Episodes

Aug. 27, 2024

Sales & Cigars | Mastering Sales with Gerry Weinberg | Episode 190

In this episode of Sales and Cigars, host Walter Crosby sits down with the legendary Gerry Weinberg, a pioneer in sales training and the mastermind behind countless successful sales professionals in the Metro Detroit area. With over three decades in...
Aug. 20, 2024

Sales & Cigars | Navigating Business Transitions with Laurie Barkman | Episode 188

Join Walter Crosby in this enlightening episode of "Sales and Cigars" as he sits down with Laurie Barkman, an expert in business transitions and the founder of The Business Transition Sherpa. Laurie shares her extensive experience in mergers and...
Aug. 13, 2024

Sales & Cigars | Colin Hirdman on Entrepreneurship, Authenticity, and the Power of Networking | Episode 187

How do you manage being in business with your best friends? In this episode of Sales and Cigars, host Walter Crosby welcomes Colin Hirdman, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Monkey Island Ventures. Colin shares his unconventional journey from a...
Aug. 6, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Real Estate Resilience with Kyra Jefferson | Episode 186

In this episode of "Sales and Cigars," host Walter Crosby sits down with Kyra Jefferson, a savvy real estate investor and developer. Kyra shares her remarkable journey from bankruptcy to becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur, highlighting the...
July 30, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Building Confidence and Leading Through Change | Episode 185

Join Walter Crosby as he welcomes Danielle Cobo to the Sales and Cigars podcast. Danielle is an esteemed leadership coach, sales trainer, and Best-Selling author and host of "Unstoppable Grit." In this engaging episode, Danielle shares her journey...
July 23, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Unlocking Success with Steven Pivnik | Episode 184

Join host Walter Crosby in this inspiring episode of the "Sales and Cigars" podcast as he sits down with Steven Pivnik, a dynamic entrepreneur and Ironman competitor. Steven shares his journey from dropping out of college to founding a successful...
July 16, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Jon Alwinson | Sales Leader and Author | Episode 183

Join host Walter Crosby as he sits down with Jon Alwinson, sales leader and author of Relentless Sales. In this episode, Jon shares his journey from an entrepreneurial venture in shoe manufacturing to a thriving career in medical device sales....
July 9, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Brian Skillen | Mastering the Art of Publishing | Episode 182

In this episode of "Sales and Cigars," host Walter Crosby sits down with Brian Skillen, a former world-renowned dancer turned publishing expert. Brian shares his fascinating journey from performing on global stages to becoming an Amazon bestselling...
July 2, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Kyle McDowell | Transforming Sales Culture with Stoicism | Episode 181

In this episode, Walter Crosby sits down with Kyle McDowell, founder and CEO of Kyle McDowell Inc, to discuss his book "Begin with We." Kyle shares profound insights into leadership, sales culture, and the pivotal role of ego and gratitude in...
June 25, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Matt Anderson | How to Think About Marketing with Matt Anderson | Episode 180

Welcome to another exciting episode of "Sales and Cigars" with your host, Walter Crosby from Helix Sales Development. In this episode, Walter sits down with his good friend and marketing expert, Matt Anderson. They dive deep into the world of...
June 18, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Greg Giniel | Mastering EOS in Sales Management | Episode 179

Interested in boosting your sales management with proven methods? Walter Crosby chats with Greg Giniel, an expert EOS implementer, on "Sales & Cigars" about the transformative power of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).   Greg...
June 11, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Cameron Stack | Podcasting Proficiency | Episode 178

Ever thought about starting your own podcast but don't know where to begin?    In this episode, we discussed with Cameron Stack, an expert in podcast production, the essentials of launching a successful podcast.   Learn the importance...
June 4, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Nick Hutchison | Books to Business | Episode 177

Ever wonder how top performers achieve professional excellence? Competition is fierce, and Nick Hutchison’s journey from high school athlete to sales and business expert shows how it's done. Join Walter Crosby as he sits down with Nick to discuss...
June 4, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Nick Hutchison | Books to Business | Episode 177

Ever wonder how top performers achieve professional excellence? Competition is fierce, and Nick Hutchison’s journey from high school athlete to sales and business expert shows how it's done. Join Walter Crosby as he sits down with Nick to discuss...
May 28, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Matt Anderson | The Competition Paradox | Episode 176

How do you view your competition? Some companies believe they don't have competition. Wrong! Everyone has competition it's the status quo. How you talk about your competitors changes how you win the minds of your prospects.   With the speed of...
May 21, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Terry Bean | How To Get Your Mind Working For You? | Episode 175

Do you ever feel weighed down with all the baggage and trash you carry around? Terry Bean and discuss how we all should check in with ourselves from time to time and face the issues that are lingering.  We discuss having uncomfortable...
May 14, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Nate Tutas | NLP in the Sales Toolbox | Episode 174

Have you ever struggled to create rapport or bond with another person? Maybe on a sales call or at social event. Nate and I discuss how NLP techniques can help you with both.   We don't geek out on NLP, but Nate is a Master Practitioner and...
May 7, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Chaya Glatt | E-mail Marketing & Copyright Tips | Episode 173

Have you ever sat down to write an email to your list and struggled to put words on the digital page? My guest, Chaya Glatt, shares a structure for writing a marketing email that will increase open rates, and add value to your list.  She helps...
April 30, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Stephen Rhyne | Onboard, Train, and Retain Sales Reps | Episode 172

Attracting, and identifying sales talent is critical to a high-performance sales team. When you do find the right talent, they MUST be onboarded well. I like to call it "ever-boarding." Stephen and I discussed how his company can train and fully...
April 23, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Matt Anderson | What's Wrong With Your Offers? | Episode 171

There are 4 common mistakes companies make with offers. Matt and I identify the mistakes and give you the framework to fix them. If you get prospects to your website or landing page, and the offer is not compelling or engaging, you lose them. We share...
April 16, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Patrick Kagan | Sell The Difference | Episode 170

Sell the Difference. This is the critical message that all business owners and salespeople must embrace. Patrick and I talk about what this means and how to integrate it. Patrick is a Chicago and tells a great story about Michael Jordan and Phil...
April 9, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Walter Crosby | Sales Culture | Special Episode | Episode 169

What is sales culture? In this short episode, I share the definition of sales culture and what the business owner and sales leader can do to to improve the culture. A very simple concept that can easily get away from you and be a problem. The next 7...
April 2, 2024

Sales and Cigars | Ben Dixon | Technology Unleashing The Power Of Referral Marketing | Episode 168

Ben has an amazing story of having a college degree at 19 and choosing sales.  Failing as a teenager and winning as a teenager sets you up for life.  Ben shares this story, but also how data from leading indicators gives you a huge leg up on...
March 26, 2024

Sales and Cigars | David Z. Jackson | Growth Through Sales Culture | Episode 167

Are you interested in scalable revenue growth? David and I talk about how he has built a sales culture that yields great outcomes, but also a fun and exciting place to work.   As the Leader, David explains how he has consistently built great...