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 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 Clelland 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 ... »
In this episode, John Golden talks with Saul Marquez about how to significantly improve closing ratios by mastering the three pillars of digital marketing—owned, earned, and paid media. Saul shares actionable strategies to enhance your digital presence, reduce customer acquisition costs, and ultimately drive more sales. Whether you’re new to digital marketing or looking to ... »
Carmen Sederino is the founder and Performance Master at Illuminated Story and a former corporate leader who managed a $300 million portfolio across 18 years before turning her professional-arts training into an executive coaching practice. In this Expert Insight Interview, she argues that the live keynote is a competitive advantage no AI tool can replicate ... »
Jacquelyn Goldberg, VP of Sales at Unframe AI, has spent a decade building sales organizations from scratch at AI and enterprise companies — and she’s scaled her current team to multi-million ARR in under a year. In this Expert Insight Interview with John Golden, Jacquelyn unpacks why so many pedigreed sellers stall when they land ... »
Kevin C. Roy is the founder and CEO of Green Banana SEO, a full-stack agency based in Boston that has been guiding clients through search evolutions since 2009. In this Expert Insight Interview, Kevin joins John Golden to unpack how AI has rewritten the rules of search — and what companies need to do now ... »
Irwin Hau is the founder of Chromatix, an award-winning Melbourne-based conversion design agency, and the creator of Conversion Cow, a SaaS platform that turns ordinary websites into high-performing sales assets. Over 16 years, he has analyzed more than 60,000 websites and developed the Trust and Authority framework that fuses behavioral psychology, conversion strategy, and UX ... »
Michael Hofer is a CFO, transformational executive, and founder of ByMichaelHofer with more than 30 mergers and acquisitions executed across multiple industries and continents. In this episode, he joins John Golden to reveal what separates deals that create lasting value from the ones that collapse during integration — and how AI is now changing the ... »
Lane Kawaoka is a former engineer turned full-time real estate investor and fund manager who oversees a portfolio exceeding $2.1 billion. He achieved real estate millionaire status by age 31, left corporate life by 35, and has since syndicated more than $250 million in private equity while distributing over $450 million to investors. In this ... »
