Let’s face it. Great leaders can go bad. This happens when someone in a leadership position is only concerned about themselves and their agenda and acts arrogantly rather than with humility. Authors Bill Treasurer, a corporate America veteran, and John Havlik, a Navy SEAL, combine their different perspectives and experience with leadership to discuss the ... »
If there is one thing in life that we can count on, it’s changing. Whether it’s a change in career, family situations, moving to a new place, a change in technology, change is inevitable. While change can be scary and uncomfortable, change is actually a great opportunity because it helps develop us into stronger individuals. ... »
It is incredibly easy to set self-limiting beliefs for yourself. You can tell yourself that you aren’t smart enough, strong enough, skilled enough, etc., but the reality of the situation is that you can do anything you set your mind to. All you have to do is start with a dream, and work harder than ... »
Lee Salz: Founder and CEO of Sales Architects, author of several books including Sales Differentiation which was awarded by Top Sales World the silver medal for top sales book of 2018. The philosophy of the book was developed by Lee over the last 30 years and is applicable to any industry and company of any ... »
People struggle with why they aren’t where they think they should be in their career and their life. They don’t always have the capacity to figure that out what has been holding them back for themselves. If you find yourself stagnated or not achieving the goals that you have set for yourself it is because ... »
Organization design involves the options and implications around how to make sound decisions to structure your organization. Amy discusses how in the past organizations were fairly simple. Today, leaders and leadership teams can make a smart decision about their organizational structure to grow so people can come to work and do their best. This podcast ... »
Selling is a contact sport. If you can’t roll with the sales punches, you get knocked out. You need to get back up, and close.” This quote off of Catherine Brinkman’s LinkedIn is a metaphor discussed throughout this video interview, hosted by John Golden. In sales, if you knocked down over and over again, it ... »
John Golden interviews Yogest Chabria on his philosophy, the happionaire way. The happionaire way is an idea that being happy is important for business, personal life, health, overall relationships, and especially sales. “If you are happy doing what you do, you will do it will,” said Chabria. “And you will even succeed at it.” The ... »
Why do most referral campaigns fail? Because they ignore the emotional core of the client experience. In her book, The Referral Client Experience, Stacey Brown Randall explains that anxiety and uncertainty define the initial “New Client” stage. If you don’t address that “quiet voice” of concern with straightforward onboarding and emotional reassurance, you undermine trust. ... »
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 ... »
