From going bankrupt selling sunglasses to building the future of work, Mike Malloy reveals why the best salespeople never sell—they give relentlessly.

Discover how to scale your startup and successfully transition out of founder-led sales. Mike Malloy, founder of Malloy Industries, breaks down his "relentlessly generous" philosophy and explains how to deliver 10x value on your discovery calls.

Learn the 7 distinct types of fractional sales executives, exactly how much they cost, and the number one mistake founders make when hiring their first sales leader. Plus, master highly actionable tactics for your business, including the "I love, I wish" employee feedback framework, the 5x7 networking rule, and how to use the CRIT prompt method to turn Claude AI into your ultimate strategic thought partner.

TIMESTAMP
00:00 Intro: From Selling Sunglasses to Bankruptcy
01:30 How to Separate Self-Worth from Business Success
03:00 "Relentlessly Generous" Sales Strategies Explained
04:30 How to Provide 10x Value in Sales Discovery Calls
06:00 The 7 Types of Fractional Sales Executives
07:30 Best Practices for Weekly Sales Pipeline Meetings
09:00 The "I Love, I Wish" Framework for Sales Coaching
10:30 The 5x7 Networking Rule & Direct Mail Tactics
12:00 Top Mistakes Founders Make Hiring Their First Sales Leader
13:30 How Much Does a Fractional Sales Executive Cost?
15:00 How to Use Claude AI for Business Strategy & Sales
16:30 Scaling Go-To-Market Strategy with Malloy Industries

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SIMON SEVERINO
Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

Are you serving active clients while your sales pipeline completely dries up?

In this episode, Simon Severino and Monica Bosinov explain how founders fall into the dangerous "roller coaster" cycle of neglecting sales until they reach a point of desperation. Learn quick, actionable strategies to consistently grow your business and keep your pipeline alive:

Rate Your Commitment: Honestly score your daily dedication to driving sales on a scale from 1 to 10.
Stay Visible and Focused: Use a physical "strategic action calendar" to track your top priorities and avoid digital distractions.
Gamify Your Outreach: Set easily beatable daily goals (like one outreach a day) to build momentum and avoid subconscious burnout.
Practice Sales Gardening: Treat your pipeline like a garden by dedicating a little time every day to nurture, water, and prune your prospects.

Stop waiting until you desperately need a client to start selling. Watch now to learn how to keep your sales engine running!

TIMESTAMP
00:00 How Committed Are You to Being Your Business's Sales Engine?
01:00 Overcoming Distractions with a Strategic Action Calendar
02:00 Gamifying Daily Outreach to Build Momentum
03:00 Setting Strict Commitments and Prerequisites for Success
04:30 How to Escape the Feast or Famine Sales Roller Coaster
05:30 Transforming Your Pipeline into Visualized Relationships
06:30 Avoiding Desperation by Knowing Your Pipeline Number
07:30 Sales Gardening: Balancing Product Delivery and Distribution

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SIMON SEVERINO
Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.

Do you catch yourself making excuses by saying "Yeah, but..."? It's time to ditch the victim mentality and take radical ownership.

About This Episode
Join Simon Severino as he interviews Kerry Siggins, CEO of the 100% employee-owned global powerhouse, StoneAge. Carrie shares the core philosophy behind her book, The Ownership Mindset, explaining how true leaders accept that things happen *because* of them, not to them.

She also previews her upcoming book, Talk with Trust, revealing why trying to "be polite" and soften the truth is actually a toxic habit of managing other people's emotions. Learn how to deliver kind, direct feedback, and discover how to achieve ultimate life and business "coherence" by defining exactly what you are *not* available for.

🔑 Key Highlights:
The ESOP Model: How to get employees to think and act like founders.
Escaping Victim Mentality: Spotting the "Yeah, but..." excuse.
Giving Feedback: Why you must stop managing other people's emotions.
Finding Coherence: How setting strict boundaries regulates your nervous system.
AI Self-Discovery: Using Claude to find your core values.

📚 Resources:
Get the book: The Ownership Mindset
Pre-order: Talk with Trust (Coming September)
Connect with Carrie: carriesiggins.com

#OwnershipMindset #CarrieSiggins #VictimMentality #Leadership #TalkWithTrust #SimonSeverino #GiveFeedback

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ACCELERATE YOUR SALES
🐬 Business Coaching: https://www.strategysprints.com
🌴 Sales Show: https://www.youtube.com/@simonseverinosales
💪 Investing Show: https://www.youtube.com/@InvestingShow

SIMON SEVERINO
Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints. He has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Now, he shares his proven templates with high-ticket entrepreneurs. They reclaim 14 hours per week using the Strategy Sprints™ Method and enjoy sales that soar. Author of "Strategy Sprints", Podcast Host Ranking Top 2,5%, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Has appeared on over 1300 podcasts. When he is not supercharging sales, you'll find him swimming, biking, running and tricking his 3 kids into outdoor activities so they can't escape his annoying shrinky questions.