The AGC Experience

Join Travis Sims (The AGC Experience Host) and Sean Wait as they talk about coaching salespersons. Sean gives his story of starting with selling sandpapers on phones, selling mortgages, and eventually getting into coaching. There is massive importance to listening in the trade of sales, and Sean provides the things you have to be paying attention to. He explains the significance of building lasting relationships and creating an impact on the people you serve. 

By the end of the episode, you will learn to do your research, take rejections, and other ways of driving more sales. Also, you will see the importance of forming a robust network and how to build a good rapport with your clients and partners.

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About Sean Wait:

Upon leaving the Navy and going back to college, Sean began working at Tri-City Abrasives where he quickly rose to be a top producer in the brutal phone sales division. Sean was cold-calling nationwide to service and grow the company’s customer base of auto body shops and industrial door manufacturing industries. Looking for a new challenge, Sean was recruited and hired by Bally’s Fitness as a program director (salesperson) and quickly rose to the general manager position. He was assigned to the lowest-performing club in Minnesota and within 90 days, brought it to number two and maintained it at the first or second position during his time there.

In the mortgage industry, Sean has worked as a broker for a small, family-run mortgage company, a home mortgage consultant for the nation's largest home lender, and also as a loan officer for a national top-10 direct lender. Sean has been widely recognized for his work ethic and creativity in building referral-partner relationships and lead generation systems.

When Sean is not helping change the lives of his clients, he enjoys spending time with his son and family as they continue to build their family real-estate-investing business. He enjoys his time in the gym and is working toward his black belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Tae Kwon Do. As a member of Doberman Rescue Minnesota, he is able to contribute to the well-being of his favorite breed of dog.

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You can find Sean Wait on…

Website: https://www.southwesterncoaching.com/sean-wait/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachseanwait

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean_wait_biz_sales_coach/

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Join Travis Sims (The AGC Experience Host) and Steve Fillmore as they talk about his experience with cancer, the amazing benefits of essential oils, and his love for networking. Steve shares the lessons that he’s learned surviving cancer twice and the things that men should be concerned about if they have the same issues. They also go into the wonders of aromatherapy and the way it could help us perform at a higher level. He also clears out the misconceptions with network marketing and gives the reasons why it’s a great option to create your own economy right now.

By the end of the episode, you will learn to get help when you need it, take time to slow down, and enjoy your success. Stay tuned to the podcast!

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About Steve Fillmore:

I'm a 2X cancer THRIVER, a US Navy Veteran, a husband, essential oil lover and so much more. I would love to share my life experiences in health and wellness with you! Plus get to know you as well. Let's connect.

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You can find Steve Fillmore on…

Website: http://stevefillmore.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevefillmore/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenJFillmore

See the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation: https://www.testicularcancerawarenessfoundation.org/

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Join Travis Sims (The AGC Experience Host) and April Ranallo (Guaranteed Rate) as they talk about mortgage lending and the practices she has acquired in the 20 years she’s been in the business. April gives her opinion on the market in light of the pandemic issue and the shift that companies are taking. She also shares her thoughts on maintaining customers, keeping customers calm through communication, and advice for working at home. 

By the end of the episode, you will learn to think outside the box, roll with the punches, and have more optimism for the future. Stay tuned, and enjoy the podcast!

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About Guaranteed Rate:

Guaranteed Rate is one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the United States. Headquartered in Chicago, the Company has more than 5,000 employees in over 700 offices across the U.S., and is licensed in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Since its founding in 2000, Guaranteed Rate has helped hundreds of thousands of homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances and funded more than $37 billion in loans in 2019 alone. The Company has cemented itself as the Home Purchase Experts® by introducing innovative technology, such as the world's first Digital Mortgage, by offering low rates and by delivering unparalleled customer service. Honors and awards include: “Top Lender for Online Service” for 2018 by U.S. News & World Report; No. 3 ranking in Scotsman Guide's Top Retail Mortgage Lenders 2018; Top Lender 2016, 2017 and 2018 by Chicago Agent magazine; Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces list for seven consecutive years; and Best Overall Online Lender and Best Lender for FHA Refinance by NerdWallet in 2018.

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You can find April Ranallo on…
Website: https://www.rate.com/aprilranallo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guaranteed-rate/
Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: (847) 873-7278

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AGC Accelerated Global Connections is a business networking organization that helps connect business professionals globally through in person networking, motivational talks, and online social profiles. To learn more about AGC and membership in this growing organization.  Visit https://www.joinagc.com/

Join Travis Sims (The AGC Experience Host) and Robin Johnson (High Road Heating & Cooling) as they talk about running a business in tough times and the importance of networking. She shares what she’s done to maintain the business following the COVID-19 crisis. They touch on the importance of having a network, taking your introduction one step further, and not being afraid to ask for help. Robin also gives a rundown of how she runs her team of five and ensures that they communicate.

