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Persuading For Profits

A sales-focused podcast hosted by Brent Hoodenpyle, a Texas-based digital marketing and sales specialist with over twenty years of experience working with a wide range of companies to improve their digital stats and revenue.  

Recent Episodes

May 29, 2025

The Power of Confidence in Communication with Justin Guarini & Kim Walsh Phillips

In this episode of Persuading for Profits, host Brent Hoodenpyle engages with marketing experts Justin Guarini and Kim Walsh Phillips . They discuss the essential tools for effective sales and marketing, emphasizing the balan...
May 22, 2025

Summer Reading List for Sales

In this episode of Persuading for Profits, host Brent Hoodenpyle shares book recommendations for sales professionals. He emphasizes the importance of old school sales methods, creative selling, negotiation skills, and direct ...
May 15, 2025

Making Radio Sales Easy, Lucrative & Fun

In this episode of 'Persuading for Profits', Brent Hoodenpyle discusses effective sales strategies tailored for radio professionals, emphasizing the importance of understanding prospects' needs, building credibility, and crea...
May 9, 2025

Sales Lessons From Richard Harris, Don Lazzari & Jim Klauck

In this episode of 'Persuading for Profits', Brent Hoodenpyle recaps insights from recent guests, focusing on sales techniques and strategies. He highlights Richard Harris's mastery of the slow sale and the importance of understanding the prospect's pain. Don Lazzari emphasizes the need for entrepr…
May 1, 2025

From Salesperson to Sales Manager: Navigating the Transition with Don Lazzari

In this episode of 'Persuading for Profits', Brent Hoodenpyle interviews sales trainer Don Lazzari , who shares his journey into sales, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges of transitioning from a salesperson to a...
April 24, 2025

The Power of Prequalified Leads with Jim Klauck

In this episode of 'Persuading for Profits', host Brent Hoodenpyle interviews The Radio Pitchman Jim Klauck, a seasoned radio professional specializing in direct response radio advertising. Jim shares his journey in radio, th...