When it comes to sales, it is all about understanding the customer. In this Expert Insight Interview, we welcome Gen Furukawa, Co-Founder of Prehook, a quiz platform for Shopify brands that helps merchants capture leads. Visit us on Apple Podcast You can also find SalesPOP! on all major podcast stations.Listen
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.
Scaling E-Commerce with Matthew Stafford How do you stand out in the crowded world of e-commerce? In this episode, John Golden sits down with Matthew Stafford, an expert in scaling online brands. They dive into the secrets of building trust, creating a loyal community, and using AI to boost sales. Key insights: Ask customers what ... »
Sales is more than just closing deals—it’s about people. In this episode, John Golden chats with Dr. Robin Hills, a business psychologist and expert in emotional intelligence. They dive into how emotions impact sales and why self-awareness is a game-changer. Dr. Hills shares simple but powerful tips: Use emotions as data, not obstacles. Reflect after ... »
In this episode, host John Golden speaks with e-commerce expert Sabir Semerkant about the most significant challenges online brands will face in 2025. With over $1 billion in revenue, Sabir shares actionable strategies on overcoming common pitfalls like “special snowflake syndrome,” data-driven decision-making, and optimizing business foundations. Learn how to build momentum, manage cash flow, ... »
Video is a game-changer in mid-funnel marketing! In this episode, Tim Bradley breaks down the three essential types of video content and shares actionable strategies to engage buyers and boost conversions. Learn why authenticity, storytelling, and strategic distribution are key to making video content work for your brand. 🔹 How to craft anthem, explainer, and ... »
In this episode of Expert Inside Interview, host John Golden speaks with Dr. Joseph Riggio and Henrik Wenøe about the power of satisfaction selling. This approach shifts sales from problem-solving to understanding and fulfilling customer desires. Key Takeaways: ✅ Sell outcomes, not just solutions – Customers care about what they gain, not what’s broken. ✅ Use ... »
In this episode, John Golden talks to Joris Merks Benjaminsen, an award-winning author and former DEI leader at Google. They discuss challenges like generational differences, company growth, and leadership expectations and how to solve them. Joris shares modern team management strategies, from how to adapt your communication style to foster collaboration and work without power. ... »
In this episode, John Golden and Chris Jennings, a UCLA graduate with 25 years of experience in sales leadership and client retention training. They discuss innovative sales training techniques, focusing on authenticity, effective questioning, and psychological insights. Chris also highlights the need to set low expectations in sales calls to have honest conversations and build ... »
Investing in Behavioral Health – A Growing Opportunity Mental health services are more in demand than ever. But access to care remains a challenge. In this episode of the Expert Insight Interview, John Golden talks with Jay Toby, an investment expert, about why behavioral health is both a critical social need and a smart investment ... »
John is a wonderful host who creates a very comfortable atmosphere and instead of conducting a traditional interview he actually has a proper conversation with his guests.
Matthias Oschinski PC
He clearly had done his prep work on my topic, and he really focused on what I said in the moment, so the conversation was as authentic and meaningful as possible
Stephanie Klein PC
Having been a guest on many podcasts, I put this experience among the most enjoyable and professional
Eric McNulty PC
I encourage successful sales professionals to tune into SalesPOP! And if their staff contacts you to appear, you are making it and a name for yourself as a one to watch in our esteemed profession.
Precious Williams PC
John was able to draw out the similarities and differences in our way of approaching sales without it being awkward.
Shayla Boyd-Gill PC
John is a gracious host and truly has a great sales mind. Ultimately selling is about people and John understands this well. He is one that sells with dignity!
Harry Spaight PC
He asked insightful questions that revealed aspects and nuances about the topic that the viewers will undoubtedly find very valuable.
Paolo Pironi PC
I am grateful to salespop.net and John for the opportunity to discuss gold and my new book, "Money and Liberty: In the Pursuit of Happiness and The Theory of Natural Money".
Jame Turk PC
Christopher C. Papin, attorney, CPA, and insurance producer at Papin CPA and Papin Law in Edmond, Oklahoma, joins John Golden to show how anchoring proposals to a client’s stated goals turns price objections into long-term value and ROI decisions. The episode also covers owner mindset, the accounting foundation behind good advice, and where AI helps ... »
The Apple Store Retail Playbook with Ron Johnson Ron Johnson, creator of the Apple Store and author of Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple’s Genius, says winning retail treats stores as experiences, not transactions — because “good things happen when people come to stores.” Twenty-five years after opening the first Apple Store, Johnson explains how ... »
Uncommon Leadership with Keith Wyche Keith Wyche, leadership consultant, Brink’s board member, and author of Uncommon Leadership, says leaders rebuild trust one promise at a time — by listening first, keeping their word consistently, and choosing people over power. In this episode, he draws on 30+ years at Walmart, IBM, Pitney Bowes, AT&T, and SuperValu ... »
Edward M. Brady, CFA, a realtor at eXp Realty and author of Awaken Your Financial Star, argues that financial insecurity among high earners stems from lifestyle creep and inflation, not low income, and that anyone can build lasting wealth using four simple principles: Savings, Time, Assets, and Returns. Drawing on 25 years as an SEC examiner, Brady demystifies ... »
Fred Marshall, founder and CEO of Quantum Learning and author of Thrive: The Antidote to Future Shock, explains that thriving in the age of AI means moving from overwhelm to agency — directing your limited attention toward priorities that change your future, containing obligations, and cutting noise. In this Sales POP! episode, Marshall turns AI ... »
John Fees, Co-founder & Managing Partner of GradGuard, argues that AI won’t replace great salespeople — because AI is brilliant at answers but can’t ask the human question that leads to a sale. In this episode, Fees shares the “three A’s” framework his team uses to stay credible and effective in an AI-flooded market. He ... »
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