CLOSE THE DEAL
Close The Deal
Podcast
Real conversations with operators making the call
on what comes next.
Welcome, Closers.
Every guest has built something. But they’re still carrying one open decision.
We make the call.
When you make the call on this show,
your commitment goes on The Board.
Public | On the record | With a deadline.
Latest Commitment
He Helped CEOs Scale — But Ignored Himself for 10 Years
Kris Grey opens up about the hidden cost of entrepreneurial survival mode after spending years helping organizations recover failing multimillion-dollar projects while neglecting his own health and personal life. Now he’s making the commitment to take ownership of his health, lose 25 pounds, and stop delaying the life he actually wants to live.
A new member to Closers Legion -the deal is on the board.
Notable Guests Who’ve Closed the Deal
The first episodes of Close The Deal Podcast began under the Absolutely Mindset banner, focused on mindset and growth. But one theme kept surfacing: high performers still carrying unfinished decisions. That became the foundation for Close The Deal Podcast.
Stephanie
Stuckey
CEO of Stuckey's - LinkedIn savvy story teller leveraging nostalgia and brand marketing. Per Stephanie, "The driving principle of marketing is to be authentic."
Derek
Gaunte
Former DC Hostage Negotiator - Shares his #1 skill from hostage negotiations to help you close more deals. Per Derek, "Labeling is a clear way to let the other person know you're dialed into the conversation."
Jesse
Cole
CEO - Savannah Bananas - Fans first mentality. He out sells MLB every day all day long. Now a 500,000+ waitlist with a stadium that only holds 4,000. Per Jesse, "If it's normal, do the exact opposite!"
Julio
Melara
CEO - Baton Rouge Business Report- From courier to a 28 year old motivational speaker opening for Zig Zigler to CEO of his own media empire. Per Julio, "You've got to work on your mental aspect every single day."
Past Episodes
