Building a Brand That Resonates with Taylor Shanklin Wilson In this episode, Taylor Shanklin Wilson, CEO of Creative Sizzle, shares her expertise on brand building, storytelling, and staying relevant in an ever-changing market. She emphasizes the importance of consistent messaging, breaking down silos across teams, and evolving your brand to meet customer needs. Taylor also ... »
Leading with Confidence: Insights from Deb Coviello In this episode, John Golden talks with Deb Coviello, the “Drop In CEO,” about empowering leaders to navigate challenges confidently. Deb shares actionable advice from her book, The CEO’s Compass, focusing on self-awareness, fostering a positive culture, and leveraging strengths. She emphasizes the importance of building support networks, ... »
Transforming Financial Futures with Tanya Taylor In this episode, Tanya Taylor, founder of “Grow Your Wealth,” shares her inspiring journey from overcoming poverty to empowering others with financial education. She discusses the importance of shifting your mindset, setting clear goals, and mastering her “wealth trifecta” of budgeting, credit management, and debt reduction. Learn practical steps ... »
In this episode of the Expert Insight Interview, Ral West, a seasoned entrepreneur with 40+ years in tourism and real estate, shares actionable strategies for transitioning from a hands-on operator to a strategic owner. Discover the importance of delegation, system development, and building a strong team to scale your business. Ral also emphasizes mindset shifts, ... »
Optimizing Team Performance with Peter Neubig In this episode, John Golden chats with Peter Neubig, CEO of VPM Solutions, about strategies to enhance team productivity and streamline operations. They explore the importance of empowering employees, automating routine tasks, and setting clear KPIs to drive engagement and profitability. Discover actionable tips on fostering trust, reducing micromanagement, ... »
In this episode, John Golden talks with Kareen Walsh, a business strategist and entrepreneurial guide, about breaking free from external limitations and aligning with core values for personal and professional growth. Kareen introduces the “Evolve Mindset,” emphasizing the importance of self-responsibility, reflection, and cultivating a growth-oriented mindset. Learn how to identify your core values, assess ... »
The Power of Human Connection in Leadership In this episode, John Golden hosts Thomas Gelmi, an executive coach and facilitator, to discuss the often-overlooked “uncommon sense” of human elements in leadership, teamwork, and communication. They dive into the importance of active listening, emotional intelligence, and building trust to create stronger professional relationships. Thomas shares actionable ... »
John Golden interviews Arvell Craig, a digital marketing expert, about how AI is reshaping sales and marketing. They discuss the rise of AI agents, the importance of data quality, and strategies for effective AI adoption. Arvin emphasizes that AI elevates human roles by automating mundane tasks, enabling sales professionals to focus on building relationships and ... »
Most entrepreneurs overcomplicate personal branding. Here’s what actually matters, according to international business mentor Katrena Friel. Start With Your Story You’re sitting on valuable insights and don’t even know it. Your challenges, solutions, and lessons learned? Someone’s searching for that exact roadmap right now. Document your journey—wins and failures both count. Combat Imposter Syndrome Practically ... »
Dive into the evolving blend of AI and storytelling with insights from David J. Ebner, founder of Content Workshop. In this episode, host John Golden uncovers how AI can boost marketing efficiency without diluting emotion. The core message: storytelling remains about human connection; AI serves as a tool to automate research, drafts, and data analysis ... »
Technical skill gets you the promotion, but interpersonal mastery keeps you there. In a recent Sales POP! episode, Rich Birke (JAMS) explains that leadership is defined by the ability to bridge “the trust gap.” Most leaders fail because they treat conflict as a crisis rather than a tool for innovation. To lead effectively, you must ... »
Is AI coming for your job, or is it coming to save it? In this episode, Antony Baker (CEO of 15) joins John Golden to dismantle the “replacement” narrative. They explore why the most successful firms use AI to make experts 10% better, not 100% redundant. By automating the “drudge work” of email and scheduling, ... »
Traditional airport snowplows are “paperweights” in summer—until now. Marc Manning, CEO of Kodiak Technologies, reveals a groundbreaking 2025 innovation: zero-emission snow-removal vehicles that serve as mobile power plants. Using V2G technology, these industrial EVs store energy and sell it back to the grid, accelerating ROI for airports. Engineered with partner Roush, these plows offer 60% ... »
Modern sales excellence has moved beyond “closing.” In a recent interview, leadership advisor Whitney Faires revealed that the secret to top-tier performance lies in strategic partnership over transactions. To rank in a skeptical market, sales pros must move from being vendors to “catalysts for change.” Key strategies include: Deep Ecosystem Research: Aligning solutions with a ... »
