The Thoughts On Selling™ podcast explores the issues in driving enterprise sales revenue through effective pipeline development, account planning and sales performance management. Join us to learn best practices and things to avoid, with the goal of maximizing the account penetration, customer share of wallet, customer satisfaction and sales productivity of your organization. For more information and to browse the podcast library, please visit http://podcast.thoughtsonselling.com
On this episode of Thoughts on Selling, I sit down with Jackie Retig, a passionate sales enablement leader and COO at EnableWorks. Jackie recently made the leap into entrepreneurship after years in the tech space, and she brings a grounded, practical perspective to what it really takes to build consistent, scalable sales teams.
We get into why enablement is more than just onboarding and training—it's about creating the condition...
In this episode of Thoughts on Selling, I sit down with Borja Cuan, co-founder of Four15 Digital, to talk all things demand gen, agency life, and what it takes to deliver results—not just leads. Borja's been in the digital marketing game since the late '90s, and his perspective on execution, transparency, and the importance of asking the right questions is both refreshing and, frankly, necessary in today’s B2B landscape.
We ...
In this episode, my good friend Alistair Corrie and I take a deep dive into toe topics of mindset, mastery, and how we get out of our own way—whether in selling, sports, leadership, or life.
Alistair draws from a range of disciplines—The Inner game, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, martial arts concepts like Shu-Ha-Ri-Kokoro, Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy, and more—to explore what mastery really looks like and how we can cre...
For this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with David Kirkdorffer — marketing veteran, recording artist, hat enthusiast, and self-proclaimed connective tissue between sales and marketing. We talked all about how sales and marketing can actually get along, the evolution of enablement, and what happens when buyers (and AI) start running the show.
🔑 Key Takeaways from Our Conversation:
Sales and marketing should be allies
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In this episode, I had a great conversation with Tim Bradley, founder of Pennant—a video marketing firm that’s laser-focused on helping companies improve conversion rates in the middle of the funnel. Tim’s all about storytelling, yes—but with a clear eye on how that story supports sales performance.
We talked a lot about the line between marketing and sales enablement, and how the best content—especially video—can serve both when it...
In this episode of Thoughts on Selling, I sit down with sales coach and former VP of Sales, Shane Jamison, to talk about the real work behind sustainable sales—coaching to the numbers, managing pipeline pressure without compromising relationships, and becoming the guide your customer needs.
We dive into what it means to stay authentic when management wants pull-ins, how to balance urgency with trust, and why pressuring a customer to...
In this episode of the Thoughts on Selling podcast, I welcome Steven Ethridge, an accomplished sales trainer, coach, and expert in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Our conversation dives into the pivotal roles that mindset and intentional communication play in driving meaningful sales outcomes.
Steven shares his structured two-part methodology: Sales Mindset Self-Mastery and his NLP-based Five-Step Sales Process. He highlights ho...
Welcome back to Thoughts on Selling. This one’s a little different — and a little deeper. I had the chance to sit down with fellow ultrarunner, entrepreneur, and coach Troy Meadows to talk about something foundational: your why — personally, professionally, and organizationally.
Just like an ultramarathon, building something meaningful in sales (or life) demands more than tactics. You need a reason to keep going when it gets hard. A...
Dustin Beaudoin joined the Thoughts on Selling podcast to discuss the intersection of AI and sales strategy, the critical importance of in-depth preparation, and how these elements are shaping the future of sales. Here’s a deeper dive into our conversation:
Dustin's Background and Sales Philosophy
I sat down with my good friend and former Oracle teammate Jane Scott for a deep dive into customer success. Jane and I worked together for years on the key account team supporting Xerox, and she was the glue that held it all together — truly the most important person in the room.
We covered a lot in this conversation: from the foundational elements of long-term account management, to the evolving role of customer success in today’s ...
Welcome back to another episode of the "Thoughts on Selling" podcast. In this episode, we delve into the nuanced world of sales negotiations with Ron Hubsher, a seasoned expert in the field.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of our conversation and the key insights we uncovered.
Introduction to Sales Negotiations:Ron introduces himself as an engineer turned sales professional who applies engineering principles to sales, advocatin...
In this episode, I sit down with Steven Werley, a sales expert, entrepreneur, and endurance athlete with a background in both marketing and military service. We dive into why pushing yourself to do hard things—whether in sports, business, or sales—builds resilience and long-term success.
Steven shares his insights on the role of AI in sales, explaining that AI isn’t here to replace salespeople but to help them perform better. By aut...
In this episode ofThoughts on Selling, host Lee Levitt is joined by Todd Busler, founder of Champify. Todd shares his journey from sales engineering to leading revenue organizations and launching a company designed to revolutionize outbound sales efficiency.
Lee and Todd dive into the evolving nature of sales, the importance of coaching over managing, and why the best salespeople are often ex-athletes, musicians, or gamers. They als...
In this episode, I had an amazing conversation with Estefania (Fani) Rodriguez Marino, a sales enablement pro joining in from Paris.
We talked about what sales enablement really means and how it’s not just about training or content—it’s about helping the company achieve its goals by aligning sales efforts with strategy. Fani shared her journey, her passion for embracing challenges, and why motivation and context are crucial for sa...
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jeff Lipsius about his concept of the Inner Game of Selling. Drawing inspiration from his friend Timothy Gallwey, and Tim's renowned work, The Inner Game of Tennis, Jeff explains how understanding and mastering the inner game can dramatically improve sales performance.
We explore how shifting focus from selling to buying, embracing the customer as the ultimate teacher, and culti...
In this episode of the "Thoughts on Selling" podcast, hosted by Lee Levitt, we dive into a rich conversation with Judy Sunblade, a seasoned expert in sales enablement. The discussion centers around the evolution of sales enablement into what is now more fittingly called revenue enablement.
This shift reflects a broader scope that includes all revenue streams, from direct sales to customer success and channel partner management.
Key...
James McKay, a remarkable figure in revenue operations, former inside sales leader and I explore the power of RevOps (revenue operations) in supercharging sales effectiveness.
Let's unpack some of the invaluable insights from our discussion.
1. Embrace Your Sales Identity: James kicked off by sharing his personal life—highlighting the importance of balancing professional and personal roles. He shifted his career focus from inside s...
Ryan Milligan from QuotaPath and I take a deep dive into how automating and optimizing sales compensation can drive the behaviors that are most beneficial for businesses.
Key Points We Discussed:
The Impact of Compensation on Sales Behavior:
Alan Versteeg, a seasoned sales management expert, takes a deep dive into effective sales practices and the critical role of sales management in nurturing successful sales teams.
Key Discussions:
Join host Lee Levitt and Daniel Levine, an expert in sales management and leadership, to discuss building transformative sales cultures. This episode dives into the essentials of creating a strong sales culture that empowers teams and drives performance.
Key Takeaways:
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