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 interviews Mark Phillips about the critical role of relationships in sales and recruiting. They emphasize that complex sales hinge on solid relationships, not just transactional interactions. They discuss the evolution of sales methodologies and the importance of trust and problem-solving in building long-term partnerships. The conversation also covers the ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Shmulie Munitz, a tax advisor and co-founder of Munitz and Company. Munitz shares his expertise on tax strategies for entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of a proactive mindset and the benefits of understanding tax laws. He highlights the need for a compatible tax advisor and offers a free resource ... »
The Inevitable AI Revolution in Sales and Customer Support I recently hosted an eye-opening conversation on my technology podcast with Thomas Ryan, founder of AI sales software leader Bigly Sales. His inside perspectives on how artificial intelligence radically transforms sales and customer service revealed a technology that’s far more than a fading fad. This is ... »
Retired Navy Captain Dr. Anthony Simmons blends leadership expertise, engineering mastery, and consulting savvy to champion organizational wellness. Gain wisdom on self-aware emotional intelligence, embracing authenticity and diversity, retaining the human element in technology adoption, and holistically enhancing performance. Discover resources for elevating cultures. Key details covered: Dr. Anthony Simmons’ background Leadership + engineering expertise ... »
Sales expert Jeremy Sandell explains how cultivating grit, self-belief, responsibility, mentorship, and leading with authenticity and empathy transforms sales approaches. Learn key lessons on overcoming adversity, establishing trust and loyalty, retaining personalization in automated environments, and embracing resilience and emotional intelligence for entrepreneurial success. The main focus areas: Jeremy Sandel’s expertise Overcoming adversity Self-belief and ... »
Chief Experience Officer Deevo Tindall defines unapologetic branding, emphasizing authenticity beyond buzzwords and consistency across customer touchpoints. Learn strategies including revamping brand messaging, analyzing buyer trends and competition, understanding target audiences, adapting to change, and leveraging future technologies. Gain insights on standing out through innovative yet genuine branding. Key details covered: Deevo Tindall’s expertise Unapologetic ... »
Leadership expert Dr. Derrick Love provides profound insights on the pivotal role of self-awareness for effective leadership, including leading oneself first, bridging generational divides, championing team strengths over weaknesses, and initiating reflective practices. Gain perspective on navigating today’s diverse workplace and understand how self-examination transforms leadership capacity. Key details covered: Dr. Derek Love’s expertise Importance ... »
Philanthropic coach Barron Damon dispels myths that giving is just for the wealthy, sharing how anyone can contribute time, money, or expertise to a better society. Learn key lessons on understanding your “philanthropic why,” researching organizations, giving strategically, seeking guidance, and living your legacy. Gain insights on maximizing impact, volunteering beyond donations, aligning values with ... »
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 ... »
Travis Hahler is Senior Director of Global Strategy & Transformation at Salesforce and the founder of The Neurological Nomad. With a background fusing EEG research, Harvard neuropsychology, and an MBA — plus over 100 transformations behind him — Travis joins John Golden to reframe one of the hardest problems in leadership: why well-funded, well-communicated change ... »
Brad Farris, founder of Anchor Advisors and a 20-year executive leadership coach, joins Sales POP! to unpack the wall most agency and consulting founders hit between $1M and $2M — and the specific moves that take a service firm into the profitable $3M to $5M range. Brad has worked side-by-side with hundreds of owners and ... »
Most luxury brands sell products. Kelly Faetanini sells transformation. The founder and lead designer of Kelly Faetanini Bridal joins John Golden on Sales POP! to explain why she rebuilt her business around the bride’s experience rather than the dress alone — and how that decision continues to shape every part of her brand more than ... »
Dominic Forth, CEO of Thought Leaders America, spent years in broadcast journalism with the BBC and major U.S. networks before turning his attention to how executives and founders convert credibility into revenue. In this episode, Dominic unpacks why technical expertise alone loses deals, how media principles translate directly to modern selling, and what top performers ... »
April Martini and Anne Candido are co-founders of Forthright People, a leadership performance company that helps ambitious professionals build influence from the inside out. April is a certified life coach, TEDx speaker, U.S. Army veteran, and Procter & Gamble alum. Anne brings deep PR and brand strategy expertise from her work on household consumer brands. ... »
