Anyone can create a podcast, which is both the best and most risky thing about this popular medium. You never quite know what you’ll find when you push “play.”
When you’re looking to expand your professional skills, you don’t have time to waste searching for the podcasts that are worth a listen. With our breakdown of five of the best sales podcasts, you’re sure to find high-quality content that will inspire you and drive your next big deal.
For women trying to find their place in the male-dominated sales industry, Conversations with Women in Sales (CWWIS) is a refreshing resource. Each episode of this podcast showcases a woman who’s killing it in sales or a “male ally,” and topics range from how to have a growth mindset to dealing with confrontation at work to developing a winning pitch. CWWIS is upholding the legacy of its late founder, technology sales legend Barbara Giamanco.
Why it’s great: There’s a network of women behind this podcast: Women Sales Pros. They hold events and offer additional resources to support up-and-coming sales leaders.
What listeners say:
“Hanging out with Lori Richardson and her guests will elevate your sales game.” - Apple Reviewer
“Professional, fun, timely, relevant and so important!” - Apple Reviewer
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Leading sales trainer John Barrows created Make It Happen Mondays to align with his goal of “elevating the people and profession of sales.” He compiles his expertise from having trained thousands of sales professionals in weekly episodes about all of the elements that drive success — emotional, practical and otherwise. John and his guests cover relevant topics such as the impact of AI, data vs. instinct and negotiation skills.
Why it’s great: The podcast is just a taste of John’s offerings: There are webinars, courses and training packages to help you tailor a sales education to your needs.
What listeners say:
“This show is a true standout, with high quality of the guests, stories and tactics.” - Apple Reviewer
“It’s great for seasoned sellers or brand-new SDRs.” - Apple Reviewer
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Sales Gravy is the brainchild of bestselling author, speaker and sales expert Jeb Blount. In conversations with fellow industry leaders, Jeb reveals the secrets to closing more — and bigger — deals despite presumed roadblocks like today’s economic challenges. Expect to hear about all of the hot-button issues facing the sales industry, along with the tried-and-true tactics of seasoned salespeople.
Why it’s great: This podcast asks big questions and will inspire you to think bigger about your sales career.
What listeners say:
“Top-notch sales advice that’s easy to implement immediately.” - Apple Reviewer
“Jeb finds guests that truly care about being a positive force in sales, and shares insights that only an expert practitioner can unearth.” - Apple Reviewer
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The folks at Sales Hacker call it “the smartest B2B sales community on the planet.” If you’re serious about growing your pipeline and closing deals, this might be the tool you’ve been looking for. The Sales Hacker Podcast is for current and aspiring sales leaders and covers topics such as sales operations, lead generation, hiring, marketing alignment and sales technology.
Why it’s great: Sales Hacker started out as a blog and membership and offers an open community forum, so you can connect with others as you learn lessons from the episodes.
What listeners say:
“Always amazes me how relevant the topics are to my day-to-day.” - Apple Reviewer
“I appreciate the variety of episodes, the super practical takeaways and Sam's sincere generosity to give all this amazing knowledge to the listeners for free.” - Apple Reviewer
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When you want to hear from sales professionals just like you, Sales Success Stories is the podcast to turn to. Host Scott Ingram shares real stories from sales reps across a variety of industries and roles. Listeners call Scott “the Tim Ferriss of the sales podcast world” because of his thoughtful questions. You’ll learn valuable tips and tricks about everything from staying motivated and building better work habits to advanced prospecting and becoming a great leader.
Why it’s great: This show highlights the performance of individual contributor sales reps.
What listeners say:
“You can count on nuggets of wisdom, inspiration and actionable takeaways from each episode.” - Apple Reviewer
“Good stories and insights on what it takes to be a sales superstar in today’s ultra-competitive and highly ‘noisy’ sales environments.” - Apple Reviewer
Listen on Apple Podcasts
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Improving your personal sales skills is always a great idea, but professional development can only take you so far. If your company isn’t using supportive technology that can automate the sales process, you’ll have less freedom to test out those new skills — and be at a disadvantage compared to your competitors.
Between podcast episodes, take a moment to chat with your colleagues about what you collectively need to be a high-performing team. Suggest they consider an integrated CRM like Accelo and share how easy it is to start a free trial or schedule a demo.
