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Carlos Nouche shared thisMost people show up to work like it is a warmup. No plan. No targets. Just reacting. But the best performers treat their workday like athletic training: structured, intentional, and non-negotiable. Recently, in a podcast episode with Chris Faklaris, we dug into: ✅ Why "busy" is not the same as productive ✅ How to identify and protect your daily big rocks ✅ Using competition as a culture tool, not a pressure tactic ✅ Why speed of implementation separates top performers If you lead a team or carry a number, this one will challenge how you show up each day. #The1PercentEdge #LinkedInTopVoice #SalesLeadership #CompetitiveCulture #DisciplineWins #HighPerformanceYour Workday Is Not a Warmup. Treat It Like Training.Your Workday Is Not a Warmup. Treat It Like Training.
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Carlos Nouche shared thisIn a world obsessed with AI, automation, and efficiency... We are losing something critical. The ability to build genuine human relationships. The question is... Are you focused on closing transactions or creating raving fans? This week on The 1% Edge Podcast, I sat down with Larry Long Jr, a keynote speaker and communicator who has built his entire career on the power of authentic connection. In this episode, we cover: · Why genuine relationships are the biggest competitive advantage in business today · How the best sales professionals lead with service, not selling · What it actually takes to create raving fans instead of one-time customers · Why the little things in relationship building lead to the biggest outcomes · How corporate culture either reinforces or kills authentic connection · Why younger generations are struggling with interpersonal skills and what leaders can do about it · How to use LinkedIn as a relationship-building platform, not just a broadcasting tool Larry's energy and mission are contagious. His perspective cuts through the noise: even in an AI-driven world, people still buy from people they trust. "It's about creating raving fans." "Sales is service." "Show me that you know me." Links to the full episode are in the first comment below. #SalesLeadership #RelationshipBuilding #RevenueGrowth #B2BSales #The1PercentEdge #SalesEnablement
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Carlos Nouche shared thisMost sales teams are drowning in activity. More calls. More emails. More CRM updates. But activity alone does not create better sellers. The reps who consistently outperform are usually doing something different: ✅ Listening more carefully ✅ Documenting buyer language, not just CRM fields ✅ Staying curious instead of rushing to objection handling ✅ Walking away from bad deals earlier ✅ Reviewing their own calls and learning from mistakes The real edge in sales is not looking busy. It is pattern recognition. The ability to understand what buyers are actually saying, what they care about, and what signals matter most. That is what separates productive reps from performative ones. #The1PercentEdge #valueselling #LinkedInTopVoice #SalesLeadership #B2BSales #SalesPerformance
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Carlos Nouche shared this“Most companies talk about culture. Very few actually build one.” In this episode of The 1% Edge podcast, I sit down with sales leader Todd Priest to unpack what truly creates trust, accountability, and high performance inside modern sales organizations. Todd shares lessons from leading startups, scale-ups, and Fortune 15 companies, including how strong cultures are built through transparency, communication, execution, and authentic leadership. We also dive into how AI is changing the workplace, why human connection matters more than ever, and how leaders can create environments where teams genuinely want to perform at their best. Some of the biggest takeaways from this conversation: • Trust is the foundation of every high-performing culture • Transparency and communication create alignment and buy-in • Recognition and celebrating wins build momentum across teams • AI should enhance human connection, not replace it • Consistent execution is the daily habit that drives long-term success A few standout moments from Todd: “Trust builds a vibrant, results-driven culture.” “Transparency and communication are core to trust.” “AI is an enabler to the human race; it’s about how we choose to embrace it.” Todd also shares his personal 1% Edge, daily execution, continuous learning, and investing in authentic relationships to become a stronger leader over time. If you lead teams, work in sales, build culture, or want to improve organizational performance, this conversation is packed with practical leadership insights you can apply immediately. What’s the biggest factor that creates trust inside your organization today? Listen to the full episode of The 1% Edge podcast here: Website: www.CarlosNouche.com YouTube: https://lnkd.in/enfnHxXj Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ed8vTVCg Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eUYVjhWd Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/ehMMzp_k #SalesLeadership #Trust #CompanyCulture #AI #The1PercentEdge #ValueBasedSelling #LinkedInTopVoice Nouche Group LLC
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Carlos Nouche shared this“Most sales enablement programs fail for one reason.” That statement stopped me in my tracks during my conversation with Christina Brady, CEO and co-founder of Luster. Most enablement programs are reactive. Too many organizations are: - guessing at skill gaps - pushing generic training - measuring activity instead of proficiency The best organizations are becoming predictive. In this episode of The 1% Edge podcast, Christina and I discuss how AI-powered diagnostics and predictive technology are transforming the future of sales enablement, coaching, and performance improvement. We discuss: • Why traditional enablement creates “constant fire drills” • How AI and predictive diagnostics uncover hidden skill gaps • Why most sales training fails to create lasting behavior change • The future of data-driven coaching and performance improvement • How organizations can prevent revenue loss before it happens Some standout moments from the conversation: - “Traditional enablement feels like a lot of fire drills.” - “Missing a real true diagnostic is a huge issue.” - “We can see the future in sales.” One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that organizations don’t have a training problem; they have a visibility problem. If leaders can’t accurately identify where teams struggle, they waste time, resources, and revenue on solutions that never address the real issue. If you lead sales teams, enablement initiatives, or revenue organizations, this episode of The 1% Edge podcast delivers practical insights to help your people perform at a higher level and get their 1% edge. What’s the biggest issue you see with traditional sales enablement today? Check out the full episode of The 1% Edge podcast here: - Website: www.CarlosNouche.com - YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eaQSaSH2 - Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e2MX6KpW - Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eUYVjhWd - Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/ehMMzp_k #SalesEnablement #SalesLeadership #RevenueGrowth #AI #The1PercentEdge Nouche Group LLC
