Bob Miglani is an expert on how to embrace the chaos. He came to America from India as a child. His family opened a Dairy Queen, where he learned that if you work hard, everything will take care of itself. He went on to a corporate career with tremendous success, becoming the top salesperson at ... »
Host John Golden sits down with David Brock to discuss his book “Sales Manager Survival Guide”. David gives us insight into what it takes to become a successful sales leader. This podcast is also a recorded live event you are welcome to view here: The Sales Manager Survival Guide iTunes Podcast »
Sales recruiting is difficult. Attracting, hiring, and onboarding good salespeople can be a challenge that is challenging to overcome. The turnover rate for salespeople is much higher than other jobs in the business industry. But, that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. Brendan Barrett, interviewed by John Golden, explores sales recruiting, and how to ... »
John Golden sits down with Andrew Grant to talk about his book “The Innovation Race: How to Change a Culture to Change the Game”. The word “culture” gets thrown around a lot, and companies discuss culture at length. What does it really mean to inject culture into a company? Does it simply mean deciding on ... »
Sales enablement can be a broad topic, and a lot of people have different definitions of what sales enablement really means. Tamara Schenk, interviewed by John Golden, created a definition based on her real-life experience, as well as research, and working with clients. “We define it is a collaborative, strategic discipline that is designed to ... »
Change management is the concept of change, and how to keep abreast of these changes. Many times, salespeople are slow to change their methods or don’t realize the necessity of adapting to the newness of the sales world. This can have a detrimental impact on success. Alan O’Neill, interviewed by John Golden, explores change management. ... »
When selling–as with anything else–there is power in words you use. Getting the words right is the difference between the winners and the losers in sales. How much do words matter? How can what you say make for a demonstrably different outcome? The worst time to think about what you’re trying to say is in ... »
Accountability in sales is crucial, yet it’s often neglected. We’re all great at finding excuses. We can always find outside forces to back up our struggles. But who do excuses ultimately serve? In the end, excuses only hurt the people making them. We have to look at ourselves, and how we can take responsibility and ... »
In this episode, sales expert Shelley Rosetta shares lessons from over 30 years in the furniture industry. She explains why profit matters more than just revenue, and reveals six key sales metrics every leader should track. Shelley also discusses coaching teams, keeping processes clear, and avoiding complacency. If you lead a sales team, don’t miss ... »
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, ... »
