Dave Brock

Making A Difference Podcast

Business EN ↓ 100 episodes

We discuss various around performance excellence, generally focused on Business, Go To Market, Sales, and Leadership excellence

Author

Dave Brock

Category

Business

Podcast website

brockda.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

We're Asking the Wrong Question About AI and Jobs 05.04.2026

This is an outstanding AI based discussion of my post, We're Asking The Wrong Question About AI And Jobs.   Enjoy!   Here is the link to the original post:  https://davebrock.substack.com/p/were-asking-the-wrong-question-about

Do We Even Need A Sales Process? 31.03.2026

The opening line in this AI generated discussion blew me away.  It was both hilarious, and remarkably insightful.  This is a discussion of my post Do We Even Need A Sales Process?  Enjoy! Here is the link to that post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/do-we-even-need-a-sales-process/

The SaaS Sales Factory Is Broken 26.03.2026

This is a fascinating AI based discussion of my post, The SaaS Sales Factory Is Broken.  As usual, they take some unexpected twists.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post.  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/the-saas-sales-factory-is-broken/

We've Built the Scoreboard but Forgotten the Game! 20.03.2026

This is a great AI based discussion of my post, We've Build the Scoreboard but Forgotten the Game!  Toward the end, they add a fascinating view that I hadn't considered.  They discuss the impact of AI in amplifying the problem.  Enjoy!   Here's the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/weve-built-the-scoreboard-but-forgotten-the-game/

Are We Using The Same Map? 11.03.2026

This is a great AI generated discussion of my article, Are We Using The Same Map?  An outstanding discussion, Enjoy! Here's the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/are-we-using-the-same-map/

You Can Lead A Seller To Water, But You Can't Make Them Think! 02.03.2026

A great AI generated discussion of my article: You Can Lead A Seller To Water, But You Can't Make Them Think.   What I love about these discussions is they always have a slightly different perspective.  I took a few notes from their discussion and edited the original article. Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/you-can-lead-a-seller-to-water-but-you-cant-ma...

Discovery Isn't Just For Selling 23.02.2026

This is the AI based discussion of my post, Discovery Isn't Just For Selling.  Another outstanding discussion.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/discovery-isnt-just-for-selling/ 

Do I Care? 17.02.2026

This is a great AI generated discussion of my post, Do I Care?  Do you????  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/do-i-care/

"We Are Competing To Lose 80-85% Of Our Deals!" 16.02.2026

This is a great AI-driven discussion of my post:  "We Are Competing To Lose 80-85% Of Our Deals!"  Another great conversation.  Though they don't really understand No Decision Made.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post.  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/we-are-competing-to-lose-80-85-of-our-deals/  

Prisoners of Our Inexperience 11.02.2026

A fascinating discussion of my article, Prisoners of Our Inexperience.  Enjoy! Here's the link to the original article:  https://davebrock.substack.com/p/prisoners-of-our-inexperience

Is AI Making Our People More Capable Or More Efficient? 10.02.2026

Another insightful AI generated discussion of my post, Is AI Making Our People More Capable Or More Efficient?  Fascinating discussion, enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/is-ai-making-our-people-more-capable-or-more-efficient/

What If Our Sales Process Helped Our Customers? 09.02.2026

This is the AI generated discussion of my post, What If The Our Sales Process Helped Our Customers?  It's good, there are a few hallucinations, but it's a good discussion.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/what-if-the-sales-process-helped-customers/

Attitude Is Everything! 04.02.2026

Another great AI led discussion of my post Attitude Is Everything.  Enjoy! Here is the the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/attitude-is-everything/

Drowning In Acronyms, A Survival Guide 02.02.2026

This is a fascinating AI generated discussion of my article, Drowning In Acronyms, A Survival Guide.  I wrote this just as a sarcastic humor article.  But they extracted interesting meaning out of what I wrote.  It's fascinating how they took a humor piece, interpreting, it in a way that delves into how we think and work.  It goes past the the humor I attempted to create.  There are some small err...

When Performance Problems Aren't Obvious---Yet! 23.01.2026

This is the AI generated discussion of my article:  When performance problems aren't obvious---Yet! It’s one of the most fascinating discussions I’ve listened to. One term rings true to me, “the arrogance of experience.” Their perspective is different, but arriving at the same conclusion. Enjoy! Here's the link to the original post:  https://davebrock.substack.com/p/when-performance-problems-arent...

Why Benchmarking Fails 22.01.2026

This is the AI generated discussion of my post, Why Benchmarking Fails.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/why-benchmarking-fails/ 

Protect Your Focus 21.01.2026

This is the AI based discussion of my post Protect Your Focus.  As usual, they take some fascinating twists and turns in the discussion.  Enjoy! Here's the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/protect-your-focus/

Customer Service Or Lip Service 19.01.2026

This is a fun and informative AI based discussion of the post Customer Service or Lip Service.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/customer-service-or-lip-service/

The Power Of "Thank You!" 14.01.2026

This is the AI generated discussion of my post, The Power Of "Thank You!"  They took this in directions I hadn't expected, and this discussion is one of the most powerful I listened to. Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/the-power-of-thank-you/

Sales Excellence, Where Do You Start? 12.01.2026

This is a fascinating AI-generated discussion of my post, Sales Excellence, Where Do You Start?  As usual, they bring up viewpoints that are different from what I expected.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://davebrock.substack.com/p/sales-excellence-where-do-i-start

What Are You Willing To Struggle For? 05.01.2026

Afterword: Here is the AI generated discussion of this post:  What Are You Willing To Struggle For?  This is one of the better AI generated discussions I’ve listened to. Take the time to listen to this, their perspective is fascinating. Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://davebrock.substack.com/p/what-are-you-willing-to-struggle

Failing Is Harder Than Succeeding, What If We Start The New Year Focusing On Excellence? 02.01.2026

Here is the AI generated discussion of my post:  Failing Is Harder Than Succeeding, What If We Start The New Year Focusing On Excellence?  They struggle with the ideas at first, then they start "getting" what I'm trying to express.  It ends up being outstanding! Here is the link to the post:  https://open.substack.com/pub/davebrock/p/failing-is-harder-than-succeeding

Why Do We Invest So Heavily In Losing? 01.01.2026

This is another outstanding AI generated discussion of my post:  Why Do We Invest So Heavily In Losing?  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/why-do-we-invest-so-eavily-in-losing/ 

Walking The Talk, Why I Refused To Settle 11.12.2025

This is the AI generated discussion of my post, Walking The Talk, Why I Refused To Settle.  It's a great discussion of this adventure.  However, I am embarrassed, they get the title of the book wrong.  But it's a great discussion.  Enjoy! Here's the link to the original article:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/walking-the-talk-why-I-refused-to-settle/

A Tale Of Two Sellers 08.12.2025

Another AI driven discussion of the post, A Tale Of Two Sellers.  I love how they build the story of the post.  Enjoy! Here is the link to the original post:  https://partnersinexcellenceblog.com/a-tale-of-two-sellers/ 

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