By the end of the episode, you will learn to keep on working, avoid slowing down, and maybe use a mirror to encourage yourself. Make sure to stay tuned to the podcast!

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About High Road Heating & Cooling:

It’s more than just our company name, it’s our business philosophy. At High Road Heating & Cooling Co., we take the “high road” by always giving honest straight-forward advice to our diverse range of customers, and by making them our top priority day or night.

And it’s paid off, as our team of NATE-certified repair technicians replace, maintain, install and repair residential and light commercial heating and cooling systems, we have continued to grow our operations while enduring recessions and maintaining an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

What started many years ago in a small storage space and a home office with only three employees has since grown, and we couldn’t be more proud of what we have accomplished. But we never lose sight of what sets us apart, our “high road” commitment to protecting our customers’ comfort, their health, and their home.

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You can find Robin Johnson on…

Website: https://highroadheating.com/

Contact Number: 763-477-3331

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Join Travis Sims (The AGC Experience Host) and Nathan J. France (RPG Coffee) as they talk about the simplicity of business, and helping through coffee. Nathan already had the entrepreneurial spirit at a young age. He learned early on that business simply means “revenue minus expenses equal profit”. Combining that idea with his passion for helping, he started RPG Coffee. Half of the profits are donated to Military, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting Communities, people who are near and heart. Find out the reason why and Nathan’s secret to the coffee’s fame on the podcast! 

By the end of the episode, you will accept the uncertainties in life and consider extending a helping hand more often.

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About RPG Coffee:

We are a Veteran owned and operated socially responsible Coffee company born to support members of the Military, Law Enforcement and Firefighting Communities by donating 50% of our profit. 

Our RPG Coffee is the healthiest, best tasting, sustainably harvested coffee available in the world today. Taking this to the next level we also formulated RPG Super Coffee with Acemannan. This Super Coffee naturally supports a healthy gut, healthy immune system and enhances natural stem cell production.

RPG (Real People Giving) Coffee was born of a simple idea. To create a painless sustainable giving model that can start an ever expanding ripple that allows everyone to participate in supporting our members of the Military, Law enforcement and Firefighting communities.

 Our Families were looking to connect with other like-minded individuals and groups. As we were meeting over coffee discussing ideas the answer was right in front of us, (COFFEE) the universal connector. What better way to change the world than to embrace peoples love of coffee. Let’s make the daily ritual of having a few couple cups of coffee actually make a massive difference in the world. We wanted to be a socially responsible coffee that would not only taste amazing and optimize ones health but would also positively impact the families that work to supply our coffee from the farm to the table all while protecting our planet.

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You can find Nathan J. France on…

Personal Website: https://www.nathanjfrance.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanj.france

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathanjfrance

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanjfrance/

Company Website: https://rpgcoffee.com/

Contact Number: 763-477-3331

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Join Travis Sims (The AGC Experience Host) and Bo Young (Banner Season) as they talk about expressing gratitude, making an impact, and work-life balance. He shares how improving customer service builds retention through personalized appreciation. Bo also gives the details on why he wears a yellow suit and what he does to be involved in the community. Stay tuned to the podcast to hear how he spends his weekends and only works for four days a week!

By the end of this episode, you will learn to give thanks without any condition, learn to say no, and value spending time on the things that matter.

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About Banner Season: 

We forge relationships and build great products.

Our ethos guides our daily habits and the direction of our company.

·       We are innovative

·       We stand for the entrepreneur

·       We are courageous and willing to take risks

·       We're serious without a suit and have fun

·       We believe that speed matters

·       We believe in people

·       We are one team and embrace family spirit

·       We believe that our customers are our greatest asset

·       We deliver WOW

·       We embrace and invite change

·       We disrupt industries

·       We embrace network marketing, affiliate marketing and internet marketing

·       We believe in 100 percent transparency

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You can find Bo Young on…

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamBoYoung/

Banner Season: www.bannerseason.com/invited

Contact Number: (320) 249-1576

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Today, Travis Sims (the AGC Experience) addresses all of your concerns around COVID-19 regarding its effects on business and networking. Things don’t have to slow down, but this global crisis can instead accelerate our businesses. Even if we’re stuck in our homes right now, there are ways where we can help them thrive: that’s through growing our network. Travis shares AGC’s process in adapting to the current market climate to continue connecting and building a network with you. He also reveals tips and tools that we can implement ourselves to be ahead of the game.

By the end of this episode, you will learn to adjust, adapt, and take action. You will know how you could still network with other people during this phase of social distancing, or rather, physical distancing. We can always stay together socially, right? Stay safe, and enjoy the podcast!

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Connect with AGC!

