The SalesPOP! The podcast is one of the world’s top-ranked sales podcasts, ranking in the top 2% of 3.3 million podcasts globally. Hosted by John Golden, Amazon bestselling author and globally recognized sales thought leader, the show features short, actionable conversations with the world’s leading sales experts, authors, and practitioners.
With over 1,500 episodes and counting, we cover everything from sales enablement and pipeline management to AI-powered selling, leadership development, and CRM strategy. Each episode distills decades of real-world selling experience into insights you can apply immediately.
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 ... »
In this episode, John Golden interviews John Munsell, co-founder of Bizzuka, to explore the challenges and strategies for successful AI adoption in businesses. They discuss the gap between reported and actual AI usage, overcoming employee resistance, and the importance of organizational alignment. Learn about the AI Strategy Canvas, data quality, and the role of AI ... »
The Power of Personalized Gifting Chris Ruda, co-founder of Sandoz, shares how personalized gifting transforms sales outreach. Discover how Sandoz simplifies gifting logistics, integrates AI for smarter recommendations, and drives engagement through thoughtful gestures. Learn actionable strategies for leveraging gifting across the sales funnel to build rapport, enhance customer relationships, and boost win rates. Visit ... »
In this episode, Kyle Erickson, Director of Operations at Men Star Group, discusses modern leadership in manufacturing with John Golden. Kyle shares actionable insights on empathy, emotional intelligence, communication across generations, and continuous improvement. Learn how to foster trust, enhance team engagement, and adapt to an ever-changing workforce while maintaining a strong organizational culture. Visit ... »
What if the reason your business feels so heavy has nothing to do with your work ethic — and everything to do with your structure? In this episode, host John Golden sits down with Andy Clark, best-selling author and creator of the Whole Pie System, to dig into why so many small business owners end ... »
In this episode, sales influence expert Paul Ross breaks down why traditional pitching fails—and what actually moves buyers to yes. The real decision-maker isn’t your prospect’s logic. It’s their emotional state. Ross calls it the “buying state”—a feeling of focus, trust, and desire that has to exist before any pitch lands. Engineer that first, and ... »
In this episode, remote sales expert Kai Law breaks down why most remote closers fail — and it’s rarely about talent. Without an office structure, your habits become everything. Kai shares how top performers set daily activity targets, obsessively track KPIs, and treat their CRM like a truth-telling mirror. The biggest mindset shift? Stop blaming ... »
Leadership isn’t a personality trait — it’s a practice. That’s the core message from Dr. Garland Vance, a 25-year leadership veteran, in his recent Sales POP! interview. His framework is simple but demanding: lead with character, communicate with clarity, and build genuine community within your team. Most leaders fail not from a lack of effort, ... »
That’s the foundation of a brand now selling in dozens of countries — built without a single ad until international distribution was already moving. His framework is brutally simple: validate with your own money first, learn your cash flow rhythms before scaling, and treat your founding story like a competitive asset — because it is. ... »
In a recent Sales POP! conversation, advisor Simon Bowen made a point that’s hard to shake: AI isn’t your biggest threat — reactive thinking is. As technology absorbs more routine work, the leaders and salespeople who win will be the ones who think deliberately, not just quickly. Bowen’s advice is simple but countercultural — pause ... »
