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Sell By Being Human

Alex Smith
Sales
Leadership
The L&D Detective
Docebo
Web Design
Friendship
Work On Your Game
Storytelling
Measurement Of Learning Impact
Workplace Relationships
Enrique Acosta Gonzalez
Authenticity In Selling
Crush Churn
Customer Loyalty
Marc Macdougall
Empathy In Sales
Heart Not Hustle
Mindset
Sales Collective
April Palmer

This is where human connection and sales meet. You may be someone whose success depends on influence, negotiation, and your ability to create change, but you may reject aggressive sales tactics. Maybe you feel stuck in corporate "autopilot," knowing your best asset is your genuine personality, but you struggle to use it to get what you want. Then this channel is for you. It will teach you how to c... more

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In sales, they always say: stay professional and never rock the boat, right? But think about it. Who do buyers actually remember? The professional who checks all the boxes or the real human with smiles, energy, and personality?

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When was the last time a salesperson helped you make a truly confident decision? In this episode of the Sell by Being Human podcast, Alex Smith sits down with Mark Kosoglow, Chief Revenue Officer at Deutsche Bank and former CRO at Catalyst Software, ... more

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Did you know the idea of closing might be the single worst thing to ever happen to sales? In this episode of Sell by Being Human, host Alex Smith sits down with Steve Heroux, founder of The Sales Collective, author of The Sales Contrarian, and former... more

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What if I told you you’re struggling in sales because you’ve been approaching it the wrong way? In this episode of the Sell by Being Human podcast, Alex Smith sits down with sales coach and entrepreneur Natasha Hemmingway to flip the script on everyt... more

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April Palmer
Account executive at Duckbill; founder of VPS of Sales; vocal on LinkedIn about human-centric sales
Duckbill; VPS of Sales
Episode: Why Professionalism Is Ruining Your Sales
Mark Kosoglow
Chief Revenue Officer at Docebo
Docebo
Episode: Why Great Salespeople Focus on Decisions, Not Deals
Steve Heroux
Founder of The Sales Collective; author of The Sales Contrarian; advocate for veteran sales training
The Sales Collective
Episode: Selling Without Scripts, Pressure, or Manipulation
Natasha Hemmingway
Sales coach, consultant, and speaker advocating Heart Not Hustle
Heart Not Hustle brand
Episode: The Psychology Behind Heart-Led Sales
Amos Balongo
Keynote speaker, communications coach, philanthropist
Kampohana Foundation (philanthropy)
Episode: Connecting with Impact - Amos Balongo, Keyote Speaker, Author
Marc MacDougall
Designer and consultant helping software companies book more demos by optimizing sites
Clarity First Consulting (implied)
Episode: The Art of "Wellbeing Sale" - Marc MacDougall, Product Designer, Clarity First Consulting
Rick DeLisi
Lead Research Analyst, Glia; co-author of The Effortless Experience
Glia
Episode: Effortless Experiences: Redefining Customer Loyalty - Rich DeLisi, Author, Lead Research Analyst - Glia
Eric Melchor
Channel Marketing Manager at Honeywell; founder at BDB Podprose; organizer of Bucharest Cocktail Parties
Honeywell; BDB Podprose
Episode: Learning A Wealth About Connection By Throwing Cocktail Parties - Eric Melchor, Channel Marketing Manager, founder Bucharest Cocktail Parties
Jen Mueller
Seattle sideline broadcaster, author, keynote speaker
Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks, Talk Sporty to Me
Episode: How A Broadcaster Sells Human Connection - Jen Mueller, Broadcaster, Author, Keynote Speaker

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Alex Smith
Host of the show, introduces guests and steers conversation

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Great podcast that covers all components of selling

    Alex has a great variety of guests from each stage and component of selling. He gets his guest to open up about their work and themselves. Like how he has people from marketing, pre-sales, sales people, and sales management on his show. He gets into how these different departments interact as part of a solution for a client.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jamlando nole
    United States2 years ago
  • solid hosting and interesting talent

    Just checked out episode 46 and it’s probably what every person who’s ever gone ’ick’ to sales needs to hear - and I say that as a person who has spent many years feeling ‘ick’ about being sold to, ‘working with sales’ and every variation between.

