Thoughts on Selling YouTube Video Library

Empathy, Insight, and Action: Ted McKenna on the New Sales Playbook
Sept. 18, 2025

Empathy, Insight, and Action: Ted McKenna on the New Sales Playbook

In this episode of Thoughts on Selling, I sit down with Ted McKenna — researcher, author, and co-creator of some of the most influential sales frameworks of the past two decades. Ted has been behind The Challenger Sale, The JOLT Effect, and most recently, The Activator Advantage.Our conversation …
From Practice to Performance: Preparing Sales Teams for an AI World
Sept. 12, 2025

From Practice to Performance: Preparing Sales Teams for an AI World

In this episode of Thoughts on Selling, I sit down with AI strategist and workforce transformation expert Ben Tasker. Ben has spent over a decade helping organizations harness AI not just as a shiny tool, but as a way to amplify human abilities through upskilling, reskilling, and smarter systems th…
Data, Decisions, & the Human Side of Sales with Kerry Curran
Sept. 8, 2025

Data, Decisions, & the Human Side of Sales with Kerry Curran

In this episode of the Thoughts on Selling podcast, I sit down with Kerry Curran — go-to-market strategist, agency veteran, and fierce advocate for customer-centric marketing and sales. Kerry brings a unique blend of analytical rigor and empathetic leadership to every conversation, and this one’s n…
Driving Behavior, Building Trust: The Playbook for Sales Leaders
Sept. 8, 2025

Driving Behavior, Building Trust: The Playbook for Sales Leaders

In this episode of Thoughts on Selling, I sit down with Mike Baron — longtime sales leader, mentor, and operator who has lived the startup, PE, and enterprise trenches. Our conversation is part playbook, part reality check, and packed with practical wisdom for anyone leading or enabling sales teams…
10,000 AI Conversations vs. One Human One: Which WIns?
Aug. 26, 2025

10,000 AI Conversations vs. One Human One: Which WIns?

In this episode, I sit down with Matt Wilkinson — life sciences marketer turned AI strategy partner, Visiting Fellow at Cranfield School of Management, and board member at the Association of Key Account Management. Matt brings a sharp lens to the challenges of sales and marketing alignment, the ris…
Sales with Purpose: Creating Cultures of Trust and Growth
Aug. 20, 2025

Sales with Purpose: Creating Cultures of Trust and Growth

Tracy Linne, an experienced sales leader and strategist, joins me for a powerful conversation on the intersection of leadership, clarity, and sales performance for this episode of the Thoughts on Selling podcast.Tracy emphasizes the role of leaders in shaping not just strategy but belief within t…
Authenticity: Sales, Storytelling and Showing Up Real with Kaivona Parker
Aug. 13, 2025

Authenticity: Sales, Storytelling and Showing Up Real with Kaivona Parker

In this episode of Thoughts on Selling, I get to sit down with the incredible Kaivona Parker—the Unboring Sales Specialist—and let me tell you, she lives up to the name.We talk about what it really means to sell without the mask on. Kaivona shares her journey from breaking into tech sales to becom…
Work On Your Game: Mindset, Discipline, and the Truth About Selling
July 28, 2025

Work On Your Game: Mindset, Discipline, and the Truth About Selling

In this episode of the Thoughts on Selling podcast, I sit down with Dre Baldwin — entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and former pro basketball player — to talk about the intersection of mindset, sales, and performance.Dre brings an intense, no-nonsense perspective to the world of business and selling…
Selling Without the Mask: Authenticity, Improv, and the Inner Game of Sales
July 15, 2025

Selling Without the Mask: Authenticity, Improv, and the Inner Game of Sales

On this episode of Thoughts On Selling, I’m joined by the fabulous Stacy Bishop, and wow, we cover some ground. From Midwest values and fintech sales to improv comedy and why your brain should zip it sometimes—we’re bringing the laughs and the lessons.If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re sellin…