Episodes 99
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (57)
Since Dec 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

How do you increase sales in your organization? Host Walter Crosby sits down with cigar in hand and has growth minded conversations proven to boost sales. Crosby sets the table by identifying areas where you can excel by first acknowledging the misunderstandings. Like every great sales person he takes time to reflect, strategize and execute. Sit back, listen in, and puff that cigar because Walter Crosby will light you up!

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Short-Term Pressure Is Killing Great Sales Leadership

Mar 24, 2026 53m

In this episode of Sales & Cigars, Walter Crosby sits down with Darren Mitchell, host of the Exceptional Sales Leader podcast, for a sharp conversation about sales leadership, short-term…

The Leadership Problem Behind Most Sales Problems

Mar 10, 2026 39m

The Leadership Problem Behind Most Sales Problems In this episode of Sales & Cigars, Walter Crosby sits down with Paul Fuller, Chief Revenue Officer of Membrain, for a deep conversation about…

Sales as Service: Why Listening Beats Tactics Every Time

Feb 24, 2026 41m

In this episode of Sales & Cigars, Walter Crosby sits down with Matthew Higham from Deksia for a thoughtful conversation about sales as service, culture fit, and what actually creates long-term…

The Approval Trap: Why Being Liked Can Kill the Deal

Feb 10, 2026 43m

In this episode of Sales & Cigars, Walter Crosby sits down with Nick Massaro of Membrane for a candid, no-BS conversation about what actually holds good salespeople back. From early sales…

The Hidden Yes: Selling by Removing Resistance, Not Pushing Harder

Jan 27, 2026 37m

Most sales advice focuses on one thing: motivation. More features. More urgency. More discounts. In this episode of Sales & Cigars, Walter sits down with consumer psychology expert Matt Sucha to…

Selling Trust: Entrepreneurship, Ethics, and Disrupting a Broken System

Jan 13, 2026 34m

In this episode of Sales & Cigars, Walter sits down with Alan Ward, CEO of Securely.io, for a thoughtful conversation that spans entrepreneurship, sales, leadership, and the realities of…

What Comedians Can Teach Us About Sales with Kevin Hubschmann

Dec 30, 2025 36m

What do improv comedy, standup, and high-performing salespeople have in common? More than you think. In this episode of Sales & Cigars, Walter Crosby sits down with Kevin Hubschmann to explore…

Stop Buying Cheap Swag: Branded Merch that Elevates Your Brand with Eric Turney

Dec 16, 2025 35m

Is your "swag" secretly hurting your brand? In this episode of Sales & Cigars, Walter sits down with Eric Turney from The Monterey Company to talk about why your promo gear should do more than…

How to Build a Sellable Business (That Could Run Without You) with B.D. Dalton

Dec 02, 2025 38m

If you've started a business, you've probably spent more time thinking about growth than your exit. But what if building a sellable business actually makes it a better business right now? In this…

Building Trust in a Digital World with Butch Nicholson

Nov 18, 2025 34m

Welcome back to Sales & Cigars, the podcast where the only smoke we blow is from cigars. In this episode, Walter sits down with Butch Nicholson, Partner at Fist Bump, to talk about something…

You're Not Behind on AI—You're Choosing to Stay There with John Kelley

Nov 04, 2025 52m

Welcome back to Sales & Cigars, the podcast where the only smoke we blow is from cigars. In this episode, Walter sits down with John Kelley—a firefighter, entrepreneur, podcaster, and co-founder…

Embracing Customer-Centric Strategies with Laura Patterson | Sales and Cigars Podcast

Oct 21, 2025 41m

In this episode of Sales and Cigars, Walter interviews Laura Patterson, founder of Vision Edge Marketing, as they discuss the evolving landscape of search and the importance of being customer-centric…

Revenue, Profit, and Cash Flow—Oh My! Aligning Sales with Business Growth with Rocky Lalvani

Oct 07, 2025 36m

Welcome to Sales & Cigars—where the only smoke we blow is from cigars. This week, Walter sits down with Rocky Lalvani, the numbers-savvy entrepreneur behind Profit Comes First and the Profit…

Helping People First: Turning a Sales Career into a Workforce Movement with Michael Cole

Sep 23, 2025 34m

Welcome to Sales & Cigars—where the only smoke we blow is from cigars. This week, Walter sits down with Michael Cole, founder of Next Level Technician, for a conversation all about helping…

Myth Busting: Sales Leadership & Experience Demystified

Sep 09, 2025 19m

Welcome to Sales & Cigars, the sales podcast where the only smoke we blow is from cigars. Join host Walter Crosby in this eye-opening solo episode as he tackles common misconceptions in the sales…

Mastering B2B Sales: F.A.S.T. Development with John Powers

Aug 26, 2025 38m

Welcome to Sales & Cigars, the sales podcast where the only smoke we blow is from cigars. Join host Walter Crosby as he sits down with sales veteran John Powers, founder of Power Up Sales, for an…

Sales & Cigars | Marketing Strategy BEFORE Tactics or Technology with Sara Nay | Episode 226

Aug 12, 2025 35m

Welcome to Sales & Cigars, the sales podcast where the only smoke we blow is from cigars. In this episode of Sales and Cigars, host Walter Crosby chats with Sarah Nay of Duct Tape Marketing. Sara…

Sales & Cigars | Myth Busting: Sales Training is NOT the Answer | Episode 225

Jul 29, 2025 11m

Welcome to another episode of Sales & Cigars, where the only smoke we blow is cigar smoke. In this solo episode of 'Sales and Cigars,' Walter takes the mic to bust the widespread myth that sales…

Sales & Cigars | The Art of Internal Selling with Matt Barry | Episode 224

Jul 15, 2025 25m

Welcome to Sales & Cigars, the sales podcast where the only smoke we blow is from cigars. In this episode of 'Sales and Cigars,' host Walter Crosby from Helix Sales Development is joined by Matt…

Sales & Cigars | Serve Up and Coach Down with Nathan Jamail | Episode 223

Jul 01, 2025 39m

Welcome to Sales & Cigars, the sales podcast where the only smoke we blow is from cigars. In this episode, host Walter Crosby sits down with sales expert and executive coach Nathan Jamal to…

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