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
The SalesPOP! The podcast is one of the world’s top-ranked sales podcasts, ranking in the top 2% of 3.3 million podcasts globally. Hosted by John Golden, Amazon bestselling author and globally recognized sales thought leader, the show features short, actionable conversations with the world’s leading sales experts, authors, and practitioners.
With over 1,500 episodes and counting, we cover everything from sales enablement and pipeline management to AI-powered selling, leadership development, and CRM strategy. Each episode distills decades of real-world selling experience into insights you can apply immediately.
What if the secret to exceptional leadership isn’t working harder, but focusing smarter? In this powerful episode of Expert Inside Interview, host John Golden sits down with leadership expert Will Watrous to uncover the game-changing strategies that separate high-performing leaders from the rest. Watrous shares his compelling “laser versus sunlight” analogy that will completely transform ... »
Strategic sales advisor Tamara Jackson joins John Golden to share game-changing insights about integrating artificial intelligence into sales processes without sacrificing human connection. What You’ll Learn: Jackson, founder of Lead Reviver, reveals why most AI implementations fail: companies expect instant results without proper system training. “Context is everything,” she explains, emphasizing that AI needs comprehensive ... »
Did you know that by ignoring digital accessibility, your business could be missing out on a massive, untapped market? In a recent interview, Mike Barton, VP of Corporate Communications and Content Marketing at Audio, revealed that accessibility is about more than just legal compliance—it’s a powerful engine for business growth. Mike shared some eye-opening statistics: ... »
Ever feel like you’re getting in your own way at work? That’s your “shadow” at play. Inspired by the work of executive educator Steven D’Souza, we’re talking about the unconscious behaviors and hidden parts of ourselves that quietly control our professional lives. From those repetitive patterns you can’t seem to break to the unwritten rules ... »
In a world filled with “me too” products, how do you make your brand stand out? The secret isn’t just about being better; it’s about defining what you stand against. Legendary marketing strategist Laura Ries calls this a “strategic enemy.” This isn’t just about a rival company—it’s about a clear, compelling opposition that sharpens your ... »
Are you ready to move beyond just managing people and start inspiring them? Today’s best leaders aren’t just giving orders; they’re building resilient, high-performing teams from the inside out. This isn’t about natural talent; it’s about a clear, actionable toolkit you can develop. Our guest, author and administrator Justin Long, shared a powerful insight: True ... »
Are you ready to travel the world without breaking the bank? In a recent chat with travel expert Julia Menez of Geo Breeze Travel, we uncovered the secrets to unlocking luxury travel using points and miles. Forget the common pitfalls and get ready for a smarter approach. Julia’s number one tip? Don’t start with a ... »
The photography and media licensing world is being reshaped by artificial intelligence, and the pace of change is accelerating. So, how can you not only survive but thrive? It’s all about a strategic approach. First, educate yourself. AI is a tool, not a replacement for your creative vision. Experiment with new platforms to see how ... »
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
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
I had the joy of being a guest on John’s SalesPop Podcast with John on Thursday. He is a wonderful host and we had a great and relaxed discussion.
Dr. Lizz Bernthal 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
John's guests are in tune with the program and always provide a worthwhile listen. Highly recommended
Ted Kulawiak PC
John works to get to the heart of the matter so listeners can find what they need, wisdom to grow and advance.
Scott F. Paradis 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
He asked insightful questions that revealed aspects and nuances about the topic that the viewers will undoubtedly find very valuable.
Paolo Pironi PC
Maximos Lih, founder and CEO of Emboldened LLC and a former operating partner at Google Ventures, argues that AI’s failures — not its successes — reveal a company’s biggest growth opportunities, and that leaders who treat AI as a one-for-one headcount swap destroy their own competitive moat. In this episode, Maximos draws on nearly a ... »
Glenn Fleischman, Chief Revenue Officer at AYTM, an AI-powered consumer insights platform, argues the biggest AI risk in sales isn’t losing your job to an agent — it’s losing it to a colleague who uses AI better than you. In this episode, Fleischman lays out a practical, “bite-by-bite” path to AI adoption for sellers and ... »
Glenn Sandifer, a 20-year sales and marketing executive at Securos USA, says AI belongs in sales only when it solves a real problem or automates a manual process — never as a mandate for its own sake. In this episode, Glenn explains how leaders can standardize AI tools across their teams, keep humans in control ... »
Chad Coe, Founder of Coe Financial Group, replaces the hard pitch with what he calls “peopleizing” — leading with genuine care so prospects hire a relationship, not a sale. In this Sales POP! Expert Insight Interview, Chad shows how thoughtful questions, the right follow-up rhythm, and patience turn cold contacts into clients who say he ... »
Dilip Chetan, founder of Recursion Lab and creator of the Defensible Zone framework, argues that leaders racing to automate ask the wrong question — the smart move isn’t “What can we automate?” but “What human value must we protect?” In this episode he maps the moats AI erodes and the judgment, trust, and reasoning it ... »
Executive coach Julian Lighton, author of Navigating Your Next and a former McKinsey associate partner, says the average professional spends roughly 90,000 hours — a third of their life — on their career, so the single most valuable move is to stop drifting and decide what you actually want before circumstances decide for you. In ... »
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