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Even the most prominent voices in Sales were crap at Sales once.Join bestselling Author, Founder and Sales Coach Mark Ackers as he speaks with successful Sales professionals about their early Sales struggles, and how they overcame these challenges to become the people they are today.
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Signup to Generate a PitchEven the most prominent voices in Sales were crap at Sales once. Join bestselling Author, Founder and Sales Coach Mark Ackers as he speaks with successful Sales professionals about their early Sales struggles, and how they overcame these challenges to become the people they are today.
I Used To Be Crap At Sales is hosted by MySalesCoach.com. The show has published 31 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "We've Done Sales Training. Why Has Nothing Changed? | EP30 | Becky Abrahams" (14 October 2026, 69 minutes), "I never coached my team. Now I lose sleep if i miss a session | EP29 | Brett James" (9 September 2026, 72 minutes), and "What Nobody Tells You About Becoming a First Time Sales Manager | EP28 | Callum Mackay" (8 July 2026, 51 minutes).
I Used To Be Crap At Sales publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 65 minutes across 31 episodes.
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Episode #30
You paid for the sales training, the team left the room buzzing, and by Monday nobody was doing anything differently. Most sales enablement teams have watched that happen, and most leaders book another workshop anyway...
Episode #29
Most sales leaders think they're coaching their team. A lot of them are managing it and calling it coaching. In this episode, Brett James sits with Mark Ackers to talk about the sales coaching techniques he runs every...
Episode #28
Most people get their first sales management role because they were good at selling and good at putting themselves forward. Nobody warns them it's a different job - or that the drive that got them there can be the same...
Episode #27
<p>Episode 27: Why the Best Salespeople Struggle Most When They Become Managers<br><br></p><p>Most sales managers are promoted because they were great at selling. The problem is that selling and managing are two...
Episode #26
<p>Why do top performers consistently close more deals — even when they’re selling the same product, to the same market, with the same tools?</p><p>In this episode, Scott Cowley breaks down the “3 Whys” Framework — the...
Episode #25
<p>Most salespeople don’t fail because they can’t sell — they fail because of mindset. In this episode, Jessica A. Williams, Founder of Just Williams, joins Mark Ackers to expose the two silent killers that quietly...
Episode #24
<p>Most salespeople stay stuck in the middle of the pack. Some even survive decades in sales without ever breaking through. But a small group — just 15% — consistently smash target, year after year.</p><p><br></p><p>In...
Episode #23
<p>What happens when a seasoned sales leader enters one of the most intense BBC reality shows on TV?</p><p>Andrew Jenkins spent over 20 years in Sales — building trust, leading teams, and coaching people through...
Episode #22
<p>If you’ve ever felt the tension between sales and marketing… you’re not alone. In this episode, Mark Walker (who's lived both lives) joins our host Mark Ackers to explore one of the most persistent pain points in...
Episode #21
<p>🎤 In this must-listen episode of The "I Used to Be Crap at Sales" Podcast, host Mark Ackers interviews Will Aitken, one of the most recognised voices in sales content today. </p><p>Will is a former SaaS AE turned...
Episode #20
<p>Leading a global SDR team? Just promoted to SDR manager? This episode is packed with real-world advice from Catherine Olivier, VP of Global Sales Development at Cognism, on how to build and lead high-performing sales...
Episode #19
<p></p><p>In this unmissable episode of The I Used To Be Crap At Sales Podcast, legendary sales trainer Josh Braun, joins our host Mark Ackers for a deep, unfiltered dive into what really drives consistent sales...
Episode #18
<p>How do you truly motivate a sales team? Most sales leaders struggle to keep their teams engaged and performing at their best - especially with 53% of the workforce being made up of Millennials and Gen Z.</p><p>In...
Episode #17
<p>Building & Scaling Successful Sales Teams</p><p>Sales leaders and ambitious reps, this one’s for you! In this episode of I Used to Be Crap at Sales, Mark Ackers sits down with Richard Bounds, a seasoned sales leader...
Episode #16
<p>In this episode of The "I Used To Be Crap At Sales" Podcast, hosted by Mark Ackers, we dive deep into the art of sales development.</p><p>Our guest, Gabe Lullo, is co-founder and CEO of Alleyoop. the global leader in...
Episode #15
<p>Stepping into your first sales leadership role, or aspiring to walk the beaten path from successful sales rep to leader? It’s a whole new ballgame, and not all top-performing sales reps are cut out for the challenge...
Episode #14
<p>In this episode of the "I Used to Be Crap at Sales" podcast, Dougie Loan shares his inspiring journey from a young call center rep to CRO of thriving SaaS company SourceWhale. If you’re passionate about SaaS sales...
Episode #13
<p>Ep. 13 - I Used To Be Crap At Sales | James Ski</p><p>Building Your "Sales Confidence"</p><p>In This episode of the "I Used To Be Crap At Sales" Podcast, our host Mark Ackers sits with one of LinkedIn’s top global...
Episode #12
<p>Mastering Sales Leadership: Proven Strategies to Crush Limiting Beliefs and Skyrocket Sales Performance”</p><p>In This episode of the "I Used To Be Crap At Sales" Podcast, our host Mark Ackers sits with Bryan Mulry...
Episode #11
<p>From Scrapping Her Way Into Sales, to Scaling With Datamaran: Carly's Unconventional Path To Leadership, and Her Secrets For Building High-Performing, Winning Teams”</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, our host Mark...
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Scottish Member of Parliament for Glasgow Shettleston, Legendary Entertainment
award-winning executive, sales trainer, TEDx Speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, author
BBC The Traitors finalist, Lloyds Bank
Richard L. Hedden Endowed Chair in Advanced Philosophical Studies at New Mexico State University, Direct Digital Holdings
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