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Against The Sales Odds

Lance Tysonlancejtyson.com

Sales is a high-stakes team sport, and without the proper guidance, you might find yourself asking, "Do I have the right strategy to close this deal" "How do I reach the next level in my career?" Don't let this be you! Whether you're a solopreneur, a start-up, a C-Suite executive, or just starting, Against the Sales Odds with Lance Tyson is your roadmap through the world of complex sales.


Join me, Lance Tyson, and influential business leaders from various industries for in-depth discussions on entrepreneurship, business challenges, and strategies from their unique perspectives. Discover the philosophies and methodologies that drive success as these incredible guests reveal how they develop leadership styles, create self-sustaining sales cultures, and hone the skills necessary to thrive in today's dynamic business environment.


With decades of experience, I've seen firsthand what it takes to succeed. As Founder, President, and CEO of Tyson Group, I'vI'veovided tailored training and consulting services to powerhouses like the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Yankees, and Turner Construction, driving billions in revenue. My expertise spans other industries, including technology, logistics, finance, healthcare, construction, real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, and more.


Tyson Group has been recognized as a Top Sales Training Company by Selling Power Magazine for the past three years. It has twice been named The Sales Consulting Practice of the Year by the Stevie Awards and has also been recognized as a 2023 Inc. 5000 organization. I aim to help business leaders increase sales, hit revenue quotas, and seal complex deals. I have authored three best-selling books with a fourth on the way, solidifying my place as a thought leader in the sales world. Reaching the next level in your career requires passion, effort, skill, and resources. Through my long sales-consulting career and the fascinating experiences of my guests, Against the Sales Odds creates an essential playbook for businesspeople of different acumens everywhere. Listen to our informative conversations and transform your doubts into confidence, building an ever-growing, profitable business.


Tune in to Against the Sales Odds with Lance Tyson

at https://www.tysongroup.com/podcast.


Embrace the opportunity and become the business leaders of your dreams today!

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Episodes

Sales Is All About Building Relationships And Finding Real Value With Brent Schoeb

In sales, some people are more relationship-heavy and some are more real-value-heavy, try to be a combination of both. In today’s episode, Lance Tyson interviews Brent Schoeb, Chief Revenue officer for the San Francisco 49ers. Brent is extremely process-oriented. So in this interview, Brent provides an insightful how-to manual on creating a culture of success. Listen closely and you'll hear ideas on developing real value as well as the relationship in sales, advice for first-time managers, and d...

Mar 30, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Lessons In Sales Leadership And Sales Growth With The Sales Ninja, Eric Sudol

Leadership is one of the end goals in any career pipeline. But what qualities and values define a leader in sales? Joining Lance Tyson is Eric Sudol, President and CEO of ProStar Energy Solutions, and Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for the Dallas Cowboys. The two discuss various career-changing ideas, including the power of delegation in leadership roles, the impact of dogged persistence in sales growth, and the importance of remaining unbiased when using new and different media to get...

Mar 23, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Empowering Growth Through Training, Testing, And Lifelong Learning With Steve Richard

Sales, like any discipline, is something you learn and it is a lifelong process. In this episode, Steve Richard, co-founder of Vorsight and ExecVision, reveals his thoughts on the natural-born salesperson, the power of testing, and how sales leaders, as well as individual performers, can improve their overall efficacy. It always comes back to lifelong learning. He discusses training, coaching, the importance of learning from people around you, and more with Lance Tyson. Give this episode a liste...

Mar 23, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 27

From Poker To Business: Habits For Sales Success With Brandon Bornancin

The road to success is a long and winding one, but you will get there with the right mindset and the right habits. Today's guest is Brandon Bornancin, CEO and founder of Seamless.AI, the world's best sales leads. Brandon has had ups and downs in his career and, as a poker player, he is more than familiar with loss. In this episode, Brandon shares what he learned from playing poker, and that has helped him succeed. It's all about going all in and doing whatever it takes. In this interview, he sha...

