Episode 1: The Future of Sales Productivity: Spend Time Selling, Not Clicking
In this episode of The Selling Edge, host Gene Vidler sits down with Trey Schmaltz of Cumulus Media to explore how AI is transforming the sales process in competitive markets. Trey shares real-world examples of how his team is using AI to cut research time, turn cold calls into warm conversations, boost account manager confidence, and deliver campaigns that resonate with clients. From saving hours of prep to uncovering unexpected growth opportunities, this conversation shows why the future of sales belongs to sellers who spend less time clicking and more time selling.
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Episode 11: Coach the Rep, Don't Carry the Deal
Sales managers want to help their teams win. But when helping turns into doing the work for the rep, managers can become bottlenecks and sellers miss the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed independently. In this episode of The Selling Edge, Dan Prudhomme sits down with Jeff Kuerzi, Regional Digital Sales Manager at Cumulus Media, to discuss how leaders can coach without carrying the deal, when to step in and when to step back. They also discuss balancing short-term opportunities with durable revenue, connecting integrated strategies to real client needs, and preparing sellers to have stronger conversations with prospects. For sales managers looking to build more capable, confident teams, this episode offers a practical framework for coaching better conversations, protecting valuable time, and helping sellers take greater ownership of their deals.
Episode 10: The Daily Habits of a Top New Business Seller
Mitchell Demytrk shares the daily habits, prospecting routines, and follow-up strategies that make him a top new business seller at SBS New York.
Episode 9: The Hardest Part of Sales Is the First Meeting
The Selling Edge talks with Randy Cable on why the hardest part of sales is landing the first meeting, and how top sellers solve business problems.