On this solo episode of Foundations, Chris shares his 4 key foundations of a good story: 1. Have a reason to share your story 2. Create its universe 3. Tie it back to today 4. Exaggerate carefully About Chris Decker Chris is the CEO co-founder of Salescast, a provider of revenue-first podcasts for entrepreneurs and sales leaders. Along with his co-founder Collin Mitchell, Chris helps business leaders and entrepreneurs find an audience and generate unlimited demand. Learn more about Chris in the link below: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/decker-christopher/ Email - [email protected] On this episode of the Foundations podcast, Chris breaks down the 4 key elements of a good story. Ask yourself your main takeaways and what you want others to get from this lesson you've learned. Set its stage by engaging the senses. And then, how have these lessons shaped who you are today? Lastly, when you exaggerate carefully, it's always best to keep it simple by sticking close to the truth simply because your audience can tell when you are being untruthful. Also, you can join our community by checking out @salescast.community. If you're a sales professional looking to take your career to greater heights, please visit us at https://salescast.co/ and set a call with Collin and Chris. About Christopher Decker Chris is the CEO co-founder of Salescast, a provider of revenue-first podcasts for entrepreneurs and sales leaders. Along with his co-founder Collin Mitchell, Chris helps business leaders and entrepreneurs find an audience and generate unlimited demand. Learn more about Chris in the link below: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/decker-christopher/ Email - [email protected] Also, you can join our community by checking out @salescast.community, or please visit us at https://salescast.co/ and set a call.

On this episode of Foundations, Chris talks to Mark Ledlow as he discusses how he switched his mindset from seeing others as mere transactions to serving authentically with a passion. Mark shares how his podcast started and how it has blown up. Not only has this been good for business, it also gave him the perfect platform to impart his knowledge and share hidden gems of stories through his guests' own experiences. About Mark Ledlow Aside from being the Owner of Ledlow Security Group, Mark also hosts the Fearless Mindset Podcast where he talks to industry leaders and veterans on their experiences on the job, the highs and lows of being working as executive security, and teaching the next generation the tricks of the trade. Learn more about Mark in the links below: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-ledlow-a3498412/ Fearless Mindset Podcast - https://the-fearless-mindset.simplecast.com/ EPISODE NOTES On this episode of the Foundations podcast, Mark Ledlow shares the shift that happened within him when he realized that he is in a unique position to change the lives of people in the executive security industry. When he saw how much good he can do, his mindset switched from seeing people as transactions to genuinely serving others pure intentions. Also, you can join our community by checking out @salescast.community. If you're a sales professional looking to take your career to greater heights, please visit us at https://salescast.co/ and set a call with Collin and Chris. About Christopher Decker Chris is the CEO and co-founder of Salescast, a provider of revenue-first podcasts for entrepreneurs and sales leaders. Along with his co-founder Collin Mitchell, Chris helps business leaders and entrepreneurs find an audience and generate unlimited demand. Learn more about Chris in the link below: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/decker-christopher/ Email - [email protected] Also, you can join our community by checking out @salescast.community, or please visit us at https://salescast.co/ and set a call.

On this episode of Foundations, Chris talks to John Morris on operating out of spite as a young man and the lessons he learned on motivation to move past that. A realization in his process of self-discovery is that giving without expecting anything in return actually gives back threefold. John shares how breathing, anchoring, and acknowledging his gifts helped provide clarity to make him appreciate his success. About John Morris Aside from being the Executive Director of Brand for Club Colors, John also hosts the In the Club Podcast where he talks about a myriad of topics including personal branding, mindset, creativity, and the passions that drive people. Learn more about John in the link below: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/%E2%98%98%EF%B8%8Fjohn-morris%E2%98%98%EF%B8%8F-96148716/ In the Club Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGv7-PFxvKZD6HKsecYgBrw

On this episode of Foundations, Chris talks to Ash Kumra about building an entrepreneurial vision. Ash talks about his routine and strategies to keep himself motivated and his creative juices flowing everyday. To do this, Ash spends just as much time trying to eat healthy and maintain fitness to ensure that he is both physically and mentally fit to achieve his vision. About Ash Kumra Besides hosting a radio show, Ash also co-hosts Our Official Intelligence, a podcast talking about artificial intelligence and its applications and rammifications. Ash also wrote a book called “The Non-Obvious Guide to Mastering LinkedIn (For Networking, Selling and Personal Branding). Learn more about Ash in the link below: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashkumra/

On this special episode of FOUNDATIONS, host Chris Decker interviews Jason Grant and they hash it out on systems, operational efficiencies and talk about how small changes can help companies make big leaps toward profitability. Chris explains his current tech stack and flow and some of the problems he's facing at scale with his own business, Jason coaches him through some of those things and gets him to look at the bigger picture. Chris dares the audience to let him know if he should have Jason back on the show. From Jason's website about what he does with The Automated Method: What is The Automated Method? The Automated Method is perfecting business through cloud continuity and process innovation without worrying about IT. What does The Automated Method do? We get you back to focusing on your business. How? The Startup Method - a review of technology currently running your business. And then employ the perfected and strict Protocols By The Automated Method for sustainable, worry-free business operation. IT sucks, so let’s focus on your business instead. Connect with Jason at his website: https://theautomatedmethod.com/

