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
Sales is more than just closing deals—it’s about people. In this episode, John Golden chats with Dr. Robin Hills, a business psychologist and expert in emotional intelligence. They dive into how emotions impact sales and why self-awareness is a game-changer. Dr. Hills shares simple but powerful tips: Use emotions as data, not obstacles. Reflect after ... »
In this episode, host John Golden speaks with e-commerce expert Sabir Semerkant about the most significant challenges online brands will face in 2025. With over $1 billion in revenue, Sabir shares actionable strategies on overcoming common pitfalls like “special snowflake syndrome,” data-driven decision-making, and optimizing business foundations. Learn how to build momentum, manage cash flow, ... »
Video is a game-changer in mid-funnel marketing! In this episode, Tim Bradley breaks down the three essential types of video content and shares actionable strategies to engage buyers and boost conversions. Learn why authenticity, storytelling, and strategic distribution are key to making video content work for your brand. 🔹 How to craft anthem, explainer, and ... »
In this episode of Expert Inside Interview, host John Golden speaks with Dr. Joseph Riggio and Henrik Wenøe about the power of satisfaction selling. This approach shifts sales from problem-solving to understanding and fulfilling customer desires. Key Takeaways: ✅ Sell outcomes, not just solutions – Customers care about what they gain, not what’s broken. ✅ Use ... »
In this episode, John Golden talks to Joris Merks Benjaminsen, an award-winning author and former DEI leader at Google. They discuss challenges like generational differences, company growth, and leadership expectations and how to solve them. Joris shares modern team management strategies, from how to adapt your communication style to foster collaboration and work without power. ... »
In this episode, John Golden and Chris Jennings, a UCLA graduate with 25 years of experience in sales leadership and client retention training. They discuss innovative sales training techniques, focusing on authenticity, effective questioning, and psychological insights. Chris also highlights the need to set low expectations in sales calls to have honest conversations and build ... »
Investing in Behavioral Health – A Growing Opportunity Mental health services are more in demand than ever. But access to care remains a challenge. In this episode of the Expert Insight Interview, John Golden talks with Jay Toby, an investment expert, about why behavioral health is both a critical social need and a smart investment ... »
Why Every Entrepreneur Needs Financial Discipline Running a business isn’t just about making money. It’s about managing it wisely. In a recent podcast episode, John Golden spoke with Kash, CEO of Icon Foods and CFO of multiple companies. Kash shared one key truth: passion doesn’t pay the bills—financial discipline does. Many entrepreneurs focus on sales but ... »
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
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 loved being a guest on the Sales POP podcast! John's easy going and insightful presence created a great conversation where we offered up content to help others Build a Vibrant Culture!
Nicole Greer 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 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
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's guests are in tune with the program and always provide a worthwhile listen. Highly recommended
Ted Kulawiak PC
Remote work killed traditional recognition. Office shoutouts and bulletin boards don’t reach your distributed team, and that isolation is costing you talent. The fix? Meet employees where they are. Integrate recognition into Slack and Teams—make appreciation visible everywhere. Use gamification strategically: badges for values-driven behaviors, leaderboards for team achievements, and frequent small wins that keep ... »
Digital advertising fraud has ballooned into a $140 billion crisis, and most marketers don’t realize they’re victims until it’s too late. In this episode, fraud prevention expert Rich Kahn reveals the three types of fraud draining your campaigns: sophisticated bots, malware hijacking real users, and click farms employing actual humans to bypass detection. Warning signs ... »
Your best salesperson just became your worst manager. Sound familiar? This promotion mistake costs companies millions annually. High-performing salespeople develop intuitive skills that work brilliantly—for them. But translating that success to others? That requires coaching, feedback delivery, and conflict resolution skills they’ve never needed before. Leadership expert Ashley Herd warns against this “unconscious competence” trap. ... »
Most sales teams obsess over motivation—better offers, bigger discounts, flashier pitches. But consumer psychologist Matt Sucha reveals the real problem: hidden psychological barriers. When a European bank offered free travel insurance, uptake was nearly zero. Why? Customers feared hidden charges and questioned legitimacy. Once these specific concerns were addressed, conversions soared 167%. The lesson? Stop ... »
Rebel Health Alliance founder John Goldman joins the podcast to challenge everything we accept about getting older. His personal transformation—from exhausted and declining in his 40s to thriving through data-driven care—sparked a mission to revolutionize healthcare access. The traditional system is broken. Fragmented specialists, rushed appointments, and insurance barriers leave most people settling for suboptimal ... »
Most consulting engagements end the same way: a polished deliverable, a final invoice, and clients wondering why nothing actually changed. Tim Beattie, CEO of Stellafai, calls this the fundamental flaw of traditional consulting. In this episode, Beattie reveals why output-driven contracts create misaligned incentives that hurt both consultants and clients. When you’re paid for deliverables ... »
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