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.
Investment advisor fraud is a growing concern for entrepreneurs, often beginning with subtle red flags. So what does a scam actually look like, and how can you recognize the signs before it’s too late? Financial expert Timothy Smith shares critical insights, explaining that most fraud schemes rely on a few common tactics. They promise “guaranteed” ... »
Are you still investing like it’s the year 1999? If so, you could be putting your financial future at risk. Our economy has fundamentally changed, shifting from a model of growth to one of massive debt. Financial expert Brandon Thor recently broke down this critical change. He highlighted that the strategies that worked in a ... »
Are you spreading yourself too thin in sales? Are you casting a wide net and only catching “sharks and trash”? In this episode, we’re talking with sales expert Katie Nelson, founder and CEO of Sales Uprising, who’s here to debunk a major myth: that a bigger pipeline means more sales. Katie, with over 30 years ... »
What if you could build a business where 95% of your work came from referrals? That’s the reality for legendary landscape architect Steve Griggs, and in this week’s episode, he’s sharing his playbook. Steve breaks down his core philosophy: it’s not about what you do, but how you make people feel. He discusses why he ... »
Is your “purpose-driven” culture just a slogan on a wall? In our latest episode, leadership expert Ryan Estes reveals how to build a company with a real soul. He argues that authentic leadership isn’t about grand gestures; it’s about intentional, daily practice. Here’s what you’re missing: Hire for Care, Not Just Skill: You can teach ... »
Are you running on empty? You’re not alone. With 66% of professionals reporting burnout, the old “hustle harder” model is officially failing us. In our latest episode, we sit down with master somatic coach Suzanne Roberts to uncover a radical solution: tapping into your body’s self-renewing energy source. She reveals how to stop leaking energy ... »
The sales landscape has shifted beneath our feet. What worked five years ago is failing today, leaving sales pros feeling stuck. It’s not about a new script; it’s about a new mindset. In our latest episode, Sales POP! host John Golden sits down with 34-year sales veteran Rob Herbst to uncover the single most significant ... »
Is your team running on fumes? The culprit might not be the workload—it’s the culture. In our latest episode, we sit down with leadership strategist Marchem Pfeiffer to uncover the real reason 76% of employees are burned out. We break down the subtle differences between a demanding job and a toxic one, revealing the leadership ... »
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
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
I appreciate how John highlighted the value of my lived experience in helping others change their mindset, because people live in all kinds of prisons in their heads
Trish Jenkins 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
John asked meaningful questions that are relevant for his audience and was spirited in his interview approach with curiosity and enthusiasm. It was an honor to be able to spend the time on his show and become a new raving fan of his content.
Rhonda Petit PC
Having been a guest on many podcasts, I put this experience among the most enjoyable and professional
Eric McNulty PC
He clearly had done his prep work on my topic, and he really focused on what I said in the moment, so the conversation was as authentic and meaningful as possible
Stephanie Klein 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
Tayo Lusi, Founder of The One Percent University, teaches IT professionals how to scale their income to $500,000 a year in cloud engineering. In this episode, he reveals the single mindset shift that took him from a $55K help desk job — and $10-an-hour Uber Eats shifts — to a premium tech career built on ... »
Callum Kennard, Head of Sales at ClickSlice — a leading UK SEO and AEO agency — argues that overplanning can be worse than bad execution, and that the fix is to bake in iteration, ship, and optimize from real results rather than perfect a go-to-market plan for a year before earning a pound. In this ... »
Juan Munoz — a top-producing Denver realtor, licensed lender, and former NASA aerospace engineer — left a secure career to build a referral-driven real estate business on one principle: Trust, Value, Results. His biggest lesson: clients remember how you made them feel, so put their best interest ahead of your own. This episode covers his ... »
Giuseppe Grammatico, Franchise Coach and Consultant at GG The Franchise Guide, explains why franchising can build financial and time freedom even amid AI disruption: owners gain control and access to parent-company support across 4,000 brands and 70+ industries. In this Sales POP! Expert Insight Interview, he busts franchising myths and details what it truly takes ... »
Laura McCracken, Founder & CEO of Blackheath Advisors and The Board Alchemist, explains that a board of directors exists to provide oversight, manage risk, and own company culture — not to confer prestige. In this Sales POP! episode, she reveals why boards only prove their worth in a crisis and how management can turn them ... »
Kevin Cope, Founder and CEO of Acumen Learning and author of Business Acumen for Sales Success, explains that modern selling is won by understanding how a customer makes money, not by knowing your product best. He shows reps how to read a P&L, decode an earnings call, and pair that business insight with the EQ ... »
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