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Improving Sales Performance

Hosted by Matt Sunshine · business · EN-US

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Looking for sales performance strategies? Hoping to grow revenue? Join Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy, where he and industry experts work toward a singular goal: Improving Sales Performance.

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What is Improving Sales Performance about?

Looking for sales performance strategies? Hoping to grow revenue? Join Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy, where he and industry experts work toward a singular goal: Improving Sales Performance.

Who hosts Improving Sales Performance?

Improving Sales Performance is hosted by Matt Sunshine. The show has published 62 episodes to date.

What has Improving Sales Performance covered recently?

Recent episodes include "3 Ways Sales Leaders Can Actually Make AI Useful" (6 August 2026, 8 minutes), "How to Tell If a Deal Is Real (Before It's Too Late)" (30 July 2026, 8 minutes), and "How to Create Accountability Without Creating Pressure" (23 July 2026, 8 minutes).

How often does Improving Sales Performance publish?

Improving Sales Performance publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 16 minutes across 62 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Improving Sales Performance?

Booking probability for Improving Sales Performance is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Improving Sales Performance requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Improving Sales Performance's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Improving Sales Performance?

The strongest fits for Improving Sales Performance are Business & Management Consulting. Improving Sales Performance has a business audience.

About the host

Matt Sunshine hosts Improving Sales Performance, a business podcast with 62 episodes published.

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  • Episode #98

    3 Ways Sales Leaders Can Actually Make AI Useful

    Aug 6, 20268 minS17

    Nearly every sales organization is experimenting with AI. Very few are seeing its full potential. In this episode of Improving Sales Performance , Matt Sunshine explores why most companies remain stuck in "AI...

  • Episode #96

    How to Tell If a Deal Is Real (Before It's Too Late)

    Jul 30, 20268 minS17

    Not every opportunity in your pipeline is a real opportunity. In this episode of Improving Sales Performance , Matt Sunshine shares how top sales managers separate qualified deals from wishful thinking before inaccurate...

  • Episode #95

    How to Create Accountability Without Creating Pressure

    Jul 23, 20268 minS17

    Holding your team accountable doesn't have to create stress or fear. In this episode of Improving Sales Performance , Matt Sunshine explores the difference between accountability and pressure, and why the best sales...

  • Episode #94

    The One Habit That Separates Top Sales Managers from the Rest

    Jul 16, 20267 minS17

    The best sales managers aren't defined by charisma or motivational speeches. They're defined by consistency. In this episode of Improving Sales Performance , Matt Sunshine explores why a consistent coaching cadence is...

  • Episode #92

    Quick Take: Coaching Vs. Micromanaging - The Manager’s Role in New Hire Success

    Mar 19, 20267 minS16

    <p>In this Quick Take episode, we're drawing a hard line between two approaches that can look similar in the moment but produce very different results over time: coaching and micromanagement.</p><p>Matt breaks down how...

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  • Episode #91

    Quick Take: Three Reasons Why High-Performing Sales Leaders Feel Stuck

    Mar 12, 20266 minS16

    <p>In this Quick Take episode, we're redefining what it means to feel stuck and why the leaders most likely to experience it are often the strongest ones in the room.</p><p>Janelle Grove, VP Managing Director of the...

  • Episode #90

    Quick Take: How to Set Clear Expectations for New Salespeople (Without Overwhelming Them)

    Mar 5, 20268 minS16

    <p>In this Quick Take episode, we're breaking down what it really takes to set new salespeople up for success and why clarity, not just enthusiasm, is what drives early performance.</p><p>Matt shares six ways to set...

  • Episode #89

    Why Smart Sales Leaders Still Struggle to Execute with Janelle Grove

    Feb 26, 202619 minS16

    <p>In this episode, we're diving into the gap between insight and action and why even the smartest, most experienced sales leaders get stuck there.</p><p>Joining Matt is Janelle Grove, VP/Managing Director of the Growth...

