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.
Understanding emotions is crucial in sales and business interactions. In this fascinating podcast episode, we talk with Dan Seidman, Managing Director of Reading Emotions. Dan explains the science behind the seven universal emotions – happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, anger, surprise, and contempt – and how recognizing these can provide a significant advantage in sales conversations. ... »
In an insightful conversation, Coach Dan Gordon shed light on the unregulated nature of the sales profession, which often lacks proper training and preparation compared to fields like medicine. We delved into the emotional core of sales, akin to a dating relationship, where a shift towards genuine investment in the prospect can be transformational. Overcoming ... »
The subscription economy represents a seismic shift away from one-off transactions toward cultivating ongoing customer relationships and delivering continuous value. As Adam Levinter, founder and CEO of ScriberBase, explained, succeeding with the subscription model requires more than just changing how you bill customers – it demands a fundamental realignment of your business operations and priorities. ... »
In a thought-provoking discussion with realtor Carroll Dey, we explored the intersection of real estate, wellness, and living an authentic life. Carroll brought a refreshing perspective on the need for balance and purpose amidst our fast-paced, technology-driven world. She emphasized the importance of maintaining genuine self-expression and embracing one’s truth as the path to true ... »
Digital marketing is key for businesses to grow online. Marketing expert Jacob Longoria shared smart tips during a recent interview. He exposed the myth that using technology alone easily scales a company. While getting started online is pretty straightforward, Jacob said the real challenge comes when trying to expand and things get more complex. That’s ... »
In a riveting conversation with Andy Gole, a master sales trainer and consultant with over 30 years of experience, we uncovered corporate culture’s pivotal role in driving sales success. Andy’s insights shed light on the common pitfalls organizations face, such as a lack of entrepreneurial spirit and the tendency to prioritize bureaucracy over efficiency as ... »
Are you ready to shatter your self-limiting beliefs and unleash your true sales prowess? On our latest podcast episode, join us for an enlightening conversation with Shawn Feurer, a renowned mindset transformation coach. Shawn’s expertise lies in challenging conventional thinking patterns and instilling a sense of freedom, abundance, and joy in professionals worldwide. In our ... »
In a captivating conversation with Tom Kaiser, Managing Partner at The Revenue Engine, I, John Golden, gleaned invaluable insights into the transformative “Great Wheel” concept and its profound impact on sales and business growth. Tom, whose career highlights include pivotal roles at AIG, Zurich, and Arkwright, shared his extensive experience in driving companies to achieve ... »
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 ... »
