Selling From the Heart Podcast

James Laughlin is a globally recognized high-performance leadership strategist, #1 bestselling author of Habits of High Performers , and a 7-time world champion musician. He has coached everyone from PGA Tour professionals and elite athletes to Fortune 500 CEOs, helping leaders and teams achieve extraordinary results through intentional habits and mindset mastery. As an international keynote speak...

Ben Ortlip is a culture architect, strategist, and bestselling author who helps organizations turn workplace culture into measurable business success. As the founder of The Culture MRI®, Ben created a data-driven system that assesses and improves employee engagement and organizational performance—transforming culture from a “soft” concept into a strategic advantage. Ben has worked with leading bra...

Sheri Jacobs is an innovation keynote speaker, researcher, and CEO who helps organizations embrace change, spark innovation, and build smart risk-taking cultures. As founder of Avenue M Group, she has led research across more than a million data points, guiding leaders across industries, from healthcare to technology, on how to empower teams and drive sustainable growth. A three-time bestselling a...

Owen Burns is a trusted advisor to CEOs and executive teams, with decades of leadership experience spanning Fortune 500 companies, Series A startups, and leading management consulting firms. Throughout his career, Owen has guided transformative cultural initiatives, supported IPOs, and delivered strategic impact across some of the world’s most respected organizations. His work has been featured in...

Nick Glimsdahl is a leading authority in Customer Experience (CX) and Digital Transformation, specializing in the critical connection between authentic service and business success. As the Director of Contact Center Solutions at VDS and host of the weekly podcast Press 1 For Nick, Nick combines deep expertise in sales, marketing, and contact-center strategy to help organizations create effortless...

Paul Epstein brings a championship mindset to business leadership, shaped by a 15-year career as a top professional sports executive. During his tenure, Paul led billion-dollar NFL campaigns, broke Super Bowl revenue records, and drove record-setting sales turnarounds for NBA teams, demonstrating elite execution under pressure. Recognized by SUCCESS magazine as a top thought leader who consistentl...

Robert J. Hunt is the business owner and peer group leader for REF Dallas, where he dedicates his expertise to elevating DFW-area CEOs and business owners. After spending the early part of his career in Marketing and Sales leadership, Robert made a significant pivot in 2013 to focus on helping leaders become the best versions of themselves. Through REF Dallas, he fosters a community of innovative...

Dr. Garland Vance is a leadership expert, author, and co-founder of AdVance Leadership. With more than 25 years of experience developing leaders, Garland is passionate about helping organizations build environments where every person experiences great leadership. His book Gettin’ (un)Busy was named one of Forbes’ “7 Books Everyone on Your Team Should Read” and earned the 2020 Author Elite Award fo...

Mark Carpenter is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and bestselling author dedicated to reshaping business leadership with a human-first approach. With experience across multiple industries, Mark helps organizations improve productivity, engagement, and commitment by fostering authentic connections. He is the author of Lead Like a Person, Not a Position and co-author of Master Storytelling: How...

Kelley Hippler is a seasoned Chief Revenue Officer with more than 20 years of global commercial leadership experience. She specializes in driving sustainable revenue growth and transforming sales organizations through strategic planning, disciplined execution, and people-first leadership. Kelley is known as a data-driven and accountability-centered leader who builds scalable teams aligned around a...

Karen Kelly is a keynote speaker, sales trainer, fractional sales leader, and recognized women-in-sales expert. She helps companies find, recruit, onboard, and promote top female sales talent while empowering women founders and sales professionals to thrive in modern selling environments. With deep experience across corporate sales and leadership, Karen emphasizes emotional intelligence, authentic...

Margie Newman Tsay is the Founder & CEO of Intesa Communications Group, a strategic communications firm specializing in reputation management, executive coaching, and crisis response. A seasoned communicator and entrepreneur, Margie draws on her background in media relations, advocacy, and leadership to help high‑profile professionals and organizations build trust, align their message, and nav...

