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Activity Beats Motivation with Denise Griffitts and Ben Gay III - Pt 5 of a 10 part series
Motivation is unreliable.
It comes and goes. It depends on mood, comfort, and circumstances.
Activity is different. Action creates momentum whether you feel inspired or not.
On today’s episode of The Closers Inner Circle Podcast, my cohost Ben Gay III and I dig into this idea—one that Ben learned directly from his mentor, Dr. Napoleon Hill. Dr. Hill was unwavering on this point. In Think and Grow Rich, he stresses that success comes from decisive, consistent action, not waiting for the perfect moment or the right feeling.
This episode is about discipline.
About daily actions that don’t rely on enthusiasm.
About showing up even when motivation is low.
We talk about why waiting to “feel ready” is a trap, how structure actually creates freedom, and why consistent activity quietly outperforms bursts of effort every time.
Motivation may start the conversation.
But success starts—and is sustained—by action.
Pick up your copies of The Closers, Parts 1 and 2 from Ronzone Books on eBay! Every book comes signed and dated by Ben Gay III, with free shipping, so you can follow along with us each week. 
SPONSORED BY: This episode of The Closers Inner Circle Podcast is supported by Diana Fritz. Many people who face serious health challenges discover a depth of strength they didn’t know they had. That transformation — from survival to purpose — is at the heart of Uniquely Imperfect, Uniquely Qualified by Diana Fritz.
This inspiring book reminds us that our hardest moments often become our greatest teachers, helping us lead, grow, and make a meaningful impact in every area of life. You can find this book on Amazon and connect with Diana on LinkedIn, Facebook and her website at https://grituiuq.com/

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Ethics are often treated like a moral preference.

But in sales, ethics are also a long-term strategy.

Welcome to The Closers Inner Circle Podcast with your hosts Denise Griffitts and Ben Gay III. Our topic for the end of January is: Ethics ARE a Sales Strategy.

Today we’re addressing a hard truth: unethical selling might “work” for a minute, but it never lasts. Trust erodes. Reputations suffer. Careers shorten.

Last week, we covered Product Knowledge Is Not Optional. This is Part 4 of our ten-week conversation.

In this episode, we’ll break down why integrity isn’t something you add later. It’s something you build from the start. We’ll talk about how trust compounds over time, why shortcuts always cost more than they save, and how ethical selling protects both the seller and the client.

Longevity isn’t accidental. It’s built on consistent choices—one conversation at a time.

Be sure to make The Closers Books part of your entrepreneurial library so you can follow along with us each week. Head on over to Ronzone Books on eBay. Your books will arrive with free shipping and signed by Ben Gay III.

SPONSORED BY: A quick thank-you to our sponsor, David L. Brown. David is the kind of professional who understands that how you sell matters just as much as what you sell. He’s committed to helping people communicate better, serve clients well, and build a reputation that opens doors for years to come. David, we appreciate your support of The Closers Inner Circle Podcast.

You can connect with David on LinkedIn and his website at DBrownCompany.com

 

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Winning With Values: How Leaders Reduce Stress and Build a Culture That Performs with Carol Ring
Carol Ring spent 20+ years in telecommunications, rising to senior operations leadership at Rogers Communications. As Regional President for the Greater Toronto Area, she led one of North America’s top 15 telecom markets, managing a billion-dollar portfolio and guiding integrations, turnarounds, and transformational change through a strong focus on culture.
In 2010, Carol founded Culture Connection, partnering with high-achieving executives whose organizations feel stuck at a ceiling. She helps leaders improve engagement, productivity, and profits by designing cultures that support strategic vision.
Carol has been recognized among Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women and as Canadian Women in Communications Woman of the Year. She is the author of IGNITE Your Culture and Awakening the Workplace, with a third book releasing soon.
Connect with Carol Ring: Website | Instagram | Amazon | FREE free personal values discovery exercise
SPONSORED BY: Today’s episode is about values alignment and why stress often shows up when we’re out of sync with what matters most. That alignment has to show up in leadership communication, too. This episode is supported by Terri Murphy, who helps high-achieving professionals lead with clarity, strengthen trust, and communicate in a way that moves people forward. And if you love smart conversations with accomplished women, check out Terri’s Women’s Wisdom Network Podcast.

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Product Knowledge Is Not Optional --There is a difference between familiarity and mastery.
Too many sellers rely on surface-level knowledge and hope enthusiasm will carry the rest. It won’t. Confidence collapses the moment a real question is asked and the answer isn’t there.
Today’s conversation is about why knowing your product deeply isn’t old-fashioned, it’s essential.  
Product knowledge builds trust, calms the conversation, and removes the need for pressure.
When you truly understand what you’re offering, selling becomes clearer, quieter, and far more effective.
You can’t use charm, confidence, or sales tactics to make up for not truly knowing what you’re selling.
If you don’t understand your product (or service), you’ll eventually get stuck when someone asks:
“How is this different from the other options?”
“What problem does it actually solve?”
“What happens if it doesn’t work for me?”
“Why is it priced this way?”
“Who is it not a fit for?”
And when you can’t answer clearly, the sale usually dies.
In other words, sales skill can’t compensate for a lack of real knowledge.
SPONSORED BY: This episode of The Closers Inner Circle Podcast is sponsored by Joshua Hale — the Life-First Business Architect who helps creators close the gap between their marketing and real results. If prospects don’t see the value your clients experience, it’s not your skill — it’s the lack of a clear blueprint.
Joshua’s Entrepreneur’s Compass aligns your messaging, clarifies your offers, and turns your value into consistent leads and income. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn, joshuahale.io, or theentrepreneurscompass.info.

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The Closers Inner Circle Podcast with Denise Griffitts and Ben Gay III - The First Sale Is Always Yourself
Today on The Closers Inner Circle Podcast we offer the second episode of a 10 part series that we started the first week of the new year and we are working with The Closers Pt 1.
Last week we covered 'Selling is Learned, Practiced, and Respected'. Topic? Sales is often treated like a personality trait. Either you “have it” or you don’t. It is well worth listening to and taking plenty of notes while beginning this series from the beginning.
Today we cover 'The First Sale Is Always Yourself'.
Before any product is presented, before any conversation happens, there’s a sale that has already taken place. Or hasn’t.
And that’s the sale you make to yourself.
Belief is not hype. It’s not pretending. It’s the quiet confidence that comes from preparation, discipline, and knowing you’ve done the work. When belief is missing, hesitation shows up. And hesitation is expensive.
Today, we’re talking about why confidence isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you earn. We’ll explore how belief shapes performance, why discipline matters more than motivation, and what happens when sellers expect results without first committing to the work.
Because if you haven’t sold yourself on the value of what you do, no one else will.
Buy The Closers Parts 1 and 2 at Ronzone Books and join us each week as we break down timeless sales principles you can actually use.
SPONSORED BY: This week’s episode of The Closers Inner Circle Podcast is sponsored by Devon Blaine.
Devon is the founder and CEO of The Blaine Group, Inc., a Beverly Hills-based communications, marketing, and public relations firm she launched in 1975. For decades, she and her team have helped entrepreneurs, authors, and organizations strengthen their visibility, sharpen their message, and build credibility through strategic PR and marketing.
If you’re ready to be seen, heard, and taken seriously, Devon Blaine is someone you definitely want in your corner.

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