On this episode of Foundations, Chris shares his personal struggles with continuing to operate and function in an overworked and overstressed state. He reflects on the importance of taking a break every once in a while to let yourself regain some of that precious energy, or risk losing yourself to fear, anxiety, and depression. About Chris Decker Chris is the CEO co-founder of Salescast, a provider of revenue-first podcasts for entrepreneurs and sales leaders. Along with his co-founder Collin Mitchell, Chris helps business leaders and entrepreneurs find an audience and generate unlimited demand. Learn more about Chris in the link below: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/decker-christopher/ Email - [email protected] EPISODE NOTES On this episode of the Foundations podcast, Chris Decker joins us solo sharing some thoughts about setting and keeping boundaries in a professional setting. Also, you can join our community by checking out @salescast.community. If you're a sales professional looking to take your career to greater heights, please visit us at https://salescast.co/ and set a call with Collin and Chris. About Christopher Decker Chris is the CEO co-founder of Salescast, a provider of revenue-first podcasts for entrepreneurs and sales leaders. Along with his co-founder Collin Mitchell, Chris helps business leaders and entrepreneurs find an audience and generate unlimited demand. Learn more about Chris in the link below: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/decker-christopher/ Email - [email protected] Also, you can join our community by checking out @salescast.community, or please visit us at https://salescast.co/ and set a call.

On this episode of Foundations, Chris Decker features Collin Mitchell, his co-founder at Salescast. Today they discuss the community aspect of podcasting. They recall the early days when Collin started his own podcast and the lessons he learned along the way, including the winning characteristics of remaining teachable, being open to new experiences, and putting in the work to learn new skills. About Collin Mitchell Collin, along with Chris, started Salescast with the goal of connecting 100 million people to their story. He partners with visionary entrepreneurs and B2B sales leaders to produce podcasts that build new relationships with ideal clients, serve their respective communities through impactful content, and drive more ethical sales. Collin is the host of his own podcast called Sales Transformation where he delivers value, tips, and tricks with the goal of creating your own transformation in sales and achieving massive success and fulfillment. You can follow Collin by checking out the following link: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/collincmitchell/ Learn more about Chris in the link below: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/decker-christopher/ Email - [email protected] Also, you can join our community by checking out @salescast.community. If you're a sales professional looking to take your career to greater heights, please visit us at https://salescast.co/ and set a call with Collin and Chris.

On this episode of Foundations, host Chris Decker reflects on the past 3 months being Kenny Borg's coaching client. After the reflection, they move into some active coaching and share actionable takeaways from the discussion. It's a rare glimpse into the world of executive coaching and an episode you'll not want to stop listening to. Kenny Borg is Certified Leadership + Transformational Coach with 10+ years of experience as a Founder/CEO operating and advising direct-to-consumer brands and startups. He is active CEO at MerchCamp, an agency that helps brands, artists, and influential public figures create product-based revenue streams. Kenny has supported C-level executives and professionals across a range of industries including tech, sports, entertainment, advertising, venture capital, and cannabis, among others. As an active coach, advisor, and business leader, he prides himself on having feet in multiple worlds and understands what it takes to run an organization, build culture, and excel in leadership positions. Kenny is a Co-Founder of Ethr, a coaching organization focused on pairing emerging and high-impact leaders with elite coaches and resources to accelerate the realization of their potential. In his coaching practice, Kenny works with leaders to heighten self-awareness, improve decision-making, establish practices for balance and self-care, become more resilient and empathetic leaders, and lead a life with intention. You can follow Kenny by checking out the following link: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennyborg/ Learn more about Chris in the link below: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/decker-christopher/ Email - [email protected] Also, you can join our community by checking out @salescast.community. If you're a sales professional looking to take your career to greater heights, please visit us at https://salescast.co/ and set a call with Collin and Chris.

Brynne Tillman is the CEO of Social Sales Link and LinkedIn Whisperer. LinkedIn completely revolutionized sales and Bryne now leverages her network to never have to cold call again. The first step is to revamp your profile and make sure it's a resource for your targeted buyer, not simply a resume or display of how many times you got into President's Club. Brynne also advises to share content that you may not necessarily like, but are of interest to your prospects, to compel them to engage. She also highlights the opportunity to know your client's clients and how looking at their content provides insights on how best to approach your prospects. On motivations, being able to provide security and balance to her staff, as well as simply seeing others succeed, is what keeps Brynne going. She also shares that delegating the jobs she hates doing allows her to focus on her zones of genius. Tips for new entrepreneurs: don't be afraid to scale and reinvest in your business. Spending smartly means you earn even more money. Also, do a skills check of your employees and see if their genius matches a different job within the organization. Lastly, always check your company culture! First 5 people to sign up for the Gold membership with this LINK get it for FREE! - Discount code: CHRISDECKER You can follow Brynne by checking out the following links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brynnetillman/ Website - https://socialsaleslink.com/ Website (SSL Free Resources) - https://social-sales-link.mykajabi.com/ssl-content-library Learn more about Chris in the link below: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/decker-christopher/ Email - [email protected] Also, you can join our community by checking out @salescast.community, or please visit us at https://salescast.co/ and set a call.

Bill McCormick is the Chief Sales Officer at Social Sales Link. He zeroes in on the topic of authenticity and why this is your number one priority on LinkedIn. Bill discovered the power of LinkedIn and social selling when he and his wife started their advertising specialty company over 5 years ago. He quickly became a student of social selling and read Brynne's "The LinkedIn Sales Playbook." First 5 people to sign up for the Gold membership with this LINK get it for FREE! - Discount code: CHRISDECKER You can follow Bill by checking out the following links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/billmccormicksocialsaleslink/ Website - https://socialsaleslink.com/ Website (SSL Free Resources) - https://social-sales-link.mykajabi.com/ssl-content-library Email - [email protected] Learn more about Chris in the link below: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/decker-christopher/ Email -  [email protected] Also, you can join our community by checking out @salescast.community. If you're a sales professional looking to take your career to greater heights, please visit us at https://salescast.co/ and set a call with Collin and Chris.