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
Why do many talented creatives hesitate to step into leadership? Vincent Wanga, a renowned brand consultant, tackled this with John Golden on Sales POP!. Wanga noted that leadership requires a different skillset than individual creative contribution—empathy, organization, and people management—and that it’s a “sacrifice for other people.” He urged aspiring creative leaders to develop a ... »
On a recent Sales Pop podcast, John Golden and Gui Costin, CEO of Dakota Financial Software, dissected the modern state of sales effectiveness. Costin emphasized the importance of moving beyond vague targeting to gain a deep understanding of ideal customer pain points and build qualified lead lists—quality over quantity is key, as it avoids the ... »
In a recent Sales Pop Expert Insight Interview, John Golden spoke with Andrew Newland, CEO of Functional Medicine Marketing, about effective digital strategies for functional medicine clinics. Newland highlighted that traditional marketing, like Facebook ads, often yields poor-quality leads for these specialized practices. Instead, he champions a robust SEO-centric approach. This involves comprehensive technical website ... »
In a special Sales POP! episode, Peter Murphy Lewis of Strategic Pete takes the host’s chair to interview the original visionary, John Golden of Pipeliner CRM. Dive deep into winning sales strategies, the critical power of preparation, the art of active listening, and the philosophy that drives truly effective CRM systems. Get ready for actionable ... »
Ever wonder how top athletes handle extreme pressure and come out on top? In this podcast episode, host John Golden sits down with former UFC fighter and MMA Hall of Famer Clifford Starks to uncover his “fighter’s formula” for winning in the game of life. Clifford shares powerful lessons from the octagon that apply directly ... »
In a recent chat, John Golden and Kru Marketing’s Connor Widder dug into the nitty-gritty of lead generation for home service businesses (think HVAC, plumbing, roofing, etc.). The big takeaway? Stop chasing leads everywhere and meet customers where they are – primarily on Google. They cover why focusing on one channel first is smart, the ... »
Considering selling your business? This episode of the expert interview series features John Golden in conversation with Nick Spezio from EXBO Group, offering crucial insights into preparing for a successful sale. They discuss the importance of early planning, choosing the right ERP, organizing financials, and understanding what today’s buyers are looking for – stability and ... »
Did you know a staggering 60% of Americans lack a will? In this insightful episode of the Expert Insight Interview, John Golden speaks with Zach Tsakiris, founder and CEO of Fast Will and a Forbes-recognized estate planning innovator. Zach discusses the common misconceptions surrounding estate planning – its perceived complexity and cost – and 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
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
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
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
Having been a guest on many podcasts, I put this experience among the most enjoyable and professional
Eric McNulty 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's guests are in tune with the program and always provide a worthwhile listen. Highly recommended
Ted Kulawiak PC
I am grateful to salespop.net and John for the opportunity to discuss gold and my new book, "Money and Liberty: In the Pursuit of Happiness and The Theory of Natural Money".
Jame Turk PC
In this episode, remote sales expert Kai Law breaks down why most remote closers fail — and it’s rarely about talent. Without an office structure, your habits become everything. Kai shares how top performers set daily activity targets, obsessively track KPIs, and treat their CRM like a truth-telling mirror. The biggest mindset shift? Stop blaming ... »
Leadership isn’t a personality trait — it’s a practice. That’s the core message from Dr. Garland Vance, a 25-year leadership veteran, in his recent Sales POP! interview. His framework is simple but demanding: lead with character, communicate with clarity, and build genuine community within your team. Most leaders fail not from a lack of effort, ... »
That’s the foundation of a brand now selling in dozens of countries — built without a single ad until international distribution was already moving. His framework is brutally simple: validate with your own money first, learn your cash flow rhythms before scaling, and treat your founding story like a competitive asset — because it is. ... »
In a recent Sales POP! conversation, advisor Simon Bowen made a point that’s hard to shake: AI isn’t your biggest threat — reactive thinking is. As technology absorbs more routine work, the leaders and salespeople who win will be the ones who think deliberately, not just quickly. Bowen’s advice is simple but countercultural — pause ... »
Most executives don’t have a time problem. They have a design problem. In this episode, Claire Giovino, CEO of Inbox Done, breaks down the framework high performers use to stop reacting to their day and start owning it. We cover energy mapping, the delegation trap most leaders fall into, and why your phone sitting on ... »
AI voice agents aren’t replacing salespeople — they’re handling the work salespeople shouldn’t be doing anyway. Thoughtly’s Will breaks down exactly how companies are using conversational AI to follow up faster, re-engage cold leads, and book more meetings without burning out their teams. One property management client booked 650 meetings in 90 days. The strategy ... »
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