Cory Scheer is the Founder and CEO of TrustCentric® Consulting , a leadership advisory firm dedicated to putting trust at the core of every organization. With over two decades of experience, Cory specializes in building the Trust Proposition®—a framework designed to uncover hidden gaps and align leadership, culture, and performance. A powerful speaker and trusted advisor to senior teams, Cory help...

Alex Goldfayn is the CEO of a high-performance revenue growth consultancy that helps companies boost sales by 15–30% annually. A three-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author, his works include Pick Up The Phone & Sell , 5-Minute Selling , and Selling Boldly . Known as one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in the industry, Alex is famous for shifting mindsets from fear to confidenc...

Joel Goldberg is a veteran TV broadcaster for the Kansas City Royals, serving as the in-game reporter and anchor for every pre-game and post-game show. With over 30 years in television, Joel has covered everything from Super Bowls to World Series, interviewing icons like Will Ferrell and Wayne Gretzky—while also reporting on quirky moments like tick racing on a pool table. He is the host of the po...

Greg Stephens is the President of Choice Consulting and a seasoned communication expert, executive coach, and corporate trainer. With over 25 years of experience across tech, healthcare, and sports, Greg specializes in the "human" side of business: leadership development, conflict resolution, and high-stakes communication. A certified behavior analyst and Master Trainer in Crucial Conversations, G...

Steve Benson is the Founder and CEO of Badger Maps , a leading route-planning and mapping platform built specifically for field sales teams. With a background in geography, an MBA, and experience at companies like IBM, HP, and Google, Steve combined his expertise in mapping and sales strategy to help outside sales professionals work smarter, not harder. His mission is to eliminate wasted time in t...

Josh Perry is a performance coach, speaker, and former professional BMX athlete and X-Games competitor. His extraordinary journey includes defying the odds by overcoming multiple brain tumors while competing at the highest levels of his sport. This battle gave him a profound, lived understanding of resilience, human potential, and personal transformation. Now, Josh empowers individuals and teams t...

Joyce Marter is an internationally recognized psychotherapist, speaker, and author who helps individuals and organizations elevate mental health, leadership, and financial well-being. With over 25 years of experience, she has partnered with Fortune 500 companies, universities, and global associations. Joyce is the author of The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life a...

Joe Jacobi is an Olympic gold medalist, performance coach, author, and speaker who transforms life’s transitions into opportunities for growth. He uses the metaphor of riding waves, literally and figuratively, to help leaders and teams find clarity, purpose, and momentum. Joe earned the first U.S. Olympic gold medal in whitewater slalom canoeing at the 1992 Barcelona Games and later served as CEO...

As an international business and life guide, Mel McSherry helps inspired but overwhelmed entrepreneurs honor their lives and become the architects of their own success. Mel uses their spiritual gifts and their 14+ years of business-building experience to slash entrepreneurs’ stress and bring their success to life! By merging Human Design with traditional business development tools, Mel coaches oth...

Raya Chisesi is a sales expert, author, and speaker who helps remote sales professionals build authentic connections and succeed through voice-first communication. She is the author of Inside Voice and brings a unique blend of practical experience and academic insight to empower sellers to lead with clarity, empathy, and confidence in today’s virtual landscape. SHOW SUMMARY In this episode of the...

Brian Biro , America’s #1 Breakthrough Speaker and bestselling author, has inspired thousands to reach their full potential through his dynamic and engaging presentations. Known for turning every participant into the star of the experience, Brian’s message centers on belief, self-empowerment, and living with purpose. With decades of experience as a coach, leader, and motivator, he empowers individ...

Elizabeth Lotardo is a consultant, writer, and training creator who specializes in helping organizations elevate emotional engagement and leadership effectiveness. With a Master’s in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, she’s developed programs for everyone—from top executives to frontline managers—at companies like Salesforce, DraftKings, Hilton, and Berkshire Hathaway affiliates. Elizabet...

Carson V. Heady is the founder behind Salesman on Fire LLC, an internationally recognized sales leader and bestselling author. Known as the “#1 Social Seller in Tech,” Carson has generated over $1 billion in revenue and developed a dynamic approach to modern selling that blends authentic storytelling, mindset mastery, and AI-powered strategy. Through coaching, keynotes, and high-impact content, he...