Intergenerational similarities and differences are more highlighted now than ever, especially in sales. In many workplaces, there is a diverse group of individuals that need to find a way to work together, despite diversity issues like generation and generational stereotypes, gender, race, etc. When going back to basics, all humans want to be treated well. ... »
You might find that prospects are not going to change their position unless they have a sense of urgency. The incumbency position is very strong, and may even consist of continuing to do nothing. Sometimes we’re not trying to take the business away from a competitor–we’re just trying to get someone to start a new ... »
In this podcast host John Golden interviews Andrew an International Lecturer and Consultant specializing in Sales Management and Sales Process Optimization. He helps companies define, measure, analyze, improve, and control their sales processes. Helps clients segment their entire sales process into four phases and apply techniques from Lean, Six-Sigma, Theory of Constraints and TRIZ. He ... »
Getting sales training to stick and become the daily work practice of the salespeople can be difficult. Many pieces of training are based on theoretical situations, or encourage exploration of ideologies, but do not get down to: How do you actually do it? What is the piece that the salesperson takes away that actually makes ... »
The economic outlook is an important thing to consider, especially at the end of a year. As we enter the New Year, economist Dr. Thomas Potiowsky reviews what’s ahead. This is important for salespeople so that they can orient themselves and prepare for their upcoming year. It’s helpful to know what is going on in ... »
You need to know about Mindful Power. As a salesperson, do you ever get stressed? Maybe a little bit nervous, or afraid? The sales world is one of high pressure, where stressful situations present themselves almost constantly. If you let this stress take over, you won’t get the results that you want, almost creating a ... »
There are many who argue that online sales training isn’t worth the time or effort. However renowned sales thought leader, author and veteran sales trainer Dr. Richard Ruff begs to differ and has become one of online sales training’s leading proponents. Host John Golden sits down with Richard to discuss the advantage of utilizing online ... »
SalesPOP! host John Golden interviewed Catherine Molloy who is an Australian Keynote Speaker & Communication Expert, working globally and specializing in Sales, Service, and Leadership. With 25 years of experience in business, training, and facilitation, Catherine believes in creating effective engaging learning environments through powerful communication techniques. John and Catherine podcast goes over the following: ... »
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 ... »