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Carlos Nouche shared thisCulture is not what you put on the careers page. It is what your team protects when leadership is not in the room. It shows up in: • What gets tolerated • How people communicate under pressure • Whether accountability actually exists • How teams handle mistakes, conflict, and wins A lot of companies talk about being “people-first.” Far fewer build an environment where people can perform at a high level consistently. Because real culture is not built through slogans. It is built through standards, clarity, trust, and leadership behavior repeated over time. The best cultures are not soft. They are aligned. That is what creates trust. And trust is what allows performance to scale. Here is how to build a people-first culture that actually drives performance, not just good vibes. #The1PercentEdge #LinkedInTopVoice #Leadership #PeopleFirst #CompanyCulture #TeamBuilding
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Carlos Nouche shared thisWhat separates leaders who consistently make great decisions from those who stay stuck reacting? It often comes down to one thing: the ability to recognize patterns others miss. In this episode of The 1% Edge podcast, I sit down with Stephen King (SJ), author, former CEO, and leadership expert, to discuss how pattern recognition, wisdom, and cultural alignment shape better business decisions and stronger leadership. SJ shares his journey from corporate leadership into deeper studies around human behavior, decision-making, and what he calls “The Inner Compass.” We discuss: • How leaders can train themselves to recognize patterns others overlook • The four-step process for building the muscle of pattern reading • Why company culture determines whether innovation succeeds or fails • The importance of hiring for cultural fit, not just credentials • Why wisdom matters more now than ever in leadership and business • How small observations often reveal the biggest strategic insights • The connection between personal growth and business performance Some standout moments from the conversation: “Patterns others miss can be trained.” “The secret was the ability to see patterns.” “Wisdom is more important now than ever.” One of my favorite parts of this conversation was hearing how SJ combines executive leadership experience with deep personal development work to help others strengthen their own decision-making process and get their 1% edge. If you lead teams, make high-stakes decisions, or want to sharpen your awareness of business and life, this episode delivers practical insight you can apply immediately. Listen to the full The 1% Edge podcast episode here: Website: www.CarlosNouche.com YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eVa73dBX Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eWP_Fe9i Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eUYVjhWd Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/ehMMzp_k #The1PercentEdge #Leadership #DecisionMaking #BusinessStrategy #CompanyCulture #PersonalDevelopment #SalesLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #ValueSelling #ValueBasedSelling #B2BSales #ConsultativeSelling #RevenueGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #PatternRecognition #Podcast #LinkedInTopVoice Nouche Group LLC
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Carlos Nouche shared thisCulture is not a slide deck. It is a decision you make every single day. In this piece, I break down what a true people-first approach looks like when it is backed by accountability, not just good intentions. #The1PercentEdge #LinkedInTopVoice #Leadership #PeopleFirst #CompanyCultureThe Best Growth Companies Treat Culture Like a Performance StrategyThe Best Growth Companies Treat Culture Like a Performance Strategy
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Carlos Nouche shared thisWhat if getting just 1% better every day could completely transform your leadership, relationships, and business culture? In this episode of The 1% Edge podcast, I sit down with Jarrod Lopiccolo to discuss the power of incremental improvement, human connection, curiosity, and kindness in a world increasingly shaped by AI and digital communication. Jarrod shares powerful insights on leadership, feedback, empathy, and how meaningful relationships remain one of the greatest competitive advantages in business and life. Key insights from this episode: • Why striving for 1% improvement compounds into extraordinary growth • The difference between being “nice” and being truly kind • How curiosity creates deeper human connection • Why leaders must model the behaviors they expect from others • The importance of creating safe environments for honest feedback • How empathy improves leadership and team performance • Why toxic behavior should never be tolerated in a healthy culture • The growing importance of authentic connection in an AI-driven world Standout moments: 💬 “You can expect more.” 💬 “Life is a game.” 💬 “Lead with kindness.” Jarrod also shares his perspective on personal growth, leadership accountability, and the butterfly effect our actions can have on the people around us. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for leaders, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone committed to becoming better every day. If you care about leadership, culture, connection, and personal growth, this episode of The 1% Edge podcast is for you. 🎧 Listen to the full 1% Edge podcast here: Website: www.CarlosNouche.com YouTube: https://lnkd.in/etY-gxdE Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eznYcyrY Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eUYVjhWd Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/ehMMzp_k #The1PercentEdgePodcast #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #HumanConnection #SalesLeadership #ValueSelling #ConsultativeSelling #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessCulture #GrowthMindset #Empathy #Curiosity #SalesTraining #EnterpriseSales #B2BSales #RevenueGrowth #Podcast Nouche Group LLC
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Wally- I was thinking the same thing.
