Sales POP! – conversations with the people who run sales organizations, hosted by John Golden. Published by Coevera, the CRM built for B2B sales teams that sell consultatively.
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. »
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 ... »
Using AI to Support Frontline Managers with Ryan Englin Ryan Englin, Founder of Core Matters, says AI will not replace frontline managers who learn to use it — it will make them more valuable. In this episode, Englin explains how to hand busywork to AI so managers spend their time connecting with people, and how ... »
Dr. James Maisiri, an AI and society researcher at the University of Johannesburg, argues that Africa must shape AI before AI shapes Africa. His core message: with China and America controlling 90% of AI computing power and Africa holding just 1%, the continent needs human accountability, locally trained models, and united AI trade agreements to ... »
Nasir Ali, Managing Partner of Rise360 Ventures, shows how manufactured housing communities can produce stable, inflation-resistant passive income that keeps paying even in downturns. A second-generation operator, Nasir Ali buys underperforming communities, fills their vacancies, and earns recurring rent from the land beneath the homes. In this episode, he maps the path from a first ... »
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” ... »
