In this episode of the podcast, John Golden chats with Diane Strand. They discuss how creativity, marketing, and business blend together. John and Diane stress the key to success: being real and building a personal brand. They talk about how social media influences how people see us. Diane offers tips from her long career in ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Scott Greenberg, who shares insights from his experience managing hourly employees and his book “Stop the Shift Show.” Greenberg discusses the importance of leadership and management training, the need for managers to adopt a coaching mindset, and the significance of creating a sense of purpose and ownership among ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden from Sales POP! Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM hosts Ray Rike, a seasoned subscription software leader and co-author of “Data and Diagnosis Driven Selling.” They discuss the intricacies of sales in the unique microclimates of San Francisco, the necessity of a data-driven sales process, and the difference between ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Jason Yarusi, a successful private fund manager and ultramarathon runner. Jason shares his philosophy of the “100-mile mindset,” which involves breaking down significant goals into daily, manageable tasks. He parallels his approach to running ultramarathons and achieving professional success, emphasizing the importance of persistence, specificity in goal-setting, and ... »
In this podcast episode, host John Golden and sales expert Gil Cargill explore the transformative effects of generative AI on sales. Cargill, with 48 years of sales experience, discusses how generative AI can perform tasks like appointment setting and customer prospecting, freeing salespeople to focus on more valuable activities. He underscores the need for sales ... »
In this insightful conversation, a remarkable individual, Eric Recher. He is a dentist, husband, father, speaker, coach, author, pilot, and mountain climber – shares his profound journey through severe burnout to self-discovery and balance. After nearly walking away from his dental practice due to immense stress, a pivotal moment led him to find a partner, ... »
In this insightful conversation, motivational speaker and success coach Michael Altshuler shares profound wisdom on positively impacting the world. He emphasizes the importance of living by core values, aligning thoughts and actions with those values, and understanding the ripple effect of small acts of kindness. Altshuler challenges the notion of busyness, encouraging meaningful actions over ... »
Understanding emotions is crucial in sales and business interactions. In this fascinating podcast episode, we talk with Dan Seidman, Managing Director of Reading Emotions. Dan explains the science behind the seven universal emotions – happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, anger, surprise, and contempt – and how recognizing these can provide a significant advantage in sales conversations. ... »
In this episode, sales expert Shelley Rosetta shares lessons from over 30 years in the furniture industry. She explains why profit matters more than just revenue, and reveals six key sales metrics every leader should track. Shelley also discusses coaching teams, keeping processes clear, and avoiding complacency. If you lead a sales team, don’t miss ... »
In this episode John Golden talks with Mohan Rao, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Knownwell. They explore how AI is more than just a tool—it’s a way to rethink how businesses run. Key takeaways: Use AI across your whole business, not just in one area. Fix your processes before automating them. Let AI help ... »
In this episode, Adam Nathan, founder of Blaze, shares how AI is changing marketing for small businesses. He explains how tools like Blaze help users create great content fast, without needing a big team. Host John Golden and Adam discuss why quality content still matters and how AI can support your creativity. You’ll also hear ... »
In this episode, John Golden talks with Alan Versteeg, a sales expert and co-founder of Growth Matters. Alan shares why coaching—not checking in or grilling your team—is the key to sales success. You’ll learn: Why coaching is different from auditing How to ask better questions Why focusing on strengths builds confidence A simple 4-step coaching ... »
In this episode, sales expert Geoffrey M. Reid—author of The Revenue Catalyst—joins John Golden to explore why structured sales education is missing from most universities and why that needs to change. Reid explains how the lack of proper training leaves many graduates unprepared, and how schools can close the gap by bringing real-world sales experience ... »
Building trust is hard today, especially in sales and coaching. Joanna Lott, a certified business coach, shared simple tips with John Golden. She says honesty wins over hype. Social media helps start the connection, but real trust grows through deeper content like podcasts and workshops. Joanna treats clients like people, not numbers. She sends gifts, ... »
