

1. Darren's favorite restaurants to close the deal in Baton Rouge, LA.
2. How Darren went from part-time to full-time and the importance of mindset.
3. Early grassroots marketing tactics to get launched.
4. Why the transition from EXP to LPT Realty?
5. Darren explains the real estate market cycle - his optimistic outlook

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The Close The Deal Podcast is where decisions and broken promises to oneself  get made.

Hosted by Ewell Smith, this show features real conversations with high achievers - entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and competitors who are at a crossroads facing the decision they’ve been putting off. 

This isn’t about theory, tactics, or surface-level advice.
Every episode is built around one thing:

👉 A clear decision
👉 A real commitment

If you’re building something, you already know the truth -
there’s a decision in front of you that matters.

This show is where you face it.

🔥 CALL TO ACTION 

Want to be part of it?

Go to CloseTheDeal.com and put your name on the board.

Unlocking Business Growth: The Power of Door-Knocking


Greg shares 5 takeaways on this episode of Close The Deal. Com Podcast: 

1. Greg's favorite restaurant to close the deal in Lehi, Utah
2. How he differentiated his product with an honest offer
3. His simple method for door-knocking
4. The biggest challenge he's overcoming starting his business from scratch
5. Tips for those looking for a pest control company...what to look for
6. His vision for growing the business - possibly franchising?

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The Close The Deal Podcast is where decisions and broken promises to oneself  get made.

Hosted by Ewell Smith, this show features real conversations with high achievers - entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and competitors who are at a crossroads facing the decision they’ve been putting off. 

This isn’t about theory, tactics, or surface-level advice.
Every episode is built around one thing:

👉 A clear decision
👉 A real commitment

If you’re building something, you already know the truth -
there’s a decision in front of you that matters.

This show is where you face it.

🔥 CALL TO ACTION 

Want to be part of it?

Go to CloseTheDeal.com and put your name on the board.

Scott Abbott, CEO of Five Star Franchising, provides valuable insights into the home services market and the reasons behind its rapid growth. 

Considering a franchise - tune in to learn about the home serve sector.

9 takeaways Scott shares on this Close TheDeal.Com Podcast  (Your First Franchise  special edition): 

1. Best restaurant in Salt Lake City to close the deal
2. Entrepreneurial journey started at 16, building a successful fishing tackle distribution business - flipping burgers at McDonald's exposed him to franchising, planting the seeds of success
3. What the home services market looks like and the vast opportunities
4. Learn why customer service is vital in the home services industry
5. An overview of Five Star's franchise brands
6. Why ProNexus is a game changer - how they support their franchisees
7. How Five Star Franchising's unique approach aims to help franchise owners double their business every two years.
8. The power of focus and a shared buying group contribute to franchisee success
9. Are you an ideal candidate for Five Star Franchising? Tune in...

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The Close The Deal Podcast is where decisions and broken promises to oneself  get made.

Hosted by Ewell Smith, this show features real conversations with high achievers - entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and competitors who are at a crossroads facing the decision they’ve been putting off. 

This isn’t about theory, tactics, or surface-level advice.
Every episode is built around one thing:

👉 A clear decision
👉 A real commitment

If you’re building something, you already know the truth -
there’s a decision in front of you that matters.

This show is where you face it.

🔥 CALL TO ACTION 

Want to be part of it?

Go to CloseTheDeal.com and put your name on the board.

Aviar Motors Co-founders' Alex Cohen and Aleksei Rachev envision making electric cars cool building EV - Resto - Mods.

5 takeaways Alex shares on this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast : 

1. Alex's favorite place to close the deal in Biarritz, France
2. Tapping into the demand forcustom retro EVs - in reverse
3. The performance specs on their EV Resto-Mod
4. What iconic classic model do they plan on building next to meet the demand
5. You could invest in this company and/or own an EV Resto- Mod, too...

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The Close The Deal Podcast is where decisions and broken promises to oneself  get made.

Hosted by Ewell Smith, this show features real conversations with high achievers - entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and competitors who are at a crossroads facing the decision they’ve been putting off. 

This isn’t about theory, tactics, or surface-level advice.
Every episode is built around one thing:

👉 A clear decision
👉 A real commitment

If you’re building something, you already know the truth -
there’s a decision in front of you that matters.

This show is where you face it.

🔥 CALL TO ACTION 

Want to be part of it?

Go to CloseTheDeal.com and put your name on the board.

Just a short message to kick off 2024 encouraging you to Be Misunderstood.  Take a listen...it'll make sense...this is all about mindset...

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The Close The Deal Podcast is where decisions and broken promises to oneself  get made.

Hosted by Ewell Smith, this show features real conversations with high achievers - entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and competitors who are at a crossroads facing the decision they’ve been putting off. 

This isn’t about theory, tactics, or surface-level advice.
Every episode is built around one thing:

👉 A clear decision
👉 A real commitment

If you’re building something, you already know the truth -
there’s a decision in front of you that matters.

This show is where you face it.

🔥 CALL TO ACTION 

Want to be part of it?

Go to CloseTheDeal.com and put your name on the board.

STOP Losing Sales!

Your customers hate picking out the palm trees, buses, or bicycles. 

Bill West, CEO of Human Presence, shares how to eliminate CAPTCHA on your website.

5 takeaways Bill shares on this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast : 

1. Bill's favorite place to close the deal in Greenville, SC
2. Leading 16,000 employees to putting the trash out as an entrepreneur
3. How his technology eliminates the need for captcha
4. How his technology will impact human health
5. Guidance for those considering entrepreneurship 

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The Close The Deal Podcast is where decisions and broken promises to oneself  get made.

