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August 18, 2026

Chewing the Channel Episode 29

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From bar manager to mobile expert; Lisa Chapman-Smith’s always been the hardest worker in the room

Honest stories, hard-earned lessons and plenty of laughs from a sales leader who knows what it takes to build lasting relationships.

In all honesty, Will and Lisa’s relationship didn’t get off to the very best start… a now-infamous "un-invitation" to an Elevate Wholesale darts night meant Lisa wasn’t Will’s biggest fan to begin with. But a rocky start has turned into a mutual respect, and a perfect segue into the honest and frank discussion in our latest podcast.

Listen now to hear…
  • How Lisa accidentally found her way into sales, and never looked back
  • Why resilience and a strong work ethic have been the foundations of her career
  • The three essentials for building lasting partner relationships
  • Why face-to-face conversations matter even more in a digital-first world
  • Lisa's thoughts on leadership, imposter syndrome and developing future sales professionals.

Lisa shares stories from her 16 years at Curry's, her passion for the IT channel, and the lessons she's learned from decades of building high-performing teams and trusted partnerships.

Listen or watch now on the platform of your choice…by clicking the video above or tuning in to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts.

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