In the wake of artificial intelligence (AI) and technological advances, the sales field has become more digital and less personable. However, there are things that AI will never be able to recreate. Levitin uses the analogy of a sous chef assisting the head chef. A sous chef helps the head chef prep all of the ... »
Sales expert interview, hosted by John Golden, hear how metaphor applies to sales. Get these sales tips: How to be mentally present as a salesperson How to keep your clients mentally present Changing habits to improve sales Tips for reacting to rejections This podcast is also a recorded live event you are welcome to view ... »
Mediocrity, in many ways, has become the new norm in business as we’ve lowered standards, and been overcome by a more casual culture. These tendencies, however, can be detrimental to success. Sticking with the status quo only serves to limit salespeople and their potential. Lisa Copeland, interviewed by John Golden, discusses crushing mediocrity to succeed ... »
Most people call the place that produces revenue “the sales department”, but if you really think about it, selling is the activity that gets you to a result. For that reason Shawn set out to develop not just sales departments, but selling organizations. Host John Golden sits down with Shawn Karol Sandy to discuss the ... »
Podcast interview with Harry Kraemer, Jr. who is a professor of management and strategy at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, where he teaches in the MBA and the Executive MBA programs. He is an executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP) which is one of the largest private equity firms in the United States. ... »
Sales negotiation is a large part of being a successful salesperson, and yet 90% of sales executives have never had any formal negotiation training. Tony Perzow, interviewed by John Golden, gives concrete advice on to best utilize potent sales negotiation skills. This podcast is also a recorded live event you are welcome to view here: ... »
Account-based revenue strategy (ABR) has been a buzzword in the sales world, yet few people understand it or use it properly. Trish Bertuzzi, interviewed by John Golden, explores the ways that using ABR can help, or hurt, your organization. This podcast is also a recorded live event you are welcome to view here: The Keen ... »
Want to learn how to be amazing at customer service? It’s actually not that difficult. Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone regarded you as being amazing in sales? Or a wonderful leader? What if you could transform yourself into a person who was always amazing – in almost every area of life? “Always be amazing.” ... »
Why do most referral campaigns fail? Because they ignore the emotional core of the client experience. In her book, The Referral Client Experience, Stacey Brown Randall explains that anxiety and uncertainty define the initial “New Client” stage. If you don’t address that “quiet voice” of concern with straightforward onboarding and emotional reassurance, you undermine trust. ... »
Is your practice busy but not profitable? You might be skipping the essential step: Diagnose Before You Prescribe. Expert Terri Ross highlights the need for structured, thorough consultations that move beyond cookie-cutter recommendations. Stop competing on price! Define your Ideal Customer Profile and align every message to attract premium clients who value quality over cost. ... »
In sales, the word “no” is not a verdict; it’s merely a signpost on the road to “yes.” Top performers know this, and it’s a mindset you can adopt instantly. On a recent episode of Sales POP!, motivational speaker and sales expert Patrick Engasser—who built a thriving career despite being blind—shared his critical strategy for ... »
Most business leaders treat podcast guesting like traditional PR—chasing the most prominent names for “brand awareness.” This is a mistake. The real ROI of podcasting isn’t in mass reach; it’s in niche authority and SEO leverage. When you guest on a targeted podcast, you aren’t just speaking to an audience; you are “borrowing” the host’s ... »
If your team doesn’t understand how their pay is calculated, you aren’t just losing trust—you’re losing talent. In this episode of Sales POP!, compensation expert Scott Trumpolt (30+ years of experience) reveals that effective pay structures are less about math and more about communication. Scott argues that modern compensation requires a shift from transactional payouts ... »
Is your lead generation strategy stagnant? In this episode of Sales POP!, host John Golden joins expert strategist Jennie Wright to dismantle the “one-size-fits-all” approach to list building. Wright introduces her proprietary List Injection Method, a high-velocity strategy that leverages collaborative events—like virtual summits and bundles—to tap into warm audiences and drive rapid growth. Key ... »
