Sales 101: The B2B Sales Classroom

Sales 101: The B2B Sales Classroom

Donald C. Kelly & Dr. Bj Allen

Episodes 31
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Dec 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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100%
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feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

Sales 101: The B2B Sales Classroom helps college professors teach sales with confidence by bringing the latest insights from industry leaders, students, and educators. Hosted by Donald C. Kelly and Dr. B.J. Allen, co-authors of Professional Selling and Advanced Selling published by Stukent and used in over 90 universities, the show delivers ready-to-use assignments, strategies, and real-world examples to assist professors as they equip the next generation of sales professionals.

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Before You Can Sell, You Must Know Yourself | Cheryl Parks - 29

Jun 10, 2026 28m

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What Is The Shadow Discovery Meeting & How You Should Teach It? | Donald C. Kelly & Dr. BJ Allen - 28

Jun 03, 2026 20m

Salesforce found that 80% of customers feel salespeople don’t bring enough value to the buying process. At the same time, most sellers think the deal keeps moving forward once the discovery call…

Before You Teach Sales This Semester, Listen to This | Donald C. Kelly & Dr. BJ Allen - 27

May 27, 2026 20m

What actually makes a sales class effective? Is it the lectures, the role plays, the assignments, or the real-world experience students walk away with?We’re breaking down how sales professors can…

Stop Teaching AI Tools...Do This Instead! | Cherilynn Castleman - 26

May 20, 2026 22m

How do you teach students to actually use AI effectively instead of just relying on random tools and prompts? We invited Cherilynn Castleman, a sales consultant and professor at Harvard University,…

The Best Way To Utilize AI In Your Sales Class | Donald C. Kelly & Dr. BJ Allen - 25

May 13, 2026 15m

Over the last few years, AI has made its way into everything. So how do you actually bring it into your sales classroom in a way that prepares students for the real world? We partnered with Stukent…

The Secret to Winning Deals Before Your Competitors Know There’s a Need | Donald C. Kelly & Dr. BJ Allen - 24

May 06, 2026 20m

Buyers are making decisions before they ever talk to a seller. If your students are not part of that process, they are already out of the running. How do you teach them to become the go-to seller in…

Everything You Need To Know About B2C vs B2B Sales | Patrick Carter - 23

Apr 29, 2026 28m

What’s the real difference between B2C and B2B sales? Do students need to go into B2B to build a successful career? And are we teaching the right principles for both?These are the kinds of questions…

How My College Sales Program Prepared Me To Work At Gong.io! | Joseph Wood - 22

Apr 22, 2026 23m

What does it take to turn classroom learning into real sales results? Joseph Wood shares how the BYU sales program helped launch his career at Gong.io, where he quickly moved from BDR to Account…

How Using Videos Can Help Sellers Stand Out | Charlie Crump - 21

Apr 15, 2026 33m

There’s no way around using video to attract prospects today. But there’s a certain way you have to do it if you want to stand out.We invited Charlie Crump, a BYU-Idaho sales professor and executive,…

Should I Teach Sales Navigator In My Class? | Donald C. Kelly & Dr. BJ Allen - 20

Apr 08, 2026 17m

Students are far better prepared when they get hands-on experience with sales tools before entering the workforce. Without it, building a pipeline can feel challenging. That’s why we’re encouraging…

The Future of Sales Education Starts With The Buyer | Bert Paesbrugghe - 19

Apr 01, 2026 37m

Does the European Union have formal sales education? Sales isn’t just a U.S. conversation, it’s happening across the world. That’s why we invited Bert Paesbrugghe, a French author and sales…

3 Sales Topics Managers Wish Professors Taught More Often | Donald C. Kelly & Dr. BJ Allen - 18

Mar 25, 2026 16m

Yes, you know you should teach cold calling, how to ask probing questions, and all of the classic sales techniques. But there are hidden topics managers wish professors taught before students enter…

The "Needs Vs. Wants" Sales Discovery Fallacy | Donald C. Kelly & Dr. BJ Allen - 17

Mar 18, 2026 20m

We spend a lot of time teaching salespeople how to ask great questions. But many still miss the difference between uncovering a need and understanding what a prospect already wants. We’re going over…

What Hiring Managers Wish Sales Professors Knew | Greg Zippi - 16

Mar 11, 2026 28m

Are we preparing students for what hiring managers actually look for today? Traditional approaches can set graduates up for unnecessary hurdles when classroom learning isn’t connected to real-world…

What Every Student Needs To Do On LinkedIn To Land A Job! | Donald C. Kelly & Dr. BJ Allen - 15

Mar 04, 2026 23m

One of the biggest worries students face is whether they will be able to get a job after graduation. How can you help ease their concerns? In this episode, we share how professors can teach their…

From India to the Midwest: Building a Sales Curriculum That Actually Works | Pramit Banerjee - 14

Feb 25, 2026 21m

You want to teach a specific sales theory in your classroom but aren’t sure how students can apply it in the real world? Joining me in this episode is Pramit Banerjee, a Missouri Western State…

Here's How To Teach Sales Mindset | Donald C. Kelly & Dr. BJ Allen - 13

Feb 18, 2026 24m

You can’t go into sales with just any mindset. If your students’ mindset is to join the industry only for the money, they may not make it very far. How can professors help students develop the right…

Is AI Killing The SDR Role? | Kristie Jones, Dr. BJ Allen & Donald C. Kelly - 12

Feb 11, 2026 25m

AI has made many changes within the sales industry, including the SDR role. Those in the role will need to focus more on personalization over sequences, but how? Joining us for this episode is…

How to Make Sales Role Plays Fun For Students | Donald C. Kelly & Dr. BJ Allen - 11

Feb 04, 2026 19m

No one likes role playing, but it is a necessary part of becoming a successful seller. The good news is there are ways to make it more fun and engaging for students. In this episode, BJ Allen and I…

Collegiate Sales Competitions | Detra Montoya - 10

Jan 28, 2026 33m

After our last conversation on sales competitions, we decided to invite someone who is often behind the scenes of them. In this episode, Detra Montya, a sales professor at Arizona State University,…

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How many episodes does Sales 101: The B2B Sales Classroom have?

Sales 101: The B2B Sales Classroom has published 31 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Business, Education.

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Sales 101: The B2B Sales Classroom is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 23m.

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