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 ... »
Straightforward and Professional Bootstrapping a Business: Lessons from Exbo Group Eric Fiegoli, co-founder of Exbo Group, shared how he built a successful consulting firm from scratch. He and his partner saw a gap in financial strategy support for startups—and filled it. They grew without outside funding by focusing on their strengths, using their network, and ... »
AI is transforming accounting, making financial management more efficient for startups. In this episode, Armine Alajian shares how AI automates tasks like data entry and reconciliation, enhances accuracy, and prevents fraud. She emphasizes the importance of choosing the right AI tools, maintaining compliance, and working closely with accountants for strategic financial planning. Tune in to ... »
Achieve Big Impact Without Burnout – Insights from Bianca Best In this SalesPop podcast episode, host John Golden speaks with Bianca Best, award-winning thought leader and author of Big Impact Without Burnout. Bianca shares her journey of overcoming burnout and offers practical strategies for managing energy, redefining success, and achieving sustainable productivity. Discover how to ... »
Navigating Insurance Claims with Expert Insights In this episode of Expert Insight Interview, John Golden speaks with Andy from All City Adjusting about the complexities of insurance claims. They discuss key strategies for homeowners and business owners, including reviewing policies, avoiding common claim mistakes, and maximizing payouts. Learn how a public adjuster can advocate for ... »
Avoid These Costly Marketing Mistakes with Jason Moss Marketing can make or break a business. In this episode, John Golden sits down with Jason Moss, a multi-six-figure business coach, to uncover the biggest mistakes business owners make—and how to fix them. Key takeaways: ✅ Stop focusing only on your product – speak to your customer’s ... »
The Spirited Hive Story with Jack Espy From real estate to ready-to-drink cocktails, Jack Espy’s journey into the beverage industry is about adaptability, innovation, and community. In this episode, he shares how Spirited Hive was born from a need for healthier canned cocktails and how the brand stands out with organic ingredients and sustainability efforts. ... »
Are you struggling to break through the noise in modern sales? In this high-impact episode, we unlock the psychological playbook of business leader and former concert pianist Stela Roznovan (of the multi-million dollar insurance agency). Stela’s journey is the ultimate case study in adaptability, proving that top-tier sales performance is a skill anyone can master, ... »
If your retirement strategy feels like riding a daily market rollercoaster, it’s because you’ve been playing by Wall Street’s rules. The standard advice—heavy on 401(k)s, mutual funds, and bonds—leaves your entire financial future dangerously exposed to volatility. This reliance on “cookie-cutter” portfolios is the single most prominent blind spot in modern retirement planning. As institutional ... »
In this episode, master coach Shawn Quintero reveals the uncomfortable truth about why your lead generation is stalling: You’re trying too hard to appeal to everyone. Generic messaging is the enemy of revenue. If your service business wants to scale to a six-figure or even seven-figure level, you must master the art of the “repellent ... »
Welcome back to the podcast. Today, we’re dissecting a fundamental error many sales professionals make: blurring the lines between negotiation and influence. As Andres Lares of the Shapiro Negotiation Institute emphasizes, recognizing this distinction early is the first step to closing more valuable deals. 1. Defining the Core Concepts for a Clearer Strategy A common ... »
Tired of the style struggle? For the professional man—especially those in high-stakes fields like sales—appearing sharp is non-negotiable, yet time is the ultimate luxury. Our latest interview with Anya Cheng, founder of Taelor AI, reveals the solution: a radical, AI-powered evolution of the personal stylist. Taelor AI is redefining professional menswear by eliminating decision fatigue. ... »
We all want to support returning parents, but how do you actually do it in a demanding sales environment? Many organizations fail in execution, leading to burnout and turnover precisely when employees should be most loyal. In our latest episode, we talked with expert Karla Calinawan about the essential human-first tactics that build resilient, high-performing teams. The Manager’s ... »
