Sales POP! – conversations with the people who run sales organizations, hosted by John Golden. Published by Coevera, the CRM built for B2B sales teams that sell consultatively.
Business Storytelling for Sales with Nir Zavaro Nir Zavaro, the Business Storyteller, Amazon #1 bestselling author of F*ck the Slides, and creator of the pitch-practice platform Stook, says 99% of brands lack a brand character — a consistent identity that brand, marketing, and sales can all return to when they make decisions. Without one, every ... »
Deeply Human Leadership with Kate Jones Kate Jones, London-based Founder of Neon, an advisory, coaching, and consulting company, argues that the world of work is broken because leaders run organizations on a hamster wheel paradigm that damages both well-being and performance. Her fix is deeply human leadership: humanity at its core, with the same commitment ... »
Entrepreneur Like a Mother with Beth Mazza and Victoria Sivrais Beth Mazza and Victoria Sivrais, Co-Founders of Female Mavericks and co-authors of Entrepreneur Like a Mother, bootstrapped two professional services firms to multimillion-dollar exits without venture capital, and their most valuable lesson is to set your personal and financial non-negotiables before you launch, because the ... »
Relationship Intelligence with Olivier Roth Olivier Roth, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at The Swarm, joins Sales POP! to explain relationship intelligence: mapping the investors, advisors, customers, and former colleagues connected to a company so sales teams can find warm introductions instead of cold outreach. His core message: revenue lives in the network, not the ... »
Why the Sales System Beats the Rep with Josh Troy Josh Troy, Founder & CEO of Curvion Blue, argues that the system around a sales rep- the CRM, playbooks, training, and pipeline management- drives more revenue than raw talent. In this Expert Insight Interview, he shows how less-talented reps with strong systems routinely outperform stronger ... »
Sarah Oelschig, ICF-certified coach, HR leader, and author of Unburned, joins Sales POP! to explain that real burnout recovery comes from subtracting commitments, not adding more self-care. She shows how to recognize hidden burnout, reconnect with what matters, and rebuild through small habits that actually last. Host John Golden and Sarah dig into why burnout ... »
Using AI to Support Frontline Managers with Ryan Englin Ryan Englin, Founder of Core Matters, says AI will not replace frontline managers who learn to use it — it will make them more valuable. In this episode, Englin explains how to hand busywork to AI so managers spend their time connecting with people, and how ... »
Dr. James Maisiri, an AI and society researcher at the University of Johannesburg, argues that Africa must shape AI before AI shapes Africa. His core message: with China and America controlling 90% of AI computing power and Africa holding just 1%, the continent needs human accountability, locally trained models, and united AI trade agreements to ... »
Using AI to Support Frontline Managers with Ryan Englin Ryan Englin, Founder of Core Matters, says AI will not replace frontline managers who learn to use it — it will make them more valuable. In this episode, Englin explains how to hand busywork to AI so managers spend their time connecting with people, and how ... »
Dr. James Maisiri, an AI and society researcher at the University of Johannesburg, argues that Africa must shape AI before AI shapes Africa. His core message: with China and America controlling 90% of AI computing power and Africa holding just 1%, the continent needs human accountability, locally trained models, and united AI trade agreements to ... »
Nasir Ali, Managing Partner of Rise360 Ventures, shows how manufactured housing communities can produce stable, inflation-resistant passive income that keeps paying even in downturns. A second-generation operator, Nasir Ali buys underperforming communities, fills their vacancies, and earns recurring rent from the land beneath the homes. In this episode, he maps the path from a first ... »
Debbie Qaqish, Founder of The Growth Factor, argues that human performance is the next competitive advantage in the age of AI. As AI agents take over routine sales and marketing tasks, she says judgment, empathy, and authenticity decide who wins, and that leaders must build these human skills instead of adding more tools. In this ... »
Ganzorig Ulziibayar, author of Strategy Is Attitude and founding chairman of Mandal Financial Group, joins Sales POP! to argue that strategy is a subconscious attitude, not just a set of frameworks. His core message: everyone is born a strategist, and three attitudes- giving, customer perspective, and productivity- awaken that capability. Drawing on a childhood herding ... »
Warren Kornblum, CEO of Shadow Branding and former Global CMO of Toys “R” Us, says brands win lasting loyalty by earning a share of the heart: an emotional connection built on clear purpose, consistent delivery, and human empathy rather than one-off transactions. In this Expert Insight Interview, he shares lessons from reinvigorating the Toys “R” ... »
