Hello,

My name's Ewell Smith. Let's find your first franchise.

Perhaps you're stuck in a job that's sucking the life out of you or you're past due fulfilling your entrepreneurial spirit...you've got options.


With over 4,000 franchises in the U.S., I'll personally guide you through the process, providing a roadmap to freedom tailored just for you. We'll navigate this journey together toward your first franchise!

I want my FREEDOM...tell me more


As host of the CloseTheDeal.Com Podcast we're talking with entrepreneurs and franchisors.

Our guests share their stories to inspire you and guide you on your entrepreneurial journey. Take a listen to our disrupters.


Check out our special Your First Franchise episodes!


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With Robyn Bresnahan - BBC

My new book, 

The ____ ________ Mindset

 is coming soon.

Sample National Media Secured by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board

Toured Prince Albert of Monaco around the Gulf of Mexico following the BP crisis sharing how we would overcome.

While leading the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, we worked with thousands of business owners marketing $25 billion in retail seafood sales.


We also faced two brutal challenges 5 years apart - Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill.  We lost billions in sales with each crisis. 


My new book, The _______ ________Mindset (I'll fill in that blank when we publish), helps you avoid losing sales in two ways:


In part 1 of my new book, I talk about the _________ Mindset, which was essential to overcome massive challenges.  Today, the that mindset is more necessary  than ever for any business owner to overcome everyday challenges and thrive.


In part 2 of the book, I talk about leveraging the unbeatable power of story using the Story Sales Sequence


It's tested to the extremes during tough times and proven to help entrepreneurs market their businesses and drive sales. The Story Sales Sequence works even better in good times to grow your revenue.


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NOTE - thanks to harnessing the unbeatable power of story,  we sponsored Super Bowl XLVII to let the world know we were back from the BP crisis in just 3 years.  See the sizzle reel below. ↓

Louisiana Seafood  - Super Bowl XLVII


“Ewell brought energy, drive, excitement and ‘out of the box’ thinking that propelled the Louisiana Seafood Board into one of the top-notch marketing associations in the U.S.” 


Harlon Pearce

Former Chairman

Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board - LA


"We already understood that we need to tell our story. Ewell helped us understand how to do that even better. That presents us with a whole new challenge to drive our vision forward. "


Don Kniles

President

Peninsula Pride Farms - WI

“Ewell's passion and energy were invaluable to the domestic seafood industry during those trying times. His leadership was instrumental in securing the funding we needed to protect and strengthen the Gulf brand.


Mary Landrieu


Former U.S. Senator - DC


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As founder of CloseTheDeal.Com, I have immense respect for entrepreneurs and franchisors in the trenches. I enjoy sharing the Story Sales Sequence methodologies to help your audience grow their businesses.


Bringing a fresh perspective that's tested-to-the- extremes helps instill renewed confidence in your  audience. My lingo's a bit different knowing the Story Sales Sequence will help your audience market their products or services more effectively to close more deals.


Knowing what it's like to be in your shoes coordinating speakers and interviews, I make this super easy for you be it a speaking engagement, podcast, or media interview.


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