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The Sales Management. Simplified. Podcast with Mike Weinberg

Mike Weinberg
Sales Management
Sales Culture
Personal Development
Sales Techniques
Social Selling
Selling Your Way In
Sales Leadership
Goal Setting
Recruiting
Fundamentals
Customer Engagement
Accountability
Sales Skill Development
Coaching
Sales Improvement
Sales Careers
Sales Team Management
Buyer First
Taylor Swift
Time Management

Execs, sales leaders, and aspiring sales managers: Ready to create a healthy, high-performance sales culture and drive significant long-term sales growth? Had it with the noise and nonsense that passes for sales advice today and the nonstop pitches promising you a new hack, trick, or tool to solve all that ails your sales? Join practitioner, speaker, coach, and globally trusted sales expert Mike W... more

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Latest Episodes

Mike celebrated the 10th anniversary of the release of Sales Management. Simplified. with a free, live "THANK-YOU" web session for sales leaders. Episode 102 is the audio recording of that session where Mike shared his biggest lessons and takeaways f... more

In Episode 101 Mike brings back a favorite phrase (procurement weenies) from his book #SalesTruth and shares a fresh story about one of his own sales situations to challenge sales leaders on the topic of CLARITY.

Do your sellers have absolute clar... more

Episode 100 is epic as Mike combines celebrating the 10th anniversary of the book, Sales Management. Simplified. and the 100th episode of this podcast!

Mike opens with a HUGE THANK YOU to the sales leadership community for making Sales Management. ... more

In this episode, Mike ties together observations from his past month's work with sales leaders and sales teams in a variety of industries — all of whom seem to be struggling with the same challenges.

Reviewing these "common reasons" salespeople ar... more

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Recent Guests

Fergal O'Carroll
Sales performance improvement expert and founder of Supercharge Your Sales Velocity
Supercharge Your Sales Velocity
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Lee Salz
Sales consultant and author of The First Meeting Differentiator
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Jeff Hancher
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Episode: Sales Leader Extraordinaire Shares His Journey from Pain and Poverty to Powerful Purpose
Hannah Rommel
Sales professional who achieved her highest performance metrics in 2024
Episode: Three Tweaks That Produced a Transformation
Hannah Romell
Sales professional known as Hannah the Hunter, recognized for her breakthrough sales success.
Episode: How "Hannah the Hunter" Achieved a Blowout Year and Breakthrough Sales Success
Greg Stanley
Founder of Accelerant Consultants and former PwC leader in sales and marketing
Accelerant Consultants
Episode: Revenue "Attribution" vs "Contribution" and Why Smaller Companies Are Having to Raise Their Sales Management Game
Matt Ferguson
Sales management coach with experience across various industries.
Episode: Real World Dialogue on Why So Many Sales Leaders Feel Overwhelmed & Under-Supported
Larry Levine
Sales trainer, author of 'Selling from the Heart', and expert in authentic sales practices.
Selling From the Heart
Episode: Selling in a Post-Trust World
Kristie Jones
Sales expert and author of Selling Your Way In
Author of Selling Your Way In
Episode: Selling Your Way In

Host

Mike Weinberg
Host of the show, Mike Weinberg, is a sales management expert, consultant, and speaker known for his straightforward approach to enhancing sales management effectiveness. He is the author of the bestselling book on sales management practices, emphasizing accountability, culture, and performance improvement.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 469 ratings
  • World Class!

    You are a tremendous host and an even better friend, Mike! Thanks for having me on for episode 94!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeff Hancher
    United States6 months ago
  • A Trusted Voice in Sales Leadership

    Mike Weinberg’s podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone in sales leadership. The practical wisdom and insights he shares, both from his Sales Management. Simplified. book and through his incredible guests, have been a tremendous asset to my own development. Each episode offers clear, practical guidance and encouragement that’s helped me become a more effective leader and deliver stronger results. Highly recommend for any sales manager serious about growth!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JillVision
    United States6 months ago
  • Must listen Podcast!

    I have been listening to this podcast over the last two years and have benefited from it tremendously. Not only does he have great insights on what true leadership is as a leader in 2025 and how to drive Sales through your team effectively. But also as an account manager being in Sales currently I have learned so much from the podcast interviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim Hibu
    United States7 months ago
  • Hannah’s link

    You overlooked adding the link to Hannah’s post in your most recent show’s notes, which was committed to her. Unfortunately, I found this to be illustrative of my most persistent frustration with this show or, more specifically, its host. You make it all about you, Mike. With Hannah’s story, you spoke more about how impressed she was with you, how she was star-struck, how she wrote such complimentary things, etc., rather than congratulating her on her success, how she had developed that stron... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    YYZCdn
    Canada9 months ago
  • Fundamentals

    Mike is a true believer of executing the fundamentals of sales. He leads you on a consistent basis through these fundamentals by talking to guest with real life examples. I love sales as much as Mike and I appreciate his thought very much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roeland Gluckomer :-)
    Belgiuma year ago

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The host, Mike Weinberg, is praised for his candid delivery and insightful advice that resonates with experienced professionals.
Overall, the podcast is viewed as an essential resource for improving sales management techniques and practices.
Listeners describe the content as practical and actionable, making it a must-listen for sales leaders.
Some reviews highlight a need for better structured episodes and less personal commentary from the host, which could detract from the educational value.

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Biggest Takeaways from 10 Years Working to Increase Sales Management Effectiveness
Q: What are some challenges of transitioning from a high salary model to a commission-focused pay structure?
Transitioning compensation plans requires careful messaging and should be viewed as an opportunity for better earnings based on performance rather than a cut in pay.
Biggest Takeaways from 10 Years Working to Increase Sales Management Effectiveness
Q: How do you see AI changing how managers coach their teams?
AI can assist sales managers by providing continuous support and improving preparation for sales calls, but it does not replace the human element that is essential in sales interactions.
Biggest Takeaways from 10 Years Working to Increase Sales Management Effectiveness
Q: What ways have you seen sales managers partner with talent acquisition and HR to ensure a full funnel of talent?
Sales managers need to actively engage with HR in crafting accurate job descriptions and should prioritize scheduling regular time for recruitment efforts to source A-player sales candidates.
Biggest Takeaways from 10 Years Working to Increase Sales Management Effectiveness
Q: What are some tips for creating coaching methodologies while allowing individual managers the freedom to personalize this practice?
There should be a balance between frameworks and freedom. Ensure there is proactive, non-urgent developmental coaching, as accountability and coaching are essential levers for performance.
How an Enterprise Sales Rockstar Sounds, Thinks, Behaves, and Balances Being Patient and Proactive
Q: Why do you love sales?
Ahson cites financial gain, a deep interest in technology, and a genuine connection with people as key motivators for his passion in sales.

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