"Living a Revenue Culture" podcast

Stop Selling. Start Connecting. Why Relationships Close More Deals - Rick McPartlin & Luke Voivoda

Rick McPartlin Season 2 Episode 16

In this episode of Living a Revenue Culture, Rick McPartlin sits down with Luke Voivoda — founder of Ace Business Development and self-proclaimed Professional Friend Maker.

Luke shares how he built a career by doing the opposite of traditional sales:

Instead of selling, he builds genuine relationships — and revenue follows.

You’ll hear:

  • How he grew a career in GovCon (government contracting)
  • Why sales is shifting from persuasion → connection
  • The mindset shift that made his brand stand out on LinkedIn
  • How fractional business development works and who it's for

If you’ve ever felt like selling is “pushy,” this conversation shows a new path:

Relationships create revenue.