‘Mentalist,’ according to Gilian Gork, is a marketing term. A mentalist is anyone who does something for the mind. It involves a lot of psychology, reading and influencing people, and nonverbal communication. There is no course or a formal degree to be qualified as a mentalist, and the skills a mentalist uses can vary between ... »
Welcome to another informative Podcast on SalesPOP! Here we are interviewing Gordon Viggiano who was an expert sales consultant, specializing in building and developing sales teams in small to mid-sized companies. He spent over 30 years of experience as a VP of Sales for a number of California companies. Gordon not only brought proven sales ... »
We all face disasters in life. Sometimes when people have disasters, they don’t embrace it as an opportunity. They don’t move forward, and they let the disaster negatively define the rest of their lives. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Adrian Gilpin, interviewed by John Golden, shares his story about how his disaster ... »
Very surprisingly, in 2017 we’re still having a conversation about Sales and Marketing Alignment. Sales are still complaining about lead quality, and many marketers are looking for a one-step lead solution. Often Marketing considers that it is responsible for causing interest in prospects, and Sales is responsible for revenue. Sales and Marketing need to be ... »
Cold email prospecting has taken off in the last few years and has changed the sales world. It opens up so many new opportunities, and a new way to get in touch with people and open new accounts. The technology surrounding cold emailing has also improved, making it easier than ever to utilize this sales ... »
Patrick Renvoise’s new book, The Persuasion Code: How Neuromarketing Can Help You Persuade Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime, was just released. It’s been 16 years since Patrick Renvoise published his first book on neuromarketing, which took the business world by storm. Interviewed by John Golden, Renvoise shares information about neuromarketing and persuasion in this expert sales interview. ... »
Sales and marketing alignment is a challenge that has come about in recent years. Especially as the sales industry has undergone a technological revolution, it is even more critical than ever to unify the sales and marketing teams. Maribeth Kuzmeski, interviewed by John Golden, discusses some changes that marketing people can make to help unite ... »
Most people associate “sales pitch” with a pushy salesperson trying to manipulate you into buying something. In reality, this isn’t a very accurate description, but the fact remains that a pushy message isn’t often well received. Instead of pushing your message onto potential buyers, John Livesay, interviewed by John Golden, explores ways to pitch, not ... »
The SEO Reckoning is Here. Search is no longer about getting a click; it’s about being the foundational source for AI. With Generative AI models like Gemini and Perplexity providing direct, summarized answers, the “zero-click” search is your new reality. But don’t panic—this is a shift, not a death knell. The Authority Pivot: Your first ... »
n a crowded housing market, simply being good isn’t enough; you need to be a recognized expert. Most agents struggle because they treat their personal brand as an afterthought, becoming commodities in the eyes of buyers and sellers. But how do you stand out, build genuine authority, and finally stop competing on price? We sat ... »
The Introvert’s Edge with Matthew Pollard The age-old sales myth insists that you need the energy and flash of an extrovert to succeed. Bestselling author and renowned sales strategist, Matthew Pollard, is here to prove that theory is entirely obsolete. According to Pollard, your introverted nature is not a limitation—it’s an elite advantage when channeled ... »
Are you wasting time chasing billion-dollar funds that will never write a check your size? A critical mistake in startup fundraising strategy is targeting the wrong investors. The key to successful funding lies in aligning your capital needs with the investor’s fund size and expertise. In this actionable segment, industry veteran Jeffrey Fidelman peels back the ... »
What happens to your business when a health crisis demands your attention? For founders and key decision-makers, maintaining business momentum while undergoing treatment requires an authentic approach to leadership. Our guest, Deb Krier, a cancer advocate and entrepreneur, knows this reality intimately. She emphasizes that weathering a personal storm requires strategic shifts in how you ... »
Don’t mistake high income for financial freedom. That’s the hard-earned lesson from CPA and tech strategist Catrina Craft. After losing 80% of her income overnight, Catrina realized that true wealth isn’t about how much you earn, but how much you strategically protect. In this powerful episode, we break down the critical tax strategies and structural ... »
