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.
Disruption happens in the workplace. Sometimes it’s a disruption that is caused by our own doing, but other times, disruption just lands upon you. Many workplaces are seeing this unintentional disruption currently with the Covid-19 outbreak and the international pandemonium that has followed. This kind of disruption can be toxic to an organization unless they ... »
Prospecting often makes businesspeople break out in a cold sweat. It has been harder than ever in recent years to get referrals and prospects to potential customers. In order to successfully prospect to clients, salespeople and sales managers have to learn new techniques and new tactics in order to grab the attention of consumers and ... »
With a record number of people working from home due to the recent Covid-19 pandemic, it can be very difficult for employees and managers to keep things running as smoothly and productively as possible. It’s difficult to achieve maximum productivity while trying to make adjustments to more people virtually commuting and virtually working. Eric Bloom ... »
The percentage of employees around the world who report being engaged in their job is around 13%. That means that 87% of employees don’t enjoy what they do, and don’t feel as if they’re living their life’s purpose. Many people don’t even stop to consider their purpose, because the question is too big, or they’re ... »
We’ve all heard the terms authenticity, empathy, and genuineness in the sales world. But what does it truly mean to be your authentic self as a salesperson? You can glean so much information if you’re willing to be vulnerable and genuine and real. Set aside your ego and your fear, and people will open up ... »
We’ve unlearned more about the human brain in the last decade then we’ve learned. We’ve had to let go of some of the things we’ve held as absolutely certain or true, in favor of alternatives that are more scientifically proven. But, there are a few things that we continue to validate and hold as timelessly ... »
Being smart isn’t enough to be successful. There are other factors that contribute to success. While intelligence is certainly important, if you’re not using your smarts correctly or strategically, you likely won’t find success. Faris Aranki, interviewed by John Golden, discusses how to create success in an organization. Visite us on Apple Podcast You can ... »
When you think of the term “executive presence,” you might think of someone who is domineering and gets all dressed up and loudly commands the attention of the room. While this can be part of having an executive presence, it’s not everything. Mary Jane Mapes, interviewed by John Golden, explores what an executive presence is, ... »
I had the joy of being a guest on John’s SalesPop Podcast with John on Thursday. He is a wonderful host and we had a great and relaxed discussion.
Dr. Lizz Bernthal PC
We had such a good time together exploring his questions and it always makes it good for any audience when the people doing the podcast are having fun.
Mags Bell PC
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
Having been a guest on many podcasts, I put this experience among the most enjoyable and professional
Eric McNulty 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 was able to draw out the similarities and differences in our way of approaching sales without it being awkward.
Shayla Boyd-Gill PC
Thank you, John, and the SalesPop! team, for allowing me to share my insights on how businesses around the globe can attract, retain, and support top talent to thrive in today's world.
Nirupa Netram 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
Debbie Qaqish, Founder of The Growth Factor, argues that human performance is the next competitive advantage in the age of AI. As AI agents take over routine sales and marketing tasks, she says judgment, empathy, and authenticity decide who wins, and that leaders must build these human skills instead of adding more tools. In this ... »
Ganzorig Ulziibayar, author of Strategy Is Attitude and founding chairman of Mandal Financial Group, joins Sales POP! to argue that strategy is a subconscious attitude, not just a set of frameworks. His core message: everyone is born a strategist, and three attitudes- giving, customer perspective, and productivity- awaken that capability. Drawing on a childhood herding ... »
Warren Kornblum, CEO of Shadow Branding and former Global CMO of Toys “R” Us, says brands win lasting loyalty by earning a share of the heart: an emotional connection built on clear purpose, consistent delivery, and human empathy rather than one-off transactions. In this Expert Insight Interview, he shares lessons from reinvigorating the Toys “R” ... »
Christopher C. Papin, attorney, CPA, and insurance producer at Papin CPA and Papin Law in Edmond, Oklahoma, joins John Golden to show how anchoring proposals to a client’s stated goals turns price objections into long-term value and ROI decisions. The episode also covers owner mindset, the accounting foundation behind good advice, and where AI helps ... »
The Apple Store Retail Playbook with Ron Johnson Ron Johnson, creator of the Apple Store and author of Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple’s Genius, says winning retail treats stores as experiences, not transactions — because “good things happen when people come to stores.” Twenty-five years after opening the first Apple Store, Johnson explains how ... »
Uncommon Leadership with Keith Wyche Keith Wyche, leadership consultant, Brink’s board member, and author of Uncommon Leadership, says leaders rebuild trust one promise at a time — by listening first, keeping their word consistently, and choosing people over power. In this episode, he draws on 30+ years at Walmart, IBM, Pitney Bowes, AT&T, and SuperValu ... »
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