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Sales and Cigars

Walter Crosby

Booking Overview

Interview-led business and sales show featuring conversations with entrepreneurs, sales leaders, and business-growth practitioners, alongside occasional solo episodes from the host. Agencies could credibly pitch founders, B2B sales executives, leadership consultants, EOS or organizational-development experts, and franchise or entrepreneurship specialists; booking difficulty is low because the show favors accessible practitioners with firsthand operating experience over celebrity-level profiles.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

walter@helixsalesdevelopment.com

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Host

Walter Crosby - Sales and business-growth professional focused on sales performance, leadership, entrepreneurship, and organizational development.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, entrepreneurs, sales and leadership executives, EOS or organizational-development practitioners, and franchise specialists with substantial firsthand experience building, managing, or scaling organizations.
Required Achievements:  
Built or led a business, Developed sales or leadership teams, Implemented organizational systems or accountability practices, Authored business or leadership books

Recent Guest Discussions

Jim Zazenski - Relationship-driven Sales, Hiring And Managing Salespeople, Accountability, Mentorship, Value Engineering, And Building A Durable Business.

Jim Coyle - Core Values, Accountability, Company Culture, Leadership Development, Founder Dependence On Sales, And Transitioning Top Salespeople Into Management.

Reed Nyffeler - Entrepreneurship, Franchising, Discipline, Calculated Risk, Ownership, Leadership Development, And Preparing The Next Generation Of Business Leaders.

Recent Topics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Sales and Cigars
:

Ask the Question, Then Shut Up: How Luke Hostetter Built a 5-State Territory from $750K to $4.8M ARR | Ep. 255

November 03, 2026

Cigar of the Episode: - Studio Smoke: Montecristo Classic Churchill (paired with coffee & water) - Also in Luke's Humidor: Montecristo Platinum, Montecristo No. 2, CAO MX2 (Double Maduro), CAO Vision, La Aurora, Oliva Serie G & Serie O, and Nub   Episode Summary: What do selling strawberries for Mennonite farmers in Lancaster County, refereeing 150 screaming used-car dealer disputes a week at the world's largest auto auction at age 20, and spotting cabinet shops by the stain rags outside...

"You're Not for Everybody" with Steve Van Diest

October 06, 2026

Steve Van Diest joins Walter Crosby to talk about cigars, community, executive coaching, authentic leadership, and why business owners need people who are willing to challenge them. Episode Overview What makes a cigar such a powerful catalyst for conversation? Walter sits down with Steve Van Diest, entrepreneur, executive coach, and Growth Catalyst with Acumen, inside Steve's home cigar lounge—a space intentionally designed for community, connection, and honest conversations. Steve shares how...

Sales, Cigars, and the Relationships That Build a Business with Jim Zazenski

September 08, 2026

Walter Crosby sits down with entrepreneur Jim Zazenski to talk cigars, relationship-driven sales, building a high-end sign business, hiring salespeople, accountability, mentorship, and the lessons learned from decades in business. What can a cigar shop teach you about sales, relationships, leadership, and building a business? Quite a bit. In this episode of Sales & Cigars, Walter Crosby sits down with Jim Zazenski at Edward's Pipe & Tobacco in Englewood, Colorado—a shop Jim has been frequenti...

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How do I get in touch with Sales and Cigars?

Sales and Cigars is hosted by Walter Crosby. Its publicly listed email is walter@helixsalesdevelopment.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Sales and Cigars?

The publicly listed email for Sales and Cigars: walter@helixsalesdevelopment.com.

How many listeners does Sales and Cigars have?

Podseeker estimates Sales and Cigars reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Sales and Cigars?

Sales and Cigars typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Founders, entrepreneurs, sales and leadership executives, EOS or organizational-development practitioners, and franchise specialists with substantial firsthand experience building, managing, or scaling organizations. Common among recent guests: Built or led a business; Developed sales or leadership teams; Implemented organizational systems or accountability practices. Recent guests include Jim Zazenski, Jim Coyle, and Reed Nyffeler.

How hard is it to get booked on Sales and Cigars?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Sales and Cigars cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Sales Management. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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