In this podcast episode, John Golden from Sales POP! Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM hosts Ray Rike, a seasoned subscription software leader and co-author of “Data and Diagnosis Driven Selling.” They discuss the intricacies of sales in the unique microclimates of San Francisco, the necessity of a data-driven sales process, and the difference between ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Jason Yarusi, a successful private fund manager and ultramarathon runner. Jason shares his philosophy of the “100-mile mindset,” which involves breaking down significant goals into daily, manageable tasks. He parallels his approach to running ultramarathons and achieving professional success, emphasizing the importance of persistence, specificity in goal-setting, and ... »
In this podcast episode, host John Golden and sales expert Gil Cargill explore the transformative effects of generative AI on sales. Cargill, with 48 years of sales experience, discusses how generative AI can perform tasks like appointment setting and customer prospecting, freeing salespeople to focus on more valuable activities. He underscores the need for sales ... »
In this insightful conversation, a remarkable individual, Eric Recher. He is a dentist, husband, father, speaker, coach, author, pilot, and mountain climber – shares his profound journey through severe burnout to self-discovery and balance. After nearly walking away from his dental practice due to immense stress, a pivotal moment led him to find a partner, ... »
In this insightful conversation, motivational speaker and success coach Michael Altshuler shares profound wisdom on positively impacting the world. He emphasizes the importance of living by core values, aligning thoughts and actions with those values, and understanding the ripple effect of small acts of kindness. Altshuler challenges the notion of busyness, encouraging meaningful actions over ... »
Understanding emotions is crucial in sales and business interactions. In this fascinating podcast episode, we talk with Dan Seidman, Managing Director of Reading Emotions. Dan explains the science behind the seven universal emotions – happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, anger, surprise, and contempt – and how recognizing these can provide a significant advantage in sales conversations. ... »
In an insightful conversation, Coach Dan Gordon shed light on the unregulated nature of the sales profession, which often lacks proper training and preparation compared to fields like medicine. We delved into the emotional core of sales, akin to a dating relationship, where a shift towards genuine investment in the prospect can be transformational. Overcoming ... »
The subscription economy represents a seismic shift away from one-off transactions toward cultivating ongoing customer relationships and delivering continuous value. As Adam Levinter, founder and CEO of ScriberBase, explained, succeeding with the subscription model requires more than just changing how you bill customers – it demands a fundamental realignment of your business operations and priorities. ... »
The “Foreign Language” Test for Higher Conversions Is your B2B landing page failing the “One Second Test”? According to Sahil Patel, CEO of Spiralyze, most B2B sites rely too heavily on text to explain their value. In a recent interview, Patel shared a brutal auditing tactic: Translate your homepage into a language your ideal customer ... »
We often chase a number in a bank account, thinking it equals freedom. But what if the way you earn that money is actually trapping you? In this episode of the Expert Inside Interview, John Golden sits down with real estate titan Gino Barbaro. Co-founder of a portfolio managing over $450 million in assets, Gino ... »
In a business world obsessed with speed, why are so many leaders stuck in a constant, exhausting cycle of crisis management? John Golden sits down with leadership veteran Rob Marcus (Blue Stallion Solutions, author of Crossing the Divide) to uncover the root causes of organizational chaos and the profound shift needed to achieve genuine growth. ... »
How do you guarantee every voice is heard and every mind is engaged in your next strategy session? We’re unlocking the secret with learning and development veteran Jolynn Ledgerwood and the revolutionary LEGO Serious Play (LSP) method. Jolynn reveals why traditional meetings fail and how this hands-on process creates a level playing field, transforming quiet ... »
The role of the marketer is fundamentally shifting, and it’s time to adapt. Join us as Len Ward breaks down the imminent threats and opportunities of the AI era, equipping you with the tactics to remain indispensable. AI can handle the volume, but you own the voice. We detail critical protocols for protecting your unique ... »
For many organizations, the term “cost management” is synonymous with panic. When the market tightens, leaders often have a “deer in the headlights” moment, defaulting to the fastest way to save money: layoffs. This is the single biggest reason why cost-cutting efforts not only fail but actively damage the company’s future. Veteran CFO Duane Deason ... »
