In this next podcast interview on SalesPOP!, we are interviewing Chester Elton, who is one of today’s most influential voices in workplace trends and has spent two decades helping clients engage their employees to execute on strategy, vision, and values. Chester Elton provides real solutions to leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation, and lead ... »
“While it may not occur to us on a daily basis, there is a widespread cultural tendency toward quick decisions and quick action. This pattern has resulted in many of society’s greatest successes, but even more of its failures. Though the root cause is by no means malicious, we have begun to reward speed over ... »
John Golden talks to the “Godfather of CRM” about his new book “The Commonwealth of Interest – this wide-ranging discussion is a “must-listen-to” podcast for those wanting to learn more about where customer engagement is headed. Paul sits on the Global Advisory Board of the SEAT Consortium as the only non-sports professional of a sports ... »
When Barbara Weaver Smith talks about whale hunting, she’s talking about hunting for those big customers and big deals. It requires a skill set all to itself, with a coordinated, trained team—much like the Inuit people in the ancient practice of actual whale hunting. Listen to Barbara and host John Golden as they discuss how ... »
As things shift to more digital platforms, so too has the sales world. Salespeople are exploring traditional selling versus digital selling, and how to adapt to a more technological world. Digital sales expert Mario Martinez talks traditional versus digital selling in this video interview, hosted by John Golden. This podcast is also a recorded live ... »
John Golden interviewed Professor Fredmund Malik who is an Austrian economist with a focus on management science and the founder and chairman of a management consultancy (Malik Management) in St. Gallen. Malik applies systems theory and cybernetics to analyze and design management systems. Today we will talk about the following points: • What is the ... »
In our next podcast on SalesPOP!, we are interviewing Chris Widener, who is an American author and motivational speaker. Widener has written several books on motivation and business. He is named one of the top 50 speakers in the world and he is also a part of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers. Today we ... »
Judy Frank talks sales bottlenecks and accelerators in the sales process with John Golden. Bottlenecks, also referred to as speed bumps or potholes, are things that come up in the sales process that slow the entire method down, or negatively impact it in some way. Accelerators, on the other hand, are things that speed up ... »
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 ... »
