Power to Sell

In season four of the Power to Sell Podcast, one theme our NDSU Sales students are exploring is the business of sports and how sales skills are used in sports. In our sixth episode of Spring Semester 2024 (episode 25), students sat down with Alan Fish, the VP of Global Business Development for the PGA Tour! Alan shared his unique career journey of becoming an ‘accidental’ sales professional! He highlighted the importance of integrity, hard work, and understanding your customer’s needs. Alan also talked about the impacts of Full Swing and LIV Golf over the last few years and the importance of staying focused on the product you deliver to customers.

In season four of the Power to Sell Podcast, one theme our NDSU Sales students are exploring is the business of sports and how sales skills are used in sports. In our fifth episode of Spring Semester 2024 (episode 24), students sat down with two NFL sports agents from Team IFA, John Waller and Jackson Magnini. John and Jackson shared their unique career journeys and highlighted the importance of rapport, relationships, and teamwork. Our guests also talked about how critical these skills are when the product you represent is another human. Finally, we had some fun by getting their best guesses for the upcoming NFL Draft.

In season four of the Power to Sell Podcast, one theme our NDSU Sales students are exploring is the business of sports and how sales skills are used in sports. In our fourth episode of Spring Semester 2024 (episode 23), students sat down with the Athletic Director of North Dakota State University, Matt Larsen. Matt shared his career journey to Fargo, ND, and highlighted the importance of teamwork and listening. Additionally, he discussed the impacts of changes in NCAA sports around NIL and the transfer portal and the importance of the facility investments NDSU has made over the last decade. 

In season four of the Power to Sell Podcast, our NDSU Sales students continue to explore multiple themes and visit with sales leaders and executives from various industries. In this episode of Spring Semester 2024 (episode 22), students sat down with Carl Peterson, the President of Peterson Farms Seed. Carl shared his career journey as a third-generation farmer and founder of Peterson Farms Seed. He highlighted many critical skills and shared stories highlighting the importance of adaptability, positivity, culture, and taking measured risks.  

In season four of the Power to Sell Podcast, our NDSU Sales students explore multiple themes and visit with sales leaders and executives from various industries. In our second episode of Spring Semester 2024 (episode 21), students sat down with Bison alumni Angie Volk, who has held VP of Sales positions across some of the largest medical device companies in the world, such as 3M, Boston Scientific, and Becton Dickinson. Angie shared her career journey, and her stories highlighted many critical skills, including the importance of serving customers through education. Additionally, she shared a great story about stealing the nickel from UND while in college at NDSU! 

In season four of the Power to Sell Podcast, our NDSU Sales students will explore multiple themes, including the business of sports and how sales skills are used in sports. In our first episode of Spring Semester 2024 (episode 20), students traveled to Minneapolis, MN, to visit with the VP of Fan Engagement for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx, Jeff Munneke. Jeff shared his career journey, and his stories highlighted the importance of building connections and commitment. Additionally, he shared some great stories and gave some great advice to our students! 

In season three of the Power to Sell Podcast, our NDSU Sales students have partnered with the NDSU Women in Business organization to interview exceptional female leaders, executives, sales leaders, entrepreneurs, or community leaders. In our seventh and final episode of Fall Semester 2023 (episode 19), students visited the Microsoft Fargo campus to sit down with Corporate Vice President of Americas Small, Medium & Corporate (SMC) Sharon Schoenborn. Sharon shared her career journey and the importance of learning as a continuous and ongoing process that extends throughout a person's life rather than confined to a specific period of formal education. Her stories highlighted the importance of having a growth mindset, embracing challenges, and betting on yourself.  

In season three of the Power to Sell Podcast, our NDSU Sales students have partnered with the NDSU Women in Business organization to interview exceptional female leaders, executives, sales leaders, entrepreneurs, or community leaders. Our sixth episode of Fall Semester 2023 (episode 18) is a special edition with a wrap-up to the Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition (NISC). NDSU and Bryant University students got to interview Dr. Stefani Boyer, a professor at Bryant University and director of NISC. Stefanie shared her career journey and highlighted the importance of confidence.  

In season three of the Power to Sell Podcast, our NDSU Sales students have partnered with the NDSU Women in Business organization to interview six exceptional female leaders, executives, sales leaders, entrepreneurs, or community leaders. In our fifth episode of Fall Semester 2023 (episode 17), students traveled to St. Louis to visit with the President and CEO of Graybar, Kathy Mazzarella. Kathy shared her career journey, and her stories highlighted the importance of perseverance, grit, and passion. Additionally, she talked about the history of Graybar, leadership, and technology, such as artificial intelligence, and gave excellent advice to our students! 

In season three of the Power to Sell Podcast, our NDSU Sales students have partnered with the NDSU Women in Business organization to interview six exceptional female leaders, executives, sales leaders, entrepreneurs, or community leaders. In our fourth episode of Fall Semester 2023, students had the opportunity to visit with North Dakota-based entrepreneur Brianne Osowski. Brianne talked about the importance of putting people first and shared numerous examples, including how her company, Tailorie, is helping connect consumers with brands and the importance of mentors.