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
The SalesPOP! The podcast is one of the world’s top-ranked sales podcasts, ranking in the top 2% of 3.3 million podcasts globally. Hosted by John Golden, Amazon bestselling author and globally recognized sales thought leader, the show features short, actionable conversations with the world’s leading sales experts, authors, and practitioners.
With over 1,500 episodes and counting, we cover everything from sales enablement and pipeline management to AI-powered selling, leadership development, and CRM strategy. Each episode distills decades of real-world selling experience into insights you can apply immediately.
Is AI coming for your job, or is it coming to save it? In this episode, Antony Baker (CEO of 15) joins John Golden to dismantle the “replacement” narrative. They explore why the most successful firms use AI to make experts 10% better, not 100% redundant. By automating the “drudge work” of email and scheduling, ... »
Traditional airport snowplows are “paperweights” in summer—until now. Marc Manning, CEO of Kodiak Technologies, reveals a groundbreaking 2025 innovation: zero-emission snow-removal vehicles that serve as mobile power plants. Using V2G technology, these industrial EVs store energy and sell it back to the grid, accelerating ROI for airports. Engineered with partner Roush, these plows offer 60% ... »
Modern sales excellence has moved beyond “closing.” In a recent interview, leadership advisor Whitney Faires revealed that the secret to top-tier performance lies in strategic partnership over transactions. To rank in a skeptical market, sales pros must move from being vendors to “catalysts for change.” Key strategies include: Deep Ecosystem Research: Aligning solutions with a ... »
Recruitment expert Kevin Downey shatters the myth that B2B cold email is dead. It’s not about the channel; it’s about execution. To build a high-volume talent pipeline that bypasses crowded job boards, you must invest in scalable infrastructure. This means using specialized tools like Apollo and Smartlead, managing multiple domains (20+), and strictly adhering to ... »
Why do most referral campaigns fail? Because they ignore the emotional core of the client experience. In her book, The Referral Client Experience, Stacey Brown Randall explains that anxiety and uncertainty define the initial “New Client” stage. If you don’t address that “quiet voice” of concern with straightforward onboarding and emotional reassurance, you undermine trust. ... »
Is your practice busy but not profitable? You might be skipping the essential step: Diagnose Before You Prescribe. Expert Terri Ross highlights the need for structured, thorough consultations that move beyond cookie-cutter recommendations. Stop competing on price! Define your Ideal Customer Profile and align every message to attract premium clients who value quality over cost. ... »
In sales, the word “no” is not a verdict; it’s merely a signpost on the road to “yes.” Top performers know this, and it’s a mindset you can adopt instantly. On a recent episode of Sales POP!, motivational speaker and sales expert Patrick Engasser—who built a thriving career despite being blind—shared his critical strategy for ... »
Most business leaders treat podcast guesting like traditional PR—chasing the most prominent names for “brand awareness.” This is a mistake. The real ROI of podcasting isn’t in mass reach; it’s in niche authority and SEO leverage. When you guest on a targeted podcast, you aren’t just speaking to an audience; you are “borrowing” the host’s ... »
Having been a guest on many podcasts, I put this experience among the most enjoyable and professional
Eric McNulty PC
John asked meaningful questions that are relevant for his audience and was spirited in his interview approach with curiosity and enthusiasm. It was an honor to be able to spend the time on his show and become a new raving fan of his content.
Rhonda Petit PC
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
John works to get to the heart of the matter so listeners can find what they need, wisdom to grow and advance.
Scott F. Paradis PC
We had such a good time together exploring his questions and it always makes it good for any audience when the people doing the podcast are having fun.
Mags Bell 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.
Hiten Bhatt PC
John is a gracious host and truly has a great sales mind. Ultimately selling is about people and John understands this well. He is one that sells with dignity!
Harry Spaight PC
I am grateful to salespop.net and John for the opportunity to discuss gold and my new book, "Money and Liberty: In the Pursuit of Happiness and The Theory of Natural Money".
Jame Turk PC
Lee Benson is a serial entrepreneur, leadership coach, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author with over 30 years of experience founding and scaling companies. He has built and led eight businesses, most notably growing Able Aerospace from two employees to a 540-person team before selling at a 21.6x EBITDA multiple. As Founder and CEO of ... »
Chris Maduri, Retirement Planning Specialist at Vibrant Retirement, brings nearly 20 years of experience guiding individuals and high-performing professionals through one of life’s most significant transitions. Having started his career just before the 2008 financial crisis, Chris developed a practical, resilience-focused approach that pairs rigorous financial structure with deep personal clarity. In this Expert Insight ... »
Greg Hoover spent four decades climbing the ranks at major American companies. As CEO of Bekins Van Lines, Arnold Relocation, and New World Van Lines, then president and chief marketing officer at Atlas Van Lines and Atlas World Group, he watched countless teams stall because employees believed leadership was reserved for people with executive titles. ... »
Menil Vukovic is the CEO of Pear Shadow, a software development and venture-building company partnering with startups and enterprises to ship maintainable web and mobile products at scale. Before founding Pear Shadow, Menil led engineering at a Shopify agency working with Philips, Mayo Clinic, and other major brands. In this episode of Expert Insight Interview, ... »
Dustin Kenyon, Chief Revenue Officer at Motivosity, joins John Golden to unpack what authentic leadership looks like when AI can track every metric, draft every message, and surface every insight in seconds. Drawing on nearly two decades of leading revenue teams, Dustin makes the case that the leaders who thrive in this moment are those ... »
Athena Brownson is a Denver-based real estate broker, developer, and chronic illness advocate with more than twelve years in one of the country’s most competitive markets. A former professional freestyle skier who skied roughly 300 days a year before her career pivot, she battled Lyme disease for a full decade while continuing to grow her ... »
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