Sales Success Stories

Hosted by Scott Ingram, B2B Sales Professional

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Apr 2026

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What are the best sales professionals doing to get to the top? In the Sales Success Stories podcast, Scott Ingram interviews and deconstructs world class sales performers to uncover their favorite sales books, habits, routines, strategies and tips. These salespeople are the A+ players among A players. If you're in B2B Sales, Enterprise Sales, SAAS Sales, selling professional services, serving as an account manager or otherwise interested in revenue growth there's something for you in these conversations. While created primarily for the individual contributor regardless of where they are in their sales career there's probably some value in here for you if you're a sales manager, sales leader or otherwise involved in revenue management, leadership or strategy. Learn more at Top1.fm

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April 28, 2026Episode 2001 hr 29 min

200: 428% and the Show Must Go On: OneStream's Rosa Campagna on Playing the Long Game in Enterprise Sales

In this episode, Rosa Campagna tells us about what it actually takes to win at the highest level in enterprise and why patience, hospitality, and influence may be more important than any sales technique. Rosa Campagna is the number one top performing sales rep globally at OneStream Software for FY25, hitting 428% of quota attainment in one of the most competitive enterprise sales organizations in the market. She works with customers ranging from $4 to $40 billion in revenue and has built her success on three principles: knowing how people think and feel, mastering the internal sale, and refusing to put enterprise customers to bed in pursuit of short-term wins. Rosa came to sales by accident. She thought she wanted to be Samantha from Sex and the City, landing somewhere in PR and marketing. A theater kid at heart, she eventually found her way into consulting and professional services in the Salesforce ecosystem, survived multiple layoffs during a volatile period of acquisitions, and ultimately made the bet that she was better at selling a thing than selling the process to build one. That pivot to software sales at OneStream, combined with the mentorship of John Davis and a relentless show must go on mentality she calls the Rosa Factor, is what got her to the top of the global leaderboard. Learn more at top1.fm

April 9, 2026Episode 1961 hr 11 min

199: Discovery is a Lifestyle: Patrick Donnelly on Humility, Hating to Lose, and Winning at Nooks

This episode's guest is Patrick Donnelly, the top strategic enterprise AE at Nook. Patrick brings a founder's mindset to the field, he originally wanted to be a rock star or a startup founder, but found his creative calling in enterprise sales instead. Now three years in at Nooks, he has built the process, led the upmarket charge, and stayed at the top by doing the same things that got him there. Patrick shares a candid, practical playbook built on curiosity, humility, and the conviction that discovery is not a stage it is a lifestyle. Learn more at top1.fm

March 17, 2026Episode 1981 hr 52 min

198: Gainsight's Adam Wicks: Artistry, High-Stakes Math, and 600% Achievement

Adam Wicks is a top-performing seller at Gainsight who has achieved extraordinary results, including a 600% year by combining precision, discipline, and creativity. In this episode, he breaks down a simple but powerful idea: sales is both art and math. On one side, there's the rigor - qualification, pipeline quality, risk management, and deal economics. On the other, there's the craft - understanding people, reading situations, and adapting in real time. Adam's approach is about operating in both worlds at once. The result is a more complete model of sales success: one that prioritizes internal alignment, deep curiosity, and human connection just as much as metrics and process.

March 3, 2026Episode 1971 hr 2 min

197: The Long Game of Sales at Insperity: How Calvin Dennis Became a Top 1% IC

Calvin Dennis is a Business Performance Advisor at Insperity and a long-time Chairman's Club performer who recently broke into the top 1% of nearly 600 sellers. With 19+ years in the same role, and 10 years prior as a customer, Calvin brings a rare long-term perspective to sales success. In this episode, Calvin shares how belief in what he sells, relentless curiosity, and long-term patience have compounded into extraordinary results, including a 703 worksite-employee year against a 300 benchmark. From surviving business failure to building a career as an "intentional individual contributor," Calvin offers a grounded, deeply practical blueprint for sustainable success in sales. Lern more at https://top1.fm/

February 3, 2026Episode 19641 min

196: Vicki Kovacs on CEO Mode, MEDDPICC, and Mastering Expansion Sales at SysAid

Vicki Kovacs is the top-performing Expansion Account Executive at SysAid, finishing well above quota for two consecutive years. In this episode, Vicky breaks down how she treats her book of business like a CEO, why disciplined sales process matters more than ever, and how trust and relationships remain irreplaceable in an AI-driven world. She shares her journey from studying psychology to building a long-term career in enterprise tech sales, along with the frameworks, habits, and mindset that fuel her success. From MEDDPICC and discovery to internal relationships and going the extra mile, Vicky offers a practical blueprint for sellers who want to move from "good" to truly great. Lern more at https://top1.fm/

January 20, 2026Episode 1951 hr 39 min

195: How Susan Zuzic Dominated Enterprise Sales at PeopleAI: Six Years at #1

This episode's guest is Susan Zuzic, the dynamic President of Global Accounts at PeopleAI and the company's top seller for six consecutive years. With nearly two decades of experience both in sales and sales leadership, Susan Zuzic shares her journey from her early days as a BDR at Eloqua to landing massive eight- and nine-figure deals in the enterprise space. Learn more at top1.fm

December 2, 2025Episode 1941 hr 46 min

194: Belief, Authenticity, and Closing the Biggest Deal in Company History - Verkada's Sarah Thomas

In this episode, our guest is Sarah Thomas, the top strategic account executive at Verkada. Sarah dives deep into the personal and professional principles that have driven her sales success, from embracing her natural strengths and "drinking the Kool Aid" for every company she's joined to cultivating a growth mindset and seeking help from those around her. She opens up about overcoming imposter syndrome, her journey from higher education to software sales, and how authenticity and vulnerability have been central to her approach. https://top1.fm/

September 18, 2025Episode 1931 hr 26 min

193: Camden Roncka's Hot Take Machine: Lessons from HubSpot's #1 SMB AE

In this episode, host Scott Ingram sits down with Camden Roncka, the top-performing small business account executive at HubSpot, for a refreshingly candid conversation packed with actionable insights and unconventional wisdom. Camden opens up about the three core drivers behind his rapid rise in sales: his deep personal faith, a relentless underdog mentality, and the power of curiosity and adaptability. https://top1.fm/

September 10, 20256 min

Winning is Contagious - Scott Ingram

In this special bonus episode, host Scott Ingram takes us behind the scenes of the upcoming Sales Success Summit in Austin, revealing what makes this gathering so powerful for top sales professionals. Scott shares how the event's intimate, interactive setting creates an environment where "winning is contagious," and how attendees leave with strengthened clarity, confidence, and connections that often lead to record-breaking results. Get your ticket at: https://top1.fm/SalesSuccessSummit/

August 5, 2025Episode 1921 hr 33 min

192: Overcoming Setbacks and Seizing Mega Deals: Rich Strobel's Success Story at Smart Data Solutions

In this episode, Scott Ingram interviews Rich Strobel, the top sales performer at Smart Data Solutions in Minnesota. Rich shares an unfiltered look at his journey from selling car stereos as a teenager to leading strategic enterprise deals in healthcare technology. He opens up about the three pillars of his success—tactical empathy, a results-driven mindset, and the power of building a personal "C suite" of coaches and advisors. https://top1.fm/