Entrepreneurial sales present unique challenges that are different from frontline sales. When you’re a frontline seller or in professional sales, all you do is sell, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. As an entrepreneurial salesperson, you have so many different hats. Sometimes you’re CEO, or accounting, or marketing, and you have to learn ... »
Imagine that you live your life in one room. In this room, there is only one door. That one door is an enter-only door so that when people come into your life and room, they are there forever. You can never get them out. Luckily, it’s a metaphor, but if it were true, wouldn’t you ... »
Crisis leadership is the ultimate type of leadership, and it can be utilized to help businesses who are currently facing uncertainty, and who will face uncertainty in the future. The state of the business world after COVID-19 left a lot of people really shaken. Many organizations found themselves unprepared and unsure of how to proceed. ... »
There are a lot of people out there who might be especially nervous about hitting your quota after the shifts that COVID-19 has brought into the climate. Some of you might have been nervous about hitting your quota before the pandemic hit, and are even more nervous about it now. However, everyone has been through ... »
Customer success is a vital, yet often overlooked part of keeping and growing a business. All too often, companies struggle with onboarding and engaging their clients in a way that gives the customer maximum value. You put so much work into developing a great product or service, a ton of time and effort into marketing ... »
Customer experience has become a bit of a buzz word over the last few years, and for a very good reason. Customer experience can significantly influence your overall sales. If your customers have a bad or negative experience with your company or brand, it can be a death sentence for your organization. But, if they ... »
We are in the midst of a crisis. COVID-19 has significantly altered the way that things are done, on many different levels. One of the things that is a challenge to people now, and will continue to be challenging in the future, is how to effectively lead an organization, and yourself, out of this crisis ... »
Everyone in the world is currently faced with a unique, completely unprecedented, and entirely unpredictable experience. COVID-19 has forced changes throughout the entire business world, making agility more important than ever. There are a lot of people in sales, leadership, management, and marketing that are going to have to pivot and adjust to the circumstances ... »
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 ... »
