When most people think of Sales, they focus on the sales presentation itself. But the success of your presentation just might depend on what you do before and after the sale. Episode 81 of The Communication Guys podcast is “Before and After the Sale,” where master salesman Doug Traxler explains to the Guys the often overlooked parts of the sales process that every salesperson needs to remember.

This week marks the first day of Spring in the northern hemisphere, a time to clean out those dust bunnies and cobwebs that have accumulated over the winter. It’s a good time to clean out some bad communication habits too. Episode 80 of The Communication Guys podcast is “Spring Cleaning for Communicators,” where the Guys describe five ways to eliminate those old bad habits and identify your most promising areas for growth and improvement.

Sometimes our desire to tell a great story tempts us to embellish it a little—or as the Irish would say, to allow a “wee bit o’ blarney” to creep in. But if those embellishments turn out to be untrue, your credibility suffers. Episode 79 of The Communication Guys podcast is “How to Keep Blarney Out of Your Communication,” where the Guys describe five ways to remain ethical and compelling at the same time.

Every chef knows that it helps to have all the ingredients at hand before you start a creative new recipe, and preparing a great presentation is no different. Episode 78 is “Recipe for a Great Presentation,” where the Guys describe eight essential ingredients to make sure you gather before you write that next presentation.