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This episode is so big, so thick and so long that Adam and Steve had to split it into two! It's got everything – exploding toilets, killer ducks, a lawsuit over giant g******s and the latest from Rupaul's drag mess, Tyra Sanchez. Then comedian and Trump impersonator JL Cauvin tells us why he's running for Congress. And he's not joking! Tune in next week for Part Two!  Visit www.adamsank.com 

Introducing Sales Expert Shelby Sapp: The Simple Sales Framework You Can Use in Work, Money, and Relationships (Follow THIS Method to FINALLY Get The Life You Deserve) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty We’re not failing at life. We were just never taught how to speak up, handle rejection, and confidently ask for what we want. Today, Jay sits down with sales leader and entrepreneur Shelby Sapp to unpack why sales isn’t about convincing others, but about understanding people, building trust, and believing in yourself. Shelby shares how the skills that helped her go from door-to-door sales to building a thriving business are the same skills we use every day: advocating for ourselves, navigating rejection, and communicating our value. She reframes sales as a mindset shift, from seeing “no” as failure to seeing it as feedback, explaining why learning how to sell is really about learning how to think, speak, and lead with confidence. Jay and Shelby break down the core principles that make sales applicable to every area of life: identifying leverage, creating real value, keeping things simple, and having the courage to ask for what you want. Shelby explains why people don’t buy products, they buy solutions, outcomes, and relief and how rejection becomes easier when you stop taking it personally. They also dive into the deeper mindset shifts that separate those who stay stuck from those who grow. Shelby challenges the idea that confidence comes before action, revealing instead that confidence is built by doing uncomfortable things repeatedly and overcoming rejection. Jay reflects on how sales skills teach resilience, the ability to keep showing up with belief even after setbacks, and why handling rejection well can unlock opportunities in every part of life. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Sell Without Feeling Manipulative How to Communicate Your Value Clearly How to Handle “No” Without Taking It Personally How to Ask for What You Want (and Get It) How to Identify What Truly Motivates People How to Stop Overexplaining and Keep It Simple How to Create Momentum When You Feel Stuck Progress isn’t about perfection, it’s about momentum. Trust yourself enough to ask, to act, and to keep going. The skills you build today will shape the confidence, freedom, and purpose you step into tomorrow.  With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here.  Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:23 You’re Already Using Sales in Your Every Day Life  02:53 The Power of the Reframe  04:42 The Core Sales Skills Everyone Needs 08:03 Sales Isn’t Manipulation, It’s Emotional Leadership 12:59 One Connection Can Change Everything 17:41 Building a High-Income Skill is Essential  19:51 Why Mindset Is the Real Advantage 21:35 A Simple Sales Process That Actually Works 27:31 The Most Memorable Thing You’ve Ever Been Sold 30:55 How to Spend Money More Mindfully 34:44 How to Get Started in Sales (Even If You’re Scared) 35:42 Are Networking Events Worth Your Time? 39:39 There’s No Limit to What You Can Earn 43:15 How to Create a Major Salary Jump 46:19 Jobs That Sharpen Your Sales Skills 47:49 The Mindset That Keeps People Stuck 49:35 The Power of Believing in Yourself  51:59 How to Sell Any Product Effectively 56:44 Sell Me This Pen 01:02:41 Why Assumptions Kill Sales 01:04:09 How to Handle Rejection Without Losing Momentum 01:07:27 How to Reframe Any Objection 01:12:07 The Right Way to Ask for a Raise 01:15:44 What Employers Are Really Looking For 01:20:06 It’s Not a No, It’s a Lesson 01:21:22 How to Talk About Your Wins Without Ego 01:23:24 The Most Challenging Deal of All 01:25:29 Why the Best Sellers Preempt Objections 01:27:12 Why We Struggle to Invest in Ourselves 01:30:57 Shelby on Final Five  Episode Resources: Shelby Sapp | https://shelbysapp.com/  Shelby Sapp | https://www.instagram.com/shelby.sapp/  Shelby Sapp | https://www.youtube.com/@Shelbysappyt  She Sells | https://shesellsremote.com/  She Sells | https://www.instagram.com/shesellsacademy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

In this supersized Christmas/New Year's episode, Steve loses a job because of the podcast, a jewel thief lays a Fabergé egg, Andy Dick overdoses and "Heated Rivalry" makes the gays go pucking crazy! Then hot gay comedian Jack Sullivan talks crowd work, recovery and why he wears leather pants onstage. (Not that we're complaining.) Visit www.adamsank.com 

Kevin Spacey is homeless, Kristin Chenoweth is brainless and Charlie Sheen says he's never done butt-stuff, but Adam and Steve are dubious. Then Broadway and cabaret star Daniel Reichard joins us to talk music, Fire Island and which cartoon character he'd like to bang. That's all, folks! Visit www.adamsank.com 

