When we think about inside sales or telesales, we immediately think about talking and often forget how listening is just as important factor in successful communication of any kind. In today’s podcast interview hosted by John Golden, the inside sales expert and founder of upyourtelesales.com, Lynn Hidy, talks about the skill of listening and how ... »
In today’s world, we’re always looking for the next easy way out. Shortcut culture has invaded, and not always for the better. Automation has become a great tool in many regards, and technology has definitely been a huge factor and great resource in the sales world, but it can’t compensate for the human to human ... »
The world is now in more chaos than complexity. There will be growth that eventually comes from this, but coaches and salespeople need to focus on relationships with people and let them know that they matter and that they care about them. John Golden is hosting the podcast interview with Bill Eckstrom, the president and ... »
There are two big obstacles in organizations, and they’re quite related to each other. One of the struggles is that we aren’t creating organizations that are truly inclusive. The other struggle is that we are not being innovative enough. Timothy Clark discusses what these two terms mean in an organization, and how to improve, in ... »
How to keep salespeople motivated? There are a lot of salespeople out there, who are looking to sell, to understand how and what they should be selling, what they should be doing differently, during this very strange period that we’re in due to the pandemic. What is the first thing Sales Leaders should be looking ... »
Podcast interview hosted by John Golden and guest Chala Dincoy: With people being so stressed, overwhelmed, and distracted right now, being able to efficiently use the short window of your prospect’s attention is more critical than ever. That’s why our new guest is Chala Dincoy, the CEO and founder of the ‘Repositioning Expert.’ She helps ... »
Investing in rental properties is a great way to create cash flow and have multiple income streams that you generate every month. In this interview by John Golden, real estate investment expert Lane Kawaoka advises you how to enter this business and start earning passive income for yourself. Visit us on Apple Podcast You can also ... »
Pitch and purpose sound like two very different things that aren’t related at all, but all too often, sellers are pitching their products, instead of speaking to the buyer’s purpose. Especially now that a lot of us have moved to remote selling with the onset of COVID-19, there has been less interaction, less collaboration, less ... »
In this episode John Golden talks with Mohan Rao, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Knownwell. They explore how AI is more than just a tool—it’s a way to rethink how businesses run. Key takeaways: Use AI across your whole business, not just in one area. Fix your processes before automating them. Let AI help ... »
In this episode, Adam Nathan, founder of Blaze, shares how AI is changing marketing for small businesses. He explains how tools like Blaze help users create great content fast, without needing a big team. Host John Golden and Adam discuss why quality content still matters and how AI can support your creativity. You’ll also hear ... »
In this episode, John Golden talks with Alan Versteeg, a sales expert and co-founder of Growth Matters. Alan shares why coaching—not checking in or grilling your team—is the key to sales success. You’ll learn: Why coaching is different from auditing How to ask better questions Why focusing on strengths builds confidence A simple 4-step coaching ... »
In this episode, sales expert Geoffrey M. Reid—author of The Revenue Catalyst—joins John Golden to explore why structured sales education is missing from most universities and why that needs to change. Reid explains how the lack of proper training leaves many graduates unprepared, and how schools can close the gap by bringing real-world sales experience ... »
Building trust is hard today, especially in sales and coaching. Joanna Lott, a certified business coach, shared simple tips with John Golden. She says honesty wins over hype. Social media helps start the connection, but real trust grows through deeper content like podcasts and workshops. Joanna treats clients like people, not numbers. She sends gifts, ... »
Leadership Insights with Valerie Sandjivy Valerie Sandjivy joins John Golden to share her 4 key pillars of leadership: lead yourself, lead others, master your emotions, and practice self-care. With over 20 years of business experience, Valerie explains how knowing yourself and building trust can shape powerful leaders. A must-listen for anyone looking to grow as ... »