Mar 23, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Exercising Effective Leadership By Understanding Challenges And Discovering Opportunities With Josh Young

The pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty but we should know how to recognize opportunities and bounce back. Understanding challenges and discovering opportunities are among the key characteristics of effective sales leaders, as today’s guest shows. Josh Young is the VP of Sales and Service with the Miami Dolphins. In his conversation with Lance, Josh touches on his biggest sales challenge during the pandemic and shares serious advice when looking at career opportunities, as well as the secre...

Mar 16, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Turning Failures Into Opportunities For Improvement With Ed Eppley

When somebody in your organization fails or commits mistakes, do you instantly blame them? Or do you do something about it? Great leaders know how to turn failures to opportunities for improvement. Listen to this episode as Lance interviews his former coach, mentor, and business partner, Ed Eppley , founder, and president of The Eppley Group . They spend forty minutes recognizing and analyzing the entrepreneurial aspect of sales. Here, they touch on viewing failure as a signal to improve the pro...

Mar 16, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Creating High-Performance Teams To Build A Brand And Grow Your Business With Curt Waugh

Do you want to build your brand with great people behind you? You have to know how to be a true leader. Lance Tyson sits down with another heavy hitter in sports and entertainment, Curt Waugh , the Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service for the San Diego Padres . Their discussion touches on creating high-performance teams and finding your voice in the organization. Curt offers insights and advice to young managers getting started and shares how the pandemic affected everything and how he dea...

Mar 16, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 23

How To Avoid Objections And Sell Better With Nick Frasco

How can you avoid objections and sell better? Think about every piece and part individually. Doing so helps you frame how you express yourself. Lance Tyson interviews Nick Frasco, the Chief Financial Officer of OneTeam Partners. Nick talks with Lance about developing and motivating a strong sales team. You need to challenge yourself in building a solid career in sales leadership. Take the ideas from this episode and turbocharge your business and career growth! Don’t miss out! Love the show? Subs...

Mar 09, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 22

The Value Of Becoming A Student of Your Business With Chad Johnson

How can you sell against the odds? By becoming a student of your business. Lance Tyson’s guest in this episode is none other than Chad Johnson, the VP of Sales and Service and the Chief Content Officer with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Chad emphasizes learning every aspect of your business and knowing how it impacts your ability to produce. Lance and Chad also review recruiting challenges, dive into what makes a great sales team, and Chad reveals what he looks for when recruiting sales talent to bu...

Mar 09, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Leadership Skills For Success With Doug Dawson

Great Leaders are born, not made, they say; but given the right mentorship and mindset, one can gain the skills needed to be a leader. The question is, how would you leverage these skills for success? In this episode, Lance Tyson discusses leadership ideas with Doug Dawson, Vice president of Ticket Sales and Service at AT&T Stadium. Their discussion highlights concepts that every leader needs to forge ahead, such as making the transition from staff to management, the importance of managing u...

Mar 09, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Strength In Diversity: One Size Does Not Always Fit All With Nick Forro

Good teams are led by strong leaders with a clear vision. Truly great teams and careers not only have great leaders with vision but have a diverse set of viewpoints and skills that help propel everyone to success. Join Lance Tyson as he sits down with Nick Forro, the SVP of the Seattle Kraken. Nick opens up with some enlightening points about his success in sales, including how you can't manage every member of your team with a one-size-fits-all mentality, recognizing and developing your career l...

Mar 02, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Motivate And Inspire Your Team To The Top With Jason Green

Leadership and teamwork are the cornerstones of many successful organizations. What do you need to do to motivate and inspire a diverse team of people to succeed? In this episode, Lance Tyson spends time with Jason Green, Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service with the Los Angeles Clippers. Jason makes some interesting observations, such as the importance of activity and learning from your experiences early on, and at some point, you have to trust yourself and be willing to make the leap to ...

