The Sales Hunter Podcast

How Marginal Gains Drive Sales Success

Is there anything in life that you couldn't improve by 5% over 90 days? Gene McNaughton, veteran sales consultant, joins The Sales Hunter Podcast to unpack the concept of the "aggregation of marginal gains." Gene shares his extensive experience helping companies achieve explosive growth, not through chasing silver bullets, but through small, strategic improvements at every stage of the sales process. Mark and Gene dive into the practical mindset shifts required for sales leaders who want to level up. Their conversation teases how to pinpoint the most impactful KPIs, examine the underlying factors that influence conversion rates, and foster sustainable record-breaking growth. Listeners will learn how incremental change can transform both teams and individual sellers. 💡Read the BLOG for this episode.  👤 About the Guest Gene McNaughton helps companies build predictable, scalable, and repeatable growth systems. He's the President at GrowthSmart Consulting and Elite Concepts Business Growth Consulting.  

Why Prospects Ignore You and the Best Ways to Re-Engage Them

Silence is not rejection. It's uncertainty. Join Mark as he explores why prospects may suddenly stop responding and what sales professionals can do to regain engagement. Uncover how uncertainty, not rejection, leads to silence and why building confidence is crucial throughout the sales process. Learn how to ask better questions and share insights that matter to your potential customers.  Find out the importance of alternate connections, a strong marketplace presence, and the right follow-up cadence. Tune in for key recommendations on staying relevant and persistent with high-value opportunities. 💡Read the BLOG for this episode.   

How Coaching and Accountability Drive Elite Results

Your own brain is your worst enemy. With a coach, you have a second brain. Jeb Blount Jr., of  Sales Gravy joins Mark Hunter to uncover what it really means to have a competitive mindset in selling. Together, they investigate how the philosophy of competition shapes both your professional and personal life. The discussion pushes listeners to examine the standards they set for themselves and challenges them to consider whether true accountability can exist without an external partner. Listeners will hear actionable stories about finding effective accountability partners and learn why coaching is much more than simple cheerleading. Jeb shares insights from his leadership journey and personal experiences with competitive sports and figure skating, paralleling these lessons to elite sales performance.  💡Read the BLOG for this episode.  👤 About the Guest Jeb Blount Jr. is a sales trainer for Sales Gravy and host of the Sales Gravy Podcast.  

How to Prospect in a New Industry or Territory

9 Proven Tips to Prospect and Sell in Unfamiliar Markets. Learn how to quickly identify the right connections, gather essential industry knowledge, and target high-profile customers—even when you're starting from scratch. Mark explores practical ways to build credibility and relationships that open doors, plus insight on leveraging tools like LinkedIn and trade associations. Discover the foundational steps for moving from outsider to trusted partner without feeling overwhelmed, and set yourself up to break into new markets with confidence. 💡Read the BLOG for this episode. 

What Does 'Good' Look Like in Sales?

There is something distinctly human that is within every successful sales process. In this eye-opening episode, Mark Hunter sits down with sales performance leader Jeff Bajorek to challenge surface-level assumptions about success. Together, they examine why repeatable, high-profit pipelines and genuine customer relationships are harder to define than most leaders think. Jeff shares fresh perspectives on why longevity in business does not always equal consistent excellence and why uncovering the real differentiators within your sales team might require asking tougher, deeper questions. Mark and Jeff unravel whether "good" is defined by process, mindset, or the people behind the methods. Their discussion tackles the impact of automation and AI, cautioning companies against losing the personal touches that built their customer loyalty in the first place. The episode promises actionable insights for leaders who want to discover their unique "secret sauce" and achieve consistent high performance, all while putting the voice of the customer at the heart of their definition of success. 💡Read the BLOG for this episode.  👤 About the Guest Jeff Bajorek is a speaker, sales leader, and trainer intent on helping sales organizations perform better. Jeff has authored three books and hosts the podcast Rethink the Way You Sell.