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Rainmakers Podcast

Nick Nascimento

The Rainmakers podcast is hosted by Nick Nascimento and on the show we interview top performers in sales, and marketing and other successful entrepreneurs to unlock the secrets to their success.

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  • January 12 · 13 min

    Do This To Overcome Sales Burnout | Ep 50

    Burnout is one of the biggest silent killers of performance in sales — and most people completely misunderstand where it comes from. In this episode, Nick Nascimento breaks down the real psychology behind sales burnout and why it’s not caused by working too hard, long hours, or repetitive tasks. In fact, some of the highest-performing entrepreneurs and salespeople work more than anyone else — yet never burn out. So what’s the difference? Nick walks through: -Why burnout happens (and why most people get it wrong) -The psychological root of burnout -The 7 biggest causes of burnout in sales -How misalignment, lack of purpose, and environment drain performance -Why chasing the prize instead of the process leads to exhaustion -The difference between transactional vs transformational mindset -How identity conflict fuels burnout -Why progress and growth are non-negotiable for motivation -Most importantly, Nick shares 5 critical mindset shifts that will help you: -Overcome burnout -Prevent burnout long-term -Build discipline without relying on motivation -Shift from reactive to proactive living -Reconnect with purpose, growth, and identity -Create systems that sustain results over time This episode is for: -Salespeople feeling stuck, drained, or unmotivated -High performers who feel busy but unfulfilled -Entrepreneurs chasing results but losing purpose -Anyone who wants long-term success without burnout If you’ve ever felt tired, bored, unfulfilled, or disconnected from your work — this episode will change the way you think about burnout forever. Subscribe for more content on sales, discipline, mindset, and personal growth. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

  • Dec 10, 2025 · 35 min

    Blitz Queen: How Melissa Romiza Runs Elite Solar Sprints | Ep 48

    What separates a chaotic blitz from a dialed, high-profit machine? In this episode, Nick sits down with Melissa Romiza, known across the solar industry as the “Blitz Queen.” Melissa has led teams doing over 2,100 kW in a two-week blitz, with tight systems, clear standards, and culture strong enough to keep both performance and retention high. Melissa breaks down her entire blitz playbook step by step: how she chooses markets, caps headcount, and enforces a hard two-week cutoff for recruiting so onboarding and training are actually done before reps land. She shares how she structures housing, food, bootcamps, KPIs, and leadership pods so everyone knows exactly what “winning” looks like each day. They also dig into the uncomfortable stuff most leaders avoid: sending people home, holding the line on standards, getting real feedback from reps, and why competition, experiences, and genuine community matter more than another cash bonus. If you run teams, blitzes, or any kind of high-intensity push, this conversation will show you what a real operational standard looks like.

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  • Dec 3, 2025 · 45 min

    The Sales Therapist: Healing the Inner Game to Win in Business | Ep 47

    What if your biggest sales problem isn’t your script, your leads, or your market... but your unprocessed emotions? In this episode, Nick sits down with Cory Clark—“The Sales Therapist” and founder of The Collective, a mental and emotional performance community for sales professionals. Cory started as a traditional therapist, then realized the sales world was full of high performers quietly drowning in anxiety, shame, and limiting beliefs. So he built something different. Nick and Cory unpack why sales exposes parts of you most jobs never touch, how emotional exhaustion shows up on the doors and in the office, and why learning to recognize, name, and process your emotions is a competitive advantage—not a soft skill. They dive into self-belief, breaking limiting beliefs through discomfort, and what it actually means to live in alignment with your core values. From trauma and coping mechanisms to faith, grace, and getting “back on the horse,” this is a guide to doing the inner work that makes outer success sustainable. If you’ve ever felt “off,” stuck, or like your life looks good on paper but doesn’t feel right inside, you NEED to check out this episode.

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  • Nov 26, 2025 · 34 min

    From Broke to 150 Reps: How Spencer Built a Life Insurance Army by 25 | Ep 46

    What happens when a faith-driven powerhouse and a relentless recruiter break down the real engine behind explosive growth? In this episode, Nick sits down with Spencer Kozej—a 25-year-old life insurance phenom who went from broke, bitter, and searching… to leading a 150-man sales force and generating hundreds of thousands in personal production his very first year. Together, they dive into the pillars behind Spencer’s rise: unshakable faith, extreme discipline, world-class fitness, and a recruiting system that brings in hundreds of prospects every single week. If you’re a salesperson or leader trying to build a culture, attract talent, and become someone worth following… this episode is for you. Because when your life aligns with your purpose, your business becomes unstoppable.

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  • Oct 29, 2025 · 27 min

    How to Build a World-Class Sales Team Without Babysitting Reps | Ep 44

    In this podcast, Nick breaks down exactly how he built a $1M/month sales team from the ground up. You’ll learn how to: • Attract and keep top performers • Create systems that scale without micromanaging • Build a culture that makes people want to perform • Lead with vision, not ego If you’re ready to stop managing average reps and start leading a world-class team, this is where it starts.

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  • Sep 29, 2025 · 43 min

    The Higher Game of Sales: Faith Builds Fortunes w Jake Robles | Ep 42

    Most people think sales is all about scripts, pressure, and “closing tactics.” They couldn’t be more wrong. In this episode, I sit down with Jake Robles—one of the youngest and most successful guys in the solar industry—to talk about what really drives lasting success. And it isn’t just money. We break down: 1. Why faith and truth are the foundation of real influence 2. How serving people at the highest level creates unstoppable momentum 3. The difference between chasing checks vs. chasing conviction 4. Why building yourself spiritually will make you unshakable in business This conversation is bigger than sales. It’s about who you become in the process. If you’re serious about winning at the highest level—not just in sales, but in life—this one will shift your perspective.

