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
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 ... »
We’ve all heard of a self-fulfilling prophecy. Well, there is now a body of research on the science of hopefulness. After leading public relations and corporate communications at media giants Universal and Turner Broadcasting, Libby Gill began looking into this research and started her own coaching and leadership consulting company. In this interview, she discusses ... »
As a former emergency room doctor, Dr. Susan O’Malley lead a different team every day she came to work, but the leadership principles remained the same. At the age of 50, Dr. O’Malley hung up her lab coat and started her own business to help entrepreneurs and corporate executives become better leaders. In this interview, ... »
John was able to draw out the similarities and differences in our way of approaching sales without it being awkward.
Shayla Boyd-Gill 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
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
John is a wonderful interviewer, exuding warmth and insight. It's clear he cares deeply about elevating the conversation about all things leadership and motivation.
Amy Wong 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
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
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
Thank you, John, and the SalesPop! team, for allowing me to share my insights on how businesses around the globe can attract, retain, and support top talent to thrive in today's world.
Nirupa Netram PC
Management has a missing step problem. For every 100 men promoted into leadership roles, only 87 women make the same climb—and even fewer people of color advance. Christine Sandman Stone calls these “broken rungs,” and they’re costing organizations their best talent. After 35 years transforming companies like Dell and McDonald’s, she knows the fix starts ... »
Most automation projects fail—not because of bad technology, but because of bad people strategy. Dr. Don Capener from Chang Robotics shares game-changing insights on successfully implementing AI and robotics. His approach? Put humans first, technology second. The winning formula includes involving frontline workers from day one, communicating the “why” behind changes, and treating AI as ... »
Amrit Dhaliwal bought into the franchise dream—turnkey business, proven system, guaranteed support. She got none of that. Her first franchise left her struggling with “entrepreneurial poverty”: owning a business but barely surviving. So she built Walfinch differently. Her home care franchise rejects half its applicants, provides real coaching, and goes fully digital in a paper-obsessed ... »
Marketing Strategy Director Anique Mautner shared her brand storytelling framework that actually connects with audiences during her appearance on the Expert Inside Interview podcast. Her three-pillar approach is deceptively simple: ensure your message is relevant to real customer needs, distinctive in ways that showcase your unique perspective, and clear enough for anyone to understand. Mautner’s ... »
The supplement game has changed completely. John Smiddy, who’s launched over 100 products and generated $100M+ in sales, joined Sales POP! host John Golden to break down what’s actually working now. His biggest revelation? AI is transforming how people buy supplements. Consumers are completing entire purchases inside ChatGPT conversations—no Google browsing required. That means your ... »
Gulf brands flooding the U.S. market with digital ads are discovering an expensive truth: those dashboard metrics are misleading. Advertising expert Rihab Abouzaki from This and That Communications reveals how bots, proxies, and click farms drain budgets while delivering zero authentic engagement. The solution? Credible channels and verified American partnerships. Streaming TV reaches 117 million ... »
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