    Alex does a solid job hosting his talent who bring interesting stories worth listening to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vincent.defreitas
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great Stories! Awesome Sales Strategies!

    If you’re looking for a sales podcast that’s injected with humanity, *this is it!* Alex does a great job of asking questions that get to the art of selling. Great guests also offer next-day tips on the science of selling. The episode with Jonathan Mahan of The Practice Lab has a dozen turnaround applications to be a better human seller!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adventuresinnoticing
    United States3 years ago
  • Helpful for sales professionals & interesting for anyone!

    Alex is an outstanding host & very good with asking engaging questions. He continues to bring very interesting guests from all walks into the conversation about the human side of selling. I’ve taken away key ideas and real-life tips that I aim to implement and/or experiment with as I approach my profession. This is a great avenue for learning about other podcasts and authors as well. Hands down, 5-stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kbing33
    United States4 years ago
  • Selling human is timely and invaluable

    If you are wanting to make a true impact on your market listen to Alex Smith and be prepared to learn. What he teaches is very simple yet impactful at the same time. I am a new entrepreneur and the lessons I have already learned on this podcast are allowing me to have the right perspective to truly help people. Thanks for the great material Alex

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kenny G Jr
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners praise the host for asking engaging questions and featuring diverse guests from marketing, pre-sales, sales management, and customer success.
Guests are described as authentic, story-driven, and focused on long-term trust rather than pressure tactics.
Episodes are lauded for humane, practical sales insights with actionable takeaways for real-world application.

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#230
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How A Broadcaster Sells Human Connection - Jen Mueller, Broadcaster, Author, Keynote Speaker
Q: What does it mean to sell something by being human?
Meet people where they are, tailor the approach to their moment, and craft questions that unlock genuine stories rather than just extracting information.
Leadership Beyond Rank: Human Connection in the Military - Enrique Acosta, CEO, Author, Podcast Host
Q: How do you handle working with very strong-willed leaders who may resist development?
I use a discovery call to assess fit and am candid about whether development is appropriate; if the will is too strong, I'll refer them elsewhere. The aim is to connect with people who are open to growth while honoring their boundaries and legacy goals.
Leadership Beyond Rank: Human Connection in the Military - Enrique Acosta, CEO, Author, Podcast Host
Q: What does 'selling by being human' mean to you in practice?
It starts with treating people as humans first, showing genuine care, and ensuring you are more interested in helping them grow than in pushing a product, which makes conversations flow naturally and builds lasting trust.
The L&D Detective: Uncovering Learning Impact - Kevin Yates, The L&D Detective
Q: Can you give a taste of the questions you use in your framework and explain how they help shift conversations from order-taking to performance consulting?
There are two sets of questions: business performance questions (e.g., what is the business goal, what metric tracks it, who owns it) and human performance questions (e.g., what skills and behaviors are needed, what risks exist). This shift helps align learning with concrete business outcomes and makes the engagement collaborative rather than transactional.
The L&D Detective: Uncovering Learning Impact - Kevin Yates, The L&D Detective
Q: Where do you see people going wrong when trying to measure the impact of learning and development, and what should they do instead?
The biggest mistake is not defining impact up front. If you clarify the business and human performance outcomes at the start, the measurement part becomes straightforward because you're measuring movement toward those predefined goals.

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A sales-focused show that centers human connection, ethical persuasion, and authentic storytelling as the means to build trust and drive revenue. Episodes feature practitioners and leaders who push back on aggressive tactics, exploring how emotional intelligence, curiosity, and genuine listening translate into durable customer relationships, better onboarding, and sustainable growth. Notable through-lines include storytelling as a strategic tool, discovery-led conversations, and a willingness to blend practical tactics with mindset shifts. A distinguishing trait is the consistent emphasis on serving the buyer and maintaining humanity at scale, with guests spanning sales leadership, customer success, design-led outreach, and leadership devel... more

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1. April Palmer
2. Mark Kosoglow
3. Steve Heroux
4. Natasha Hemmingway
5. Amos Balongo
6. Marc MacDougall
7. Rick DeLisi
8. Eric Melchor

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