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.
Join host John Golden as he interviews Dr. Daniel, a former dentist turned cryptocurrency investment coach, on navigating the dynamic world of crypto investing. Dr. Daniel covers essential basics like market cycles, bull run investing, and safe entry strategies for beginners. He emphasizes the need for education and warns of scams, offering practical advice on ... »
In this insightful episode, host John Golden interviews Joel Quintela, CEO of Quintela, on navigating the gap between perception and reality in sales and hiring. With 25+ years of experience and expertise in business psychology, Joel shares essential tips for excelling in these fields. Key points include understanding how top performers view reality differently, learning ... »
In this engaging episode, John Golden chats with branding expert Pia Silva, co-founder of Worst of All Design, to explore how entrepreneurs can turn their expertise into profitable, authentic brands. Pia shares invaluable advice on building a solid foundation of real-world experience before branding, overcoming challenges in articulating value and embracing one’s unique voice. Listeners ... »
The Value of Relationship Marketing and Podcasting for Business Growth In today’s digital age, relationship marketing focuses on creating genuine connections rather than one-time sales. Mark J. Carter explains the importance of meaningful interactions, especially in networking and podcasting. Automated outreach often leads to disengagement, so he suggests focusing on personalized questions and helping others ... »
Gail Kasper, a master sales trainer, introduced the Cockatoo Selling System during a podcast with John Golden. This system emphasizes adaptability, consistency, and effective communication in sales. Drawing from the behavior of cockatoos, the system encourages sales professionals to be flexible, ask probing questions, and build strong customer relationships. Key takeaways include preparing a list ... »
In a recent “Expert Insight Interview,” John Golden and Dr. Ken Keis discussed the disconnect between how salespeople sell and how buyers prefer to buy. Dr. Keis emphasized the need for sales professionals to adapt to the changing landscape of buyer behavior. He highlighted the importance of authenticity, emotional intelligence, and genuine curiosity in building ... »
In a recent episode of “The Expert Inside Interview,” John Golden speaks with Janice Porter about mastering LinkedIn for building business relationships. Janice emphasizes the importance of creating a compelling LinkedIn profile, setting clear networking goals, and using personalized outreach instead of the “spray and pray” method. She highlights curiosity as a key tool for ... »
In a recent Sales POP! episode, John Golden and leadership expert John Fisher discuss managing organizational and personal change. Fisher highlights the common resistance to change, despite its inevitability. Using his Fisher Curve methodology, he explains how organizations can better manage change by providing context, involving employees in co-creating the vision, and addressing resistance at ... »
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 ... »
