The nature of leadership has changed extensively over the last few years, and many things have had to change and adapt in order to keep up with these changes. Twenty or thirty years ago, there was a notion that in order to be a leader, you had to have direct reports and be a part ... »
Constant and dramatic changes are becoming a regular thing in the business world, and many people don’t know how to respond or cope with this kind of chaos. It causes a lot of stress when you think about how the chaos continues to grow exponentially. Just coping with things isn’t a long term strategy, though. ... »
Jump on board! Steve Hall, podcast interview hosted by John Golden, as they discuss how to navigate the “C”! The C-suite, that is! Selling at the C-level can mean something very different depending on what you sell, who you sell to, the value of your product or service, and many other things. Learning the nuances ... »
The natural human condition is quite negative, and it takes a lot of work and discipline to reshape the way we think of ourselves, others, and the world. Influence and charisma is largely based on positivity, and communicating a positive message about yourself and your values to others. Mary Gardner is a nationally recognized public ... »
Employees who enjoy and thrive in their workplace culture are happier, more productive, generate more revenue, become better leaders, and are ultimately better employees. So how do you create a “best place to work” culture, and cultivate this happiness for the people who work under you? Deb Boelkes, interviewed by John Golden, answers this question. ... »
Many salespeople aim to be strategic in their endeavors, but it’s unlikely that anyone has ever considered strategic humor as a method of growing sales. Karen Buxman is an expert on strategic humor, and how to create peak performance through the art of science and applied humor in sales. She explains this concept, and how ... »
Organizational vitality is when the people of an organization are energetic and have a sense of meaning and purpose in the work they do. One measure of organizational vitality is employee engagement, which is strongly influenced by leadership. It’s tough for employees to be engaged and participatory if the leaders aren’t also engaged and participatory. ... »
Take the Power Back Klyn Elsbury, Amazon bestselling author, motivational speaker, and trainer, was born with cystic fibrosis and told she wouldn’t live past the age of 14. At the age of 25 she was advised to make life-ending arrangements. Klyn decided she wanted to thrive and not just live so she went on a ... »
On Sales POP!, business expert Marc Adams, author of “Secrets to Annexing Your Business and Cashing Out Tax Free,” detailed his roadmap to $100 million valuations and tax-free exits. His strategy unfolds in three phases: a “Growth Accelerator” focusing on organic growth to around $5 million revenue with a strong EBITDA (aiming for 15%); a ... »
In a recent Expert Insider Interview, John Golden spoke with Shawn Quintero, CEO of Abundance Worldwide, about the transformative power of an abundance mindset. Quintero, whose own journey shifted from trauma to fulfillment through coaching, defines abundance beyond mere wealth to include love, connection, and overall well-being. He contrasts this with a limiting scarcity mentality, ... »
Why do many talented creatives hesitate to step into leadership? Vincent Wanga, a renowned brand consultant, tackled this with John Golden on Sales POP!. Wanga noted that leadership requires a different skillset than individual creative contribution—empathy, organization, and people management—and that it’s a “sacrifice for other people.” He urged aspiring creative leaders to develop a ... »
On a recent Sales Pop podcast, John Golden and Gui Costin, CEO of Dakota Financial Software, dissected the modern state of sales effectiveness. Costin emphasized the importance of moving beyond vague targeting to gain a deep understanding of ideal customer pain points and build qualified lead lists—quality over quantity is key, as it avoids the ... »
In a recent Sales Pop Expert Insight Interview, John Golden spoke with Andrew Newland, CEO of Functional Medicine Marketing, about effective digital strategies for functional medicine clinics. Newland highlighted that traditional marketing, like Facebook ads, often yields poor-quality leads for these specialized practices. Instead, he champions a robust SEO-centric approach. This involves comprehensive technical website ... »
In a special Sales POP! episode, Peter Murphy Lewis of Strategic Pete takes the host’s chair to interview the original visionary, John Golden of Pipeliner CRM. Dive deep into winning sales strategies, the critical power of preparation, the art of active listening, and the philosophy that drives truly effective CRM systems. Get ready for actionable ... »
