Episodes

Mark McGraw is joined by sales legend and longtime friend John Rosso for a deep dive into the critical (and often overlooked) discipline of pre-call planning. Together, they unpack the four-step framework that turns average sales calls into powerful,...

Mark McGraw talks with John O’Brien, Founder of Sales Talent Group and a legend in the world of recruiting top-tier salespeople. They dive into what it really means to qualify hiring opportunities—for both candidates and hiring managers. John...

Mark McGraw chats with Glen Carey, a seasoned Sandler practitioner and SVP of Sales, about applying Sandler rules beyond sales. Glen shares insights on how these principles translate into everyday life, why they work, and how to use them to improve...

Mark McGraw chats with Peter Ashley, the VP of Business Development at Applied Information, about the keys to selling through distribution. Peter shares insights on choosing the right distribution partners, gaining mindshare, reducing friction, and...

Mark McGraw sits down again with Josh Pitchford to break down the 7 biggest lies that keep salespeople stuck—and how to replace them with a winning mindset. They discuss ways to qualify better, protect your pricing, and stop wasting time on...

Mark McGraw and Josh Pitchford are back together, and discuss the key components of distribution sales, how to train distribution reps effectively, and the key to building strong, profitable relationships with channel partners. To find our handout for...

Mark McGraw talks to Josh Pitchford, a Sandler coach and sales training expert who is passionate about helping salespeople and sales leaders achieve their very best through sales training, coaching and sales processes. They discuss the power of having...

Mark McGraw sits down with Jordan Eisner to discuss what makes a top salesperson and why a winning mindset is super important in sales. Jordan shares how to build strong client relationships, ways to ask the right qualifying questions, and why sales...

Mark McGraw talks with Dan Ford, the director of AV at Basesix, a technology integrator that makes buildings, campuses, and environments safer, smarter, and simple. Dan shares insights on what makes a great salesperson, how to build a fun company...

Mark McGraw talks to Rhonda Greenstreet, the VP of Sales Strategy & Operations at United Concordia Dental. Rhonda shares insights on what defines a best-in-class salesperson, how to transition from social selling to strategic selling, and the...

Mark McGraw welcomes Brian Balmes—a long-time Sandler advocate and the Sales Manager at Mayer Electric Supply. Brian’s inspiring story goes far beyond his professional success. To find our handout for this episode, click . As a nine-time...

Mark McGraw sits down with Jut Carnes to dive deep into the art and science of hiring the right salespeople. To find our handout for this episode, click . Tune in to learn where to find top sales talent, the essential skills to prioritize, and...

Mark McGraw talks with Nickolas “Nick” Strain, Senior Wealth Advisor at Halbert Hargrove. Press play to learn how Nick “fell” into sales and how the Sandler Selling System has helped him close more deals. To find our handout for this episode,...

Mark McGraw chats with Brock Faulkner, the CEO of Dornier MedTech Americas. Tune in to hear actionable tips on building the right team for your company’s future, how Brock transitioned from employee to CEO, and the critical traits every great sales...

Mark McGraw sits down with Colin Mokhtary, a sales development representative who’s made an incredible 14,000+ prospecting calls. Colin dives deep into the strategies that have fueled his success, from developing a resilient mindset to navigating...

Mark McGraw talks to Josh Pitchford, one of the top 1% of sales coaches and trainers globally. Josh is passionate about helping salespeople and sales leaders achieve their very best through sales training, coaching, and sales processes. To find our...

Mark McGraw talks to Katie Bodell, the Senior Customer Success Manager at Numerator. Katie opens up about her journey into sales management–sharing her successes, missteps, and the strategies that truly work. To find our handout for this episode,...

Mark McGraw talks to Steve Popp about the often overlooked connection between internal collaboration and external sales success. Steve explains how improving the way you "sell" within your organization—asking questions, managing projects, and...

The Building Your Sales Engine show...launching in December!