Closing Conversations

Closing Conversations is a podcast for founders, leaders, and sellers who win together - featuring insightful discussions on leadership, team building, and strategies for driving success in sales and business.

Closing Conversations is a business podcast hosted by Max Notis, with 34 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Max Notis hosts Closing Conversations, a business show with 34 episodes published.

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  Episode #33

  Episode 33: Why Buying Should Feel Personal, Not Pressured (with Urszula Bosco, Co-Founder of Amor 27)

  Aug 4, 202643 minS1

  Urszula Bosco was born and raised in Milan, moved to the U.S. for school, built a career in packaging, production, and development for beauty brands, and eventually co-founded Amor 27 with her husband in New York City. In this episode, we talk about: - Why starting a company means getting comfortable with uncertainty - How corporate skills can become the foundation for entrepreneurship - Why buying an engagement ring can feel so overwhelming - The difference between a transaction and a true consultative experience - How Amor 27 helps couples design custom jewelry without pressure - Why referrals matter so much in a trust-based business - How social media acts like a modern storefront - What it takes to scale a personal, high-touch brand Urszula brings a thoughtful, grounded perspective on building a business with your spouse, helping customers through emotional purchases, and creating jewelry that feels personal instead of intimidating. This conversation is about entrepreneurship, trust, taste, family, risk, and why the best buying experiences make people feel comfortable before they make them feel impressed. ️ Hosted by Max Notis | Learn more at comissionsales.com Connect with us: Urszula Bosco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urszulabosco/ Max Notis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxnotis/ CoMission: https://www.linkedin.com/company/comissionsales/

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  Episode #32

  Episode 32: Why Growth Is Everyone’s Job with David Kidder and Grace Keenan, Building AI-Native Companies with Human-First Sales

  Jul 21, 202642 minS1

  David Kidder has built and exited multiple companies. Grace has worked alongside him for six years, from Bionic through its acquisition by Accenture and now into David’s newest companies, Board of Life and Primordium. In this episode, we talk about: - Why there’s a difference between being nice and being kind - How founders build trust without creating dependency - Why growth cannot just belong to the sales team - How AI changes the expectations for every person in a company - Why human-first communication matters more than ever - How to build systems that scale beyond the founder - Why commercial truth comes from customers, not investors - What the 7-to-1 rule teaches teams about risk, feedback, and trust David and Grace bring a rare inside look at what it actually takes to build companies in the AI era: high standards, deep care, clear systems, honest feedback, and a team where everyone owns growth. This conversation is about sales, but it is also about culture, leadership, operating discipline, and what it means to build a company that can grow without losing its soul. ️ Hosted by Max Notis | Learn more at comissionsales.com Connect with us: David Kidder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phletko/ Grace Keenan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-k/ Max Notis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxnotis/ CoMission: https://www.linkedin.com/company/comissionsales/

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  Episode #31

  Episode 31: Why Hard Work Is What Gets You Lucky (with Paul Hletko Spirits Founder and Consumer Brand Entrepreneur)

  Jul 7, 202628 minS1

  Paul Hletko is an entrepreneur in the adult consumption space who built FEW Spirits, helped roll up brands including Widow Jane, Bluecoat Gin, Tequila Ocho, Mezcal Vago, and Brenne, and now runs Skull & Petal, a men’s cosmetics and skincare company. In this episode, we talk about: - How family history led Paul into whiskey - Why the invisible work matters most when building a company - The relationship between hard work, luck, and timing - Why entrepreneurship is one problem after another - How Paul thinks about the journey, not the destination - Why men’s skincare is becoming more relevant - What the consumption space teaches you about discipline - Why successful people often consume less, not more Paul brings a sharp, relaxed, no-BS perspective on building, selling, starting over, and staying grounded through the ups and downs. 🎙️ Hosted by Max Notis | Learn more at comissionsales.com Connect with us: Paul Hletko: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phletko/ Max Notis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxnotis/ CoMission: https://www.linkedin.com/company/comissionsales/

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  Episode #30

  Episode 30: Why Real Relationships Still Beat Automated Outreach (with Erik Reynolds, Entertainment Strategist, Game Industry Veteran, and Creative Operator) Part 2

  Jun 23, 202641 minS1

  Erik Reynolds has lived a few different professional lives — video games, music, publicity, business development, partnerships, creative strategy, and entertainment. In this episode, we talk about: - Grief, vulnerability, and why real connection usually starts when the script breaks - Why being authentic is still the best way to sell - The difference between a sales lead and a real relationship - Why AI and automation can help, but should never replace human judgment - How social media has changed personal branding - Why younger generations may be better prepared for entrepreneurship than we think - What outsiders misunderstand about the video game industry - Why industry expertise matters before selling into a new market Erik brings the kind of perspective that only comes from working across multiple creative industries, building real relationships, and seeing how business actually gets done when trust matters. This conversation starts in a very human place and ends with a sharp reminder: the close is not just the close. The real value is the intel, the relationship, and the ability to understand the world you are selling into. 🎙️ Hosted by Max Notis | Learn more at comissionsales.com Connect with us: Erik Reynolds: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikleereynolds Max Notis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxnotis/ CoMission: https://www.linkedin.com/company/comissionsales/

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  Episode #29

  Episode 29: Why Real Founders Build a Life, Not Just a Career (with Erik Reynolds, Entertainment Executive, Game Studio Co-Founder, and Creative Operator) Part 1

  Jun 9, 202634 minS1

  This episode was supposed to be a podcast introduction. Before every episode of Closing Conversations, Max usually jumps on a quick intro call with the guest before the actual recording. It’s meant to be simple: get to know each other, talk through the flow, and make sure the real conversation feels natural. But this one with Erik Reynolds was too good not to share. So instead of leaving it on the cutting room floor, we turned it into part one of a two-part episode. Erik has worked across video games, music, PR, film, television, esports, and creative strategy — including leading communications for major gaming companies, working with artists and brands, building media ventures, and now co-owning a video game studio. In this episode, we talk about: - Why some dreams belong in your eulogy, not just your résumé - How grief, divorce, music, hockey, and therapy can reshape a life - Why founders need real boundaries if they want to last - The difference between working hard and being consumed by work - Why stability meant something different to previous generations - How technology made everyone reachable all the time - Why business can be a form of art - What it means to build companies around passion, timing, and lived experience Erik brings a rare mix of creative instinct, business experience, and emotional honesty. This conversation starts as an introduction and quickly becomes something much bigger: a discussion about scars, reinvention, work, family, creativity, and building a life you actually want to live. Whether you’re a founder, seller, leader, creator, or just someone trying to figure out what the next chapter should look like, this episode is a reminder that the real work is not just building something impressive. It is building something that still feels like you. 🎙️ Hosted by Max Notis | Learn more at comissionsales.com Connect with us: Erik Reynolds: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikleereynolds Max Notis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxnotis/ CoMission: https://www.linkedin.com/company/comissionsales/

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