In this episode of the Sales Success Stories podcast, host Scott Ingram interviews Samir Dandekar, a seasoned sales professional from Oracle's Cloud Infrastructure team who recently closed a staggering $150 million+ deal. Learn more at Top1.FM
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 190
In this episode, Scott interviews Kevin Bartlett, the former top-performing enterprise AE at Horizon 3 AI who’s just stepped into an exciting new leadership role. Kevin opens up about the three core principles that have driven his stellar sales career: operating with the end in mind, becoming his own hero, and mastering the art of delayed gratification. Learn more at Top1.FM
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 189
In this episode of the Sales Success Stories podcast, host Scott Ingram engages in an insightful conversation with Athina Lampru , the number one account executive nationally at Palo Alto Networks. Athina shares the three pillars that have driven her consistent success in sales: trust, grit, and the power of networking. Learn more at Top1.FM
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 188
In this insightful episode of Sales Success Stories we are inteviewing Kelsie Neibel, the top-performing Strategic Account Director at SnapLogic. Kelsie, who operates out of Southern California, shares her unique journey from management consulting to achieving extraordinary success in sales. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, time management, and the intentional integration of work and life as she balances her role with her new responsibilities as a mother. Learn more at Top1.FM...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 187
Today we've got a special treat for you. We have a bonus episode featuring the insightful and strategic mind of Matt Du Pont, who dives into the concept of "long bets" in sales. Learn more at top1.fm/MDP24
Jan 21, 2025•32 min
In this episode, Dylan Katcher uncovers what sets an A-player apart in the sales industry: it’s not just about hitting revenue targets. We explore the power of recognizing opportunities within failures, and how that mindset can propel a company forward. We'll also share some personal strategies for bouncing back from lost deals, including the vital role of feedback loops with top sales reps and product teams. Learn more at top1.fm/185
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 186
To kick off 2025 we’re going to share the audios from the top 3 presentations from last year’s Sales Success Summit as bonus episodes between my interviews with #1 and top 1% performing individual contributors. The presentation that was ranked third by the audience and the one that was most impactful for me personally was Luke Floyd’s talk on Building Success with a High Performance Operating System. And stay tuned at the end for a couple little nuggets.
Jan 07, 2025•48 min
Welcome to another episode of Sales Success Stories! Today we’re joined by a remarkable guest, Megan Labadie. Megan’s journey in sales is nothing short of inspiring—navigating from leasing apartments to mastering complex ESG software sales. In this episode, Megan shares her unique communication style, task management strategies, and favorite sales tools, as well as her powerful insights into leadership and learning. Learn more at top1.fm/185
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 185
In this bonus episode of Sales Success Stories, host Scott Ingram interviews Jonathan Gardner, founder of the J. Gardner Group and seasoned procurement expert with experience at GM, Dell, Starbucks, and Albertsons. Jonathan provides a deep dive into procurement playbooks, revealing strategies and insights that top sales professionals can use to effectively counteract and leverage them. Learn more about Jonathan: https://top1.fm/jonathan-gardner...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, Morgan shares her unique approach to categorizing deals and emphasizes the importance of a robust pipeline. She talks about her successful collaboration with her SDR, her disciplined sales strategy, and her innovative use of tools like Crossbeam and Gong. Morgan also highlights the critical roles of relationship building and trust, both within the sales team and with clients, stressing the importance of in-person interactions, even in our increasingly virtual world. Learn more a...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 184
Today’s episode features valuable insights from the 2024 Sales Success Summit presentation by Kaleigh Conners, where she reveals her blueprint for self-improvement, from harnessing a growth mindset, mastering fundamental skills. More info and video of the presentation here: https://top1.fm/KCSE
Nov 12, 2024•30 min
In this episode, we'll delve into Carolina's daily routines and work habits, including her productive train commutes and the balance she strikes between administrative tasks and client projects. We'll explore her strategies for combating imposter syndrome, her focus on building genuine client relationships, and her culturally nuanced approach to sales. Learn more at top1.fm/183
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 183
Today’s episode features valuable insights from the 2024 Sales Success Summit presentation by Alex Smith, a top Account Executive at Docebo, who shares his unique journey from overcoming job layoffs and personal hardships to finding unexpected professional opportunities. We'll explore themes of self-reflection, empathy, and the balance between personal and professional life. More info and video of the presentation here: https://top1.fm/AS24
Oct 29, 2024•51 min
Join us as Brian shares his journey from a fitness trainer to a leading recruiter, discussing the pivotal role of AI in sales and the importance of reaching the right person with authenticity and trust. He brings a unique perspective on leveraging small wins, learning from failures, and balancing competitiveness with personal growth.
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 182
Rob Morris is the top Large Enterprise Service Account Executive at Dell out of Nashville. Rob is a strategist at heart seeking to solve the new and evolving problems seen in the business world and beyond. His years as an intense competitor in soccer have given him an edge as a teammate, learner, and leader. He has a passion for working with people to achieve their goals along with mine.
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 181
Zach Goggins is the top performing Enterprise Account Executive at Encapture, the intelligent document processing platform that helps companies be more efficient and customer centric. Zach has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Throughout his career, Zach has achieved remarkable success, exceeded growth quotas, and has been selected for multiple leadership programs.
