When it comes to sales, it is all about understanding the customer. In this Expert Insight Interview, we welcome Gen Furukawa, Co-Founder of Prehook, a quiz platform for Shopify brands that helps merchants capture leads. Visit us on Apple Podcast You can also find SalesPOP! on all major podcast stations.Listen
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 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 ... »
In this episode, John Golden interviews Blair LaCorte, a seasoned business executive, about the importance of relationships in business. They explore concepts like Dunbar’s number, vulnerability, and how personal connections influence professional success. Blair’s Key Points: Focus on Relationships: Success is rooted in nurturing meaningful connections. Coaching: Blair emphasizes helping others succeed through mentorship. Quality ... »
In this insightful episode, John Golden interviews Adeyinka Adegbenle, known as Yinka, to explore the principles of excellence as outlined in her book “Master Excellence: 13 Principles to Help You Win at Life.” Yinka discusses how she turned a challenging period into an opportunity for growth, focusing on intentionality, character development, and financial discipline. The ... »
In this episode of the Expert Insight Interview, host John Golden speaks with Jamie Waller, a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author of “Unsexy Business” and “The Dyslexic Edge: Unleash the Power of Thinking Differently.” Jamie shares his inspiring journey of overcoming the challenges of dyslexia, ADHD, and a difficult upbringing in East London to build ... »
John was able to draw out the similarities and differences in our way of approaching sales without it being awkward.
Shayla Boyd-Gill PC
Having been a guest on many podcasts, I put this experience among the most enjoyable and professional
Eric McNulty PC
John works to get to the heart of the matter so listeners can find what they need, wisdom to grow and advance.
Scott F. Paradis PC
John's guests are in tune with the program and always provide a worthwhile listen. Highly recommended
Ted Kulawiak PC
Really enjoyed being interviewed by John for SalesPop Magazine. Great conversation, very professional and insightful questions. I would highly recommend him for his podcast and interviewing skills.
Hiten Bhatt PC
I loved being a guest on the Sales POP podcast! John's easy going and insightful presence created a great conversation where we offered up content to help others Build a Vibrant Culture!
Nicole Greer PC
I had the joy of being a guest on John’s SalesPop Podcast with John on Thursday. He is a wonderful host and we had a great and relaxed discussion.
Dr. Lizz Bernthal PC
He asked insightful questions that revealed aspects and nuances about the topic that the viewers will undoubtedly find very valuable.
Paolo Pironi PC
Executive coach Julian Lighton, author of Navigating Your Next and a former McKinsey associate partner, says the average professional spends roughly 90,000 hours — a third of their life — on their career, so the single most valuable move is to stop drifting and decide what you actually want before circumstances decide for you. In ... »
Curtis Sprouse, Founder & CEO of Eureka Connect, argues that behavioral science is the missing link in leadership: validated data accelerates how leaders understand their teams, and self-awareness—not title or tenure—is what actually separates strong leaders from struggling ones. In this Expert Insight Interview he explains why even successful CEOs carry blind spots, how trust ... »
Deri Llewellyn-Davies, Strategist & Board Advisor, Founder of Freedom Founders, and creator of the Ultra States methodology, says peak performance is a state problem, not a motivation problem — and accessing flow state in your first two hours delivers 500% productivity gains. Having guided over 330 boards and leadership teams, he breaks down the five ... »
Bruce Cleveland is the CEO and founder of Traction Gap Partners, a market engineering firm that delivers go-to-market, category design, and growth strategies for both startups and enterprise teams. An early backer of Marketo and a former senior leader at Oracle, Siebel, Apple, and C3 AI, Bruce has helped eight companies cross the $1B revenue ... »
Lee Benson is a serial entrepreneur, leadership coach, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author with over 30 years of experience founding and scaling companies. He has built and led eight businesses, most notably growing Able Aerospace from two employees to a 540-person team before selling at a 21.6x EBITDA multiple. As Founder and CEO of ... »
Chris Maduri, Retirement Planning Specialist at Vibrant Retirement, brings nearly 20 years of experience guiding individuals and high-performing professionals through one of life’s most significant transitions. Having started his career just before the 2008 financial crisis, Chris developed a practical, resilience-focused approach that pairs rigorous financial structure with deep personal clarity. In this Expert Insight ... »
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