Episode 432

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25th Aug 2025

Marcus Chan: $950M in Sales and the Grit Behind It

Marcus Chan is a walking masterclass in disciplined growth. As CEO of Venli Consulting, he’s helped sales teams uncover $2M–$10M+ in hidden revenue through what he calls a Revenue Operating System—a system that’s generated $950M+ in results (and counting).In this episode, John Barrows reconnects with Marcus Chan to explore the grit, strategy, and mindset behind high-performing sales orgs. From his early days working in his family’s Chinese restaurant to turning underperforming teams into market leaders at Cintas, Marcus shares the frameworks that built his legacy—and are helping companies win big today.They dive into:

  1. How to diagnose revenue leaks and plug them fast
  2. Why most sales teams are leaving millions on the table
  3. The power of direct feedback in a world that avoids it
  4. Switching gears between B2B and B2C models
  5. Why “not being in sales” is often the biggest sales lie

If you’re ready to challenge soft habits, sharpen your process, and uncover revenue you didn’t even know existed—this episode delivers.

Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together!

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About the Podcast

Make It Happen Mondays - B2B Sales Talk with John Barrows
John Barrows helps sales leaders decide whether to replace or rebuild their teams for the AI era. Drawing on 25+ years with Salesforce, LinkedIn, Google, and Amazon. Weekly tactics and guests to help you sell at a consistently high level.
John Barrows helps sales leaders decide whether to replace or rebuild their teams for the AI era, drawing on 25+ years working with Salesforce, LinkedIn, Google, and Amazon. He advises CROs and VPs of Sales on AI readiness, team structure, and go-to-market strategy. He trains sales teams on the fundamentals that drive consistent performance, with or without AI.