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The REthink Sales Show

The REthink Sales Show

Hosted by: Jim Shorkey

A podcast dedicated to discussing the practical solutions to becoming a Goal Achiever rather than lofty ideals.

Episodes

Growth Creates Problems

Season #7

Growth sounds exciting, but expansion creates pressure. Jim explains what breaks first when organizations grow and why many businesses struggle during success. Grab your free copy of my weekly discipline journal, a...
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Systems Create Freedom

Season #7

Many leaders avoid systems because they think structure limits creativity and flexibility. Jim challenges that idea by explaining why systems don’t create restrictions—they create freedom. In this episode, Jim breaks...
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Why Nonprofits Still Need Profit

Season #7

I break down one of the biggest misconceptions in business: “There’s no such thing as a nonprofit.” While it may sound controversial at first, I explain how nonprofits and for-profit businesses actually operate under...
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The Biggest Cash Flow Mistake I See Business Owners Make

Season #7

Revenue gets attention—but cash flow keeps businesses alive. Jim breaks down a common mistake that quietly destroys otherwise successful companies. Grab your free copy of Jim's weekly discipline journal, a practical...
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Why Profitable Businesses Still Fail

Season #7

Profit doesn’t guarantee survival. Jim explains why businesses that look successful on paper still fail—and what leaders often miss.  Grab your free copy of Jim's weekly discipline journal, a practical worksheet to...
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Self-Driving Is Coming… But People Still Matter

Season #7

The future of cars is changing fast. I share my perspective as both a dealer and someone who truly appreciates the art of driving—what’s coming with self-driving tech, and why the human side of the car business still...
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What I’d Say If I Had to Sell This Right Now

Season #7

Great salespeople don’t rely on memorized scripts—they understand how to think in real time. I walk through exactly how I would approach a sale from start to close. Grab your free copy of my weekly discipline journal,...
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Ready for the Storm (Before It Hits)

Season #7

Storms are part of life and business—I don’t get to avoid them. I talk about why wise leaders don’t ignore that reality, but prepare for it with faith, discipline, and clarity. Not fear-driven—but grounded, steady,...
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The Best Investment I Ever Made (That Wasn’t Obvious)

Season #7

Not all great investments look impressive on paper. Jim shares one of the best investments he’s made—whether it was in people, systems, or long-term strategy—and why it paid off more than expected. Grab your free copy...
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When I Trusted My Gut — And I Was Wrong

Season #7

Every leader talks about trusting their instincts—but what happens when your gut is wrong? Jim shares a decision he made based on instinct that didn’t work out, and how it reshaped the way he balances intuition with...
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The Worst Sales Advice I Ever Followed

Season #7

Early in his career, Jim followed a piece of sales advice that everyone swore by—but it nearly cost him an important relationship and forced him to rethink how selling actually works.
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The Unexpected Benefit of Saying “No” to a Customer

Season #7

Most salespeople believe they should always say yes to customers—but Jim shares a story where telling a customer “no” actually strengthened the relationship and led to better long-term results.
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