Sales Leadership Podcast

William Davis, leadership author and founder of The Leadership Blueprint, helps managers shift from authority to trusted influence. He discusses building cultures of care, hiring leaders who develop people, fixing performance systems that encourage sabotage, and practical ways to learn team passions and balance stress with purpose. The conversation centers on creating environments where people thrive and choose to stay.

Whitney Faires is an internationally recognized executive coach and leadership expert who helps leaders in organizations of all shapes and sizes create stronger connections, achieve record-setting performance levels, and ultimately advance faster in their careers. As we kick off the 2026 year, Whiney joins the show to share an insightful perspective on why every leader must be intentional about how they choose to have influence…and why they need to become a leader worth following. Her 5 point framework on Magnetic Leadership is something every leader will benefit from as we discuss why intentional leadership is required to break free from status quo. This is an episode that will have you taking notes, re-thinking how you create influence, and finding ways to better connect to each member of your team. You can connect with Whitney on LinkedIn here. You can learn more about Whitney and her team here. You can book a strategy call with Whitney here. For video excerpts of this and other episodes of the Sales Leadership Podcast, check out Sales Leadership United Here. Be sure to check out the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel here. And you can connect with Rob or learn more about the Jeppsen Performance Group here.

Steve Urian, VP of Sales at WM joins us today to unpack how true market leaders stay in growth mode for decades…not by reacting to change…but by making it a crucial part of the leadership strategic plan. Steve shares how change shapes the way WM has stayed in growth mode and as the dominant leader in their market for over half a century. And they’ve maintained that growth position through every single market condition imaginable. This is an episode where one of the most successful leaders of one of North America’s most iconic companies shares how they don’t just earn first place in their market…they stay there. You can connect with Steve on LinkedIn here. You can learn more about WM here. For video excerpts of this and other episodes of the Sales Leadership Podcast, check out Sales Leadership United Here. Be sure to check out the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel here.

Dr. Angelo Valenti is a consulting psychologist who’s spent decades in the trenches with business leaders helping them create better results and have more impact. Along the way he has uncovered some important observations around loyalty and the impact it has on team members…especially during the turbulent times of change. Today, Angelo joins the show to share what loyalty REALLY means…how leaders don’t just manage performance, but build loyalty through consistency and connection to people. This is a conversation that will help you make 2026 the best year of your career. And as you prepare for the upcoming sales year….the timing couldn’t be better. How do you know if you’re a leader a team can count on? Angelo answers that for us today. You can connect with Angelo on LinkedIn here. You can learn more about Angelo and his team here. For video excerpts of this and other episodes of the Sales Leadership Podcast, check out Sales Leadership United Here.

Robert Moseley, founder and CEO of GTM Engine, discusses the revolutionary impact of AI in sales coaching. He emphasizes the shift from content-driven to contextual coaching, showcasing how personalization enhances the quality of coaching conversations. By automating administrative tasks, GTM Engine helps leaders focus on meaningful coaching, significantly increasing reps' selling time. Moseley also shares insights into why many leaders overestimate their coaching effectiveness and offers practical strategies for success.

34 Months ago, Rob was given 18 months to live as part of a devastating diagnosis with cancer. 2 years ago, Rob shared his story of choices he made to choose life and the results that followed. So many people have reached out and thanked us for sharing this story once again, we’re re-releasing it. And this story about intentionally changing your DNA applies to every leader. Because if we change our leadership DNA…we can have a greater influence with our teams than we may have ever imagined. So as you approach new leadership challenges…our hope is this episode helps you choose to lean in. To change your leadership DNA. To throw away the victim card and choose abundance over scarcity and your future over your fears. We hope you are inspired by this story and choose to share it with your friends and colleagues. Elite leadership always has and always will start with how you think. We hope this episode helps you re-think your approach to mindset. You can connect with Rob on LinkedIn here. You can learn more about the Jeppsen Performance Group here.

Stephen is the Founder and CEO of ConveYour…the platform trusted by elite direct sales orgs like Vivint, and Sunrun to activate, train and retain high performing reps…fast. He’s a former CUTCO Hall of Fame sales rep who realized the secret to wide-scale success wasn’t MORE people…it was better prepared people. Today, Stephen helps leaders amplify their influence by designing systems that create confident, capable teams from Day 1…to create customer readiness FASTER. And the element that is most important to fuel may surprise you: Belief. This is an important conversation for every sales leader. How do you create belief? You can connect with Stephen on LinkedIn here. You can learn more about ConveYour here. For video excerpts of this and other episodes of the Sales Leadership Podcast, check out Sales Leadership United Here.

Rob Herbst is the CEO of Spire Selling. For over 30 years he has been shaking up the world of sales development and growth with massive success. Rob and his team blend empathy with action…spotlighting not just what leaders must DO…but also who they must be…especially when the pressure is on. Rob is on a mission. And that mission? Cheating Death. And not the heartbeat-stopping kind, but the slow, soul sucking death of complacency. Rob is the author of the wildly successful book, Cheating Death…a book that reads like a wake-up call for leaders sleepwalking through their roles and cultures running on autopilot. Today, Rob joins the show to share how leaders can help their teams find the fulfilment that comes only from doing meaningful work, choosing change and growth, and finding the excitement that comes when sales is done right. If you find yourself ever working hard but feeling unfulfilled….this is the episode for you. You can connect with Rob on LinkedIn here. You can learn more about Rob and his team here. You can check out some of Rob’s sales leadership videos here. You can buy Rob’s book, Cheating Death here. For video excerpts of this and other episodes of the Sales Leadership Podcast, check out Sales Leadership United Here.

Marcus Chan is the founder of Venli Consulting, an advisor to elite sales leaders worldwide and one of our most downloaded guests in show history. Marcus rejoins the show and discusses how elite leaders create high performing teams. He shares a framework that has helped thousands of leaders engineer award-winning performance and build a culture where EVERYTHING is about GROWTH. As we push into the second half of 2025, this conversation will give you insights to help you make adjustments to your leadership systems that create large…disproportionate results. And if you missed Marcus’ first episode on the show…be sure to see the link in the notes below. This one provides a fantastic overview that is sure to help you raise your leadership game. You can connect with Marcus on LinkedIn here. You can learn more about Venli here. You can get Marcus’ report on the 3 core issues KILLING 80% of Revenue teams here. You can check out Marcus’ YouTube channel here. You can check out Marcus’ first episode on the Sales Leadership Podcast here. For video excerpts of this and other episodes of the Sales Leadership Podcast, check out Sales Leadership United Here.

Deepak Bhootra, CEO of Jaboolani Consulting, works globally with sales leaders to enhance their careers with joy and fulfillment. He discusses the alarming turnover in sales, with many leaving by age 35, and its financial implications. Deepak advocates for a supportive leadership style to combat burnout, emphasizing motivation and relationship building. He introduces the three A's model—anchor, adjust, and amplify—to strengthen team connections and foster a healthier work environment. Listeners will gain insights on achieving sales success without sacrificing well-being.