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 ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Dr. Keith McNally about his book, “Walking the Path: A Leader’s Journey.” Dr. Keith explains that the book is a combination of fable, leadership context, and journal, aimed at encouraging reflection and writing. They discuss the power of writing things down and the psychological impact of crossing things ... »
In this podcast episode, host John Golden interviews Oliver Sweet, a business anthropologist based in London. Oliver explains the role of a business anthropologist in understanding and influencing consumer behavior through the study of culture. He discusses the importance of immersing oneself in different cultures and subcultures to gain insights into people’s motivations and behaviors. ... »
Rebel Health Alliance founder John Goldman joins the podcast to challenge everything we accept about getting older. His personal transformation—from exhausted and declining in his 40s to thriving through data-driven care—sparked a mission to revolutionize healthcare access. The traditional system is broken. Fragmented specialists, rushed appointments, and insurance barriers leave most people settling for suboptimal ... »
Most consulting engagements end the same way: a polished deliverable, a final invoice, and clients wondering why nothing actually changed. Tim Beattie, CEO of Stellafai, calls this the fundamental flaw of traditional consulting. In this episode, Beattie reveals why output-driven contracts create misaligned incentives that hurt both consultants and clients. When you’re paid for deliverables ... »
Most entrepreneurs overcomplicate personal branding. Here’s what actually matters, according to international business mentor Katrena Friel. Start With Your Story You’re sitting on valuable insights and don’t even know it. Your challenges, solutions, and lessons learned? Someone’s searching for that exact roadmap right now. Document your journey—wins and failures both count. Combat Imposter Syndrome Practically ... »
Dive into the evolving blend of AI and storytelling with insights from David J. Ebner, founder of Content Workshop. In this episode, host John Golden uncovers how AI can boost marketing efficiency without diluting emotion. The core message: storytelling remains about human connection; AI serves as a tool to automate research, drafts, and data analysis ... »
Technical skill gets you the promotion, but interpersonal mastery keeps you there. In a recent Sales POP! episode, Rich Birke (JAMS) explains that leadership is defined by the ability to bridge “the trust gap.” Most leaders fail because they treat conflict as a crisis rather than a tool for innovation. To lead effectively, you must ... »
Is AI coming for your job, or is it coming to save it? In this episode, Antony Baker (CEO of 15) joins John Golden to dismantle the “replacement” narrative. They explore why the most successful firms use AI to make experts 10% better, not 100% redundant. By automating the “drudge work” of email and scheduling, ... »
