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Author: Scott Ingram, B2B Sales Professional

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What are the best sales professionals doing to get to the top? In the Sales Success Stories podcast, Scott Ingram interviews and deconstructs world class sales performers to uncover their favorite sales books, habits, routines, strategies and tips. These salespeople are the A+ players among A players. If you’re in B2B Sales, Enterprise Sales, SAAS Sales, selling professional services, serving as an account manager or otherwise interested in revenue growth there’s something for you in these conversations. While created primarily for the individual contributor regardless of where they are in their sales career there’s probably some value in here for you if you’re a sales manager, sales leader or otherwise involved in revenue management, leadership or strategy. Learn more at Top1.fm
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In this episode, host Scott Ingram sits down with Camden Roncka, the top-performing small business account executive at HubSpot, for a refreshingly candid conversation packed with actionable insights and unconventional wisdom. Camden opens up about the three core drivers behind his rapid rise in sales: his deep personal faith, a relentless underdog mentality, and the power of curiosity and adaptability. https://top1.fm/
In this special bonus episode, host Scott Ingram takes us behind the scenes of the upcoming Sales Success Summit in Austin, revealing what makes this gathering so powerful for top sales professionals. Scott shares how the event's intimate, interactive setting creates an environment where “winning is contagious,” and how attendees leave with strengthened clarity, confidence, and connections that often lead to record-breaking results. Get your ticket at: https://top1.fm/SalesSuccessSummit/
In this episode, Scott Ingram interviews Rich Strobel, the top sales performer at Smart Data Solutions in Minnesota. Rich shares an unfiltered look at his journey from selling car stereos as a teenager to leading strategic enterprise deals in healthcare technology. He opens up about the three pillars of his success—tactical empathy, a results-driven mindset, and the power of building a personal "C suite" of coaches and advisors.   https://top1.fm/
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the Sales Success Stories podcast, Scott Ingram talks with Mike Sullivan, the top performing seller at TriNetX out of Boston. With his authentic Boston accent and even more authentic story, Mike shares his journey from financial adversity and career setbacks to becoming a consistent number one performer in life sciences tech sales. What sets Mike apart isn’t just his sales acumen, but his focus on mental and physical health, cultivating the right environment, and anchoring everything he does to his deep personal "why". Learn more at Top1.FM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. 
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
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
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 at top1.fm/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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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Mary Falahati

A diehard fan! thanks Scott

Oct 2nd
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armon sartipi

I can't find the sales job search tips on Spotify, can anyone help me please.

Jul 21st
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Kairat Nurkenov

Great guy! Sincere and box of pandora!

Jul 23rd
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