  • Episode #88

    Caped (and Coaching) Crusaders: Building Teams Like a Talent Superhero with Allison Delagrange

    Aug 28, 202525 minS15

    <p>In this episode, we’re shining a spotlight on what it means to lead like a Talent Superhero and how prioritizing people fuels consistent performance. </p><p>Joining Matt is Allison Delagrange, a 2X Talent Superhero...

  • Episode #87

    Fast-Tracking Sales Success: What New Hires Need in Their First 90 Days with Alina McComas

    Aug 21, 202523 minS15

    <p>In this episode, we’re uncovering what high-performing sales organizations do in the first 90 days to turn new hires into confident, capable contributors. </p><p>Matt is joined by Alina McComas, VP/Senior Consultant...

  • Episode #86

    Leveling Up Leadership: The Role of Executive Coaching in Sales Performance with Donna Hall

    Aug 14, 202520 minS15

    <p>In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at how executive coaching helps leaders evolve so their teams can truly thrive. </p><p>And joining Matt is Donna Hall, SVP/General Manager at Robertson Lowstuter, whose...

  • Episode #85

    When Performance Slips: What Smart Leaders Do Next with Stephanie Downs

    Aug 8, 202518 minS15

    <p>In this episode, we’re talking about what really causes sales performance to decline and what leaders can do to help their reps bounce back with clarity and confidence. </p><p>Stephanie Downs, SVP/Senior Consultant...

  • Episode #84

    When Top Talent Walks: How to Prepare Today for Tomorrow's Turnover with Beth Sunshine

    Jul 31, 202525 minS15

    <p>In this episode, we’re exploring what smart sales leaders do before their top performers resign. </p><p>And joining Matt is Beth Sunshine, SVP/Talent Services at The Center for Sales Strategy. </p><p>Her contribution...

  • Episode #83

    Smart Hiring, Smarter Sales: Unlocking Natural Talent in Your Recruitment with Trey Morris

    Jul 24, 202525 minS15

    <p>In this episode, we’re diving into how identifying and leveraging innate talent (rather than just experience) can help leaders build stronger, higher-performing sales teams. </p><p>And helping Matt unpack it all is...

  • Episode #82

    Quick Take: A Day in the Life of a Salesperson - Before & After AI

    Feb 20, 20257 minS14

    <p>In this Quick Take episode, we’re taking a few minutes to think about the day in the life of a salesperson before and after having AI tools at our fingertips. </p><p>By the end of this short episode, you’ll have a...

  • Episode #81

    Closed vs. Open AI: Understanding the Difference for Sales Teams with Stephanie Downs

    Feb 13, 202520 minS14

    <p>In this episode, we’re discussing the key differences between “closed” and “open” AI tools. We’ll also break down how Sales Accelerator AI, CSS’ own closed AI system, is designed to address the unique challenges...

  • Episode #80

    The AI Task Force: Making AI Work for Your Organization with Brent Tripp

    Feb 6, 202523 minS14

    <p>In this episode, we’re discussing the benefits of having an AI Task Force at your company and how such a brain trust can be an invaluable resource to ensure that your organization stays ahead of the curve...

  • Episode #79

    Building Smarter CRMs with Maryanne McWhirter & Emily Hartzell

    Jan 30, 202528 minS14

    <p>In this episode, we’re taking a look at how AI is supercharging CRMs and, specifically, exploring how HubSpot is transforming the way businesses manage customer relationships, sales processes, and marketing...

  • Episode #78

    The Future of Sales Coaching with Varun Puri & Ajay Jain

    Jan 23, 202524 minS14

    <p>Previously this season, we explored how AI is transforming the world of sales coaching. Today, in this episode, we’re diving a bit deeper into that topic by chatting with two incredible guests from the AI coaching...

  • Episode #77

    Quick Take: The AI Advantage in Sales Coaching

    Jan 16, 202511 minS14

    <p>In this Quick Take episode, we’re exploring the undeniable power of sales coaching, the challenges of traditional approaches, and how AI-powered solutions, like CSS' Practice Coach AI, are setting a new standard for...

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