Christopher Smith
Sales Lead Dog Podcast
Unless you are the lead dog, your view never changes. On the Sales Lead Dog podcast, CRM technology and sales process expert Christopher Smith talks with exceptional sales leaders that have separated themselves from the rest and achieved a sales leadership role in their organization. Hear what they did to become the alpha, lead their pack, and how they leverage CRM technology to drive sales for their organization. If your goal is to rise higher in your sales career or you currently are the alpha, this podcast gives you useful insight on how the best-of-the-best achieve success with their team...
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Christopher Smith
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Larry Gordon: Insights from a Sales Leadership Journey 13.05.2024 37:24
Join us on Sales Lead Dog where we're joined by Larry Gordon, Managing Director of Emtec Inc., for an enlightening conversation on what it takes to be successful in the world of sales and leadership. Listen in as Larry breaks down his three essential drivers for success: capitalizing on technology inflection points, collaborating with exceptional CEOs, and prioritizing leadership actions over titl...
Jeffrey Fallis: Blending Athletic Grit with Corporate Strategy 06.05.2024 35:42
Discover the keys to becoming a sales and leadership powerhouse as Jeff Fallis of GoFormz joins us for a riveting journey through his career, from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of sales success. Learn how mentorship, a strong work ethic, and the wisdom to carve your unique career path can accelerate your ascent in any industry. Jeff's remarkable story starts with selling hockey tickets in Ariz...
Christopher Tomesko: Engineering a Path to Sales Excellence 29.04.2024 40:45
Christopher Tomesko, the COO of Albert Weiss Air Conditioning Products, steps into the Sales Lead Dog spotlight, bringing with him a trail of successes and insights from the fiercely competitive world of sales. His story isn't just about climbing the corporate ladder; it's a testament to the tenacity and inquisitive nature that transformed an engineer into a sales virtuoso. Throughout our engaging...
Joshua Hall: A Symphony of Sales Leadership and Team Development 22.04.2024 39:13
Join us as we explore the intriguing journey of Joshua Hall, Managing Director of Hilscher North America, from his roots as an engineering student to a visionary in sales leadership. Listen in as Joshua unravels the significance of curiosity in both personal growth and team development. His belief in sales as a structured process and his commitment to coaching and mentoring shine through in our ca...
Mark Rooney: Transitioning to Leadership - A Focus on Team Development 15.04.2024 36:32
Ever wondered how a technical mindset could revolutionize your sales approach? Mark Rooney, Strategy Director at Bry-Air, joins us on Sales Lead Dog, to share his journey from engineering to sales leadership and the pivotal strategies that have fueled his success. With tales of his transformation and the lessons learned along the way, Mark unravels the art of structured problem-solving and the und...
Adam Kustin: Crafting a United Front in Healthcare Sales and Marketing 11.03.2024 39:46
Adam Kustin, the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Health Network One, joins us with a wealth of wisdom on merging the might of sales and marketing into a formidable alliance. His unique journey from marketer to sales maestro showcases not just the value of curiosity and determination but also the collaborative force that is unleashed when these two worlds unite. As we chat, Adam unp...
Karine LeBlanc: Strategies for Success in Technical Sales Leadership 04.03.2024 41:27
Join us on a journey with Karine LeBlanc, a sales visionary, as we discuss the human touch in the tech-dominated world. Karine, VP of Sales for IAIRE, LLC., brings a breath of fresh air to the conversation by merging the high-stakes world of sales with the irreplaceable value of human connection. Her insights into IAIRE’s cutting-edge solar air conditioning systems demonstrate how innovation fuels...
Jordan Sternberg: The Evolution of a Sales Leader in the World of Medicine 26.02.2024 32:25
Step into the future of healthcare with our latest episode featuring Jordan Sternberg from Signature MD, where we uncover the paradigm shift to concierge medicine. Unlock the secrets to a more personalized patient care experience as Jordan discusses the multitude of benefits this model offers to both practitioners and their patients. By fostering independence and improving financial stability, doc...
Dustin Ruge: Elevating Your Sales Game and Team Dynamics 19.02.2024 39:19
Unlock the secrets to scaling the heights of sales and leadership with our esteemed guest, Dustin Ruge. His trailblazing approach emphasizes adaptability, precision in goal-setting, and the kind of persistence that turns obstacles into stepping stones. We dissect the intricate dance of salesmanship that has propelled industry heavyweights to their zenith, and distill the essence of goal setting—a...
Paul Butterfield: Driving Efficiency In Sales With The Revenue Flywheel Group's Approach 12.02.2024 40:16
Unlock the secrets to a customer journey that will set your sales apart from the competition, as Paul Butterfield of Revenue Flywheel Group reveals the synergy of marketing and sales. Journey with us through Paul's rich history in sales, from his encyclopedia-selling days to spearheading enablement on a global scale. Discover how the right methodology can transform your understanding of the custom...
Parker Benthin: Mastering Sales Leadership with Innovation, Team Dynamics, and Resilience 05.02.2024 37:33
Unlock the secrets to thriving in the competitive world of sales leadership with Parker Bentham, the strategic mastermind behind Brondell's revolutionary home products. As Chief Revenue Officer, Parker recounts the exhilarating rise of the company, from revolutionizing the North American bathroom experience with electronic bidet toilet seats to embracing environmental stewardship with water filtra...
Chris Amrod: Balancing Work-Life Integration and Leading Success 13.11.2023 38:45
Join us for an engaging conversation with Christopher Amrod, the fractional VP of Sales for InnovateMap. Christopher has a fascinating journey that took him from an accounting executive to a frontline manager for a Series C company. We'll unravel the secrets behind his disciplined, people-focused approach to sales and how his love for sports and appreciation for hard work have shaped his successfu...
