‘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 ... »
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 ... »
In this episode, master coach Shawn Quintero reveals the uncomfortable truth about why your lead generation is stalling: You’re trying too hard to appeal to everyone. Generic messaging is the enemy of revenue. If your service business wants to scale to a six-figure or even seven-figure level, you must master the art of the “repellent ... »
Welcome back to the podcast. Today, we’re dissecting a fundamental error many sales professionals make: blurring the lines between negotiation and influence. As Andres Lares of the Shapiro Negotiation Institute emphasizes, recognizing this distinction early is the first step to closing more valuable deals. 1. Defining the Core Concepts for a Clearer Strategy A common ... »
Tired of the style struggle? For the professional man—especially those in high-stakes fields like sales—appearing sharp is non-negotiable, yet time is the ultimate luxury. Our latest interview with Anya Cheng, founder of Taelor AI, reveals the solution: a radical, AI-powered evolution of the personal stylist. Taelor AI is redefining professional menswear by eliminating decision fatigue. ... »
We all want to support returning parents, but how do you actually do it in a demanding sales environment? Many organizations fail in execution, leading to burnout and turnover precisely when employees should be most loyal. In our latest episode, we talked with expert Karla Calinawan about the essential human-first tactics that build resilient, high-performing teams. The Manager’s ... »
