The Commission Code for Success

Does your gross revenue come from commissions, fees, and other types of 1099 MISC income? If you answered yes, then the Commission Code for Success is a podcast created specifically with you in mind. Each episode is designed to deliver a concept or idea that will help you increase your revenue and have more time to enjoy it. If you are an employee on 100% commission or an independent contractor you are a business owner when it comes to how you go about doing your daily work. The mindset of a business owner puts you in exactly the right spot to maximize your revenue and maximize the impact you have with your clients and customers. The Commission Code is the library of knowledge and the set of skills you need to grow your business and reach your desires. Please join us and our guests at The Commission Code Podcast! I look forward to seeing you there, I'm your host, Morris Sims.

The Commission Code for Success is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 131 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Commission Code for Success, a business show with 131 episodes published.

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  A Practical YouTube Strategy That Turns Searches Into Leads with Mary Ann Bautista

  Sep 30, 202626 min

  Send us Fan Mail YouTube is bigger than most business owners realize and it’s not just a place to “post videos.” It’s the number two search engine, the biggest streaming platform, and a social channel where trust gets built in public. We sit down with YouTube strategy expert Mary Ann Bautista to talk about what actually makes YouTube work for lead generation, visibility, and long-term business growth. We get specific about the shift that changes everything: YouTube is a pull platform. That means you don’t start with your latest promotion, you start with what your ideal client is already searching for and the exact keywords they use. Mary Ann explains how to build a search-led content calendar, why consistent publishing matters, and how to think in “content pillars” such as education, product demos, and social proof like testimonials and reviews. The goal isn’t random views, it’s the right viewers who become warm, pre-qualified leads before they ever call you. We also dig into what’s changing right now with AI search and LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. YouTube has major authority, especially when you use best practices like transcripts and strong metadata, and Mary Ann shares how an off-page authority footprint on places like Reddit and Quora can increase your odds of being cited in AI answers. If you’ve been waiting because you think you need a fancy studio, we cover a simple, budget-friendly setup and why audio and lighting matter more than flashy gear. Subscribe for more practical sales and marketing advice, share this with a business owner who needs more visibility, and leave a review with the question you want us to tackle next. Support the show Check out more about your host, Morris Sims Visit our Facebook and LinkedIn Pages!

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  Three Questions That Protect A CEO’s Time with Dhana Kannan

  Sep 23, 202627 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail Your calendar is packed, your brain is fried, and somehow you are still the one choosing the “office snacks” while retention slips and big deals wait. That gap between what a CEO should do and what a CEO actually does is where Dhana Kannan lives. Donna is a fractional COO for overwhelmed founders, and she joins us to share how she turns operational chaos into a clean, scalable system that gives leaders their time back. We start with the moment that pushed her into entrepreneurship: a shower steamer that failed so badly it left a purple stain and turned a quick reset into a frustrating cleanup. That irritation became a company she scaled across the US, Canada, and Taiwan, and those hard-earned lessons now shape how she helps CEOs stop being a one-person department. The key idea is simple but uncomfortable: most founders spend premium time on low-value tasks because everything feels urgent. Donna walks us through her CEO time protection filter, a 30-second decision tool built on three questions: strategic impact, reversibility, and CEO-only context. From there, we get practical about what delegation really looks like today, including the tool contractor employee ladder, how to avoid expensive hiring mistakes, and why skill is not enough without the right personality fit. We also dig into AI for business operations: where it can automate repetitive work fast, and where it cannot replace trust, judgment, and leadership. If you want better focus, cleaner operations, and a more sustainable week, hit play. After you listen, subscribe, share this with a founder who needs it, and leave a review. What is the first task you are ready to delegate or delete? Support the show Check out more about your host, Morris Sims Visit our Facebook and LinkedIn Pages!