David Cady: Bridging Education and Sales - A Career Transformation Story 30.10.2023 36:33
When David Cady, Chief Revenue Officer of Virtuous, made a career jump from teaching high school English to sales, he carried with him a perspective that sales is a teaching role. He's discovered that stepping back and really understanding customers' needs, especially when introducing transformative CRM technology, is what creates successful sales. It's a lesson that he, a former teacher, is keen...
Bob Poznanovich: Harnessing Change for Business Growth 23.10.2023 43:01
What if you had a roadmap to guide you through the intricate maze of sales, leadership, and business growth? How about if you could get that advice straight from a top industry expert? That's exactly what you'll get from our conversation with Bob Poznanovich, Chief Business Growth Officer at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Bob reveals the secrets of his success, blending ambition and sales acu...
Gale Crosley: Driving Strategic Growth 16.10.2023 38:13
One of Chris’ favorite things about hosting the Sales Lead Dog Podcast is the opportunity to listen to guests like Gale Crosley. Gale is a very experienced sales leader, and in this episode we focus on driving strategic growth and the many of the aspects of leadership that are required. Gale Crosley, CPA, CGMA is a strategic revenue growth consultant, who has helped almost 500 accounting firms wor...
Formulating Your Marketing Plan: Russell Lundstrom, The Chief Marchitech 09.10.2023 39:04
On this episode, marketing expert Russell Lundstom joins Sales Lead Dog to discuss the necessity of fully integrating the marketing and sales processes inside your business. Russell shares advice on first, tracking your company’s data, then second, diagnosing where issues within your sales process might lie. After that, Russell provides insight on fine tuning your business’ strategies, wherever th...
Jeremy Painkin: True Grit - What Makes a Good Sales Leader Video 21.08.2023 37:31
In this episode of Sales Lead Dog, Jeremy Painkin joins Chris to talk about being a people-centric sales leader, the power of grit in a salesperson, and how Jeremy builds his sales team around diversity and a few core attributes. Jeremy also discusses leveraging CRM as a tool to help the sales team achieve their “why” of why they do what they do. Jeremy Painkin is an accomplished professional with...
Bradley Paster: Finding Your Path - Mentorship, Building Your Team, and Continuous Learning Video 14.08.2023 37:47
Chief Revenue Officer Bradley Pierce of Guardspace joins the pack to talk about mobile app security and his career path to where he is now. Bradley also discusses the role of interpersonal relationships and mentorship in guiding career paths, how resilience can help us cope with the challenges and transformations we encounter, and his strategies around building a team as a sales leader. Bradley...
Mike Eckhoff: Honest Sales - Don’t Say It, Show It Video 17.07.2023 40:35
Interested in learning about AI generated synthetic data, leadership development, and sales as an interdisciplinary process across your company’s teams? In this episode, Mike Eckhoff, Chief Revenue Officer at AI MOSTLY, joins Sales Lead Dog to share his expertise on these topics and more. Mike and Christopher also discuss what makes a CRM tool effective and successful and the importance of honesty...
Mark Schaeffer, Belonging to the Brand: Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy Video 24.04.2023 38:37
Today, Mark joins Sales Lead Dog for a second time to talk about his recent book, "Belonging to the Brand: Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy." Before the Covid pandemic, Mark predicted that the final frontier of marketing is community, and now, post-pandemic and in our current world, building community has become even more essential. In today’s episode, Mark speaks about how to bu...
Joe Khoei: Reducing Your Cost Per Closed Deal-The Value of Advertising Technology Video 17.04.2023 41:53
Our featured guest for episode #93 of Sales Lead Dog is Joe Khoei, the founder and CEO of SalesX. Listen to the new episode to learn how businesses can use ad click data and CRM technology to reduce cost per closed lead and improve their chances of closing deals. Joe also discusses the value of advertising technology for knowing what customers really want and need, producing the best results for...
Simon Severino, Strategy Sprints Video 10.04.2023 35:02
In today’s episode, Simon breaks down how sales leaders can increase their market relevance in the context of today’s economy and ever-changing technologies. Simon also examines what it means for salespeople to be the educators of their companies and how salespeople can learn from other teams in their companies, creating a company culture of shared leadership and responsibility. Simon Severino h...
Trevor Breininger, Grind for Yourself 07.11.2022 35:54
The owner of The Digital Branch, Trevor Breininger, based in Toronto, Canada, joined us on the podcast this week. Trevor is a solutions-focused leader with progressive career growth, proven business development success, and a purpose-driven sales professional who thrives at the nexus of client service, technology, and business. On this week’s episode Trevor discusses his passion for utilizing tech...
Marty Yaskowich, Tell Your Story 24.10.2022 35:36
In a career that has now spanned more than 20 years, Marty Yaskowich, Principal for 3ONE Strategic Consulting, has discovered that the greatest predictor of growth for most organizations is the alignment of corporate, brand and sales (GTM) strategies. A planner and communicator at his core, Marty has worked directly and consulted with many Fortune 500 brands that struggle to get all internal and...
Bryan Vogus, You Work for Them 10.10.2022 36:00
On today’s episode we have Bryan Vogus, Sales and Business Development Executivefor Carbon3D joining us to discuss his role as a leader. Carbon3D is a 3D printing technology company, they not only do functional prototyping for clients, but they also do production. Carbon3D supplies some of the biggest companies with components for their cars, helmets, and even shoes. Bryan has had a wide variety...
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