In this day and age of the sales world, you might think that sales and marketing engagement would be very integrated. However, this isn’t exactly the case. There is still a struggle between sales teams and marketing teams, and this difficulty unifying them had consequences that affect the entire organization. Joel Capperella, interviewed by John ... »
Our life is our own creating. And yet, many do not embrace overcoming obstacles very well. Much of life may feel like an objective truth, or an external reality that is beyond our control, but overcoming obstacles can lead to fruitful discoveries and unexpected growth, both on a personal level, and professional level. Isaac Lidsky, ... »
John Golden interviews Ryan Lowe who is a professional motivational keynote speaker, sales trainer, consultant & author, whose passion is to work with organizations that want to inspire and motivate their leaders and team members with principles that will help create a positive culture and mindset to achieve excellence. John and Ryan cover the below ... »
In the last decade, we have entered into a new era of selling. This has affected all areas of sales, including the sales team, the marketing team, sales management, technology and software systems, and most importantly, it has changed the way buyers buy. In order to keep up with these changes, David Meerman Scott, interviewed ... »
Salespeople are optimistic by nature. They have to be, in a career where rejection is commonplace. However, it’s not always smart to go after every sales opportunity, especially when it’s a sale that utilizes a lot of resources. Brian Sullivan, interviewed by John Golden, discusses sales opportunity analysis for enterprise selling. This podcast is also ... »
Host John Golden sits down with Andy Paul to discuss how to cuts through the noise of excessive mediocre sales tips in order to get to the effective sales advice that will make a difference for your sales in 2018. The first piece of advice that Andy provides is this: if it seems “hypey” just ... »
An important aspect of selling to a group with a sales presentation is selling within the presentation. It’s one thing to sell one-on-one, where the person you’re selling to is going to be talking as much as you. But what does it look like when you as the salesperson are doing most of the talking? ... »
Often, a company buys from a salesperson because that salesperson had a great pitch. It is not always because the product is better than others on the market. “You could have a great offering, but if you don’t know how to sell it and pitch it, it doesn’t matter what your offering is,” says Justin ... »
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 ... »
Everyone says you need Venture Capital to scale. Pranav Dalal just proved them wrong. In this episode, the founder of Office Beacon reveals how he bootstrapped a $100 million global empire while retaining 100% equity. Dalal sits down with John Golden to dismantle the “growth at all costs” myth. He explains why he refused to ... »
