In an engaging episode of The Rainmaker Podcast, host Gui Costin welcomes Doug Keller, T. Rowe Price’s Head of Alternative Investments. Keller shares his journey from a collegiate baseball pitcher to a finance professional, highlighting the influence of his family’s financial advisory background. He emphasizes the significance of teamwork, leadership, and the strategic blend of generalists and specialists in achieving sales goals within the vast portfolio of T. Rowe Price. Keller advocates for leveraging Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools for effective sales strategy execution and underscores the importance of transparent communication and realistic expectations in cultivating a motivated sales team. This episode offers insights into the complexities of sales and distribution in the investment sector, presenting Keller’s human-centric leadership philosophy as a blueprint for fostering a productive and inspired workforce. Through Keller’s narrative, listeners gain valuable perspectives on navigating the competitive landscape of investment management with strategic acumen and personal integrity.