Hosted by Ewell Smith, this show features real conversations with high achievers - entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and competitors who are at a crossroads facing the decision they’ve been putting off. 

This isn’t about theory, tactics, or surface-level advice.
Every episode is built around one thing:

👉 A clear decision
👉 A real commitment

If you’re building something, you already know the truth -
there’s a decision in front of you that matters.

This show is where you face it.

🔥 CALL TO ACTION 

Want to be part of it?

Go to CloseTheDeal.com and put your name on the board.

Jeff Dudan, CEO of HomeFront Brands shares his journey from college football to  founder of one of America's fastest-growing franchise companies. 

6 takeaways Jeff shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise  special edition): 

1. Jeff's favorite place to entertain potential business vendors
2.  Why Jeff took a chance heading to Florida after Hurricane Andrew
3. Why Jeff's journey to Lousiana following Hurricane Katrina led to franchising his business
4. An overview of Homefront Brands today
5. Jeff's vision for impacting communities into the future
6. Who makes an ideal candidate for a Homefront Brand franchise?
7. Jaff's succinct parting advice

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The Close The Deal Podcast is where decisions and broken promises to oneself  get made.

Hosted by Ewell Smith, this show features real conversations with high achievers - entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and competitors who are at a crossroads facing the decision they’ve been putting off. 

This isn’t about theory, tactics, or surface-level advice.
Every episode is built around one thing:

👉 A clear decision
👉 A real commitment

If you’re building something, you already know the truth -
there’s a decision in front of you that matters.

This show is where you face it.

🔥 CALL TO ACTION 

Want to be part of it?

Go to CloseTheDeal.com and put your name on the board.

Scaling Your Business: Franchise Success Tips from Janice Charles, co-founder of Franchise Succeed.

6 takeaways Janice shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise  special edition): 

1. Her father's influence growing up around franchising - a way of life with 13 McDonalds franchises
2. The pitfalls to avoid falling into
3. The steps to begin franchising
4. An overview of the FDD and operations manual
5. Two aspects of marketing the business
6. Guidance to get going

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The Close The Deal Podcast is where decisions and broken promises to oneself  get made.

Hosted by Ewell Smith, this show features real conversations with high achievers - entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and competitors who are at a crossroads facing the decision they’ve been putting off. 

This isn’t about theory, tactics, or surface-level advice.
Every episode is built around one thing:

👉 A clear decision
👉 A real commitment

If you’re building something, you already know the truth -
there’s a decision in front of you that matters.

This show is where you face it.

🔥 CALL TO ACTION 

Want to be part of it?

Go to CloseTheDeal.com and put your name on the board.

Former College Team Captain Inspires Athletes Nationwide with D1 Training Franchise

7 takeaways Will shares from this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast (Your First Franchise  special edition): 

1. His favorite restaurant to do business in Nashville, TN
2. Overcoming high school football and pro football injuries to launch D1
3. The mission of D1 Training is to make an impact on communities
4. What makes the D1 training model unique
5. The core values of D! training
6. Franchise financial insights - the profit margin and the investment level
7. What makes the ideal candidate - could this be you?

This episode brought to you by YourFirstFranchise.Com

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The Close The Deal Podcast is where decisions and broken promises to oneself  get made.

Hosted by Ewell Smith, this show features real conversations with high achievers - entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and competitors who are at a crossroads facing the decision they’ve been putting off. 

This isn’t about theory, tactics, or surface-level advice.
Every episode is built around one thing:

👉 A clear decision
👉 A real commitment

If you’re building something, you already know the truth -
there’s a decision in front of you that matters.

This show is where you face it.

🔥 CALL TO ACTION 

Want to be part of it?

Go to CloseTheDeal.com and put your name on the board.

In this episode of the Close The Deal.com Podcast, Ewell Smith interviews Kenny Rubenstein,  3rd Generation Owner of Rubensteins in New Orleans.

Kenny marks their 100-Year Celebration announcing The Rubensteins Hotel.

5 takeaways Kenny Rubenstein shares on this episode of the Close The Deal. Com Podcast :

→Kenny's favorite restaurant to close the deal with a potential client
→The rich history of Rubensteins overcoming challenges (WWII, Hurricane  Katrina)
→The "7 Unknowns" that have led to sustaining 100 years
→The announcement of The Rubensteins Hotel and what to expect
→The vision going forward

Close The Deal.Com Podcast, hosted by Ewell Smith,  showcases entrepreneurs and franchisors who share their experiences making an impact.  We recognize sales and marketing are perishable skills. Tune in to sharpen this skills.

See https://www.closethedeal.com

This episode presented by Your First Franchise  -  http://yourfirstfranchise.com

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Visit www.CloseTheDeal.com to see all episodes.

The Close The Deal Podcast is where decisions and broken promises to oneself  get made.

Hosted by Ewell Smith, this show features real conversations with high achievers - entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, and competitors who are at a crossroads facing the decision they’ve been putting off. 

This isn’t about theory, tactics, or surface-level advice.
Every episode is built around one thing:

👉 A clear decision
👉 A real commitment

If you’re building something, you already know the truth -
there’s a decision in front of you that matters.

This show is where you face it.

🔥 CALL TO ACTION 

Want to be part of it?

Go to CloseTheDeal.com and put your name on the board.