In this episode of the Practical Leadership Podcast, host John Golden talks with Paul Morton, CEO of the Practical Leadership Academy, about the challenges newly promoted sales managers face and how effective coaching can drive team success. They cover key topics like defining your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP), maintaining a clean sales pipeline, and transitioning ... »
This Sales POP! Podcast conversation between John Golden and Lori Saitz, founder of the Zen Leadership Program, on effective leadership strategies. Lori shares insights on how high-performing leaders improve decision-making, boost creativity, and foster team engagement. Key themes include continuous learning, adapting communication styles, practicing mindfulness, expressing gratitude, and embracing acceptance. The article offers actionable ... »
In a recent Sales Pop Podcast episode, John Golden spoke with Hamish Knox, an expert in sales leadership and coaching, about the main challenges sales leaders face and how to overcome them. 1. Lack of Training for Sales Leaders: Many sales leaders are promoted without proper training. Hamish advises investing in leadership training and mentorship ... »
In this episode, John Golden talks with Saul Marquez about how to significantly improve closing ratios by mastering the three pillars of digital marketing—owned, earned, and paid media. Saul shares actionable strategies to enhance your digital presence, reduce customer acquisition costs, and ultimately drive more sales. Whether you’re new to digital marketing or looking to ... »
In this episode, John Golden talks with Mike Lander about how salespeople can effectively engage with procurement professionals. Mike dispels common misconceptions about procurement and offers actionable strategies to build better relationships, involve procurement early, and adopt a consultative selling approach. Visit us on Apple Podcast You can also find SalesPOP! on all major podcast stations. »
Join John Golden as he talks with Lee Heyward, founder of The Prosperous Image, about creating authentic and aligned brand identities. Lee shares actionable tips on storytelling, brand consistency, and empowering employees to enhance your business’s image. Visit us on Apple Podcast You can also find SalesPOP! on all major podcast stations. »
In this episode, John Golden interviews Jim Matuga, founder of Interaction Media and creator of the Story Maker SaaS platform. Jim shares how Story Maker uses AI to empower small businesses and nonprofits by simplifying the content creation process. He also discusses the importance of storytelling in marketing, highlighting how businesses can leverage AI to ... »
In this episode, John Golden interviews Blair LaCorte, a seasoned business executive, about the importance of relationships in business. They explore concepts like Dunbar’s number, vulnerability, and how personal connections influence professional success. Blair’s Key Points: Focus on Relationships: Success is rooted in nurturing meaningful connections. Coaching: Blair emphasizes helping others succeed through mentorship. Quality ... »
The Introvert’s Edge with Matthew Pollard The age-old sales myth insists that you need the energy and flash of an extrovert to succeed. Bestselling author and renowned sales strategist, Matthew Pollard, is here to prove that theory is entirely obsolete. According to Pollard, your introverted nature is not a limitation—it’s an elite advantage when channeled ... »
Are you wasting time chasing billion-dollar funds that will never write a check your size? A critical mistake in startup fundraising strategy is targeting the wrong investors. The key to successful funding lies in aligning your capital needs with the investor’s fund size and expertise. In this actionable segment, industry veteran Jeffrey Fidelman peels back the ... »
What happens to your business when a health crisis demands your attention? For founders and key decision-makers, maintaining business momentum while undergoing treatment requires an authentic approach to leadership. Our guest, Deb Krier, a cancer advocate and entrepreneur, knows this reality intimately. She emphasizes that weathering a personal storm requires strategic shifts in how you ... »
Don’t mistake high income for financial freedom. That’s the hard-earned lesson from CPA and tech strategist Catrina Craft. After losing 80% of her income overnight, Catrina realized that true wealth isn’t about how much you earn, but how much you strategically protect. In this powerful episode, we break down the critical tax strategies and structural ... »
You want to scale revenue, but you’re constantly hiring to keep up with demand. That’s the symptom of a broken sales process. Based on insights from process expert Nesanel Moeller, the age of “heroic” one-off sales efforts is officially over. Today, mastering sales process optimization is your key to achieving scalable, AI-ready growth. First, Get ... »
In the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship, decision-making is everything. But what if the analytical rules that served you yesterday are holding you back today? Former professional chess player and serial entrepreneur Kalin Karakehayov reveals that the key to scaling is mastering the shift from a closed-system mindset (like chess, with defined rules and calculable outcomes) ... »
