When it comes to sales, it is all about understanding the customer. In this Expert Insight Interview, we welcome Gen Furukawa, Co-Founder of Prehook, a quiz platform for Shopify brands that helps merchants capture leads. Visit us on Apple Podcast You can also find SalesPOP! on all major podcast stations.Listen
In business, and in life, you are your own worst enemy. When times get hard, you can either choose to give up and limit your success, or you can choose to push through the hard times and break down barriers. Limiting your success comes from within, and the obstacles in your life are only in ... »
The Sensei Leader movement is essentially human-centric leadership. In order to be a good leader, it is important that you are constantly growing and developing your skills so that you can provide insights to your team. It is also important that you are self-aware. Do you know who you are? Do you know who you ... »
Storytelling can be an incredibly useful tool in sales, but have you ever thought about why this is? It’s simple – when you are telling a story, you can connect with people. Stories create a problem that your product or service can help alleviate, which ultimately can lead to closing more deals. Don’t let your ... »
Teamwork can sometimes be challenging because there are a lot of different opinions being shared all at once. The key to successful teamwork is creating a safe and respectful environment in which all people feel heard and validated, even if you don’t agree with their opinions. The powers of creative conflict and collaboration are unmatched ... »
Some people spend their whole lives trying to achieve success, but do they even really know what success is or how it is measured? Is it based on the amount of money you make, the house you live in, the clothes you wear, or the car you drive? What about measuring someone’s success simply based ... »
In sales, and in life, having good people skills is vital. If you have bad people skills, you will not be able to make connections with prospects, and you will not be able to close the deal. Having a strong understanding of yourself and others can help. Improve your people skills so that you can ... »
Is it possible to be stressed and productive at the same time? Does stress-free productivity exist, or does some of your best work come out of being stressed? Whether it’s hitting a golf ball, competing in an Olympic event, having a difficult conversation, or even just a conversation with a sales client, it is pivotal ... »
Burnout is a widely discussed topic today not just nationally but globally as well. So many organizations have employees that are just plain burnt out. How does this relate to resiliency and what are leaders doing wrong? Eileen McDargh, Chief Energy Officer of The Resiliency Group, author, motivational speaker, and #1 ranked communication professional by ... »
Thoughtful and respectful, John managed to create an incredible environment to talk and share ideas. It was a rich experience to participate in this interview. Thank you, John and SalesPOP!
Felipe Zamana PC
I loved being a guest on the Sales POP podcast! John's easy going and insightful presence created a great conversation where we offered up content to help others Build a Vibrant Culture!
Nicole Greer PC
it was a pleasure to be interviewed by John on my book "Communicate or Die: Getting Results Through Speaking and Listening." John is an empathetic, thoughtful, and dynamic interviewer
Dr. Thomas Zweifel PC
Really enjoyed being interviewed by John for SalesPop Magazine. Great conversation, very professional and insightful questions. I would highly recommend him for his podcast and interviewing skills.
Hiten Bhatt PC
I encourage successful sales professionals to tune into SalesPOP! And if their staff contacts you to appear, you are making it and a name for yourself as a one to watch in our esteemed profession.
Precious Williams PC
John is a wonderful host who creates a very comfortable atmosphere and instead of conducting a traditional interview he actually has a proper conversation with his guests.
Matthias Oschinski PC
We had such a good time together exploring his questions and it always makes it good for any audience when the people doing the podcast are having fun.
Mags Bell PC
John was able to draw out the similarities and differences in our way of approaching sales without it being awkward.
Shayla Boyd-Gill PC
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 ... »
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