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  If You Cannot Say It Simply, Does Your Prospect Know What You Do? With Liz Mbwambo

  Sep 9, 202629 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail If a stranger asked, “Why should I pick you?” could you answer in one sentence and actually mean it? That one line is the difference between marketing that feels expensive and random and marketing that compounds into brand recognition. We dig into how to find that sentence, how to pressure-test it against competitors, and how to turn it into messaging your customers remember when the moment of need hits. Morris Sims talks with Liz Mbwambo from Upwin Marketing about starting the right way: a true client needs analysis that uncovers the why behind the why. Growth is rarely just “more revenue.” It might be a succession plan, a retirement timeline, or the decision to open a new location. Once the real goal is clear, we walk through the branding fundamentals, what mission and vision actually mean in day-to-day business, and why a simple guarantee or flag-in-the-ground promise can separate you from crowded markets. We also get tactical on target audience strategy. “Everyone is my customer” sounds bold, but it wastes budget and leads to watered-down creative. Liz explains how to build micro audiences, tailor marketing messages by life stage, and pick platforms that match how people consume media. That includes social media, local and connected TV advertising down to the zip code, modern SEO that now includes AI search discovery, and the long game asset many businesses ignore: an email list built on first-party data with lead magnets and smart segmentation. If you want clearer positioning, better marketing performance, and a brand your team can rally around, hit play now then subscribe, share this with a business owner who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show Check out more about your host, Morris Sims Visit our Facebook and LinkedIn Pages!

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  Design A Business That Grows Your Freedom, with Greg Slaughter

  Aug 26, 202630 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail If your calendar feels like a hostage note written by your own business, this conversation is for you. We talk about the hidden trade so many entrepreneurs make: more revenue and more “wins,” but less time, less health, and fewer real relationships. The big idea is simple and uncomfortable: your business is perfectly designed to give you what it is designed for. If it is designed only for money, it will keep taking your time to produce it. Greg Slaughter joins us to lay out a practical framework he calls the Five C’s: control, congruence, capacity, consistency, and collaboration. We dig into why control is the baseline, how to stop blaming the market and start owning the design, and why congruence matters so you do not climb the wrong mountain. We also challenge common entrepreneurship advice about “finding your why,” including how ego goals sneak in, and how a six to twelve month perspective can expose what you actually care about. Then we get concrete with time management for business owners: setting working hours first, training customers to work within your boundaries, and limiting email, texts, and voicemail so your phone becomes a productivity tool again. If you want business systems and boundaries that protect family time while still supporting growth, listen through the end and take notes. Subscribe, share this with a fellow entrepreneur, and leave a review so more people can build a business that supports their life. Support the show Check out more about your host, Morris Sims Visit our Facebook and LinkedIn Pages!

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  You Do Not Need More Motivation You Need A Clear Why With Mandi Feely-Swain

  Aug 19, 202635 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail A lot of business advice sounds good until the market turns, the pipeline dries up, and the bills still show up on time. That is why this conversation with Mandi Feely-Swain hits different. She is a mortgage lender who helped grow Premier Mortgage Resources into a roughly 500-employee company, but she also remembers what it feels like to carry six-figure red numbers, make hard calls, and keep going when confidence is not automatic. We dig into what actually creates traction in a commission-based business: showing up with the right mindset, staying anchored to a clear why, and getting your plan out of your head and onto paper. Mandy shares how a turning point decision to get back on the front line changed everything, not just for her production but for the culture around her. We also talk about leading without getting distracted by shiny objects, building with values like vision, hustle, grit, and execute, and why a business plan should be reviewed constantly as rates, buyer demand, and technology keep shifting. Then we get practical about sales. Mandi’s philosophy is simple and powerful: sales is not about pushing or “closing,” it is about helping people get what they came for. If you sell mortgages, insurance, professional services, or anything built on trust and referrals, you will hear language you can use immediately. Mandy also shares details on her book Origination Boost and how listeners can grab the ebook and request the audio version. If you get value from this, subscribe, share the episode with a business owner who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show Check out more about your host, Morris Sims Visit our Facebook and LinkedIn Pages!

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