Buyer resistance is higher than ever, and most salespeople are losing deals because they lack the emotional intelligence to push through it. In this episode of the Sales Gravy podcast, Jeb Blount Jr. sits down with Colleen Stanley, Founder of SalesLeadership and author of Emotional Intelligence for Sales Success, ahead of her keynote at Outbound 2026.

Colleen breaks down why delayed gratification, internal locus of control, and assertiveness are the real drivers behind consistent pipeline movement. She also challenges sales leaders to rethink their hiring practices in an AI-driven world — because learning agility and teamwork are now non-negotiable.

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When prospects jump straight to “How much does it cost?” it’s usually a sign you’ve lost control of the conversation. In this Ask Jeb episode, Jeb Blount breaks down how to handle early price questions with confidence, avoid sounding desperate, and redirect the conversation toward value so you can secure more appointments.

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Before you say a single word, buyers are already reacting to your energy. In this episode of Money Monday, Jessica Stokes breaks down why your attitude walks into every call and meeting before you do, and how one simple 30-second reset can change your outcomes on the phone, on Zoom, and in person.

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Most sales reps figure out the fundamentals too late — after the missed quotas, the lost deals, and the hard conversations. In this Best of Q1 episode, Jeb Blount Jr. and Ashley Blount pull the most impactful sales performance insights from the last quarter into one place: goal setting, prospecting discipline, communication channels, and what top performers do differently.

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Are your daily sales meetings actually driving results, or just taking up time? In this Ask Jeb episode, Jeb Blount answers two real questions from sales leaders: how to run effective morning sales meetings that energize your team without wasting time, and how to balance empathy with accountability when coaching reps. You’ll learn how to structure daily huddles that reinforce skills, build consistency, and keep your team focused—while still holding the line on performance.

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Why do buyers say no even when your solution makes sense? In this Money Monday episode, Jeb Blount breaks down why people buy based on their own priorities—not your pitch—and how to align your conversations with what actually drives decisions. Learn how to shift your approach to close more deals by focusing on the buyer’s world, not your own.

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What happens when you stop waiting until you feel ready and just say yes? In this episode, Jeb Blount sits down with entrepreneur Vera Stewart to break down the mindset that separates top performers from everyone else—confidence, asking for more, and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them. If you’ve ever hesitated to go bigger in your accounts or held back from asking for more, this conversation will challenge the way you sell.

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Struggling to break into the C-suite without damaging your existing relationships? In this episode, Jeb Blount walks through how to multithread accounts, earn executive access, and craft a message that speaks directly to revenue, cost, and competitive advantage. Learn how to position your outreach so decision-makers lean in—and your current contacts help you get there.

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