In this podcast episode, John Golden introduces Govind Balu, the founder and CEO of QuaXigma, and interim Chief Digital Officer at Roadside Protect. They discuss digital transformation, focusing on AI and its impact on sales and marketing. Govind explains the concept of digital transformation and the shift from analog to digital thinking. He emphasizes how AI can improve ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Glen Lundy, a highly accomplished individual in the automotive industry. Glen shares his personal journey of discovering the importance of morning routines and how they can positively impact one’s life. He developed a five-step process for his own morning routine, which includes avoiding the snooze button, avoiding the ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Brendan Kleinman, the founder of Birthday App. They discuss the importance of birthdays and special events in building relationships, both in business and personal life. Brendan shares the concept behind Birthday App, which aims to create authentic and meaningful interactions by providing personalized recommendations for birthday gifts and ... »
In this podcast episode, host John Golden introduces his guest, Dr Darnyelle Jervey Harmon, CEO of Incredible One Enterprises and author of “Move to Millions.” Dr. Harmon shares her proven framework for achieving financial and spiritual success as a CEO without sacrificing well-being. She emphasizes the importance of strategy, sales infrastructure, systems, support, and a ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Chris McShanag about the benefits of leveraging virtual assistants for businesses. Chris explains that virtual assistants can handle tasks such as bookkeeping, administrative support, and sales phone calls just as effectively as in-person employees. He emphasizes that by delegating these tasks to virtual assistants, entrepreneurs can focus on ... »
In this podcast episode, host John Golden and guest John Crowder, VP of Healthcare with Integrity Solutions, discuss the importance of sales leadership and the impact it has on sales teams and organizations. They emphasize the need for effective coaching and highlight the significance of building relationships and being authentic in sales. They also address ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Gabe Lullo, a sales expert based in New York. They discuss the challenges of recruiting salespeople, the perception of sales as a career, and the impact of technology on the sales industry. Gabe emphasizes the importance of communication skills, particularly on the phone, and the need to assess ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Karl Becker about his new book “Iceberg Selling.” They discuss the concept of understanding customers on a deeper level and focusing on their needs and strengths in sales. Karl emphasizes the importance of truly connecting with customers and investing time in understanding their unique situations. They also talk ... »
Most executives don’t have a time problem. They have a design problem. In this episode, Claire Giovino, CEO of Inbox Done, breaks down the framework high performers use to stop reacting to their day and start owning it. We cover energy mapping, the delegation trap most leaders fall into, and why your phone sitting on ... »
AI voice agents aren’t replacing salespeople — they’re handling the work salespeople shouldn’t be doing anyway. Thoughtly’s Will breaks down exactly how companies are using conversational AI to follow up faster, re-engage cold leads, and book more meetings without burning out their teams. One property management client booked 650 meetings in 90 days. The strategy ... »
Allan Khazak went 0-for-400 on sales calls before building a seven-figure business in under two years. His secret? Getting out of his own way. On this episode, Khazak breaks down how he replaced founder dependency with systems, trained a team to handle client work without him, and cut his weekly involvement to under an hour. ... »
Building a luxury brand starts with one question: Are you ready to lead, not follow? Kathryn Porritt, founder of Iconic Empire, reveals why premium positioning isn’t about working harder—it’s about thinking differently. The secret? Start at the top. Launch with $100K+ offers for elite clients first, then scale down if desired. This flips the traditional ... »
Most companies are doing AI customer service wrong. They’re just replacing humans with chatbots and wondering why customers hate it. Nathan Strum, CEO of Abby Connect, has a different approach: let AI and humans do what they’re each good at. AI handles repetitive tasks—answering common questions, collecting information, and routing calls. Humans handle complex problems ... »
Management has a missing step problem. For every 100 men promoted into leadership roles, only 87 women make the same climb—and even fewer people of color advance. Christine Sandman Stone calls these “broken rungs,” and they’re costing organizations their best talent. After 35 years transforming companies like Dell and McDonald’s, she knows the fix starts ... »
