When it comes to sales, it is all about understanding the customer. In this Expert Insight Interview, we welcome Gen Furukawa, Co-Founder of Prehook, a quiz platform for Shopify brands that helps merchants capture leads. Visit us on Apple Podcast You can also find SalesPOP! on all major podcast stations.Listen
That’s the foundation of a brand now selling in dozens of countries — built without a single ad until international distribution was already moving. His framework is brutally simple: validate with your own money first, learn your cash flow rhythms before scaling, and treat your founding story like a competitive asset — because it is. ... »
In a recent Sales POP! conversation, advisor Simon Bowen made a point that’s hard to shake: AI isn’t your biggest threat — reactive thinking is. As technology absorbs more routine work, the leaders and salespeople who win will be the ones who think deliberately, not just quickly. Bowen’s advice is simple but countercultural — pause ... »
Most executives don’t have a time problem. They have a design problem. In this episode, Claire Giovino, CEO of Inbox Done, breaks down the framework high performers use to stop reacting to their day and start owning it. We cover energy mapping, the delegation trap most leaders fall into, and why your phone sitting on ... »
AI voice agents aren’t replacing salespeople — they’re handling the work salespeople shouldn’t be doing anyway. Thoughtly’s Will breaks down exactly how companies are using conversational AI to follow up faster, re-engage cold leads, and book more meetings without burning out their teams. One property management client booked 650 meetings in 90 days. The strategy ... »
Allan Khazak went 0-for-400 on sales calls before building a seven-figure business in under two years. His secret? Getting out of his own way. On this episode, Khazak breaks down how he replaced founder dependency with systems, trained a team to handle client work without him, and cut his weekly involvement to under an hour. ... »
Building a luxury brand starts with one question: Are you ready to lead, not follow? Kathryn Porritt, founder of Iconic Empire, reveals why premium positioning isn’t about working harder—it’s about thinking differently. The secret? Start at the top. Launch with $100K+ offers for elite clients first, then scale down if desired. This flips the traditional ... »
Most companies are doing AI customer service wrong. They’re just replacing humans with chatbots and wondering why customers hate it. Nathan Strum, CEO of Abby Connect, has a different approach: let AI and humans do what they’re each good at. AI handles repetitive tasks—answering common questions, collecting information, and routing calls. Humans handle complex problems ... »
Management has a missing step problem. For every 100 men promoted into leadership roles, only 87 women make the same climb—and even fewer people of color advance. Christine Sandman Stone calls these “broken rungs,” and they’re costing organizations their best talent. After 35 years transforming companies like Dell and McDonald’s, she knows the fix starts ... »
it was a pleasure to be interviewed by John on my book "Communicate or Die: Getting Results Through Speaking and Listening." John is an empathetic, thoughtful, and dynamic interviewer
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Having been a guest on many podcasts, I put this experience among the most enjoyable and professional
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Thank you, John, and the SalesPop! team, for allowing me to share my insights on how businesses around the globe can attract, retain, and support top talent to thrive in today's world.
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John is a wonderful host who creates a very comfortable atmosphere and instead of conducting a traditional interview he actually has a proper conversation with his guests.
Matthias Oschinski PC
Really enjoyed being interviewed by John for SalesPop Magazine. Great conversation, very professional and insightful questions. I would highly recommend him for his podcast and interviewing skills.
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John's guests are in tune with the program and always provide a worthwhile listen. Highly recommended
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I appreciate how John highlighted the value of my lived experience in helping others change their mindset, because people live in all kinds of prisons in their heads
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Most companies are doing AI customer service wrong. They’re just replacing humans with chatbots and wondering why customers hate it. Nathan Strum, CEO of Abby Connect, has a different approach: let AI and humans do what they’re each good at. AI handles repetitive tasks—answering common questions, collecting information, and routing calls. Humans handle complex problems ... »
Management has a missing step problem. For every 100 men promoted into leadership roles, only 87 women make the same climb—and even fewer people of color advance. Christine Sandman Stone calls these “broken rungs,” and they’re costing organizations their best talent. After 35 years transforming companies like Dell and McDonald’s, she knows the fix starts ... »
Most automation projects fail—not because of bad technology, but because of bad people strategy. Dr. Don Capener from Chang Robotics shares game-changing insights on successfully implementing AI and robotics. His approach? Put humans first, technology second. The winning formula includes involving frontline workers from day one, communicating the “why” behind changes, and treating AI as ... »
Amrit Dhaliwal bought into the franchise dream—turnkey business, proven system, guaranteed support. She got none of that. Her first franchise left her struggling with “entrepreneurial poverty”: owning a business but barely surviving. So she built Walfinch differently. Her home care franchise rejects half its applicants, provides real coaching, and goes fully digital in a paper-obsessed ... »
Marketing Strategy Director Anique Mautner shared her brand storytelling framework that actually connects with audiences during her appearance on the Expert Inside Interview podcast. Her three-pillar approach is deceptively simple: ensure your message is relevant to real customer needs, distinctive in ways that showcase your unique perspective, and clear enough for anyone to understand. Mautner’s ... »
The supplement game has changed completely. John Smiddy, who’s launched over 100 products and generated $100M+ in sales, joined Sales POP! host John Golden to break down what’s actually working now. His biggest revelation? AI is transforming how people buy supplements. Consumers are completing entire purchases inside ChatGPT conversations—no Google browsing required. That means your ... »
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