Turning Rejection into Opportunity in Sales with Brett Sklar (Co-Founder, Amaze Media Labs)

The journey through sales isn't just about securing the next big deal; it's about transforming rejection into valuable lessons.

Join me as I chat with Brett Sklar, the co-founder of Amaze Media Labs and audiencelift. Brett brings a wealth of experience, having navigated the tricky waters of sales and entrepreneurship with a unique perspective.

We explore the importance of resilience in sales, the art of building relationships, and how those early experiences can shape future success. We also touch on Brett’s journey from selling shoes at Nordstrom to creating impactful media solutions.

Make sure to listen in—you won’t want to miss Brett’s stories and strategies.

Specifically, this episode highlights the following themes:
✅ The value of hearing "no" in sales
✅ Cultivating a resilient mindset for success
✅ Innovative strategies for adapting to market changes

Link from this episode:

✅ Get to know more about Brett Sklar:   / brett-sklar-870598  
✅ Get to know more about Robert Tuchman:   / roberttuchman  
✅ Learn more about Amaze Media Labs: https://www.amazemedialabs.com
✅ Learn more about audiencelift: https://audiencelift.com

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00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - About Brett Sklar
04:06 - Collect debts in rough areas, earn 50%
08:29 - Belief in replicating others' success drives perseverance
10:50 - Quit jobs, traveled Europe, returned jobless, fun
18:12 - Learned about business operations through various roles
21:25 - Good salesman, personal issues led to struggles
24:04 - Wanted freedom and ability to start something
28:18 - Innovative travel packages set us apart early
35:40 - Transformed market, sold business, joined private equity
36:27 - Learned business operations, financial engineering, emotional detachment
40:22 - Changing times forced us to leave business
44:40 - Cooking experiences innovation led to our acquisition
46:39 - Decentralized business needs regional focus for success
51:47 - Decentralized social media enables brand podcasting growth
56:08 - Push notifications innovate podcast marketing, boosting engagement