28. Cole Gordon: The Emotional Resilience That Sales Teaches You
28. Cole Gordon: The Emotional Resilience That Sales Teaches You  
Podcast: Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey
Published On: Thu Apr 24 2025
Description: “Rejection isn’t your enemy, it’s your most powerful teacher.” In this eye-opening interview with Cole Gordon, founder of closers.io, we discover why embracing rejection might be the most transformative decision you’ll ever make. Cole shares his journey from being “the worst person on the team” to scaling a $30 million company in just 26 months. He describes sales as “the military of business” — a training ground that prepares anyone for entrepreneurship’s greater challenges. What rejection are you avoiding today that might actually be your doorway to transformation? Connect with Cole Gordon:   Listen to "Confessions of a Salesman with Cole Gordon" on all your favorite platforms! Spotify: https://bit.ly/3YNq2L5 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/44F95Gq   Connect with Cole Gordon: Website: https://bit.ly/4cKQoTV YouTube: https://bit.ly/3S2Tbhy Instagram: https://bit.ly/3YFQ5DW TikTok: https://bit.ly/42XsSzx Facebook: https://bit.ly/42rnSDi X.com: https://bit.ly/4cL7X63 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4izxPTY TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:05 Wisdom from Cole Gordon 03:58 Cole’s Sales Journey 07:26 Entry Points in Sales and Real Estate 09:43 Closing $72K on His First Day 12:45 Passion in Supporting His Frontline Teams 14:50 What is closers.io? 18:29 Sharing Knowledge through Community and Masterminds 22:52 Recognising One’s Unique Abilities 25:46 Building Resilience from Negative Feedback  28:18 Navigating Challenging Situations 31:41 Having Human Responses 33:59 Where is the Marketing Industry Headed? 36:45 Darkest-Before-Dawn Experiences 41:45 Long-Term Goals 43:29 Will You Be Proud of Yourself in the Future? 47:01 Final Piece of Wisdom from Cole 📕Meg Tuohey is a renown expert in relationships, leadership and personal growth. Learn more about her mission and how she is changing lives here: https://bit.ly/3NtUF24 🎓Shatter emotional barriers and reclaim your power with The Wisdom Lab, designed for women seeking profound breakthroughs in personal growth and emotional healing.: https://bit.ly/4eI8S7N 📰 For more information on Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey visit: https://bit.ly/3U9V5OZ 📺Watch the  "Wisdom Stripes" podcast every Thursday at 5AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BO3Mbk 📱Connect with Meg Tuohey: Instagram: https://bit.ly/4f6B0AW Facebook: https://bit.ly/3BILKXU TikTok: https://bit.ly/4f7M8he LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hbXJOb Subscribe To: https://www.youtube.com/@makingrelationshipswork7250 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Yp2vjP 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4f8xTsj 🚨DISCLAIMER: The Wisdom Stripes podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The host Meg Tuohey shares personal stories, experiences, and knowledge aimed at helping listeners gain new insights for personal growth. However, the content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not use the information as a replacement for consultations with qualified mental health, medical, or other professionals. If you are seeking professional help, please consult with a licensed specialist.