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 episode of Sales POP, John Golden is joined by experts Cara Clelland and Martha Meister to share powerful tips on mastering year-end sales strategies. Learn how to conduct quarterly audits, adapt to market changes, and craft messaging that overcomes buyer reluctance. They also discuss the importance of building a customer-centric brand strategy and ... »
🎧 Tune In and Transform Your Perspective This episode is packed with profound insights and practical advice on living authentically and fostering kindness daily. Rich Christiansen‘s journey is a testament to the power of self-discovery and the impact of genuine human connections. Don’t miss out on this enlightening conversation! Listen to the full episode now ... »
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. »
Callum Kennard, Head of Sales at ClickSlice — a leading UK SEO and AEO agency — argues that overplanning can be worse than bad execution, and that the fix is to bake in iteration, ship, and optimize from real results rather than perfect a go-to-market plan for a year before earning a pound. In this ... »
Juan Munoz — a top-producing Denver realtor, licensed lender, and former NASA aerospace engineer — left a secure career to build a referral-driven real estate business on one principle: Trust, Value, Results. His biggest lesson: clients remember how you made them feel, so put their best interest ahead of your own. This episode covers his ... »
Giuseppe Grammatico, Franchise Coach and Consultant at GG The Franchise Guide, explains why franchising can build financial and time freedom even amid AI disruption: owners gain control and access to parent-company support across 4,000 brands and 70+ industries. In this Sales POP! Expert Insight Interview, he busts franchising myths and details what it truly takes ... »
Laura McCracken, Founder & CEO of Blackheath Advisors and The Board Alchemist, explains that a board of directors exists to provide oversight, manage risk, and own company culture — not to confer prestige. In this Sales POP! episode, she reveals why boards only prove their worth in a crisis and how management can turn them ... »
Kevin Cope, Founder and CEO of Acumen Learning and author of Business Acumen for Sales Success, explains that modern selling is won by understanding how a customer makes money, not by knowing your product best. He shows reps how to read a P&L, decode an earnings call, and pair that business insight with the EQ ... »
Rob Snyder—serial startup founder, Harvard Innovation Labs fellow, and author of The Power of Pull—argues that customer demand, not better features or harder selling, is the only thing that makes a startup succeed. The fastest path to growth is to find people who already feel “blocked” while trying to do something urgent, then unblock them. ... »
