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.
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 ... »
John Golden interviews Arvell Craig, a digital marketing expert, about how AI is reshaping sales and marketing. They discuss the rise of AI agents, the importance of data quality, and strategies for effective AI adoption. Arvin emphasizes that AI elevates human roles by automating mundane tasks, enabling sales professionals to focus on building relationships and ... »
In this episode, John Golden interviews John Munsell, co-founder of Bizzuka, to explore the challenges and strategies for successful AI adoption in businesses. They discuss the gap between reported and actual AI usage, overcoming employee resistance, and the importance of organizational alignment. Learn about the AI Strategy Canvas, data quality, and the role of AI ... »
The Power of Personalized Gifting Chris Ruda, co-founder of Sandoz, shares how personalized gifting transforms sales outreach. Discover how Sandoz simplifies gifting logistics, integrates AI for smarter recommendations, and drives engagement through thoughtful gestures. Learn actionable strategies for leveraging gifting across the sales funnel to build rapport, enhance customer relationships, and boost win rates. Visit ... »
In this episode, Kyle Erickson, Director of Operations at Men Star Group, discusses modern leadership in manufacturing with John Golden. Kyle shares actionable insights on empathy, emotional intelligence, communication across generations, and continuous improvement. Learn how to foster trust, enhance team engagement, and adapt to an ever-changing workforce while maintaining a strong organizational culture. Visit ... »
Leader as a Coach: Embracing Strengths-Based Leadership In this podcast, John Golden chats with Ryan Crittenden of Excel Coaching about transforming leadership through coaching. They explore shifting from traditional management to a strengths-based approach, fostering trust, and empowering teams to take ownership. Learn actionable strategies like leveraging strengths assessments, building trust, and enhancing engagement—key to ... »
In this episode of Sales Pop Online Sales Magazine & Coevera Podcast, host John Goldin talks with Brandon White, CEO of Third Brain, about how AI and automation are revolutionizing entrepreneurship. Brandon shares insights on lowering barriers to entry, leveraging clean data, and using automation to scale businesses. Learn how technology can streamline operations, enhance ... »
Rich Christiansen joins John Golden to discuss the transformative power of self-discovery, facing fears, and overcoming limiting beliefs. Drawing from his memoir Blindsided, Rich shares his journey of redefining identity after a life-changing revelation, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection in a distracted world. Tune in to learn how to embrace challenges, create meaningful momentum, and ... »
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 ... »
