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
Dan Waldschmidt is a world-leading business strategist, popular speaker, author and ultra-runner who refuses to accept business as usual, and who has been a salesperson his whole life. In this intense interview with John Golden, Dan discusses his book Edgy Conversations. The point of the book: Why is it that some people achieve greatness and ... »
Brandon learned from a very young age from his father, Christopher Voss who is a former FBI hostage negotiator, how to communicate with people. He has adapted those lessons to the sales world and discusses how to set yourself up for the most effective negotiations. He details the importance of understanding the different negotiator types ... »
In the last decade, many things have changed about sales coaching and how to apply it correctly to get useful results. One thing that has mostly stayed the same is that there are lots of methodologies out there. What’s different, however, is the degree of integration of these methodologies. Salespeople and reps learn the methods, ... »
Evolving customer experience is a competitive advantage. It’s tough for companies to really stand out or differentiate themselves with prospects and customers without a positive customer experience. Chris Brogan, interviewed by John Golden, explore the customer experience. Visite us on Apple Podcast You can also find SalesPOP! on all major podcast stations. »
Ago Cluytens, Sales Trainer, Coach & Consultant For Tech, Financial & Professional Services of RAIN Group, dives deep into the subject of sales management best practices Visite us on Apple Podcast You can also find SalesPOP! on all major podcast stations. »
Daly introduces the idea of “high payoff activities,” or HPA. Each individual has 168 hours per week. However, some people are using their 168 hours better than others. It is estimated that a salesperson spends more than 50% of her or his time on these non-essential tasks. To fully take advantage of all 168 hours, ... »
What makes a perfect close? According to James Muir, author of the bestselling book The Perfect Close, salespeople have learned many manipulative-style closes over the years. The net effect is that prospects, not feeling comfortable with them, don’t do anything at all–in fact, 60 to 90 percent of sales cycles end in no close. Listen ... »
The way that consumers interact with marketing advances has changed in the last few years. One of the primary goals of the sales and marketing teams are to find new prospects and convert them into customers. This has become difficult, though, as the consumer population has become resistant to advertising in traditional marketing methods. People ... »
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
John works to get to the heart of the matter so listeners can find what they need, wisdom to grow and advance.
Scott F. Paradis PC
it was a pleasure to be interviewed by John on my book "Communicate or Die: Getting Results Through Speaking and Listening." John is an empathetic, thoughtful, and dynamic interviewer
Dr. Thomas Zweifel 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
John is a wonderful host who creates a very comfortable atmosphere and instead of conducting a traditional interview he actually has a proper conversation with his guests.
Matthias Oschinski PC
Thoughtful and respectful, John managed to create an incredible environment to talk and share ideas. It was a rich experience to participate in this interview. Thank you, John and SalesPOP!
Felipe Zamana PC
He clearly had done his prep work on my topic, and he really focused on what I said in the moment, so the conversation was as authentic and meaningful as possible
Stephanie Klein PC
Having been a guest on many podcasts, I put this experience among the most enjoyable and professional
Eric McNulty PC
Most people who dislike red wine have never actually tasted it properly. Michael Fors, founder of Liquid Jazz, explains how a simple walk along the Gloucester shoreline changed everything he knew about wine aeration. Watching water cascade over rocks, Fors realized wine needs the same natural movement to reveal its best qualities. His patented decanter ... »
Stuck at $5 million in revenue? You’re not alone. Strategic advisor Alexis Sikorsky reveals why growth stalls at this critical threshold—and how to break through. The culprit? Founder exhaustion that goes beyond burnout. Most CEOs remain entangled in daily operations, confusing urgent tasks with important ones. The fix starts with ruthlessly delegating everything that doesn’t ... »
Building high-performance sales teams starts with better hiring decisions. Walter Crosby’s framework challenges conventional recruitment wisdom and delivers results. First, craft honest job descriptions that attract A-players and repel everyone else. Think Navy SEALs recruitment—transparency filters out mismatched candidates before they waste your time. During interviews, challenge candidates thoughtfully. Ask about failed deals, their sales ... »
Forget the doomsday predictions about AI stealing jobs. Daniel Hindi, CEO of Noem AI, shared a radically different vision on the Sales POP! podcast: AI should eliminate the work nobody wants to do in the first place. When AI chatbots handle 80-90% of routine support tickets—password resets, basic billing questions—human agents finally escape the repetitive ... »
Adam Rosen has been crushing cold email since 2014. As founder of EOC Works, he’s seen every trend, trick, and catastrophic mistake. His biggest revelation? Most companies sabotage themselves before hitting send. The culprit: using your primary domain for cold outreach. One spam flag can sink customer emails, vendor communications, and even internal messages. Rosen’s ... »
Small business equipment financing operates with minimal regulation, creating opportunities for exploitation. Understanding common scams helps entrepreneurs secure legitimate funding while avoiding costly mistakes. The “approval trap” involves fake pre-approvals with unrealistic rates. Companies collect upfront payments—first month, last month, documentation fees—before shopping your deal to actual lenders. Hidden contract language makes these fees non-refundable ... »
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