Can one twink top a thousand men in one day (and does anybody want to see him try)? Plus, Adam gets into a war of words with a famous lesbian comedian, and Snoop Dogg tries to make nice with the gays. Then John Fugelsang joins us and preaches to the choir about how right-wing evangelicals have corrupted the teachings of Jesus. Mary, you don't want to miss this!   Visit www.adamsank.com 

We answer the age-old question: Which breed of dog is most like a wolf? Plus, Charlie Sheen does dudes, and Kristin Chenoweth pisses off the gays. Then, gay Hollywood hottie Guillermo Diaz joins us (on video!) to talk "Stonewall," "Weeds" and "Scandal" – plus he reveals which male body parts he finds sexiest. (Hint: You can rub them in public.) Watch the full video on Adam's YouTube! Visit www.adamsank.com 

In this supersized episode, Steve finally wakes up, and he and Adam discuss fugly demon Kim Davis's attempt to overturn marriage equality. Plus, a grisly gay influencer murder case rocks NYC, and David Geffen's boy-toy divorce gets messy. Then, adult video star (and Adam's neighbor) Daddy Kylex reveals some of his wildest on-camera adventures… including the video that Adam helped go viral! You may need to grab some tissues. Visit www.adamsank.com 

We're back! And Steve oversleeps! So comedian Drew Lausch serves as both co-host and guest. Topics include Austin Wolf's shocking crimes (yuck!), a gay porn parody of "The White Lotus (yum!) and Margaret Cho's claims that Ellen is mean (what else is new?). It feels as if we never said goodbye!

Surprise, mutherf-ckers! Adam's back with a brand new episode, along with Steve and Romaine, just in time to celebrate Pride 2025! They share news updates on some of your favorite topics, including Jerry Falwell Jr. and the Pool Boy, Jussie Smollett, the new Pope's MAGA brother, and a guy caught pleasuring himself at a Lowes store! Talk about being handy with a tool!  Visit www.adamsank.com 

Adam and Steve return for a special, all-new Pride episode – a takeover of the Derek & Romaine Show! And once again, Romaine joins them! Topics include the Pope's anti-gay slip of the tongue, whether penises are getting bigger over time and the questionable benefits of ass-eating. Dig in! Original Air Date: June 7, 2024 Visit https://linktr.ee/AdamSank 

Adam and Steve record a special, all-new episode – a takeover of the Derek & Romaine Show while those b-tches are off on a Mediterranean Cruise. Yet somehow, Romaine joins them! Topics include the LGBTQ backlash sweeping the nation, songs from the early 2000s that made you gay, and whether women belong in places where guys are going down on each other. Slurp it up, folks!

Our monster two-hour and 20-minute send-off! Featuring Steve Chazaro J.B. Bercy, Ryan Frostig, Drew Lausch, Michelle Buteau, Julie Halston, Daniel Reichard, Patrick McCollum, Joanne Filan, Irene Bremis, Joey DeGrandis, Hunter Foster, Jennifer Cody, Stone & Stone, Frank DeCaro, Micheal Rice, Glenn Scarpelli and Stephen Wallem! With special appearances by Rocco Steele and two-time ghost guest Justin Utley! Plus, a final update on Natalia, the orphan dwarf. Make sure you stick around 'til the very end to hear all the listener voicemails. Thank you, and good night. Visit https://linktr.ee/AdamSank 

Our final holiday special, and the biggest one ever! We've got ASSclusive musical performances from Sanjaya Malakar, Cynthia Lee Fontaine, Tom Goss, Erika Amato, Patrick Bodd and our very own chubby chorizo, Steve Chazaro! Plus, hunky Austin Allan from New York's Sugar Wood erotic bakery brings his "Woody" and "Kitty" cookies into the studio... and gets hit on by the entire crew. Got milk? Visit https://linktr.ee/AdamSank 

And our last ever live guest is... hunky travel writer Ivan Quintanilla, aka Traveling IQ! But first, Steve weighs in on the end of the ASS, President Biden signs marriage equality into law, Brittney Griner goes free, and the author of "Don't Say Gay" faces 35 years in prison. Merry Christmas! Visit https://linktr.ee/AdamSank

We take a captivating look back with pioneering dance legend Nat Horne – from performing on Broadway in 1957's "Jamaica" to helping found the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater and beyond. But first, Adam and guest co-ho Ryan Frostig discuss the death of musical key changes, Tenoch Huerta's mysterious bulge and why lab rats dance to Lady Gaga. Baby, they were born this way. Visit https://linktr.ee/AdamSank