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 Frank V. Cespedes discuss the evolving role of AI in sales. Cespedes highlights AI’s potential to improve productivity, particularly in customer contact and lead generation. They explore how AI shifts the focus to higher-value tasks and relationship-building for salespeople. The conversation also covers the necessity of clean data ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Ahuva Gruen, a seasoned fractional CFO and founder of AG Financial CPA. They explore the critical challenges businesses face in achieving profitability. Ahuva shares her expertise on the importance of proper pricing, strategic employee placement, and establishing accountability. She stresses the need for meticulous tracking of costs and ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Neil Sahota, a United Nations AI advisor and IBM master inventor, about the advancements and implications of artificial intelligence. They explore the impact of AI on industries, the emergence of AI agents, and ethical concerns such as data security and the need for transparent regulations. Neil highlights the ... »
In this episode of the Expert Insights Podcast, host John Golden speaks with leadership expert Bill Dickinson about authentic leadership and self-discovery. Dickinson emphasizes the importance of leaders knowing themselves, their strengths, and limitations, and being vulnerable while empowering others. He advocates for the necessity of empathy and emotional intelligence in leadership, and the role ... »
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 ... »
Christopher C. Papin, attorney, CPA, and insurance producer at Papin CPA and Papin Law in Edmond, Oklahoma, joins John Golden to show how anchoring proposals to a client’s stated goals turns price objections into long-term value and ROI decisions. The episode also covers owner mindset, the accounting foundation behind good advice, and where AI helps ... »
The Apple Store Retail Playbook with Ron Johnson Ron Johnson, creator of the Apple Store and author of Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple’s Genius, says winning retail treats stores as experiences, not transactions — because “good things happen when people come to stores.” Twenty-five years after opening the first Apple Store, Johnson explains how ... »
Uncommon Leadership with Keith Wyche Keith Wyche, leadership consultant, Brink’s board member, and author of Uncommon Leadership, says leaders rebuild trust one promise at a time — by listening first, keeping their word consistently, and choosing people over power. In this episode, he draws on 30+ years at Walmart, IBM, Pitney Bowes, AT&T, and SuperValu ... »
Edward M. Brady, CFA, a realtor at eXp Realty and author of Awaken Your Financial Star, argues that financial insecurity among high earners stems from lifestyle creep and inflation, not low income, and that anyone can build lasting wealth using four simple principles: Savings, Time, Assets, and Returns. Drawing on 25 years as an SEC examiner, Brady demystifies ... »
Fred Marshall, founder and CEO of Quantum Learning and author of Thrive: The Antidote to Future Shock, explains that thriving in the age of AI means moving from overwhelm to agency — directing your limited attention toward priorities that change your future, containing obligations, and cutting noise. In this Sales POP! episode, Marshall turns AI ... »
John Fees, Co-founder & Managing Partner of GradGuard, argues that AI won’t replace great salespeople — because AI is brilliant at answers but can’t ask the human question that leads to a sale. In this episode, Fees shares the “three A’s” framework his team uses to stay credible and effective in an AI-flooded market. He ... »