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  • Jun 11, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min

    Unlock Your True Potential: Secrets to Success | Ep 36

    Dive into an inspiring conversation with Nick Nascimento and Kevin Mehner as they unpack the secrets to personal and professional success. Nick, a solar industry leader with Sparta Solar, shares his journey from seeking validation to living with purpose, while Kevin’s thought-provoking questions spark deep insights on authenticity, presence, and resilience. You’ll hear how to ask the right questions, live what you believe, and push through the noise. Tune in and figure out what’s holding you back

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  • May 2, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min

    Authenticity & Attraction: The #1 Secret to Recruiting & Building Teams w/ Mitch Mathews | Ep 35

    In this episode, Nick interviews former NFL athlete Mitch Mathews. Mitch brought his sports success into the game of sales and shattered industry records in his first year. He has since built a direct sales company that has made him millions and is now the Co-Founder of FlowHaus, which has taken off since launch and become one of the best cold plunge & sauna experiences in Utah. In this episode, they deep dive into the power of authenticity in the game of recruiting, and unveil the 1 thing that the largest sales orgs do right, and what the smallest ones do wrong. This is the one principle that starts from one person - you. Nick has also applied this same principle to take his team from 5 reps to over 60 in just 9 months, on pace for 40 million in produced revenue and paying out 5 million+ in commissions.

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  • Apr 28, 2025 · 40 min

    How Connecting w/ Yourself Allows You To Connect & Influence Others (At The Highest Level)

    In this episode, Nick Nascimento hosts Donnie Moser, who worked his way up as a sales rep to now being President of Sales of the largest residential service-based sales company in the United States, employing over 2,500 salespeople and tracking to do 250 million in revenue in 2025. Donnie is a family man, an avid triathlete, an investor, an incredible salesman, a fantastic recruiter, and an exceptional leader. Nick & Donnie break down the secret to uncovering your why, and ultimately how to help other people uncover theirs, and in so doing how you can influence them at the highest level. They also talk about the power of slowing down and connecting with your core purpose and how that will influence and elevate everything you do in sales and business.

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  • Apr 2, 2025 · 43 min

    The Real Secrets Behind The Top 1% of Salespeople | Ep 32

    In this episode Landon Christensen & Nick Nascimento break down the secrets of how they have both make 6 figures a month selling solar but apply the principles to anyone in sales & entrepreneurship. Spoiler alert: the secret has nothing to do with better sales training.

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  • Feb 13, 2025 · 13 min

    How Win TRUST FAST: The "5 T's of Trust" | Ep 30

    In this episode, we cover the #1 reason people DON'T buy from salespeople: Trust. In this we explain how to win trust through the 5 T's of Trust: Teaching, Transparency, Testimonials, Touch, & Time. We cover each in-depth and how to leverage each principle of trust to win people over faster, close more deals, increase retention and also increase client satisfaction. Please leave a review if this was helpful! Thank you!

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  • Sep 7, 2024 · 32 min

    Process Not Prize (Solo Podcast) | Ep 19

    Solo podcast with Nick on a mastermind call. Nick breaks down the science behind measurement in sales and how to control your success as a sales rep. How to stay mentally strong and avoid the ups and downs & ruts most sales reps find themselves in. Understand how to set and measure your daily KPI's and how to prioritize inputs over outputs.

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  • Jun 17, 2024 · 35 min

    How To Make More In A Week Than Most Do In A Year | Ep 15

    If you haven't already joined our coaching course, here's a sneak peek of the value we add EVERY Tuesday on our exclusive Masterminds. Set up a time to talk with us here: https://www.xsellcoaching.com/coaching

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  • Mar 12, 2024 · 36 min

    Pushing Past Burnout & Limiting Beliefs | Ep 13

    Breton Bess, CEO of Insight Pest Solutions, joins Nick this week to talk about burnout, pushing past your beliefs in yourself and getting more dedicated to your goals. Winning Golden Door in 2021, Breton continues to exceed his own expectations after 10 years of sales and shares some of his insight as to how. Create your business to grow your revenue, scale your organization, and make an impact with help from XSELL! Apply here https://www.xsellcoaching.com -- Free sales training course https://www.xsellcoaching.com Looking to make over 50k a month ? nick@xsellcoaching.com -- Connect with Breton! Instagram - @breton_bess_ -- Connect with Nick! Website - https://www.xsellcoaching.com Instagram - @nicknsales Tik Tok - @nicknsales

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  • Mar 6, 2024 · 49 min

    From Divorce to Golden Door | Ep 12

    Tanner Williams, 2022 Golden Door winner joins Nick this week to take a deep dive into building a business while maintaining your brand, remaining humble or being humbled, divorce and proximity. Create your business to grow your revenue, scale your organization, and make an impact with help from XSELL! Apply here https://www.xsellcoaching.com -- Free sales training course https://www.xsellcoaching.com Looking to make over 50k a month ? nick@xsellcoaching.com -- Connect with Tanner! Instagram - @thetanner.williams -- Connect with Nick! Website - https://www.xsellcoaching.com Instagram - @nicknsales Tik Tok - @nicknsales

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