Peak Performance Selling

With sales being one of the most demanding professions in the world, it’s prudent to assume that stress and anxiety are just part of the job. In this first of four-part series, your host Jordan Benjamin talks to the founder of the Sales Health Alliance, Jeff Riseley about equipping sellers with the tools to tackle mental health challenges in the workplace in a more productive way. Jeff also opens...

In this fifth part of a five-piece Peak Performance Selling Podcast episode, sales culture subject matter expert Nikki Ivey describes what a good leader looks like in specific situations, and why she views consistency as the real indicator of success.    HIGHLIGHTS Good leaders are not afraid of a little vulnerability People appreciate being treated like mature adults Success is all about consiste...

In this fourth part of a five-piece episode of the Peak Performance Selling Podcast, sales culture subject matter expert Nikki Ivey talks about combating setbacks through preparation, and the steps you can take to help make a genuinely diverse workplace.    HIGHLIGHTS Don't shy away from putting yourself out there  We're all just stumbling through life and doing our best  Selling is a lot like per...

In this third part of a five-piece episode of the Peak Performance Selling Podcast, sales culture subject matter expert Nikki Ivey talks about motivation, success, and bouncing back from failure. Nikki ruminates about the nature of motivation, effective goal-setting, and using small successes in a day to propel yourself towards larger and more critical goals.    HIGHLIGHTS Chart your moods and be...

In this second part of a five-piece episode of the Peak Performance Selling Podcast, sales culture subject matter expert Nikki Ivey talks about growing up on military bases, where she had positive experiences with diversity, and having that rude awakening years later when they moved to South Georgia. Nikki also opens up about being the only black woman in the workplace, and why it’s important to s...

In this first part of a five-piece episode of the Peak Performance Selling Podcast, our host Jordan Benjamin talks to sales culture subject matter expert Nikki Ivey about  her own sales journey. From selling cars to software, Nikki talks about the importance of knowing how to sell not just for the sake of revenue, making sales as inclusive as ever, the struggles of a Black American while dining wi...

You can do everything right and still fail. That’s just life. However, knowing how to pick apart your failures to look for a nugget of wisdom and learning is the way to getting back on your feet. In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling podcast, our host Jordan Benjamin talks about setting SMART goals, bouncing back from tough quarters, and shares what his idea of personal success looks lik...

Whether it’s about workplace diversification or working on your physical and mental health, taking real action means to start somewhere, even if it’s somewhere small. In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling podcast, our host Jordan talks to Hubspot’s Senior Director of Corporate Sales Sam Shoolman about his efforts at developing genuine connections with his local communities, and why it’s...

There are many leadership styles, and all of them are valid in different scenarios. But if you want to create a dynamic and collaborative working environment, then you need to be vulnerable. In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling podcast, our host Jordan talks to Hubspot’s Senior Director of Corporate Sales, Sam Shoolman.  Sam opens up about his own sales journey and why being a good lead...

Good leadership can make or break your tenure in a lot of fields, but this is especially true in sales, where a considerable number of people don’t have any formal sales background prior to entering the job. A good leader can either set you up for success or leave a bad impression of the industry. So how do you know a good leader when you see one? In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling po...

Sales is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but it can also be mentally taxing. In this third of a four-part episode of the Peak Performance Selling podcast, Johnny Occean, Regional VP of Sales at meQuilibrium talks about mental health in the workplace and what companies can do to ensure a mentally healthy workforce. Johnny also talks about the importance of seeking professional mental h...

Virtually anyone can get into sales, but not everyone can make a career out of it. In this second of a four-part episode of the Peak Performance Selling podcast, our host Jordan continues his conversation with Johnny Occean, Regional VP of Sales at meQuilibrium on the common traits that all top performers have. Johnny also talks about going back to why he works hard in sales, and how his immigrant...