Mar 02, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Go Big Or Go Home: Taking Calculated Risks To Find Success With Brandon Steiner

Success is about being able to go big and risk everything for that one shot. Are you ready to learn the foundations of success? Join us as Lance Tyson sits down with Brandon Steiner, Founder and President of The Steiner Agency and CollectibleXchange, to talk about how Brandon got into sales and marketing and the lessons he learned over the years. Brandon reviews elements he's found to be necessary for success, the need for taking calculated risks if you want to win big, and peppers his discoveri...

Mar 02, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 17

How To Hire The Right People For A Stronger Team With Greg Grissom

How do you hire the right people? Examine if they have the essential qualities to fit in the company culture. Lance Tyson introduces Greg Grissom, the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development with the Houston Texans. Greg talks with Lance about how some people may have good sales numbers. But if they cannot fit in with your culture, the relationship would fail. Join in the conversation as Lance and Greg also review some critical topics on leadership and the importance of value and respect....

Feb 23, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 16

How To Succeed With Mergers And Acquisitions With Jeremy Harbour

How do you succeed in mergers and acquisitions? The fundamental strategy is to reach out directly to the type of company you would like to acquire. Lance Tyson’s guest in this episode is Jeremy Harbour, the founder of The Unity Group. Jeremy is an expert in mergers and acquisitions. And while his approach to sales may differ a bit from what you are accustomed to, you'll find he's governed by many of the same principles, such as the need for business and sales processes. And that people do busine...

Feb 23, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 15

A Good Hustle To Success Through Hard Work And Commitment With Kevin Rochlitz

Are you committed to reaching your goals and succeeding? You cannot do that if you are not putting in effort and hard work. It’s not about being the most remarkable person. It’s about being consistent. Listen to Kevin Rochlitz , Senior Vice President and Chief of Sales Officer at the Baltimore Ravens, on how you can make things happen for you. Lance and Kevin discuss the impact your decisions can have on your career (and why it's so important to have a mentor), the value of hard work and grit, a...

Feb 23, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Becoming A Top Sales Leader With Brent Stehlik

What does it take to be a leader in sales? What qualities help one rise to the top? In this episode, Lance Tyson sits down with Brent Stehlik, President of OneTeam Partners. Brent and Lance review issues making the transition from individual contributor to management, the importance of developing your human capital, and the importance of healthy competition. This episode is required listening for anyone thinking about venturing into managing a sales team. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, ...

Feb 16, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Career Growth Strategies For Salespeople In The Ticketing Industry With Jeff Ianello

Growing in your career is a proactive process. Salespeople need to take action if they went to level up in their field. Today’s guest is Jeff Ianello, Executive Vice President, Client Partnerships at SeatGeek. Jeff joins Lance Tyson to share career growth strategies to help you succeed in the field. The two discuss what it takes for salespeople to excel and get promotions and what leaders can do to encourage their growth. Jeff also illustrates a great culture of growth and why it’s important to ...

Feb 16, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Building The Right Environment For Your Team As A Leader With Kyle Pottinger

You can't just transfer one culture into another one. You need to build the right environment for your team. Join your host, Lance Tyson as he goes one-on-one with Kyle Pottinger, Senior Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service for the Phoenix Suns. Lance and Kyle touch on a few topics ranging from the importance of prospecting to the impact of community involvement. Learn how to build that team connection as a leader today. This is an insightful 30-minute episode that you wouldn't want to m...

Feb 16, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Setting The Right Leadership Principles With Todd Kline

Every well-performing team needs a responsible and effective leader. To stand up to the demands, expectations, and challenges, one must understand the right leadership principles to embrace. Lance Tyson sits down with Todd Kline , SVP of Sports Talent and Property Sales at WME . Todd touches on the importance of mentorship and role models play in developing your team, why volunteering in an organization is so important, and some core principles every leader needs to support and advance their tea...

