In the latest Expert Insight Interview, host John Golden sits down with Glenn Sandifer, Senior Director at Securitas Technology US, to explore the evolving landscape of inside sales. With over 20 years of experience, Glenn shares insights on the challenges faced by inside sales teams and the key traits needed for success. Inside sales has ... »
In this episode of Expert Insight Interview, host John Golden sits down with Vanessa Thompson, a sustainability and finance expert, to explore the transformative power of a systems approach in driving breakthrough innovations. Drawing from her work with global organizations like the UN Foundation and Silicon Valley startups, Vanessa shares actionable insights on how businesses ... »
In this episode of Sales POP, John Golden is joined by experts Cara Armstrong and Martha Meister to share powerful tips on mastering year-end sales strategies. Learn how to conduct quarterly audits, adapt to market changes, and craft messaging that overcomes buyer reluctance. They also discuss the importance of building a customer-centric brand strategy and ... »
🎧 Tune In and Transform Your Perspective This episode is packed with profound insights and practical advice on living authentically and fostering kindness daily. Rich Christiansen‘s journey is a testament to the power of self-discovery and the impact of genuine human connections. Don’t miss out on this enlightening conversation! Listen to the full episode now ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden chats with Arnold Beekes, an expert in brain fitness, personal development, and organizational leadership. They dive into the concept of brain fitness—how regular mental exercise, curiosity, and authenticity can enhance your cognitive well-being. Arnold shares powerful insights on preventing cognitive decline, breaking free from societal pressures, and embracing personal ... »
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 ... »
Building high-performance sales teams starts with better hiring decisions. Walter Crosby’s framework challenges conventional recruitment wisdom and delivers results. First, craft honest job descriptions that attract A-players and repel everyone else. Think Navy SEALs recruitment—transparency filters out mismatched candidates before they waste your time. During interviews, challenge candidates thoughtfully. Ask about failed deals, their sales ... »
Forget the doomsday predictions about AI stealing jobs. Daniel Hindi, CEO of Noem AI, shared a radically different vision on the Sales POP! podcast: AI should eliminate the work nobody wants to do in the first place. When AI chatbots handle 80-90% of routine support tickets—password resets, basic billing questions—human agents finally escape the repetitive ... »
Adam Rosen has been crushing cold email since 2014. As founder of EOC Works, he’s seen every trend, trick, and catastrophic mistake. His biggest revelation? Most companies sabotage themselves before hitting send. The culprit: using your primary domain for cold outreach. One spam flag can sink customer emails, vendor communications, and even internal messages. Rosen’s ... »
Small business equipment financing operates with minimal regulation, creating opportunities for exploitation. Understanding common scams helps entrepreneurs secure legitimate funding while avoiding costly mistakes. The “approval trap” involves fake pre-approvals with unrealistic rates. Companies collect upfront payments—first month, last month, documentation fees—before shopping your deal to actual lenders. Hidden contract language makes these fees non-refundable ... »
Remote work killed traditional recognition. Office shoutouts and bulletin boards don’t reach your distributed team, and that isolation is costing you talent. The fix? Meet employees where they are. Integrate recognition into Slack and Teams—make appreciation visible everywhere. Use gamification strategically: badges for values-driven behaviors, leaderboards for team achievements, and frequent small wins that keep ... »
Digital advertising fraud has ballooned into a $140 billion crisis, and most marketers don’t realize they’re victims until it’s too late. In this episode, fraud prevention expert Rich Kahn reveals the three types of fraud draining your campaigns: sophisticated bots, malware hijacking real users, and click farms employing actual humans to bypass detection. Warning signs ... »