Nothing worthwhile ever came easy, and sales is no different. It’s going to be difficult, so you need to be ready. The good news is lots of people go into sales and find success, so there’s no real reason why you wouldn’t be the same way. In this first of a four-part episode of the Peak Performance Selling podcast, our host Jordan talks about his own sales journey and how he survives rejection, pa...

We all crave success. But what does true success look like?  In this last installment of a four-part series, our host Jordan Benjamin continues his conversation with Sean Dazet on what true success looks like and how a manager may evaluate it. Hint: While numbers certainly play a big role especially in sales, it’s not the whole picture.    HIGHLIGHTS Block time for the important things  There's no...

Working from home has become more commonplace, even the norm for a lot of companies during the pandemic. And while it has allowed people to continue to work and earn a living despite the circumstances, it has also resulted in a lot more people feeling the effects of burnout, due in part to the blurring of work and rest.  In this third of a four-part series, our host Jordan Benjamin continues his c...

There is no one correct leadership style. For Sean, it’s about giving your direct reports the freedom to find their way, while also holding them accountable. In this second of a four-part series, our host Jordan Benjamin continues his conversation with Sean Dazet about his leadership style, and why it’s a lot like parenting: you will need to back off and let them fall sometimes.    HIGHLIGHTS Impo...

The world of business has always been a fast-paced one, and the worst thing that you can do is to be reactive and not think ahead. In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling Podcast, our host Jordan Benjamin talks to JAzzHR’s Senior VP of Sales and Success Sean Dazet about slowing down and being patient enough to make good decisions.    HIGHLIGHTS A salesman at 6 and other early sales career...

Hustle culture, which is often associated with long working hours, enduring fatigue, and stressful days are almost a rite of passage for people working in business and sales. However, this doesn’t always have to be the case.  In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling Podcast, our host Jordan Benjamin concludes his conversation with executive coach Katy McFee by exploring the pros and cons of...

The best and most effective leaders lead by example. Therefore, to bring out the best in people, you need to ensure that you are showing up in your best too.  In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling podcast, Jordan and Katy continue their conversation about what it means to be a good leader and why it’s not always about increasing your productivity. Katy shares some essential tips on authe...

Giving feedback is one of the most important parts of leadership. Leaders not only need to identify rooms for improvement, they also have to provide clear steps towards making the said changes. In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling Podcast, leadership coach Katy McFee talks about her own leadership journey,  why many people have trouble receiving feedback, and how leaders can create a cu...

Knowing the exact outcome of any decision is something that many people wish for. Thankfully, life often does not allow this, or else we’d probably be bored out of our minds. In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling podcast, our host Jordan continues his conversation with Dr. Carla Fowler MD PhD about uncertainty, intentionality, and the one thing that successful people have in common.    H...

As humans we prefer homeostasis. It’s always easier to stay in your comfort zone. But as any self-made rich person might take you out, you need to take some risks.  In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling podcast, our host Jordan Benjamin talks to THAXA’s Managing Director, Dr. Carla Fowler MD PhD about the universal grind mindset and applying that to the 1-3-9 framework to figure out your...

Performance Science is everywhere. From the sports arena to the business world, coaches are measuring every conceivable metric to determine what and how much can be improved to reach optimal performance. If you aren’t doing this yet, then you’re probably missing out.  In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling podcast, our host Jordan Benjamin talks to THAXA’s Managing Director, Dr. Carla Fow...

SHOW SUMMARY Psychology as a scientific discipline is a fascinating field, particularly because it informs a lot of what we do in other areas of work. The more we know about ourselves, the better we are able to do something, particularly in fields such as sales and marketing where we deal with people.  In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling Podcast, Dr. Devan Kronisch talks about the two...

SHOW SUMMARY The point of work is to earn a living. But as progress forward, there comes a point where simple monetary rewards are no longer enough for people to keep improving and provide sustained effort. As humans are social animals, we tend to crave societal impact; we want to be part of something bigger than ourselves. In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling Podcast, Dr. Devan Kronisc...