
Improving Sales Performance
Looking for sales performance strategies? Hoping to grow revenue? Join Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy, where he and industry experts work toward a singular goal: Improving Sales Performance.
Episodes
51 episodes
Leveling Up Leadership: The Role of Executive Coaching in Sales Performance with Donna Hall
In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at how executive coaching helps leaders evolve so their teams can truly thrive. And joining Matt is Donna Hall, SVP/General Manager at Robertson Lowstuter, whose piece in the 2025 Talent M...
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Season 15
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Episode 86
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20:16

When Performance Slips: What Smart Leaders Do Next with Stephanie Downs
In this episode, we’re talking about what really causes sales performance to decline and what leaders can do to help their reps bounce back with clarity and confidence. Stephanie Downs, SVP/Senior Consultant at The Center for Sales ...
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Season 15
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Episode 85
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18:06

When Top Talent Walks: How to Prepare Today for Tomorrow's Turnover with Beth Sunshine
In this episode, we’re exploring what smart sales leaders do before their top performers resign. And joining Matt is Beth Sunshine, SVP/Talent Services at The Center for Sales Strategy. Her contribution to the <...
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Season 15
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Episode 84
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25:03

Smart Hiring, Smarter Sales: Unlocking Natural Talent in Your Recruitment with Trey Morris
In this episode, we’re diving into how identifying and leveraging innate talent (rather than just experience) can help leaders build stronger, higher-performing sales teams. And helping Matt unpack it all is Trey Morris, VP/Senior C...
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Season 15
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Episode 83
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24:39

Quick Take: A Day in the Life of a Salesperson - Before & After AI
In this Quick Take episode, we’re taking a few minutes to think about the day in the life of a salesperson before and after having AI tools at our fingertips. By the end of this short episode, you’ll have a solid bird’s-eye-view of...
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Season 14
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Episode 82
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6:30

Closed vs. Open AI: Understanding the Difference for Sales Teams with Stephanie Downs
In this episode, we’re discussing the key differences between “closed” and “open” AI tools. We’ll also break down how Sales Accelerator AI, CSS’ own closed AI system, is designed to address the unique challenges salespeople regularly face. ...
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Season 14
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Episode 81
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19:43

The AI Task Force: Making AI Work for Your Organization with Brent Tripp
In this episode, we’re discussing the benefits of having an AI Task Force at your company and how such a brain trust can be an invaluable resource to ensure that your organization stays ahead of the curve. Joining Matt to explore it...
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Season 14
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Episode 80
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23:22

Building Smarter CRMs with Maryanne McWhirter & Emily Hartzell
In this episode, we’re taking a look at how AI is supercharging CRMs and, specifically, exploring how HubSpot is transforming the way businesses manage customer relationships, sales processes, and marketing campaigns. Helping me bre...
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Season 14
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Episode 79
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28:04

The Future of Sales Coaching with Varun Puri & Ajay Jain
Previously this season, we explored how AI is transforming the world of sales coaching. Today, in this episode, we’re diving a bit deeper into that topic by chatting with two incredible guests from the AI coaching platform, Yoodli. ...
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Season 14
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Episode 78
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23:58

Quick Take: The AI Advantage in Sales Coaching
In this Quick Take episode, we’re exploring the undeniable power of sales coaching, the challenges of traditional approaches, and how AI-powered solutions, like CSS' Practice Coach AI, are setting a new standard for skill development. ...
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Season 14
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Episode 77
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11:27

Quick Take: How to Keep Your Sales Team Happy & Productive
In this Quick Take episode, we’re breaking down how to keep your sales team happy and productive. You’ll not only learn why employee happiness and productivity go hand-in-hand, but also actionable ways to increase morale and sales n...
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Season 13
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Episode 76
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8:35

Focusing on Sales Activities that Drive Performance with Jeff Clewett & Emily Estey
In this episode, we’re discussing how to ensure your sales teams are focused on the right sales activities to drive performance.And joining me to help break it all down is Jeff Clewett, Director of Sales at Bonneville Denver, and Emily ...
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Season 13
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Episode 75
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26:17

Quick Take: How to Track Revenue Performance
In this Quick Take episode, we're tackling how to track revenue performance for maximum results. From understanding the key metrics to utilizing the right tools, you'll be equipped with a comprehensive understanding of how to effectivel...
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Season 13
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Episode 74
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6:33

The Power of Aligning Sales & Marketing with Andrew Sims and Trey Morris
In this episode, we're exploring how a company successfully aligned their sales and marketing teams to maximize their efforts of their sellers.The great Andrew Sims, CRO at SentriLock, and Trey Morris, VP/Senior Consultant here at CSS, a...
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Season 13
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Episode 73
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32:50

Quick Take: 10 Ways to Fill Your Sales Pipeline
In this Quick Take episode, we're exploring one of the most crucial aspects of success as a business: the ability to keep your sales pipeline full. By the end of this short episode, you'll have 10 effective tactics at your disposal to e...
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Season 13
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Episode 72
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6:47

Quick Take: The Future of Media Sales
Today, in this Quick Take episode, we’re wrapping up our coverage of The 5th Annual Media Sales Report by spending a few minutes to think about what this year’s findings can tell us about the future of media sales industry In short,...
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Episode 71
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9:13

Media Sales Professionals Want More Effective Marketing Strategies with Dani Buckley
In this episode, we’re continuing our exploration of the recently published Media Sales Report by looking at what sellers and managers say about their company’s marketing strategy.Here to help Matt investigate why so many are dissatisfi...
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Episode 70
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20:41

Why Are Media Sales Managers Lacking Superstars? with Beth Sunshine
In this episode, we’re once again consulting the latest Media Sales Report by The Center for Sales Strategy. Today, we’re asking the question, “why are so many media sales managers lacking superstar talent?"Joining Matt to ...
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Episode 69
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28:53

Why is it Getting Harder to Convert Prospects? with Trey Morris
In this episode, we’re continuing our season-long deep dive into the latest Media Sales Report from The Center for Sales Strategy.And today, Trey Morris, VP/ Senior Consultant here at CSS, is joining Matt to help answer the question, “W...
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Episode 68
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26:15

Why Are Organizational Goals Becoming Harder to Achieve? with Stephanie Downs
In this episode, we’re once again diving into The 5th Annual Media Sales Report by The Center for Sales Strategy. Today, we’re exploring why sales managers are experiencing such increased difficulty in achieving organizational goal...
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Episode 67
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21:11

Quick Take: Highlights from The 5th Annual Media Sales Report
In this Quick Take episode, we’re kicking off our season-long exploration of The Center for Sales Strategy’s 5th Annual Media Sales Report by highlighting some of this year’s most eye-catching findings. In other words, by the end o...
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Episode 66
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12:02

#WomenInSales Month 2023 with Stephanie Slagle
We’re so proud to be celebrating Women in Sales Month once again. For each week in October, we have an amazing slate of women sales leaders who will be sharing their unique insights.Today, our guest is Stephanie Slagle, Vic...
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Episode 65
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32:52

#WomenInSales Month 2023 with Laura Coristine
We’re so proud to be celebrating Women in Sales Month once again. For each week in October, we have an amazing slate of women sales leaders who will be sharing their unique insights.Today, our guest is Laura Coristine, Gene...
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Episode 64
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24:19

#WomenInSales Month 2023 with Giovanna Savorgnan
We’re so proud to be celebrating Women in Sales Month once again.For each week in October, we have an amazing slate of women sales leaders who will be sharing their unique insights.From offering advice for sales managers new and...
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Episode 63
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22:29
