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.

HOW TO DEVELOP THE #1 DIFFERENTIATOR OF GREAT SALESPEOPLE

Aug 17, 2026 · 50m

Summary

Host Brian interviews Steph, a top B2B sales rep with a psychology background, to explore the "will and skill" required for success. They discuss leveraging intrinsic motivation, such as hating to lose, while maintaining emotional stability to avoid burnout. Steph shares how her athletic past and empathy-driven approach help her build authentic client relationships and learn from high performers through observation and resilience.

Topics discussed

Introduction: Will vs. Skill in Sales Motivation: Love to Win vs. Hate to Lose Guest Intro: Steph's Background in Sports and Psychology Resilience and Empathy in Sales Learning from Failure and High Performers Authenticity and Client Stories Qualification and Team Support Uncovering Needs and Competitor Analysis Coaching Peers and Emotional Regulation The Sales Game: Traps and Mindset Leveraging Intrinsic Motivation Conclusion: Developing Sales Skills
Listen ad-free on Castria