Everyone sells even if they don’t study sales. In this episode of Reimagining You, global sales & leadership expert Ramez Helou shares how he turned setbacks into scale: from door-to-door knives sales in the US, to building teams in Puerto Rico, to leading Unilever Food Solutions in the GCC, and founding The Academy for Sales Excellence in Dubai, UAE.
You’ll learn why credibility beats hype, how reciprocity unlocks real networking, and practical ways to package your knowledge with AI so your expertise works while you sleep.

What you’ll learn

• Credibility, reputation, deal flow (and why “give first” wins)
• Shotgun vs. sniper selling tailor the tour, not the talk
• How to turn field observations into coaching that sticks
• Building an online AI Sales Coach + LMS to scale training
• Career pivots: from corporate to personal brand on purpose

Chapters

• 00:00 Intro: Everyone sells
• 02:54 Puerto Rico pivot (turning heartbreak into business)
• 06:42 Hurricane Georges → record sales (mindset + action)
• 09:09 From Unilever to The Academy for Sales Excellence
• 15:17 Sales fundamentals: service > scripts
• 18:27 Activation: reputation over noise
• 22:01 Networking: reciprocity, not transactions
• 25:07 Failure lesson: succession planning
• 27:28 Hybrid/attention economy + AI Sales Coach
• 30:51 Advice: build the roof before it rains

Ready to grow sales the ethical way?
Book a discovery chat with The Academy for Sales Excellence: www.theacademyforsales.com

Watch the full conversation + show notes on our website.
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Dubai • GCC • Middle East

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What does it really take to thrive in sales and leadership—beyond just hitting targets?

In this powerful episode of Inspire One More, Ramez Helou sits down with Dr. Oudi, bestselling author and founder of Inspired Results, to explore the deep connection between mindset, energy, and sustainable success.

Together, they unpack:
📝 Why sleep, posture, and daily habits are critical for peak sales performance
📝 The role of fear—and how to turn it into fuel instead of a roadblock
📝 How sales leaders can avoid burnout and truly model the way for their teams
📝 The “Four Cs” framework for building credibility, clarity, and powerful connections
📝 Why vision and repetition are the hidden keys to long-term success

From networking mistakes to asking for referrals with confidence, this conversation offers practical strategies and inspiring stories that every sales professional and leader can apply immediately.

Whether you’re a seasoned executive or just starting out, this episode will help you align your health, habits, and vision to grow with clarity, resilience, and purpose.

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What happens when you say yes to everything—but forget to say yes to yourself?
Mark Menard, a high-performing sales leader, shares how redefining his boundaries and mindset helped him unlock greater success and well-being—both personally and professionally.

In this uplifting conversation with Ramez Helou, founder of The Academy for Sales Excellence, Mark reveals:

📝The turning point that helped him realign his priorities
📝Why setting healthy boundaries is key to sustainable success
📝The mindset shifts that transformed his sales career
📝Insights from the Systematic Selling Strategies program
📝How personal growth and professional growth go hand in hand

Whether you're in sales, leadership, or on your own path of self-development, this episode offers energizing insights to help you grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

👇 Watch till the end and share what inspired you the most!
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