Feb 09, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Building A Thriving Sales Culture With Nic Barlage

Without a solid sales culture where everyone can perform at their best, no one would ever succeed. By building strong working relationships with no room for excuses and always ready for all challenges, any team could win big in the market. Lance Tyson sits down with Nic Barlage , President of Business Operations for the Cleveland Cavaliers . Nic outlines his four pillars for building a strong culture where sales can thrive, how he addresses the individualization of success and motivation, and th...

Feb 09, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Breaking The Glass Ceiling As A Woman Executive In Sports With Meka White Morris

When you’re a woman in sports, there’s a proverbial ceiling that no one tells you about. But today’s guest broke through the barriers to become an executive in the field. Meka White Morris is the Chief Revenue Officer at Tappit, the cashless experts across live events, tech, data, sports and entertainment. She joins Lance Tyson to share how she built her career by not accepting a ‘No’ until it’s from someone who can say ‘Yes’. Tune in as she gives valuable real-world advice as a woman executive ...

Feb 09, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Sales Success, Mentorship, And Achieving Goals With Jarrod Dillon

Are you looking to start a career or build a business? Tune in to this episode for some success secrets! Jarrod Dillon, the Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer of Vinik Sports Group, is on the set. He and Lance Tyson touch on several essential processes for sales success, the importance of mentorship, and some important advice for young people just entering the workforce. This episode has something for people at all stages in their careers. Listen to Jarrod talk about his wins and be inspired to...

Feb 02, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Leading The Way To Sales Success With Al Guido

What is the best path to sales success? What do you need to do to guarantee it? In this episode, Lance Tyson's guest is Al Guido, the President of the San Francisco 49ers and Chairman and CEO of Elevate Sports Ventures. Al reviews the ideas and philosophies that have put him on the Forty Under 40 list twice, including his views on the misuse of talent, where successful leaders focus their time building skills, and a leadership philosophy he got from watching Lance coach his team. If you are look...

Feb 02, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 6

What Success Means: Life Of An Entrepreneur With Sam Caucci

Do you want to know the real deal about the life of an entrepreneur? Lance Tyson has an intense discussion with Sam Caucci, the President and CEO of 1Huddle. Based in Newark, New Jersey, Sam gets brutally blunt as the two discuss the raw and gritty reality of life as an entrepreneur, making the transition from top sales producer to venturing out on your own and the importance of non-negotiable, core standards. Buckle up! This interview will hit you between the eyes. Love the show? Subscribe, rat...

Feb 02, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Sales Leadership And Bringing Value To The Table With Mike Ondrejko

Being a great salesperson doesn't always equate to being a great manager or a great leader. You need to have grit, you need to be selfless, and you need to bring value to everything you do. Your host, Lance Tyson, teams up with Mike Ondrejko, the President of Legends Global Sales. The two have a spirited discussion about what it takes to be successful in sales, the importance of authenticity, and making the transition from an individual contributor to a leadership role. Stay sharp! This episode ...

Jan 26, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Building Sales Team Values With Chad Estis

Success in sales is gained not just by yourself and the position you have achieved. More importantly, it is impacted by how you influence the people around you, which calls for the right sales team values. Join us as Lance Tyson goes one-on-one with Chad Estis , Executive VP of Business Operations with the Dallas Cowboys and Legends Global Sales . They discuss several topics ranging from how selfishness could destroy any dream team, the importance of career development, and how selling would loo...

Jan 26, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Why All Client Relationships Are Built On Trust With John Clark

In sales, trust is and always will be the name of the game. When you make deals, there has to be a certain level of trust there. You can't build relationships without trust. Join your host, Lance Tyson, as he sits down with John Clark, the Executive Vice President & Chief Business Development Officer of Fenway Sports Management. John reviews the universal values encompassed in all sales, the importance of trust, and necessary traits of success that will help sales reps in any industry. Give ...

Jan 26, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 3
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