Clarity in Sales Communication Join John Golden and Mitchell Levy as they explore the power of clear and credible communication in sales. Mitchell shares practical tips, including the KPOP framework, to help sales leaders simplify messaging, connect with audiences, and improve CRM adoption. Perfect for anyone seeking to enhance their sales strategy and build stronger ... »
Cultivating Curiosity and Communication In this episode, Lisa Blumenfeld, founder of Retain, discusses the importance of curiosity and open communication in building successful teams. She shares strategies for fostering inclusivity, delivering thoughtful feedback, and promoting self-awareness among employees. Lisa also highlights the value of creating parallel career paths and using tools like the “11” app ... »
Building High-Performing Websites Join John Golden and Jimi Gibson as they discuss how to turn your website into a lead-generating powerhouse. Jimi covers the importance of clear CTAs, engaging visuals, fast load times, and authentic messaging. Discover practical strategies to make your website a client-growing machine while staying ahead in the digital marketing game. Perfect ... »
Building Customer-Focused Tech Companies In this episode, Nathan Winegardner, CXO of Upstart 13, discusses creating customer-centric cultures, leveraging AI, and navigating digital transformation. He emphasizes the importance of strong company values, hiring for cultural fit, and maintaining open communication with clients. Nathan also shares insights into the vibrant tech talent in Latin America and offers ... »
Unlocking Sales Identity with Jacob Hicks In this episode, John Golden talks with Jacob Hicks, a seasoned sales coach, about the power of “sales identity”—understanding your core motivation or “why” in sales. Jacob shares tips on overcoming discomfort, active listening, and creating a value-driven approach to engage customers effectively. Learn the importance of follow-up, balancing ... »
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 ... »
Allan Khazak went 0-for-400 on sales calls before building a seven-figure business in under two years. His secret? Getting out of his own way. On this episode, Khazak breaks down how he replaced founder dependency with systems, trained a team to handle client work without him, and cut his weekly involvement to under an hour. ... »
Building a luxury brand starts with one question: Are you ready to lead, not follow? Kathryn Porritt, founder of Iconic Empire, reveals why premium positioning isn’t about working harder—it’s about thinking differently. The secret? Start at the top. Launch with $100K+ offers for elite clients first, then scale down if desired. This flips the traditional ... »
Most companies are doing AI customer service wrong. They’re just replacing humans with chatbots and wondering why customers hate it. Nathan Strum, CEO of Abby Connect, has a different approach: let AI and humans do what they’re each good at. AI handles repetitive tasks—answering common questions, collecting information, and routing calls. Humans handle complex problems ... »
Management has a missing step problem. For every 100 men promoted into leadership roles, only 87 women make the same climb—and even fewer people of color advance. Christine Sandman Stone calls these “broken rungs,” and they’re costing organizations their best talent. After 35 years transforming companies like Dell and McDonald’s, she knows the fix starts ... »
Most automation projects fail—not because of bad technology, but because of bad people strategy. Dr. Don Capener from Chang Robotics shares game-changing insights on successfully implementing AI and robotics. His approach? Put humans first, technology second. The winning formula includes involving frontline workers from day one, communicating the “why” behind changes, and treating AI as ... »
Amrit Dhaliwal bought into the franchise dream—turnkey business, proven system, guaranteed support. She got none of that. Her first franchise left her struggling with “entrepreneurial poverty”: owning a business but barely surviving. So she built Walfinch differently. Her home care franchise rejects half its applicants, provides real coaching, and goes fully digital in a paper-obsessed ... »