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 180
In today’s bonus episode of the Sales Success Stories podcast, I’ve got an interview that I did with Chris Bussing for his podcast and YouTube channel where he focuses on starting and growing your tech sales career and unlocking your potential. If you want to watch the video version of this and subscribe to Chris’ channel, we’ve got links for you at top1.fm/bussing . That’s b-u-s-s-i-n-g. Check it out: Again, be sure to click over to top1.fm/bussing to subscribe to Chris’ channel, and on that pa...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Andrew Barbuto has been the number one top sales performer at Basis Technologies for three full years and counting of over one hundred reps, and is the author of a soon-to-be-published ‘Top Sales Producer: How To Crush Your B2B Sales Quota.’ Andrew’s B2B sales book encapsulates the strategies that helped him generate $250MM in digital media revenue. He is a seasoned digital media sales professional with a proven track record of winning new business, driving revenue growth, consistently exceeding...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 179
Samantha Price is the top Global Strategic Account Executive at Persefoni, the leading Climate Management & Accounting Platform (CMAP) for real-time management, analytics, & disclosure. In her capacity as AE, Samantha works primarily with Fortune 500 organizations to bring their disparate climate data into a centralized platform. She helps companies measure, manage, report, and decarbonize their carbon emissions. Samantha is also a hot yoga junkie who races in triathlons and wishes she c...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 178
Christian Pallazola is the top Account Executive at NICE Actimize, the leading worldwide provider of financial crime, risk, and compliance solutions. Christian is a Boston-based sales professional with a background in multiple GTM functions. Over the last eight years, he’s worked in a number of unique settings and sold a lot of different things. Having played all roles of a typical growth team, he’s been able to learn how each can do a better job at supporting one another. His specialty resides ...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 177
Greg Crisci is the top Senior Enterprise Account Executive at Upwards, a technology-driven care solutions company with a mission to make care accessible to all families and empower the caregivers who provide it. Upwards matches families with caregivers equipped to meet their unique needs and connects families with the resources they need to afford care. Greg has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, from selling trading cards and candy as a youth to venturing into entrepreneurship early in his c...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 176
Alex Smith is a top Senior Account Executive at Docebo, the world's most powerful learning platform, built for the business of learning. Docebo helps organizations around the world deliver scalable, personalized learning to customers, partners, and employees, driving productivity, engagement, revenue, and growth. Alex is also the host of the ‘Sell By Being Human’ podcast, a show that helps listeners hone their human skills, understand subtle similarities between non-sales people and salespeople,...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 175
Chris Beck is the top performing Sales Development Representative (SDR) at Modern Health, the comprehensive global mental health solution offering employees access to one-on-one, group, and self-serve digital resources for their emotional, professional, social, financial, and physical well-being needs - all within a single platform. Chris is passionate about improving the world and society through supporting and empowering others. He is currently on a mission to help make quality mental health c...
Mar 05, 2024•51 min•Ep. 174
This bonus episode is brought to you by the 2024 Sales Success Summit that’s happening here in Austin on October 7th & 8th. This is the only sales conference where you get to surround yourself with top B2B sales performers in an intimate experience, where the only presenters are the #1 and top 1% achieving sales professionals who have appeared here on this podcast. To learn more go to Top1Summit.com , That’s T-O-P the number 1 Summit dot com. I know I’ve been teasing it for a while after sha...
Feb 06, 2024•46 min
Vance Exstrom is the top producer at Rent Dynamics, where he was number one last year out of over ninety sellers, and did 475% of his annual number. Vance consults multi-family property management companies and RE ownership groups on better serving their residents, creating a smoother operation, and increasing their bottom line with technology solutions consisting of credit/rental assistance, resident experience applications, rent collection optimization, and lead-to-lease applicators....
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 173
This bonus episode is sponsored by the 2024 Sales Success Summit that will be here in Austin on October 6th and 7th, where the best of the best sales practitioners come together to learn from each other. I’ll say more in a bit, but for now, just click over to Top1Summit.com . That’s T-O-P the Number 1 Summit dot com. Today I’ve got the audio from Ian Koniak’s presentation at last year’s Summit. Two weeks ago I shared the third rated presentation from Brian Hicks and in two more weeks I’ll share ...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Ryan Jaseph is the top commercial banking relationship manager at New Mexico Bank & Trust. Ryan is an experienced business banker with a demonstrated history of working in the banking industry. He has strong finance professional skills in Trading, Business Relationship Management, Business Development, Financial Services, and Financial Analysis.
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 172
Today on the Sales Success Stories Podcast I’ve got a real treat for you before our next new interview episode next week. I’ve got the audio for you from the third best-rated presentation from last year’s Sales Success Summit and having just listened back to this myself, I can’t believe that there were two presentations that we thought were even better than this. Let me just say before we get into this that Brian gets really raw here, there are some situations and language that are probably not ...
Jan 09, 2024•44 min
Today, Scott welcomes a recurring guest back to the show, Brad Harmon. Brad is a top performing industry Sales Executive at Oracle. Brad is a dedicated sales professional who takes a highly customer-centric approach to sales. He is a results-oriented leader who will do whatever it takes to help a customer succeed.
Dec 12, 2023•50 min•Ep. 171
In today’s bonus episode of the Sales Success Stories Podcast, I’ve got the complete audio from Kevin Piket’s presentation at this year’s Sales Success Summit on Building Revenue Through Referrals. Kevin does a nice job introducing himself here at the beginning, but if you want to go deeper, stay tuned at the end for a couple of additional ideas:
Dec 05, 2023•48 min