Revenue Builders Podcast – "Thank You Leave Us a Review"

Release Date: November 27, 2025
Hosts: John McMahon & John Kaplan

Episode Overview

This special Thanksgiving episode of Revenue Builders steps back from sales strategies to reflect with gratitude on the podcast’s thriving audience. Hosts John McMahon and John Kaplan express deep appreciation for their listeners’ support, the positive impact of feedback, and their shared journey in the B2B sales world. Though brief, the episode strengthens community ties and calls for continued listener engagement, blending gratitude, warmth, and signature banter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Thanksgiving and Expressing Gratitude

• Holiday Wishes: John Kaplan opens with a warm “Happy Thanksgiving” to listeners across the U.S., setting the episode’s tone of gratitude.

  • Quote: "We'd like to wish you a happy Thanksgiving to all of you in the United States who are celebrating this today." – John Kaplan [00:47]

• Audience Appreciation: Both hosts thank their growing audience for ongoing support, emphasizing how listener engagement fuels their continued success.

  • Quote: "We just want to say thank you to all of our dedicated listeners who help us continue to break listening records basically each and every month." – John McMahon [00:56]

2. The Importance of Listener Feedback

• Shaping the Podcast: Kaplan highlights the value of audience contributions—suggestions, questions, and recommended topics—which help guide the show's direction.

  • Quote: "Thank you for reaching out...with anything that you'd like us to cover in upcoming episodes. That's really a good help for us as we're figuring out the agenda as we go forward." – John Kaplan [01:16]

• Impact of Reviews: McMahon stresses the tangible difference reviews and ratings make on platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts, encouraging continued listener outreach.

  • Quote: "We really appreciate those reviews...They do make a difference." – John McMahon [01:51]

3. Community Banter: Inside Joke

• Podcast Humor: The hosts joke about featuring a new episode on "how Kaplan docks a boat," reinforcing the friendly rapport with their audience and each other.
  • Quote: "We may even have to have a podcast on how Kaplan docks a boat. Oh, buddy." – John McMahon [01:57]
  • Kaplan’s comeback: "If we do that...we're gonna have to do video because they gotta understand there's a difference between what you say is wrong and what I'm saying is efficient." [02:11]
  • McMahon: "Yes, exactly." [02:21]

4. End-of-Year Encouragement

• Motivation for Listeners: Kaplan urges listeners—regardless of their sales forecast status—to close out the year strong, offering camaraderie and motivational support.
  • Quote: "We wish you a strong finish...no matter where you're at in your forecast, no matter where you are in your year. Just finish strong and we look forward to seeing you again next time." – John Kaplan [02:23]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “We just want to say thank you to all of our dedicated listeners who help us continue to break listening records basically each and every month. So thank you very much.”
  — John McMahon [00:56]

• “...thank you for reaching out us and you know, with anything that you'd like us to cover in upcoming episodes. That's really a...good help for us as we're, as we're figuring out the agenda as we go forward.”
  — John Kaplan [01:16]

• “We may even have to have a podcast on how Kaplan docks a boat. Oh, buddy.”
  — John McMahon [01:57]
  “If we do that...we're gonna have to do video because they gotta understand there's a difference between what you say is wrong and what I'm saying is efficient.”
  — John Kaplan [02:11]

• “We wish you a strong finish at this time of the year, no matter where you're at in your forecast, no matter where you are in your year. Just finish strong and we look forward to seeing you again next time.”
  — John Kaplan [02:23]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:47] – Thanksgiving wishes and opening gratitude
• [00:56] – Listener appreciation and audience growth
• [01:09] – Soliciting ratings/reviews, audience engagement
• [01:16] – Using listener suggestions to shape future episodes
• [01:51] – The value and impact of reviews
• [01:57] – Lighthearted “docking a boat” banter
• [02:23] – Motivational end-of-year encouragement

Episode Tone & Style

The episode is lighthearted, sincere, and community-oriented, showcasing the hosts’ authentic personalities and the trusted, approachable relationship they've built with listeners. The humor and genuine thanks punctuate a message of collaboration and shared success, staying true to the show’s practical, “been there, done that” ethos.

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