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 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 ... »
In this episode, John Golden talks with Mike Lander about how salespeople can effectively engage with procurement professionals. Mike dispels common misconceptions about procurement and offers actionable strategies to build better relationships, involve procurement early, and adopt a consultative selling approach. Visit us on Apple Podcast You can also find SalesPOP! on all major podcast stations. »
Join John Golden as he talks with Lee Heyward, founder of The Prosperous Image, about creating authentic and aligned brand identities. Lee shares actionable tips on storytelling, brand consistency, and empowering employees to enhance your business’s image. Visit us on Apple Podcast You can also find SalesPOP! on all major podcast stations. »
In this episode, John Golden interviews Jim Matuga, founder of Interaction Media and creator of the Story Maker SaaS platform. Jim shares how Story Maker uses AI to empower small businesses and nonprofits by simplifying the content creation process. He also discusses the importance of storytelling in marketing, highlighting how businesses can leverage AI to ... »
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 ... »
Gregory Kovsky is the President and CEO of International Business Associates (IBA), the Pacific Northwest’s oldest and largest business brokerage firm. With 32 years of M&A experience and more than 300 business sales facilitated, Gregory is one of the most seasoned intermediaries in the country. In this episode, he walks business owners through everything they ... »
Mark Myers is the founder of Tax Wise Partners, a former Marine Corps sergeant, and a tax saving architect who has helped 500+ high-income earners and business owners permanently cut their annual tax bills by 30–60%. In this episode, Mark reveals why roughly 90% of businesses overpay taxes every year — and exactly what to ... »
David Farrell is a 25-year sales veteran and leader at Salesloft, an AI-powered revenue platform that helps sales teams build pipeline, close deals, and predict renewals. In this episode, David joins host John Golden to cut through the hype around artificial intelligence in sales and offer a grounded, practical view of where AI delivers real ... »
