Accountability in sales is crucial, yet it’s often neglected. We’re all great at finding excuses. We can always find outside forces to back up our struggles. But who do excuses ultimately serve? In the end, excuses only hurt the people making them. We have to look at ourselves, and how we can take responsibility and ... »
The annual sales kickoff is a great opportunity to network and meet new colleagues, learn new things about the sales industry, and maybe even relax a little bit. But, often times, this long weekend is packed with so much information, that many salespeople leave without solidifying that knowledge. And, even if they do take away ... »
Host John Golden sits down with Gordon Tredgold, author of FAST: 4 Principles Every Business Needs to Achieve Success and Drive Results, to understand why he chose 4 basic principles in his book. In the interview he goes over each in detail to help you achieve success through: Focus, Accountability, Simplicity, and Transparency. This podcast ... »
John Golden interview with Michelle Weinstein who is a Sales Strategist, Entrepreneur, and Innovator. She has over 20 years of sales experience and sold everything from mortgages to Paleo Meatballs to million-dollar homes. She has worked with multiple CEOs at billion-dollar companies, landed contracts with national retailers like Costco and The Vitamin Shoppe, and pitched ... »
Having a solid customer strategy is a crucial part of any sales organization. If you don’t have a strategy, or if your approach isn’t up to par, you lose out on creating a dynamic client base. This ultimately impacts your bottom line. John Golden sits down with Jeff Tanner to provide essential tips on building ... »
In this podcast from SalesPOP!, we are interviewing Robert Terson who has been a sales professional his entire adult life. After 40 years in business, he retired in 2010. Today, Rob writes, speaks, and does some limited coaching and training. He blogs regularly at Selling Fearlessly. His book, Selling Fearlessly, released in October 2012, has ... »
Growth marketing is a new way of structuring the marketing team and holding them accountable to increase revenue and company growth. The idea involves the alignment of sales and marketing, as well as coaching and strategizing for higher management. Sujan Patel, interviewed by John Golden, explains growth marketing, how to examine the current playing field, ... »
John Golden podcast interview with Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez who is the global champion of project management and has transformed project management into one of the central issues on every CEO’s 2030 agenda. He is the creator of concepts such as the Hierarchy of Purpose featured by Harvard Business Review, or the Project Revolution. Today we will ... »
The biggest mistake B2B SaaS and AI companies make is competitor-based pricing. This method disconnects your price from your customer value, commoditizing your unique AI solution and eroding profitability. You Need the SVC Pricing Framework: Strategic pricing expert Dan Balcauski recommends building your strategy on the SVC Model—a systematic approach for sustained revenue growth: Segments: ... »
In an era of generic, AI-generated content, the ability to connect authentically is a non-negotiable for high-ticket sales. This episode features Caroline Onyedinma, an expert strategist who cracked the code on making stories a scalable asset without losing the human touch. Caroline introduced her signature “Choose Your Speed” method—a practical storytelling framework designed to eliminate ... »
Outbound contact centers are at a crossroads, where technological necessity meets complex legal mandates. The pressure is on sales leaders and contact center managers to adopt intelligent solutions without falling foul of evolving regulations like the TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act). On this episode of the Sales POP! podcast, we go deep with Nima Hakimi, ... »
If your pipeline is full of “maybes” and stalled deals, you’re missing a crucial commitment strategy. Sales coach Andy Gole offers two high-leverage techniques to stop buyers from ghosting you and ensure every next step is real. This isn’t about pressure; it’s about clarity. We’re breaking down the steps to filter non-serious prospects and lock ... »
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 ... »
