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 podcast episode, John Golden and Kristie Jones delve into the nuances of a career in sales. Christy, an experienced sales coach and author, emphasizes the importance of intentional career choices and self-awareness for sales professionals. They discuss the pitfalls of accidental careers in sales and the common issue of unprepared individuals being promoted ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Frank Kyazze about the critical role of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) in establishing digital trust and enhancing cybersecurity, privacy, and AI ethics. They explore the challenges of remote work, the necessity of employee education, and the importance of clear policies for data protection. Frank discusses the rigorous ... »
In this episode of the Expert Insight Interview, host John Golden speaks with Frank Favaro about the importance of customer experience (CX) for profitability. They explore why businesses struggle with profitability, emphasizing that differentiating through customer experience can create a unique selling advantage. Frank discusses the need for consistency at every customer touchpoint and the ... »
In this podcast episode, host John Golden and expert Tony Perzow explore the nuanced realms of negotiation, persuasion, and influence, emphasizing ethical practice and authenticity. They discuss the psychological underpinnings of persuasion, the importance of generosity, and the power of scarcity and authenticity in becoming influential. The conversation also addresses mental health, the stigma associated ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews David Brock, a sales consultant and author, about the challenges in sales for 2024. They discuss the decline in sales performance, attributing it to factors like COVID-19, burnout, economic pressures, and poor company culture. David emphasizes the importance of culture and human connection in sales, and shares his ... »
As the host of a podcast that delves into the intricacies of sales and relationship-building, I recently had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking discussion with Wanda Allen, an international speaker, coach, and corporate trainer. Wanda, the author of “Follow Up Savvy” and “Follow Up Sales Strategies,” joined me from Oxford, Mississippi, to explore ... »
Today, I want to share with you an incredible journey of resilience, innovation, and the art of storytelling from my recent podcast episode. I had the pleasure of interviewing Akeem Shannon, the entrepreneur behind the consumer brand Flipstick, which has made waves through Shark Tank, the Today Show, and major retailers nationwide. Akeem’s story is ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden from Sales POP! Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM chats with Dr. Frumi Rachel Barr, founder of Barr Business School, about retaining and engaging employees in today’s changing work environment. They discuss the importance of clear communication, proper workplace behavior, mentoring programs, and flexible work schedules. Dr. Frumi Rachel ... »
Dustin Kenyon, Chief Revenue Officer at Motivosity, joins John Golden to unpack what authentic leadership looks like when AI can track every metric, draft every message, and surface every insight in seconds. Drawing on nearly two decades of leading revenue teams, Dustin makes the case that the leaders who thrive in this moment are those ... »
Athena Brownson is a Denver-based real estate broker, developer, and chronic illness advocate with more than twelve years in one of the country’s most competitive markets. A former professional freestyle skier who skied roughly 300 days a year before her career pivot, she battled Lyme disease for a full decade while continuing to grow her ... »
Ilana Golan went from F-16 flight instructor and the first female squadron commander in the Israeli Air Force to one of Intel’s youngest hires and Silicon Valley VPs, contributing to a $300 million exit along the way. In this episode she joins John Golden to unpack what mid- and late-career professionals must do right now ... »
Chad Coe, Founder of Coe Financial Group, joins John Golden to share a giver-first sales philosophy he calls “people tithing” — a habit of sharing referrals, connections, and attention before ever asking for business. Chad has built his financial advisory practice on this principle since 1997, and in this Expert Insight Interview, he explains why the ... »
Companies are racing to adopt AI, but most are layering it over outdated structures and broken processes — guaranteeing disappointing returns. In this Expert Insight Interview, Jürgen Dauk, Transformation Consultant and Founder of The Leadership OS, joins John Golden to explain why AI without organizational transformation always fails. Drawing on 25 years of senior leadership, ... »
Pricing rarely gets the strategic attention it deserves inside most companies — most teams set it by surveying competitors and landing somewhere in the middle. Ann Padley, Senior Partner at Untapped Pricing and co-author of The Pricing Sprint, 12 Steps to Unlock the Power of Pricing, joins host John Golden on Sales POP! to unpack ... »
