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 Expert Insight Interview, host John Golden speaks with AI strategist Jonathan Mast about how entrepreneurs can harness AI to boost productivity, sales, and customer engagement. Jonathan, founder of White Beard Strategies, shares his expertise on AI prompting, which enhances AI’s effectiveness by providing context and specificity. Key takeaways include a four-step ... »
In this episode podcast, host John Goldin sits down with futurist Ian Khan to explore the transformative impact of AI, the evolving nature of work, and the critical role of leadership in future readiness. Ian, creator of the Future Readiness Score and author of Un Disrupted, shares valuable insights on how businesses and individuals can ... »
In a recent podcast episode, John Golden interviews Titus Jumper, a multifaceted entrepreneur, about the evolution of chatbots and AI in customer service. They discuss the initial hype surrounding chatbots, the importance of quality data for effective AI implementation, and the ethical considerations of using AI in business. Titus shares actionable advice on personalizing customer ... »
In the latest episode of the Expert Insight Interview, John Golden speaks with Kasper, a marketing visionary from Copenhagen, about the transformative power of in-house marketing. Kasper advocates for building internal marketing teams, emphasizing benefits like consistent brand messaging, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. He discusses steps for creating a productive in-house team, including assessing current spending ... »
In a recent episode, John Golden talks with Matt McDarby, founder of United Sales Resources, about the transformative effects of AI on sales leadership. They discuss how AI enhances efficiency by automating routine tasks, allowing sales leaders to focus on strategic activities like coaching. However, Matt emphasizes that maintaining a human touch is essential for ... »
In a recent podcast episode, John Golden engages with Peter Murphy Lewis, founder of Strategic WKYC and a fractional CMO, to discuss strategies for CEOs to form genuine, service-oriented relationships over purely transactional ones. Topics include overcoming negative CRM perceptions, harnessing happy customers as advocates, and building authenticity in connections. Listeners gain actionable advice, such ... »
What can bees teach us about focus? In this episode, seasoned speaker and author Jones Loflin shares insights from his latest book ‘Focused as a Bee.’ Drawing from his beekeeping experience since 2019, Loflin reveals six strategies for maintaining focus in our distraction-filled world. Learn how bees’ single-tasking approach and clear role dedication can transform ... »
In this episode of Expert Insight Interview, John Golden chats with Mitch Russo, a seasoned coach, author, and CEO, about the transformative role of AI in coaching businesses. Mitch shares how AI has revolutionized his approach to content creation, client engagement, and business growth. Key Highlights: 📈 Using AI for content creation and course development ... »
Debbie Qaqish, Founder of The Growth Factor, argues that human performance is the next competitive advantage in the age of AI. As AI agents take over routine sales and marketing tasks, she says judgment, empathy, and authenticity decide who wins, and that leaders must build these human skills instead of adding more tools. In this ... »
Ganzorig Ulziibayar, author of Strategy Is Attitude and founding chairman of Mandal Financial Group, joins Sales POP! to argue that strategy is a subconscious attitude, not just a set of frameworks. His core message: everyone is born a strategist, and three attitudes- giving, customer perspective, and productivity- awaken that capability. Drawing on a childhood herding ... »
Warren Kornblum, CEO of Shadow Branding and former Global CMO of Toys “R” Us, says brands win lasting loyalty by earning a share of the heart: an emotional connection built on clear purpose, consistent delivery, and human empathy rather than one-off transactions. In this Expert Insight Interview, he shares lessons from reinvigorating the Toys “R” ... »
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 ... »