Website: https://www.joinagc.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/joinAGC/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acceleratedglobalconnections/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/joinAGCnow

Join Travis Sims (the AGC Experience Host) and Mike O’Neil (Integrated Alliance) as they chat about LinkedIn and how he utilized its functionality for his business. He details his perspectives on LinkedIn and how it is different with other social networking sites. Many people view the site only as a means to get a job, to which he does agree with, but worth something more than that.
 
By the end of this episode you will learn ways to set up your LinkedIn properly, how to get connections, and utilize your network for your needs. We hope you enjoy this episode!
 
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I’m a natural-born technologist - network engineer, sales engineer, innovation engineer, Social Media engineer, Sales Navigator engineer, futurist. When I joined LinkedIn in 2004, I quickly saw its importance and potential. I was right.
 
Today, I bring 16 years of LinkedIn experience to help others successfully implement LinkedIn.com, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM systems and other tools to build business pipelines for:
 
➊ Executives, entrepreneurs, business owners
➋ Coaches, consultants, speakers, high profile individuals
➌ Sales Teams - direct teams, channel partners
➍ Marketing departments - internal, for customers
 
We help with LinkedIn strategy and “on the ground” techniques that deliver quick results using a combination of coaching, training, 3rd party tools and services.
 
In 2015, we pioneered an innovative LinkedIn lead generation technique called “LinkedIn campaigns” that identifies your top targets and gets you connected and engaged with them afterwards to drive new relationships and boost sales.
 
This has expanded to a suite of offerings:
 
♦ Do It Yourself LinkedIn Campaigns where you learn all the tricks
♦ Done WITH You LinkedIn campaigns where you help
♦ Done FOR You LinkedIn Campaigns as an outsourced service
 
About me...
 
♦ 2x Forbes Top 50 Social Media Power Influencer (worldwide honor)
♦ Entertaining and informative keynote speaker, conference presenter, expert panelist
♦ LinkedIn Trainer, LinkedIn Workshops, LinkedIn Webinars, 500+ sessions
♦ LinkedIn coach, LinkedIn consultant, LinkedIn advisor, LinkedIn expert
♦ 10th individual to reach 30,000 LinkedIn connections in 2009
♦ Published author - Rock The World with LinkedIn v2.1
♦ 20 year technology sales engineering veteran in telecom, Internet, cloud
♦ Exploring Internet of Things (IoT), M2M
 
Personal...
 
Myers-Briggs ENFP who enjoys classic/muscle cars, ♪ classic rock, ♩vinyl records, ♫ live music, Google, Apple, wireless. A domestic traveler, sunshine lover, hemper, rocker.
 
To explore working together, schedule a free 30-minute call at www.ScheduleWithMike.com or reach out to me directly ✉ [email protected] ☎ 720-897-8254.
 
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You can find Mike O’Neil on...
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeoneil
LinkedIn Resouces: http://NavigatingLinkedIn.com
Website: http://integratedalliances.com 

Join Travis Sims (the AGC Experience Host) and Theresa Schmidtman (Ind. Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay) as they chat about her passion in helping women find their voice and discovering their self-worth. She discusses her beginnings as a child who was not allowed to explain herself, to getting involved in an unfortunate marriage with domestic violence, to overcoming it, and becoming a lighthouse for people that have experienced the same things as her.

By the end of this episode you will learn to speak up, find help, have faith, forgive others, be supportive, and make the right choices for your life. We hope you enjoy the podcast!

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About Theresa Schmidtman:

Building Leaders, helping women who need a change in their lives to achieve that change. Giving God all the Glory!!

I have been building my business for just over 7 years, but have been using Mary Kay products for over 20 years with advanced training and product knowledge.

I am an advanced color consultant, I specialize in skin care, color cosmetics and Leadership Development.

So whether you need one on one skin care or color consults, personal or corporate gift service or would like to start your own personal business as an Independent Mary Kay Consultant, I am available to help in any area of the country.

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You can find Theresa Schmidtman on... 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-schmidtman-54a8b74b

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/t.schmidtman97

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taschmidtman/

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Join Travis Sims (the AGC Experience Host) and Brad Gudim (Magic Brad) as they chat about his life as a magician and his experiences with live events. He discusses how he helps other people partner and collaborate with each other instead of having to undertake a giant task alone. Also, he shares in detail of how he wants to get people off the internet and come to a live show!
 
By the end of this episode, you will learn unique strategies in getting booked, getting clients, getting the right people to do what you want, and connecting with people on a real level. Enjoy!
 
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About Magic Brad:
 
I'm self-employed in the business of Live Event Marketing Strategy. People meeting people, face-to-face and in-person. Let's Connect! #SynergyCollaborative
 
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You can find Magic Brad on...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themagicbrad/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MagicBradPresents
Website: https://synergyeventmktg.kartra.com/page/magicbrad