Episode 33

Alex Marr: Mastering The Psychology of Sales | EP 33 | Pathfinders Podcast

Published on: 20th October, 2025

Alex Marr in conversation with Vijayan Swaminathan, distills decades of experience into timeless lessons that reshape how we think about selling and leadership. His insights reveal that great sales come from understanding people, not just processes.

"You're not selling a car, you're not selling a photocopier, you're not selling AI widget or an AI solution. What you're selling is trust and peace of mind." - Alex Marr

  • ๐Ÿ’ผ 30+ years of proven sales and leadership expertise
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Understanding the buying cycle drives consistent success
  • ๐ŸŒ Cultural awareness shapes stronger sales strategies
  • ๐Ÿค Trust, mindset, and team culture fuel performance
  • ๐Ÿš€ Continuous learning turns rejection into growth

True sales mastery isnโ€™t about persuasionโ€”itโ€™s about empathy, growth, and lasting human connection.

==============FOLLOW================


๐Ÿ‘‰Follow our guest Alex Marr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmarrgazing/

Website: https://gazingcanada.ca/

Website: https://www.fractional-execs.ca/


๐Ÿ‘‰Follow our host Vijayan Swaminathan 

Website: https://xaddwell.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayanswaminathan/

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/vijswam


==============SPOTLIGHTS==============


Spotlight 33.1


๐ŸŽจ Building a brand that deserves to stand out? โœจ Create Your Stunning, High-Quality Website


That sings your brand vision like none other.


  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ High-Impact Design that instantly captivates and converts
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Tailored to You, not templated โ€” your voice, your vibe, your vision
  • โš™๏ธ Effortless & Elegant, crafted with clarity, not complexity
  • ๐Ÿš— Like having a top car salesman on your site โ€” selling your brand 24/7 with seamless AI


๐Ÿ‘‰ Bring your VISION to life: https://xaddwell.com/ai-chats


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Spotlight 33.2


๐Ÿš€ Hiring just got radically simpler: ๐Ÿง  Recruitt.ai is your AI-powered hiring machine.


๐Ÿ“ž It calls and screens candidates non-stop


  • ๐ŸŽฏ bias free hiring in any industry, any skill, any profession
  • โฑ๏ธ Saves hours 70% saved time in hiring and stress-free
  • ๐Ÿงช Runs mock interviews to prep candidates and assess fit


No chasing. No waiting. Just top talent on tap.


๐Ÿ‘‰ Try it now: https://recruitt.ai


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Spotlight 33.3


๐Ÿš€Build your working Product Demo in 14 days: Go from Idea to Software Product 


๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Core Features First โ€“ Build only what matters for validation


  • โšก Speed + Quality โ€“ Production-ready in 14 business days
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Fixed Price: $9,199 โ€“ No hidden surprises
  • ๐ŸŒ Global Expertise โ€“ Edmonton, Bogotรก, Bangalore
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Investor-Ready โ€“ Impress with a market-tested product
  • ๐Ÿค End-to-End Support โ€“ From idea to launch and beyond


๐Ÿ‘‰ Start Your 14-Day MVP Journey: https://xaddwell.com/mvp-development


============XADDWELL================


Follow XaddWell on:

Website: https://xaddwell.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xaddwell/


===========PATHFINDERS===============


Follow Pathfinders on: @pathfinders_hq

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PathfindersHQ

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-pathfinders-podcast/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GGJGFyPST8HG22zNsnDRP

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/pathfindershq


============NOVA MEDIA===============


Created by: Nova Media 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nova-media


Presented by XaddWell | Created by Nova Media

Thank You!

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Pathfinders Podcast
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In this podcast, we dive into the personal stories of remarkable individuals who have blazed trails through uncharted territories. Our guests share the raw, unfiltered narratives of their travels to success. But it's not just about the destinationโ€”it's about the resilience, the setbacks, the unexpected turns, and the moments of real human emotion along the way.

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Vijayan Swaminathan

Deliver Value for Business | Technologist | Founder | Strategist | Consultant | Host

On a mission to Deliver Value. A Passionate entrepreneur, technologist, and strategist. Founder & CEO of XaddWell driving global software engineering, Co-Founder of Recruitt scaling staffing & recruitment with AI and Founder and Host of Pathfinders Podcast. Expert in AI, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation with leadership experience across America, Canada, and India.