In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews David Brock, a sales consultant and author, about the challenges facing sales in 2024. They discuss the decline in sales performance, pointing to factors like COVID-19, burnout, economic pressures, and poor company culture. David emphasizes the importance of a strong culture and human connection in sales and shares his optimism for improving the profession. The episode wraps up with a mention of David's upcoming book and his work at his consulting company, Partners in Excellence.