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The Selling Well

The Selling Well

Mark Cox 124 Episodes Oct 8, 2026

The Selling Well is a podcast created to help growth-oriented professional salespeople improve their performance. It features interviews with top thought leaders in professional sales, gathering their best insights and teachings. The show focuses on continuous learning and practical improvement for sales professionals. Listeners can expect advice and perspectives from experienced experts in the field.

Episodes

The Agentic Revolution: AI In Professional Sales With David Fauser & Mike Sparling
The Agentic Revolution: AI In Professional Sales With David Fauser & Mike Sparling Oct 8, 2026 49:29 Artificial intelligence is rapidly shifting from a futuristic concept into an essential driver of efficiency, strategy, and hyper-personalized customer engagement. Successfully integrating AI in professional sales requires leaders and teams to look beyond the hype and embed intelligent tools directly into daily workflows. In this episode, host Mark Cox is joined by David Fauser, Vice President of
Office Hours - Episode 6 - Dealing With 'Decision By Committee'
Office Hours - Episode 6 - Dealing With 'Decision By Committee' Sep 22, 2026 27:52 Navigating today's B2B landscape often feels less like selling and more like herding cats as buying groups continue to expand. For modern sales representatives, dealing with decision by committee has become the default challenge, making consensus-building the most crucial skill in enterprise sales. In this episode, host Mark Cox and sales expert Dave Hanley explore how risk aversion in large corpo
Office Hours - Episode 5 - Mastering Strategic Selling To Bypass Procurement Roadblocks
Office Hours - Episode 5 - Mastering Strategic Selling To Bypass Procurement Roadblocks Sep 15, 2026 33:30 In B2B sales, hitting a wall with leadership turnover, rigid procurement negotiations, or declining email response rates can derail even the most promising deals, and navigating these complex hurdles requires a shift from transactional tactics to a robust strategy of strategic selling. In this episode, co-hosts Dave Hanley and Mark Cox of In The Funnel dive into the mailbag to answer real-world qu
Why Your Win Rates In Sales Are The Real Productivity Metric With Andy Paul
Why Your Win Rates In Sales Are The Real Productivity Metric With Andy Paul Aug 18, 2026 59:45 In the competitive landscape of B2B, mastering win rates in sales is crucial for long-term growth and sustainable business success. Join host Mark Cox as he sits down with Andy Paul, the renowned sales expert and author of Sell Without Selling Out, to challenge the status quo of modern selling techniques. Instead of relying on top-of-the-funnel activity, discover why shifting your focus to "chang
Office Hours: Am I ready to transition to sales leadership?
Office Hours: Am I ready to transition to sales leadership? Aug 4, 2026 36:59 Join us for ITF Office Hours ad we open up the mail bag and answer your burning questions about B2B sales and sales leadership. Deciding on the next step in your professional journey is never easy, especially when you are a top performer eyeing a leadership position. In this episode, Mark Cox and Dave Hanley discuss sales career advancement, offering a roadmap for high-performing salespeople who a
It's Lonely At The Top With Nancy MacKay
It's Lonely At The Top With Nancy MacKay Jul 28, 2026 45:19 Are you a leader struggling with isolation and burnout? Discover actionable CEO leadership strategies that help you inspire yourself and your team while driving long-term success. In this episode, host Mark Cox welcomes Nancy MacKay, the founder and CEO of MacKay CEO Forums. Nancy discusses her acclaimed book, It's Lonely at the Top: CEO Strategies for Inspiring Yourself and Your Team, and reveal
Office Hours: HELP...I never got training on product demos!
Office Hours: HELP...I never got training on product demos! Jul 7, 2026 30:21 In our Office Hours podcasts, we answer your questions on B2B sales and sales management! In this episode... Are your sales demos causing more confusion than conversion? In this episode of ITF Office Hours, Mark Cox and Dave Hanley dive into the trenches of B2B sales to help you stop wasting time and start closing the right deals. We're breaking down actionable strategies to turn your product demo
Office Hours: To discount or not to discount?
Office Hours: To discount or not to discount? Jun 30, 2026 32:25 In the age of AI, how do you future-proof your sales career? In this episode, Mark Cox and The Delusional Founder author Dave Hanley tackle the pressing questions currently hitting our digital mailbag. We break down how to stop viewing AI as a replacement and start using it as your ultimate sales assistant. We also dive into actionable strategies for two of the toughest hurdles in sales: Ending
Dealing With The Root Issues Of Sales Management With Frank Cespedes
Dealing With The Root Issues Of Sales Management With Frank Cespedes Jun 23, 2026 51:03 When a company is not growing, it is not only because of the shortcomings of its sales team. Sometimes, your entire sales management is unaligned with the strategies your salespeople are executing. Mark Cox, together with guest co-host Mike Sparling, sits down with Frank Cespedes, a senior lecturer at Harvard University and the author of six fantastic books, who explains how to realign your sales
Office Hours: How do I deal with a toxic high-performer?
Office Hours: How do I deal with a toxic high-performer? Jun 16, 2026 33:58 Are your sales reps stuck chasing "pipe dreams" while the real deals slip through the cracks? In our latest episode of In The Funnel, we are launching a brand-new format: ITF Office Hours. Joining me is special guest Dave Hanley—author of The Delusional Founder and a veteran who has exited three technology companies at eight-figure valuations. In this session, we tackle the toughest questions fro
Framemaking Sale: Improving The Buying Experience With Brent Adamson
Framemaking Sale: Improving The Buying Experience With Brent Adamson Jun 9, 2026 55:34 The real problem in sales is not in the buyer's trust in a supplier, but their confidence in themselves to make a sound purchasing decision. With the usual buying journey extremely messy and complicated, world-renowned B2B sales researcher Brent Adamson offers a solution: the Framemaking Sale. He joins Mark Cox and guest co-host Mike Sparling to discuss how to make a drastic shift in sales focus,
Intellectual Authenticity & AI: How To Achieve The Sales Mindset Buyers Demand In 2026 With Philip Squire
Intellectual Authenticity & AI: How To Achieve The Sales Mindset Buyers Demand In 2026 With Philip Squire Jun 2, 2026 45:39 Stuck on the sales treadmill using outdated tactics while buyers cut through the noise? The rules are changing fast—AI is raising the bar on what "good" looks like. In this episode, Dr. Philip Squire and Mike Sparling break down new research on how buyers want to be sold in 2026. You'll learn why sales success is now a values problem—not a technique problem—and how to master authenticity, client-

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