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The Champion's Corner

The Champion's Corner

Written by: Mark Kelly Mclean
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In this podcast, we train like fighters — sharpening skills, building resilience, and learning to win when it matters most. Step into The Champions Corner and discover how to outthink, outwork, and outlast the competition. Get ready to enter The Champions Corner, because in sales — just like in boxing — victory belongs to those willing to fight for it. The Champions Corner brings the grit of championship boxing into the world of high-performance sales. Hosted by Mark Kelly McLean — this show is your training ground for building mental toughness, strategic thinking, and unstoppable success.Copyright 2026 Mark Kelly Mclean Economics
Episodes
  • EP#7: Round 4 - Counter Punching – Sales Training
    Feb 2 2026
    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
    1. How counter punching turns boxing (and sales) from force/violence into intelligence and strategy
    2. Why patience under pressure is rare, and how champions use pressure to observe instead of react
    3. How to read patterns:
    4. In boxing: which punch comes first, what happens after a miss, how opponents react under pressure
    5. In sales: repeated objections, hesitation signals, tone shifts around risk, and decision speed
    6. Why resistance and objections are information, not rejection
    7. How to treat objections as engagement and emotional investment, not something to avoid
    8. The sales equivalent of defense first:
    9. Using acknowledgment (e.g., “That’s a fair concern”) without agreeing or conceding
    10. Reducing emotional force so clarity can rise
    11. How to use silence as a weapon:
    12. Letting the other person keep talking
    13. Allowing them to clarify their own concerns and reveal the emotional layer underneath
    14. Why timing beats speed in both boxing and sales:
    15. The power of a 2–3 second pause before responding to objections
    16. How timing controls the exchange and prevents defensive, rushed answers
    17. How to make the counter an insight, not an argument:
    18. Introducing a cost, risk, or consequence they haven’t fully considered
    19. Reframing the situation instead of fighting the objection head‑on
    20. The role of emotion vs. logic:
    21. Most objections are emotionally driven but dressed up as logic
    22. Why you must acknowledge emotion first, then bring in data and clarity
    23. The advanced skill of not countering every punch:
    24. Recognizing “noise,” stalls, and non-real objections
    25. Staying selective so you remain composed and authoritative
    26. How emotional conditioning affects your timing and composure:
    27. Not taking objections personally
    28. Not tying your self‑worth to outcomes
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    10 mins
  • EP#6: In The Ring With Scott Kelly
    Dec 29 2025

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    1. How military discipline and elite sports conditioning translate directly into sales success
    2. Why preparation builds calm, confidence, and control under pressure—in business and life
    3. The importance of mindset: believing you’ll win before you step into the “ring”
    4. How to read your opponent (or client) and adapt your strategy in real time
    5. The role of physical fitness in managing stress and sharpening mental focus
    6. Why teamwork, coaching, and support systems are critical to long-term success
    7. How consistency, commitment, and confidence (the “3 Cs”) drive results in sales
    8. The power of customer service, trust, and repeat relationships in growing a business
    9. Lessons from military operations that apply to leadership, sales strategy, and decision-making

    Visit markkellymclean.com to:

    1. Join my FREE VIP Club so you don’t miss out on exclusive content, knockout sales strategies, and future episodes
    2. Enroll in my Sales Training Program
    3. Or book me for a live seminar or team session

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    20 mins
  • EP#5: Round 3 - Footwork and Positioning - Sales Training
    Dec 1 2025

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    1. How movement influences strategy and decision-making
    2. Reading your “opponent” (customer) and anticipating responses
    3. Maintaining balance under pressure
    4. Creating space to control the conversation
    5. Timing your approach and delivery
    6. Adapting quickly to changing situations
    7. Using angles to maximize opportunities
    8. Staying agile to recover from setbacks
    9. Positioning yourself for success in negotiations
    10. Building confidence through controlled, deliberate actions

    Visit markkellymclean.com to:

    1. Join my FREE VIP Club so you don’t miss out on exclusive content, knockout sales strategies, and future episodes
    2. Enroll in my Sales Training Program
    3. Or book me for a live seminar or team session

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    8 mins
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