Episode 74 - Follow Up, Adapt, and Win: Cybersecurity & Sales Lessons with Brett Gallant
Release Date: 05/29/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of Call The Damn Leads, I sit down with Brett Gallant, a cybersecurity expert and sales pro, to break down how sales and security both rely on trust, consistency, and follow-up. From selling ice cream as a kid to closing cybersecurity deals, Brett shares how his early sales lessons shaped his business success today.
We cover:
✅ Why fortunes are made in the follow-up
✅ How to create urgency and problem awareness in sales
✅ The role of storytelling in building trust and closing deals
✅ Why mindset is the key to long-term sales success
✅ How cybersecurity sales relate to every business owner’s survival
If you’re looking to improve your follow-up, ask better sales questions, and refine your process to close more deals, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can start using today.
Key Takeaways from This Episode
1. Fortunes Are Made in the Follow-Up
🔹 Brett’s first sales job—selling ice cream as a kid—taught him that consistency wins.
🔹 He turned a dead-end sales route into the best route in the city by showing up every day and ringing the bell.
🔹 Sales takeaway: Keep following up, be present, and create demand.
2. Spot the Patterns & Adapt to Win
🔹 Brett saw patterns in customer behavior—kids at pools bought more ice cream, so he parked his bike where the demand was.
🔹 Later in business, he used the same principle—recognizing customer pain points and adjusting his strategy.
🔹 Sales takeaway: Opportunities come when you look for them—find demand, solve problems, and position yourself accordingly.
3. Storytelling Sells, Facts Alone Don’t
🔹 Facts tell, but stories sell—Brett makes cybersecurity real by showing clients how a breach could personally affect their business.
🔹 “What would happen if your systems were locked tomorrow? How would you manage payroll?”
🔹 Sales takeaway: Use real-world stories to make your product relatable and urgent.
4. The Power of Asking the Right Questions
🔹 Brett’s cybersecurity pitch isn’t just about selling—it’s about helping clients realize the risks they didn’t even know they had.
🔹 Instead of dumping stats on them, he asks: “How do you want to manage your risk?”
🔹 Sales takeaway: Great salespeople don’t sell—they help prospects realize their own needs.
5. Sales & Mindset Go Hand in Hand
🔹 Brett’s belief? Mindset is a muscle—you have to flex it.
🔹 Rejection, resilience, and belief in your process separate successful closers from the rest.
🔹 “If you don’t believe in what you’re selling, your prospect won’t either.”
🔹 Sales takeaway: Confidence + mindset + process = sales success.
Expanded Insights & Strategies
How to Turn a Cold Lead into a Closed Deal
Brett lost a client because they didn’t see the value in cybersecurity—but he didn’t give up. Instead, he refined his consultative sales process, followed up, and later closed that same client weeks later.
💡 Try This: If a prospect says no, don’t just move on—stay in their world, educate, and show your value.
Making Prospects Problem-Aware (Before It’s Too Late)
Most business owners don’t think about cybersecurity until it’s too late. Brett uses strategic questions to make them realize the risks before disaster strikes.
💡 Pro Tip: Instead of telling a prospect what they need, ask:
👉 “If your entire system was locked tomorrow, how would you handle it?”
👉 “How would a two-week shutdown impact your revenue?”
These questions make the risk real—and urgency drives sales.
Brett’s Advice for Salespeople
"Take action. Stop waiting for the perfect plan—just execute. The best salespeople don’t wait for ideal conditions. They adapt, take risks, and go for it."
How to Connect with Brett Gallant
Brett is dedicated to helping businesses protect themselves from cyber threats while mastering the art of sales and follow-up.
🔗 Website: https://www.theadaptivemindset.ca
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com (DM “15 Ways” for his cybersecurity checklist!)
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com 🎙 Podcast: The Adaptive Mindset – Tackling mindset, business, and personal growth.
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