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This is a powerful analogy! In complex selling motions and leadership, that emotional "glacier shock" is real when a major deal or strategy goes sideways. Pausing to regain strategic focus is what separates average performance from true sales excellence. Thank you, Jon, for this vital reminder!
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Thanks, Todd -It was so great having you on the podcast!
You shared some really fantastic advice on how to build and keep a positive sales culture.
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Carlos Nouche liked thisLoving this 🎥 clip … Thank you, Carlos Nouche, for hosting our Leader and Chief Energy Officer (CEO) Larry Long Jr, CSP 🎤 for The 1% Edge Podcast 🎙️Carlos Nouche liked thisCommunication is 🔑 💡New Perspectives & Ideas, FTW 🏆 Thanks again Carlos Nouche for hosting me on ‘The 1% Edge’ Podcast 🎙️
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Carlos Nouche liked thisCarlos Nouche liked thisAs we begin a new week, I'd like to share something that has been on my mind. Many of us spend years trying to become enough. We tell ourselves that when we achieve a little more, know a little more, earn a little more, or finally have everything figured out, then we'll feel worthy, confident, or complete. I've learned that life doesn't work that way. The truth is, there is no future version of you that is somehow more deserving of love, belonging, or purpose than the person you are today. What changes over time is not your worth. What changes is your willingness to recognize it. When we stop measuring ourselves against who we think we should be, we create space to appreciate who we already are. We begin to bring more authenticity into our conversations, more presence into our relationships, and more courage into the choices we make. Some of the most important breakthroughs in my life didn't come from becoming someone different. They came from accepting myself more fully and trusting what was already there. As you move through this wek, I invite you to consider a different possibility. What if you don't need to prove anything? What if you don't need to earn your value? What if the next step forward begins with recognizing that you are already enough? That simple shift has the power to change far more than you might imagine. Wishing you a week filled with purpose, connection, and the freedom to be fully yourself.
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Carlos Nouche liked thisCarlos Nouche liked this🌱 In a world being changed daily by AI 🤖 … 💪🏾 There’s oh’so’much POWER to invest in Relationships, giving / serving / supporting / encouraging with intention 🪴 💥 Had a blast joining Carlos Nouche on his ‘The 1% Edge’ Podcast 🎙️ to talk about: 👉🏾 Why sales is service 👉🏾 The power of the 3-Minute Challenge 👉🏾 Sowing into relationships, before, you need something + + + so much more 👉🏾 HUGE Thanks Carlos, for the opportunity and for creating space for a conversation that truly matters 🗣️ ⚡️ In today’s world filled with automation ⚙️, genuine human connection remains a competitive advantage 🏆 🤏🏾 … as, the little things, really are the BIG thangs 💥 After hearing this short clip, please let me know … ☝🏾 What’s one small thing YOU DO, to strengthen relationships? 🫱🏽🫲🏾
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Carlos Nouche liked thisCarlos Nouche liked thisFor 25 years I've taught prospecting. The last few weeks I've been doing it myself, at scale, inside Claude. I built two outbound motions running entirely on Apollo.io's MCP connector, which puts the whole stack in one place. The data and execution meet me inside the AI I already use every day, and the friction of tab-switching is gone. Tier 1 targets ex-Salesforce VPs of Sales, people I have warm context with from training their old teams. Tier 2 is brand new. It's manufacturing-specific, targeting VPs and Directors of Sales at industrial accounts where I have zero existing relationships. Pure cold outbound. The actual numbers, real and current: - TIER 1: 14.3% reply rate across 35 delivered contacts, with one demo booked in the first wave (industry cold-to-meeting average is 0.5-1.5%, mine is closer to 3%) - TIER 2 (eight days in): 20% open rate, 18% click rate, 54 contacts already worked through the sequence. Every morning the routine is the same. I open Claude, describe the next prospects I want to work, and Apollo's MCP pulls their data, verified emails, and recent triggers, then pushes them straight into the right sequence. The whole motion takes me about 20 minutes a day. I am not bringing up Apollo because they're a sponsor. I'm bringing up Apollo because the sequence that built these numbers runs through their MCP into Claude. The tool meets me where I already work instead of asking me to come to it. This is what AI as leverage, not a crutch, actually looks like. The framework still matters more than the tool, but when the tool shows up inside the AI you already use, the friction disappears and the numbers start to compound. Practicing the craft beats teaching the craft. Doing both is even better. #MakeItHappen
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Carlos Nouche liked thisCarlos Nouche liked thisWe are excited to officially welcome our 2026 Kahua Intern Class! This summer, we’re proud to have 40+ interns joining the Kahua team from universities across the country as part of our 12-week internship program. Throughout the summer, they’ll gain hands-on experience, collaborate across teams, build meaningful connections, and contribute to long-term projects that make a real impact. We’re excited to see the ideas, energy, and innovation they bring while they learn, grow, and experience life at Kahua. Here’s to a great summer ahead, welcome to the team!
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