When it comes to sales, it is all about understanding the customer. In this Expert Insight Interview, we welcome Gen Furukawa, Co-Founder of Prehook, a quiz platform for Shopify brands that helps merchants capture leads. Visit us on Apple Podcast You can also find SalesPOP! on all major podcast stations.Listen
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Vaughn Sigman, co-founder of Results Driven Leadership, about sales leadership and management. They discuss the common mistake of promoting the best salesperson to a sales leader without proper training, the importance of coaching skills in sales leadership, and the different skill sets required for sales leadership and salesperson ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden and Stacy Brown Randall discuss the challenges of generating referrals without asking for them. They explain why traditional tactics of asking for referrals and incentivizing them don’t work and emphasize the importance of building relationships and nurturing a referral ecosystem within a business. Stacy introduces her “backwards approach” to ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Jamie Shanks, founder and CEO of Pipeline Signals, about the importance of mining and researching active customer prospect and competitor accounts. Jamie suggests a three-step process to address the challenges of prospecting efforts and account selection and prioritization models. He also emphasizes the need for sales teams to ... »
In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss the concept of hybrid leadership and its relevance during the pandemic. They emphasize the need for empathy and flexibility in leadership, especially in the context of remote work and changing talent recruitment. The speakers also discuss the importance of accommodating the mind and body in the workplace, creating ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Greg Nutter, a management consultant and author of P3 Selling, about the top five mistakes B2B sellers make. Greg discusses the importance of creating awareness, effective prospecting, and the role of a salesperson in the buying process. He identifies the top three mistakes as forgetting what selling is, ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Kyle Hoffman, an executive at XenoPsi Ventures, about growing direct-to-consumer (DTC) and e-commerce brands through digital in the post-iOS 14 era. Kyle shares his experience with Wellow, a compression sock brand, and how they made strategic decisions to succeed in the DTC market. He emphasizes the importance of ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Kelly, an entrepreneur focused on gender equality and revenue generation, about improving the numbers of millennial females in sales leadership. They discuss the challenges faced by women in sales, the role of sales leadership, and the traits that female sales leaders bring to the table. They also touch ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Lisa J. Smith, CEO and Founder of SmithCo, a sales consulting firm. Lisa shares her experience of launching her business during the COVID-19 pandemic and discusses the importance of adaptability and being nimble in today’s fast-paced business environment. They also discuss common blind spots that companies encounter in ... »
I am grateful to salespop.net and John for the opportunity to discuss gold and my new book, "Money and Liberty: In the Pursuit of Happiness and The Theory of Natural Money".
Jame Turk PC
I loved being a guest on the Sales POP podcast! John's easy going and insightful presence created a great conversation where we offered up content to help others Build a Vibrant Culture!
Nicole Greer PC
He clearly had done his prep work on my topic, and he really focused on what I said in the moment, so the conversation was as authentic and meaningful as possible
Stephanie Klein PC
John works to get to the heart of the matter so listeners can find what they need, wisdom to grow and advance.
Scott F. Paradis PC
John is a wonderful host who creates a very comfortable atmosphere and instead of conducting a traditional interview he actually has a proper conversation with his guests.
Matthias Oschinski PC
John is a wonderful interviewer, exuding warmth and insight. It's clear he cares deeply about elevating the conversation about all things leadership and motivation.
Amy Wong PC
John's guests are in tune with the program and always provide a worthwhile listen. Highly recommended
Ted Kulawiak PC
Thank you, John, and the SalesPop! team, for allowing me to share my insights on how businesses around the globe can attract, retain, and support top talent to thrive in today's world.
Nirupa Netram PC
Your best salesperson just became your worst manager. Sound familiar? This promotion mistake costs companies millions annually. High-performing salespeople develop intuitive skills that work brilliantly—for them. But translating that success to others? That requires coaching, feedback delivery, and conflict resolution skills they’ve never needed before. Leadership expert Ashley Herd warns against this “unconscious competence” trap. ... »
Most sales teams obsess over motivation—better offers, bigger discounts, flashier pitches. But consumer psychologist Matt Sucha reveals the real problem: hidden psychological barriers. When a European bank offered free travel insurance, uptake was nearly zero. Why? Customers feared hidden charges and questioned legitimacy. Once these specific concerns were addressed, conversions soared 167%. The lesson? Stop ... »
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 ... »
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