The holidays aren't your signal to slow down - they're your chance to pull ahead while everyone else takes their foot off the gas.

In this episode of Sales Assassins, Joe Blackburn and Jason Croft break down why November and December are actually prime time for relationship building and setting up massive wins for the new year.

Joe shares his proven holiday game plan that turns standard seasonal networking into real business opportunities. His approach? Pure gratitude and strategic generosity.

Key takeaways:

- Why waiting until January to restart your momentum will cost you until March

- The exact framework for picking your "Focus Five" relationships to nurture

- How to turn holiday parties from awkward mingling into real connections

- Smart ways to get in front of your clients' entire family during the season

- The "Mayor Strategy" that makes you the most visible person in your market

Most business owners use the holidays as their excuse to coast. Top performers use them as their advantage.

Between charity events, social gatherings, and natural opportunities to show gratitude, the next 60 days are filled with chances to strengthen your network while your competition hibernates.

Jason pulls out practical tips through targeted questions, while Joe provides the strategic framework and mindset shifts needed to maximize the season.

This isn't about aggressive selling during the holidays. It's about authentic relationship building when people are most open to connecting.

Want to crush Q1? The work starts now. Listen to learn exactly how to make it happen.

Find all the show notes and links here: https://www.salesassassinspodcast.com/8

The difference between average and extraordinary isn't talent - it's knowing how much gas is left in your tank.

Joe Blackburn opens up about the raw reality of running multiple businesses while his wife was on bed rest with twins, dealing with NICU stays, and managing heart monitors that sound like police sirens - all while being evaluated for a leadership position.

But this isn't a story about hardship.

It's about the lie we tell ourselves when we think we're at our limit.

Through a candid conversation with Jason Croft, Joe breaks down:

• Why comparing problems is pointless - your current challenge is always your Mt. Everest

• The myth of work-life balance vs. the truth about impactful moments

• How crisis builds capacity - and why that's actually good news

• The real reason most people tap out too early

• Why society's obsession with hours worked is destroying potential

Jason brings practical wisdom to the discussion, highlighting how presence overrides time when it comes to family.

Key takeaway: Your gas tank is like an iceberg - 90% lies beneath what you think is empty.

The episode wraps with actionable mental frameworks for pushing through when everything screams stop, including Joe's personal mantra that got him through 2 am chaos with twins, cancer scares, and business scaling.

This episode is for professionals ready to stop underestimating their capacity and start operating at their true potential.

Find all the show notes and links here: https://www.salesassassinspodcast.com/7

Your inner voice is sabotaging your success. But it doesn't have to.

In this episode of Sales Assassins, Joe Blackburn and Jason Croft reveal how to silence your inner critic and unlock your true potential.

Joe shares his personal journey of breaking through mental barriers, from his days going door-to-door to running a high-ticket mastermind. He explains how a simple mindset shift - "just add a zero" - transformed his sales approach and skyrocketed his income.

Jason digs deeper, exploring how our environment shapes our limitations. They discuss the power of surrounding yourself with big thinkers and the importance of regularly visualizing your ideal future.

Key insights:

• Why most people are constrained by artificial limits

• The psychology behind self-imposed ceilings (and how to break them)

• How to use "stretch goals" to expand your vision

• The critical importance of consistency in mindset work

• Why writing down your goals is scientifically proven to increase success

Joe introduces two powerful exercises: creating a 10-year dream and writing your own obituary. These tools force you to think bigger and hold yourself to a higher standard.

The hosts emphasize that greatness is rarely achieved alone. Even top performers need outside perspective and coaching to reach new levels.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to break through to the next level, this episode provides actionable strategies to dream bigger, silence your inner critic, and achieve more than you ever thought possible.

Don't let your inner litigator hold you back. It's time to find out how big you can truly be.

Find all the show notes and links here: https://www.salesassassinspodcast.com/6