Most training fails because it focuses on hype, not real skill. In this episode, Brian Hodges shares the three reasons the best training of his career transformed how he sells — and why "manufactured enthusiasm" is a waste of time. We dive deep into the power of belief, how to tie solutions to real business problems, and why great managers make or …

Most companies are still training the wrong way—and it’s costing them real revenue. In this episode, Esar Mlika, Director of Global Sales Development at Tive, shares the truth about what training actually works, how to meet reps where they are, and why understanding learning styles is no longer optional. He also reveals why “rah-rah” motivation fad…

Most training programs are too long, too boring, and miss the point. Laurie Condon, a 30-year sales veteran, shares why real-world scenarios, role-playing, and short, focused sessions are the keys to better sales results. She also reveals why authenticity beats scripts, how humor and persistence win deals, and why great managers—not courses—make th…

In this episode of Training That Works, Clayton Norton, a tech veteran and training strategist with over a decade of experience in software and GTM enablement. Clayton shares his transformative approach to building training programs that don’t just deliver information—but actually stick. He walks through how his team revamped an overloaded, procedu…

Most corporate training fails—and it's not because people aren't smart. It's because we’re approaching it the wrong way. In this episode, David McBee shares why shifting from traditional training to real coaching makes all the difference—and how a terrifying Jeep trail panic attack reshaped his thinking on growth, fear, and learning. If you want to…

What separates forgettable reps from must-poach talent? In this high-energy episode, Hameed Hemmat, Director of Enterprise Sales at Solix, unpacks how great salespeople become business leaders—and why most companies fail their sales teams through weak training. He shares the secrets behind weekly training rhythms, building product mastery, and usin…