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.
For many organizations, the term “cost management” is synonymous with panic. When the market tightens, leaders often have a “deer in the headlights” moment, defaulting to the fastest way to save money: layoffs. This is the single biggest reason why cost-cutting efforts not only fail but actively damage the company’s future. Veteran CFO Duane Deason ... »
Why are your deals ghosting you after a great first meeting? Because you missed the crucial step: securing the next meeting while the energy is high. Elite sales pros understand that buying decisions are more emotional than logical. Ditch the generic, fact-based questions and opt for evocative, storytelling prompts. Try this instead: Don’t ask, “What’s ... »
The social selling landscape has undergone a radical transformation. With AI making it effortless to generate generic content, the digital feeds are now saturated with what Matt Watson (CEO of Full Scale) and John Golden (Sales POP! host) call “AI slop.” To win today, you must pivot from mass broadcasting to relationship-driven engagement. We discuss ... »
Mid-Career Transition Mastery: 3 Steps to Reframe Experience as Your Top Asset Welcome back. If you’re a seasoned pro navigating a mid-career pivot, you know the job market often feels obsessed with youth. We’re cutting through the noise with expert advice from coach John Tarnoff, focusing on the first two keys to success: mindset and ... »
Trust is the foundation of every successful relationship, especially in leadership, sales, and transformation. In a recent episode of Sales POP!, expert John Golden chats with trusted authority Darryl Stickle to reveal practical strategies for building trust in today’s unpredictable world. Key takeaways include: Trust exists on a spectrum, not as a yes/no concept. Vulnerability ... »
Unlocking Leadership from Within: Building Trust, Culture & High-Performing Teams In this episode of Sales POP!, John Golden chats with Blayne Kelly and Hilary Andrews of Whole Teams Advisory about transforming leadership from the inside out. They delve into how intentional culture-building, trust, and psychological safety lay the foundation for thriving teams. Key takeaways include: ... »
Are you ready to break free from fear and self-doubt? In this episode, we dive into the transformative insights from Fred Joyal’s bestselling book, Super Bold: From Underconfident to Charismatic in 90 Days. Join us as we explore how to cultivate boldness and charisma as essential skills for personal and professional success. Key Takeaways: Boldness ... »
In today’s fast-paced, people-driven workplaces, empathic leadership is emerging as a powerful approach for sustainable success. In a recent podcast episode, host John Golden interviewed Mell Balment, an expert in empathic leadership, who shared valuable insights on how highly sensitive individuals can thrive in leadership roles without burning out. Mell emphasizes the concept of energetic ... »
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
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 wonderful interviewer, exuding warmth and insight. It's clear he cares deeply about elevating the conversation about all things leadership and motivation.
Amy Wong 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
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
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
Dr. Thomas Zweifel PC
Thoughtful and respectful, John managed to create an incredible environment to talk and share ideas. It was a rich experience to participate in this interview. Thank you, John and SalesPOP!
Felipe Zamana PC
Travis Hahler is Senior Director of Global Strategy & Transformation at Salesforce and the founder of The Neurological Nomad. With a background fusing EEG research, Harvard neuropsychology, and an MBA — plus over 100 transformations behind him — Travis joins John Golden to reframe one of the hardest problems in leadership: why well-funded, well-communicated change ... »
Brad Farris, founder of Anchor Advisors and a 20-year executive leadership coach, joins Sales POP! to unpack the wall most agency and consulting founders hit between $1M and $2M — and the specific moves that take a service firm into the profitable $3M to $5M range. Brad has worked side-by-side with hundreds of owners and ... »
Most luxury brands sell products. Kelly Faetanini sells transformation. The founder and lead designer of Kelly Faetanini Bridal joins John Golden on Sales POP! to explain why she rebuilt her business around the bride’s experience rather than the dress alone — and how that decision continues to shape every part of her brand more than ... »
Dominic Forth, CEO of Thought Leaders America, spent years in broadcast journalism with the BBC and major U.S. networks before turning his attention to how executives and founders convert credibility into revenue. In this episode, Dominic unpacks why technical expertise alone loses deals, how media principles translate directly to modern selling, and what top performers ... »
April Martini and Anne Candido are co-founders of Forthright People, a leadership performance company that helps ambitious professionals build influence from the inside out. April is a certified life coach, TEDx speaker, U.S. Army veteran, and Procter & Gamble alum. Anne brings deep PR and brand strategy expertise from her work on household consumer brands. ... »
Cory Dunham is a values-driven executive advisor, keynote speaker, and co-owner of a 46-year-old family marketing firm, where he has spent four decades, from errand-runner to co-owner. He partners with founder-led service businesses to clarify their message, align their teams, and turn core values into bold, decisive action. In this Expert Insight Interview, Cory joins ... »
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