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.
Asset Protection Basics with Brian Bradley In this episode, asset protection attorney Brian Bradley joins host John Golden to discuss essential strategies for safeguarding your assets. Brian explains the importance of proactive planning, dispels common myths about asset protection, and details key tools like LLCs, limited partnerships, and hybrid trusts. He also highlights which high-risk ... »
Join host John Golden as he interviews Dr. Daniel, a former dentist turned cryptocurrency investment coach, on navigating the dynamic world of crypto investing. Dr. Daniel covers essential basics like market cycles, bull run investing, and safe entry strategies for beginners. He emphasizes the need for education and warns of scams, offering practical advice on ... »
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 ... »
Susan Friedman is the founder of Aviva Publishing & Marketing, a nonfiction book marketing specialist with over 30 years of experience and 18 published books — including one title that sold over 500,000 copies to a single corporate buyer. In this episode, she challenges the assumptions that sink most business authors and lays out a ... »
Andy Hedrick is the Founder and CEO of Green Path Tech and author of the 2V2R Rapid Sales Growth System. With over 30 years of B2B sales experience and more than $500 million in revenue growth delivered, Andy joins Sales POP! to share a practical framework for growing faster, closing sooner, and spending less to ... »
Tony Paquin is a healthcare technology entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience founding and scaling companies in regulated markets. As CEO and co-founder of iRemedy Healthcare, he leads an AI-enabled procurement platform that connects manufacturers directly with hospitals, government agencies, and patients — cutting costs, eliminating middlemen, and reshoring the US pharmaceutical supply chain. ... »
The AI Accountant: How Sai Dhanak Is Replacing the Billable Hour Sai Dhanak is the CEO and co-founder of Deduction, a two-time startup exit veteran with four patents spanning cybersecurity, IoT, and service design. In this episode, Sai explains how a structural crisis in the US accounting industry — with 55% of CPAs approaching retirement ... »
What if the biggest thing holding your consulting practice back isn’t your expertise — it’s your pricing model? In this episode, pricing and business development expert John Ray joins host John Golden to make a compelling case for leaving hourly billing behind. Drawing on over a decade of advising consultants, attorneys, coaches, and fractional executives, ... »
About the Guest Kai Stone is the founder of StoneSystems.io, an AI-powered automation and CRM platform purpose-built for contractors. Starting from his parents’ home in Austin, Texas, Kai first cut his teeth in business by managing his family’s Airbnb properties, where he saw firsthand how simple technology could transform operations for people who weren’t tech-savvy. ... »
