In this insightful episode, host John Golden interviews Joel Quintela, CEO of Quintela, on navigating the gap between perception and reality in sales and hiring. With 25+ years of experience and expertise in business psychology, Joel shares essential tips for excelling in these fields. Key points include understanding how top performers view reality differently, learning ... »
In this engaging episode, John Golden chats with branding expert Pia Silva, co-founder of Worst of All Design, to explore how entrepreneurs can turn their expertise into profitable, authentic brands. Pia shares invaluable advice on building a solid foundation of real-world experience before branding, overcoming challenges in articulating value and embracing one’s unique voice. Listeners ... »
The Value of Relationship Marketing and Podcasting for Business Growth In today’s digital age, relationship marketing focuses on creating genuine connections rather than one-time sales. Mark J. Carter explains the importance of meaningful interactions, especially in networking and podcasting. Automated outreach often leads to disengagement, so he suggests focusing on personalized questions and helping others ... »
Gail Kasper, a master sales trainer, introduced the Cockatoo Selling System during a podcast with John Golden. This system emphasizes adaptability, consistency, and effective communication in sales. Drawing from the behavior of cockatoos, the system encourages sales professionals to be flexible, ask probing questions, and build strong customer relationships. Key takeaways include preparing a list ... »
In a recent “Expert Insight Interview,” John Golden and Dr. Ken Keis discussed the disconnect between how salespeople sell and how buyers prefer to buy. Dr. Keis emphasized the need for sales professionals to adapt to the changing landscape of buyer behavior. He highlighted the importance of authenticity, emotional intelligence, and genuine curiosity in building ... »
In a recent episode of “The Expert Inside Interview,” John Golden speaks with Janice Porter about mastering LinkedIn for building business relationships. Janice emphasizes the importance of creating a compelling LinkedIn profile, setting clear networking goals, and using personalized outreach instead of the “spray and pray” method. She highlights curiosity as a key tool for ... »
In a recent Sales POP! episode, John Golden and leadership expert John Fisher discuss managing organizational and personal change. Fisher highlights the common resistance to change, despite its inevitability. Using his Fisher Curve methodology, he explains how organizations can better manage change by providing context, involving employees in co-creating the vision, and addressing resistance at ... »
In a recent podcast, John Golden of “Sales POP!” and “Pipeliner CRM” speaks with Jon Gillham, founder of Originality, a company focused on detecting AI-generated content. They discuss the impact of AI on content creation, emphasizing the risks of relying solely on AI tools. Gillham highlights the importance of maintaining content integrity to avoid reputation ... »
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 ... »
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% ... »
