In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Karen Roy, an acclaimed author and leadership expert. They discuss the power of curiosity in personal and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of asking questions and learning from others. They explore how curiosity plays a role in sales and building relationships with customers. Karen shares her experiences in ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Daniel Solomons, CEO of Update Energy Drink, and Shawn Wells, an ingredient scientist and formulator. They discuss the creation of Update Energy Drink, which aims to provide a caffeine-free alternative to traditional energy drinks. Daniel and Shawn explain their motivation behind creating the drink and the challenges they ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Franco Perez, the founder of a company dedicated to creating affordable housing in Silicon Valley. Franco shares his personal story of growing up in a family with an unstable housing situation, which inspired him to find a solution to the affordable housing crisis in the Bay Area. He ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden, CEO of Sales POP! Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM, interviews Andy Gurczak, CEO of All City Adjusting. Andy explains the role of a public adjuster as an advocate for the insured, negotiating claims with insurance companies. He emphasizes the importance of educating people about public adjusters and their ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden introduces Austin LaRoche, CEO of Attack Interactive, who discusses their M2’s marketing to sales framework and B2B growth system. The framework aims to bring purpose and structure to marketing efforts, emphasizing the importance of understanding company vision, branding, audience, and data. They discuss the challenges of data overload and ... »
Andy and the audience for their time and conclude the episode. The interview focused on the dangers of relying too heavily on recurring revenue. The need for organizations to be prepared for unexpected events. Andy discussed the concept of narcolepsy in relation to recurring revenue. He emphasized the importance of dedicating time to business development. ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Suman Cherry, a seasoned recruiter, about the challenges of finding the right match in the hiring process. They discuss the struggles companies face in hiring and the importance of transparency and authenticity in understanding candidates beyond their resumes. Sherry explains her unique approach to recruiting, focusing on creating ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Summer Davies about the challenges faced by small and medium businesses in finding skilled first-time and front-line managers. They discuss the lack of preparation for technical contributors transitioning into managerial roles and the misconception that career progression is solely measured by moving into a managerial position. They emphasize ... »
Are you wasting time chasing billion-dollar funds that will never write a check your size? A critical mistake in startup fundraising strategy is targeting the wrong investors. The key to successful funding lies in aligning your capital needs with the investor’s fund size and expertise. In this actionable segment, industry veteran Jeffrey Fidelman peels back the ... »
What happens to your business when a health crisis demands your attention? For founders and key decision-makers, maintaining business momentum while undergoing treatment requires an authentic approach to leadership. Our guest, Deb Krier, a cancer advocate and entrepreneur, knows this reality intimately. She emphasizes that weathering a personal storm requires strategic shifts in how you ... »
Don’t mistake high income for financial freedom. That’s the hard-earned lesson from CPA and tech strategist Catrina Craft. After losing 80% of her income overnight, Catrina realized that true wealth isn’t about how much you earn, but how much you strategically protect. In this powerful episode, we break down the critical tax strategies and structural ... »
You want to scale revenue, but you’re constantly hiring to keep up with demand. That’s the symptom of a broken sales process. Based on insights from process expert Nesanel Moeller, the age of “heroic” one-off sales efforts is officially over. Today, mastering sales process optimization is your key to achieving scalable, AI-ready growth. First, Get ... »
In the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship, decision-making is everything. But what if the analytical rules that served you yesterday are holding you back today? Former professional chess player and serial entrepreneur Kalin Karakehayov reveals that the key to scaling is mastering the shift from a closed-system mindset (like chess, with defined rules and calculable outcomes) ... »
Are you a self-employed professional finally ready to build absolute financial security? We recently spoke with Chartered Financial Adviser Lisa Conway Hughes, and her message is clear: the path to freedom starts with financial discipline. Here are the three non-negotiable foundations for sustainable small business money management. 1. Build the Financial Firewall (Immediately!): The single ... »
