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.
Join John Golden as he interviews economist Walter Block about the Austrian School of Economics. In this episode, they explore the principles of human action, deductive reasoning, and the critical role of entrepreneurship. Walter contrasts Austrian and neoclassical economics, critiques government interventions, and emphasizes the value of free-market dynamics. Discover how these ideas apply to ... »
Join host John Golden in this episode of Sales POP Online Sales Magazine as he interviews Matt Buchalski, head of sales at Ownwell. With nearly 20 years of experience, Matt shares insights on overcoming challenges in sales recruitment, fostering organizational culture, and identifying key traits in top sales performers. Learn how to build a high-performing ... »
In this episode, John Golden chats with SEO expert Nick Musica about the evolving SEO landscape, including the impact of Google algorithm updates and AI on content creation. Discover why quality content, user experience, and adaptability are critical in today’s competitive market. Nick shares actionable tips, such as optimizing site speed, creating valuable content, and ... »
Mastering Sales with Luke Lunkenheimer’s “Paid to Persuade” Method In this episode, Luke Lunkenheimer shares his “Paid to Persuade” method, emphasizing the importance of deep customer understanding in sales. He explores the emotional stakes of B2B decisions, overcoming insecurities, and maintaining authenticity. Luke introduces the three C’s—content, confidence, and cadence—as pillars of sales success, alongside ... »
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 ... »
Ilana Golan went from F-16 flight instructor and the first female squadron commander in the Israeli Air Force to one of Intel’s youngest hires and Silicon Valley VPs, contributing to a $300 million exit along the way. In this episode she joins John Golden to unpack what mid- and late-career professionals must do right now ... »
Chad Coe, Founder of Coe Financial Group, joins John Golden to share a giver-first sales philosophy he calls “people tithing” — a habit of sharing referrals, connections, and attention before ever asking for business. Chad has built his financial advisory practice on this principle since 1997, and in this Expert Insight Interview, he explains why the ... »
Companies are racing to adopt AI, but most are layering it over outdated structures and broken processes — guaranteeing disappointing returns. In this Expert Insight Interview, Jürgen Dauk, Transformation Consultant and Founder of The Leadership OS, joins John Golden to explain why AI without organizational transformation always fails. Drawing on 25 years of senior leadership, ... »
Pricing rarely gets the strategic attention it deserves inside most companies — most teams set it by surveying competitors and landing somewhere in the middle. Ann Padley, Senior Partner at Untapped Pricing and co-author of The Pricing Sprint, 12 Steps to Unlock the Power of Pricing, joins host John Golden on Sales POP! to unpack ... »
Travis Hahler is Senior Director of Global Strategy & Transformation at Salesforce and the founder of The Neurological Nomad. With a background fusing EEG research, Harvard neuropsychology, and an MBA — plus over 100 transformations behind him — Travis joins John Golden to reframe one of the hardest problems in leadership: why well-funded, well-communicated change ... »
Brad Farris, founder of Anchor Advisors and a 20-year executive leadership coach, joins Sales POP! to unpack the wall most agency and consulting founders hit between $1M and $2M — and the specific moves that take a service firm into the profitable $3M to $5M range. Brad has worked side-by-side with hundreds of owners and ... »
