The Brutal Truth about Sales and Selling - We interview the world's best B2B Enterprise salespeople.

The Brutal Truth about Sales and Selling - We interview the world's best B2B Enterprise salespeople.

Brian Burns

11 episodes

Episodes

HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF IN HYPER- COMPETITIVE SPACE
Aug 31, 2026 · 36m
This episode explores the mental health challenges and emotional volatility inherent in B2B enterprise sales.
WHAT IT TAKE TO BECOME AN A-PLAYER IN B2B SALES
Aug 26, 2026 · 42m
Amanda Machado, an enterprise IT sales veteran, shares strategies for differentiating commodity services by building trust and addressing client fears.
THE MINDSET THAT CAN SUCCEED IN THE TOUGHEST OF SITUATIONS
Aug 24, 2026 · 45m
Host Brian Balfour interviews Alan Withall, a top-performing dental supply sales rep at Henry Schein, who shares his "ecosystem strategy.
HOW TO DEVELOP THE #1 DIFFERENTIATOR OF GREAT SALESPEOPLE
Aug 17, 2026 · 50m
Host Brian interviews Steph, a top B2B sales rep with a psychology background, to explore the "will and skill" required for success.
THE SECRET TO MANAGING YOUR #1 RESOURCE
Aug 12, 2026 · 48m
HOW TO IDENTIFY A REAL DEAL FROM FAKE
Aug 10, 2026 · 46m
Host Brian Balfour interviews Paul Lesser, a B2B enterprise sales rep, on navigating complex sales traps.
THE SECRET QUESTIONS ONLY THE BEST ASK...
Aug 5, 2026 · 51m
Dean Wiener, a veteran enterprise sales rep with 20 years at one company, shares strategies for closing seven-figure deals.
THE TOP SKILLS NO ONE WILL TELL YOU ABOUT BUT ME...
Aug 3, 2026 · 47m
Host Brian Belding interviews veteran sales rep Phil, who shares insights from his 35-year career on avoiding burnout and maintaining passion.
HOW TO MASTER THE SKILLS OF B2B SELLING
Jul 29, 2026 · 56m
Host Brian Balfour interviews Jeff Piszczek, a 21-year enterprise sales veteran, to uncover the specific distinctions of top performers.
THE SECRETS TO CLOSING ENTERPRISE DEALS
Jul 27, 2026 · 43m
Host Brian Balfour interviews Keishan Patel, a Splunk Regional Sales Manager, about mastering complex B2B sales through authentic, natural conversations rather than scripted pitches.
IF YOU BUILT THIS SUPERPOWER THERE WILL BE NOTHING THAT CAN STOP YOU
Jul 22, 2026 · 47m
Host Brian Belding interviews Scott Saldinger, a former journalist turned EdTech sales leader, about leveraging creativity as a key sales superpower.
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