Sales Lead Dog Podcast

Sales Lead Dog Podcast

Christopher Smith

Episodes 178
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (23)
Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
62%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

”Unless you are the lead dog, your view never changes.” On the Sales Lead Dog podcast, CRM technology and sales process expert Christopher Smith talks with exceptional sales leaders that have separated themselves from the rest and achieved a sales leadership role in their organization. Hear what they did to become the alpha, lead their pack, and how they leverage CRM technology to drive sales for their organization. If your goal is to rise higher in your sales career or you currently are the alpha, this podcast gives you useful insight on how the best-of-the-best achieve success with their team and CRM technology.

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Recent Episodes

Why Sales Persistence Still Wins Deals | Sales Lead Dog with Michael Ritsema

Apr 22, 2026 40m

Why do some salespeople consistently win while others struggle to close deals? In this episode of Sales Lead Dog, Christopher Smith sits down with Michael Ritsema, Principal and President of I3…

Sales Leaders Are Getting Discovery Wrong | What Top Sellers Do Instead

Apr 15, 2026 41m

Why do so many sales conversations fail before they even begin? In this episode of Sales Lead Dog, Christopher Smith sits down with Ian Spandow, Sales & Dog Whisperer, Author, and Sales…

Why AI Won’t Fix Your Sales Problems | Leadership, CRM and Process Truths

Apr 08, 2026 36m

What if AI is not the solution to your sales problems? In this episode of Sales Lead Dog, we sit down with Jim Iyoob, President of ETS Labs, to break down what actually drives performance in sales…

Relax, Have Fun, Go Make Friends: The Sales Philosophy Behind a Decades-Long Career | Richard Cassell

Apr 03, 2026 47m

What if the secret to a long, successful sales career had nothing to do with scripts, tactics, or closing techniques? Richard Cassell, Senior Director of Business Development at Black Box, learned…

AI Agents in Sales - What Sales Leaders Must Know Before It’s Too Late | Victor Antonio

Mar 10, 2026 48m

AI is not coming for sales. It is already here. In this episode of Sales Lead Dog, Victor Antonio joins us to break down what AI agents really mean for sales teams, sales leaders and the entire…

Inside Sales in the AI Era | Lynn Hidy on Leadership and Performance

Feb 24, 2026 38m

Is inside sales broken? Or are we leading it the wrong way? In this episode of Sales Lead Dog, Chris sits down with Lynn Hidy, founder of UpYourTeleSales, LLC and author of Mastering Inside Sales…

The Hidden Psychology of Sales | How to Reduce Uncertainty and Increase Conversions

Feb 16, 2026 40m

Why do customers say no even when your offer looks great? In this episode of Sales Lead Dog, Chris sits down with Matt Sucha, CEO of Mindworx and author of The Hidden Yes, to break down the real…

Why Most First Sales Meetings Fail (And How to Fix Them) | Lee Salz

Feb 09, 2026 47m

Most sales opportunities aren’t lost at the end; they’re lost in the very first meeting. In this episode of Sales Lead Dog, Chris sits down with sales strategist and bestselling author Lee Salz,…

How Jeff Fleischer Scales and Exits Tech Companies | Growth, Capital & Leadership.

Feb 02, 2026 37m

Scaling companies is hard. Exiting them successfully is even harder. Doing it repeatedly takes a different mindset. In this episode of Sales Lead Dog, host Chris sits down with Jeff Fleischer, a…

He Wanted to Be a Jazz Musician. He Ended Up Building a Healthcare Tech Company.

Jan 19, 2026 34m

What starts as a dream of becoming a jazz musician turns into an unexpected journey of building a healthcare technology company impacting millions of lives. In this episode of Sales Lead Dog, host…

Sarah Rahall-Lunsford: Unlocking the Power of AI and Data in Sales

Jan 05, 2026 46m

Sarah Rahall-Lunsford, the visionary behind Centered Strategies Consulting, joins us to share her unexpected leap from marketing to sales and business development. Her journey began with a simple…

Rob Israel: How Modern Sales Leaders Win - Human Connection With Smart Tech

Dec 08, 2025 39m

Rob Israel, a versatile leader whose journey spans from the Navy to healthcare leadership, joins us for a compelling discussion on Sales Lead Dog. Rob opens up about the essential principles that…

Mark Schaefer: How AI Changes Your Customers

Nov 24, 2025 50m

Mark Schaefer returns to our show, bringing with him a wealth of insights from his latest book about the sweeping changes AI is bringing to sales and marketing. As part of a global research…

Andy Drummond: Sales Tactics for Private Equity-Backed Firms

Nov 10, 2025 40m

Unlock the secrets of business growth with Andy Drummond, the mastermind behind ShireGrowth Partners, as he shares his wealth of experience in nurturing mid-market and low-mid-market industrial…

Kami Thompson: An Ultra Runner’s Guide to Sales and Leadership

Oct 27, 2025 45m

Kami Thompson, our vibrant Key Account Manager at Vervint, is ready to share her insights on building a career driven by curiosity and resilience. Her journey is a testament to the power of embracing…

Erik Braden: From Wall Street to Nationwide Tech Leader

Oct 13, 2025 44m

Erik Braden, managing partner at Braden Business Systems, uncovers the secrets behind transforming a family business into a nationwide managed technology powerhouse. From his early days on Wall…

Disa Pratt: Transforming Data into Sales Insights

Sep 29, 2025 36m

Disa Pratt, the Chief Sales Officer for Vetnique, joins us to share her remarkable journey in sales leadership. From her early days at Procter & Gamble to leading a thriving pet wellness brand,…

Yujing Liu: Fostering Team Growth and Innovation

Sep 15, 2025 37m

Global Vice President of Commercial Excellence Yujing Liu is here to share her compelling journey, insights, and strategies that have led to a distinguished career at Solmax. We engage in a lively…

Marek Wasilewski: Transforming Challenges into Triumphs

Sep 02, 2025 38m

We had the privilege of sitting down with Marek Wasilewski, the dynamic Vice President of Sales for Americas and Latin America, to uncover the secrets behind his remarkable journey from aspiring…

Drew Regan: The End-to-End AI Playbook for Sales Leaders

Aug 18, 2025 42m

Unlock the secrets to revolutionizing your sales strategy with the power of AI! Join us as we sit down with Drew Regan, Global Leader, CRM Modernization & AI Solutions at Microsoft, who brings…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Sales Lead Dog Podcast have?

Sales Lead Dog Podcast has published 178 episodes since November 2020, covering topics in Business, Careers.

Is Sales Lead Dog Podcast still active?

Sales Lead Dog Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 37m.

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