Manage Smarter

Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith on the #1 sales management podcast as they dive into management, leadership, business, sales, company culture, talent retention, revenues, performance metrics, hiring and more. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change throughout your workplace. Available on all major podcast outlets and all episodes available on ManageSmarter.com

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Management
Entrepreneurship
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Extra Point: Team Commitment
3 min
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295: Relationship Sales Strategies with Theres...
Theresa Bassett is CEO of The Diamond Group and an expert in relationship sales. She talks about the core principles behind changing up your strategies to be relationship driven, providing more value.
23 min
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Extra Point: Stand Out Traits
4 min
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Extra Point: Building Trust as a Leader
4 min
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294: MOST POPULAR 2025: Overcoming Imposter Syn...
Summer Craig is the President and CEO of the Craig Group , a business growth advisory firm. She an expert in Imposter Syndrome and in this episode offers tangible ways for you to overcome it.
20 min
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Extra Point: Self-Control
3 min
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Extra Point: Team Motivation
3 min
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293: The Buy-In Advantage with Dave Garrison
Dave Garrison, CEO, business strategist, and author of 'The Buy-In Advantage,' dives into how buy-in and employee engagement drive workplace performance.
21 min
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Extra Point: Holiday B2B Selling
3 min
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Extra Point: Voice of the Sales Rep
3 min
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292: Maximize Employee Potential—Work Smarter, ...
Matt Granados, founder of LifePulse Incorporated and author of "Motivate the Unmotivated," reveals how to replace hustle culture with sustainable workplace success.
25 min
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Extra Point: The Unspoken Sales Advantage
3 min
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Extra Point: Trust, Communication & Teamwork
3 min
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291 : Never Ask for the Sale with Sue Heilbronner
Sue Heilbronner, author of "Never Ask for the Sale: Supercharge Your Business with the Power of Passionate Ambivalence," reveals top sales strategies to build referrals, trust, and credibility. Learn how her approach increases premium pricing, drives mutual relationships, and enhances your business’s success by focusing on authentic, value-driven sales methods and letting your expertise attract ideal clients.
22 min
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Extra Point: Smarter Sales Hiring
3 min
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Extra Point: Rebuilding Trust After Layoffs
3 min
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290: Workplace Culture Realignment with Salvato...
Leadership communications coach Salvatore Manzi joins to discuss why, when, and how organizations should approach cultural realignment. Drawing on 20+ years in DEI and international consultancy, Salvatore breaks down his powerful 4D methodology: Diagnose, Define, Deploy, and Deepen.
20 min
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Extra Point: Underrated Sales Traits
3 min
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Extra Point: From Rep to Coach
3 min
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289: AI Law Dangers, HR, Employees, and Legal S...
AI is transforming business, but it also brings new legal risks and compliance challenges. In this episode, attorney Seth Kugler of Grellas Shah, a Silicon Valley-based expert in AI law, corporate governance, and tech litigation, explains why every company needs a responsible AI policy.
25 min
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Extra Point: Tips for Inside Sales Success
3 min
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Extra Point: Resilient Sales Teams
3 min
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288: Copyrights, Trademarks & AI: Legal Essenti...
Stephanie Weier, CEO and co-founder of Brandwood Global, dives into copyright, trademark, and intellectual property rights for content creators and marketers.
24 min
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Extra Point: Trial Closes
3 min
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Extra Point: Ego in Sales
3 min