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
It happens to all of us. We know the things that we should be doing, but neglect to actually do them. The same is true for salespeople. Essential tasks that are important for overall sales generation often get pushed to the wayside. “Sometimes salespeople know how to do something, but they just don’t do it!,” ... »
Why is the sales process important? Host John Golden sits down with Lisa Magnuson to tackle the topic of how a sales process is one of the most important subjects in sales. Unfortunately, most companies only pay it lip service or something that’s done once and remain the same instead of being dynamic. Yet the ... »
Sales executive expert Meridith Powell talks with John Golden about her new book “Owners Redefining Responsibility”. She explains some of the backgrounds about why this book was necessary and what the genesis of it. Her biggest reason, CEO’s want to know how to build a culture that gets employees wanting to get engaged and take ... »
There is often very little training for salespeople on handling rejections. If a salesperson isn’t able to handle how a “no” impacts them, it could impact their next call, their next activity, and can even compound into altering how they perceive their abilities. Being resilient, and knowing what to do in the face of that ... »
Customer integration at the most basic level is about having a company that can truly help the customer in every way. The salesperson becomes a valuable resource to the customers, the customer knows where to go, and who to talk to in order to get the job done. Mike Bosworth has a lot to say ... »
It has long been a struggle for companies to get their sales and marketing teams to align. Throughout the last decade, there have been numerous changes in the sales world, and sales and marketing departments have not been unaffected. However, with these changes have come some complications. It has become challenging to integrate sales and ... »
The people who know most about an organization, the employees, play a considerable part in advocating, or not advocating, for their company. They have the opportunity to make massive changes with the things they say and share with others. Samantha Stone, interviewed by John Golden, explores employee advocacy trends. This podcast is also a recorded ... »
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 ... »
John's guests are in tune with the program and always provide a worthwhile listen. Highly recommended
Ted Kulawiak 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
Having been a guest on many podcasts, I put this experience among the most enjoyable and professional
Eric McNulty PC
I am grateful to salespop.net and John for the opportunity to discuss gold and my new book, "Money and Liberty: In the Pursuit of Happiness and The Theory of Natural Money".
Jame Turk 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
I encourage successful sales professionals to tune into SalesPOP! And if their staff contacts you to appear, you are making it and a name for yourself as a one to watch in our esteemed profession.
Precious Williams 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
Really enjoyed being interviewed by John for SalesPop Magazine. Great conversation, very professional and insightful questions. I would highly recommend him for his podcast and interviewing skills.
Hiten Bhatt PC
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 ... »
Remote work killed traditional recognition. Office shoutouts and bulletin boards don’t reach your distributed team, and that isolation is costing you talent. The fix? Meet employees where they are. Integrate recognition into Slack and Teams—make appreciation visible everywhere. Use gamification strategically: badges for values-driven behaviors, leaderboards for team achievements, and frequent small wins that keep ... »
Digital advertising fraud has ballooned into a $140 billion crisis, and most marketers don’t realize they’re victims until it’s too late. In this episode, fraud prevention expert Rich Kahn reveals the three types of fraud draining your campaigns: sophisticated bots, malware hijacking real users, and click farms employing actual humans to bypass detection. Warning signs ... »
Your best salesperson just became your worst manager. Sound familiar? This promotion mistake costs companies millions annually. High-performing salespeople develop intuitive skills that work brilliantly—for them. But translating that success to others? That requires coaching, feedback delivery, and conflict resolution skills they’ve never needed before. Leadership expert Ashley Herd warns against this “unconscious competence” trap. ... »
Most sales teams obsess over motivation—better offers, bigger discounts, flashier pitches. But consumer psychologist Matt Sucha reveals the real problem: hidden psychological barriers. When a European bank offered free travel insurance, uptake was nearly zero. Why? Customers feared hidden charges and questioned legitimacy. Once these specific concerns were addressed, conversions soared 167%. The lesson? Stop ... »
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