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.
Unlocking Sales Identity with Jacob Hicks In this episode, John Golden talks with Jacob Hicks, a seasoned sales coach, about the power of “sales identity”—understanding your core motivation or “why” in sales. Jacob shares tips on overcoming discomfort, active listening, and creating a value-driven approach to engage customers effectively. Learn the importance of follow-up, balancing ... »
Building a Brand That Resonates with Taylor Shanklin Wilson In this episode, Taylor Shanklin Wilson, CEO of Creative Sizzle, shares her expertise on brand building, storytelling, and staying relevant in an ever-changing market. She emphasizes the importance of consistent messaging, breaking down silos across teams, and evolving your brand to meet customer needs. Taylor also ... »
Leading with Confidence: Insights from Deb Coviello In this episode, John Golden talks with Deb Coviello, the “Drop In CEO,” about empowering leaders to navigate challenges confidently. Deb shares actionable advice from her book, The CEO’s Compass, focusing on self-awareness, fostering a positive culture, and leveraging strengths. She emphasizes the importance of building support networks, ... »
Transforming Financial Futures with Tanya Taylor In this episode, Tanya Taylor, founder of “Grow Your Wealth,” shares her inspiring journey from overcoming poverty to empowering others with financial education. She discusses the importance of shifting your mindset, setting clear goals, and mastering her “wealth trifecta” of budgeting, credit management, and debt reduction. Learn practical steps ... »
In this episode of the Expert Insight Interview, Ral West, a seasoned entrepreneur with 40+ years in tourism and real estate, shares actionable strategies for transitioning from a hands-on operator to a strategic owner. Discover the importance of delegation, system development, and building a strong team to scale your business. Ral also emphasizes mindset shifts, ... »
Optimizing Team Performance with Peter Neubig In this episode, John Golden chats with Peter Neubig, CEO of VPM Solutions, about strategies to enhance team productivity and streamline operations. They explore the importance of empowering employees, automating routine tasks, and setting clear KPIs to drive engagement and profitability. Discover actionable tips on fostering trust, reducing micromanagement, ... »
In this episode, John Golden talks with Kareen Walsh, a business strategist and entrepreneurial guide, about breaking free from external limitations and aligning with core values for personal and professional growth. Kareen introduces the “Evolve Mindset,” emphasizing the importance of self-responsibility, reflection, and cultivating a growth-oriented mindset. Learn how to identify your core values, assess ... »
The Power of Human Connection in Leadership In this episode, John Golden hosts Thomas Gelmi, an executive coach and facilitator, to discuss the often-overlooked “uncommon sense” of human elements in leadership, teamwork, and communication. They dive into the importance of active listening, emotional intelligence, and building trust to create stronger professional relationships. Thomas shares actionable ... »
Tayo Lusi, Founder of The One Percent University, teaches IT professionals how to scale their income to $500,000 a year in cloud engineering. In this episode, he reveals the single mindset shift that took him from a $55K help desk job — and $10-an-hour Uber Eats shifts — to a premium tech career built on ... »
Callum Kennard, Head of Sales at ClickSlice — a leading UK SEO and AEO agency — argues that overplanning can be worse than bad execution, and that the fix is to bake in iteration, ship, and optimize from real results rather than perfect a go-to-market plan for a year before earning a pound. In this ... »
Juan Munoz — a top-producing Denver realtor, licensed lender, and former NASA aerospace engineer — left a secure career to build a referral-driven real estate business on one principle: Trust, Value, Results. His biggest lesson: clients remember how you made them feel, so put their best interest ahead of your own. This episode covers his ... »
Giuseppe Grammatico, Franchise Coach and Consultant at GG The Franchise Guide, explains why franchising can build financial and time freedom even amid AI disruption: owners gain control and access to parent-company support across 4,000 brands and 70+ industries. In this Sales POP! Expert Insight Interview, he busts franchising myths and details what it truly takes ... »
Laura McCracken, Founder & CEO of Blackheath Advisors and The Board Alchemist, explains that a board of directors exists to provide oversight, manage risk, and own company culture — not to confer prestige. In this Sales POP! episode, she reveals why boards only prove their worth in a crisis and how management can turn them ... »
Kevin Cope, Founder and CEO of Acumen Learning and author of Business Acumen for Sales Success, explains that modern selling is won by understanding how a customer makes money, not by knowing your product best. He shows reps how to read a P&L, decode an earnings call, and pair that business insight with the EQ ... »
