In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Ryan Staley about the use of AI in sales and marketing. Ryan shares his experience with AI and how it can be used tactically and from a management perspective to get rid of time-consuming tasks and allow salespeople to focus on more high-value activities. He emphasizes the importance ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden from Sales POP Online Sales Magazine and Pipeliner CRM speaks with Mark Meers, the Chief Growth Officer for Leaf Growth Ventures, L.N.C. The episode focuses on the concept of hybrid leadership and the components of a hybrid leader, based on Mark Meers’ research and his bestselling book, “The Purposeful ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Justin Moy, a successful real estate professional from Kansas City, about his approach to selling and the importance of investing in oneself to become a better salesperson. They discuss the negative stereotypes of sales and the importance of believing in the product or service being sold. Justin emphasizes ... »
In this podcast episode, Jim Huebner, CEO and founder of Huebner Integrated Marketing, discusses the challenges companies face in staying relevant to their customers. He emphasizes the importance of constantly evaluating customer needs and behaviors, seeking feedback from vendors and employees, and avoiding inauthentic stories. Jim also shares his company’s approach to measuring brand relevance ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Jason Wright about mindset and self-improvement. They discuss the difference between growth and fixed mindsets, the challenges of distractions and shortcuts in today’s world, and the importance of looking back on past successes and experiences. Jason shares his experience of transitioning from a fixed mindset to a growth ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden from Sales POP Online Sales Magazine and Pipeliner CRM interviews Tracy Crook, a coach, counselor, and mentor who helps women leaders overcome self-bias and limiting beliefs. They discuss the challenges that hold women back from becoming leaders, including self-doubt, fear of success, and the weight of limiting beliefs. Tracy ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden from Sales POP Online Sales Magazine and Pipeliner CRM and Clayton, a multi-award-winning author on mental health psychology and spiritual development, discuss the challenges that salespeople face in their jobs and the lack of mental health support in organizations. Clayton shares his personal journey and experience working with sales ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden from Sales POP Online Sales Magazine and Pipeliner CRM interviews Alex Rossman, President at Rossman Media, about the state of social media today. They discuss the impact of TikTok, the importance of video content, and the role of authenticity in branding. They also talk about the challenges and opportunities ... »
Stuck at $5 million in revenue? You’re not alone. Strategic advisor Alexis Sikorsky reveals why growth stalls at this critical threshold—and how to break through. The culprit? Founder exhaustion that goes beyond burnout. Most CEOs remain entangled in daily operations, confusing urgent tasks with important ones. The fix starts with ruthlessly delegating everything that doesn’t ... »
Building high-performance sales teams starts with better hiring decisions. Walter Crosby’s framework challenges conventional recruitment wisdom and delivers results. First, craft honest job descriptions that attract A-players and repel everyone else. Think Navy SEALs recruitment—transparency filters out mismatched candidates before they waste your time. During interviews, challenge candidates thoughtfully. Ask about failed deals, their sales ... »
Forget the doomsday predictions about AI stealing jobs. Daniel Hindi, CEO of Noem AI, shared a radically different vision on the Sales POP! podcast: AI should eliminate the work nobody wants to do in the first place. When AI chatbots handle 80-90% of routine support tickets—password resets, basic billing questions—human agents finally escape the repetitive ... »
Adam Rosen has been crushing cold email since 2014. As founder of EOC Works, he’s seen every trend, trick, and catastrophic mistake. His biggest revelation? Most companies sabotage themselves before hitting send. The culprit: using your primary domain for cold outreach. One spam flag can sink customer emails, vendor communications, and even internal messages. Rosen’s ... »
Small business equipment financing operates with minimal regulation, creating opportunities for exploitation. Understanding common scams helps entrepreneurs secure legitimate funding while avoiding costly mistakes. The “approval trap” involves fake pre-approvals with unrealistic rates. Companies collect upfront payments—first month, last month, documentation fees—before shopping your deal to actual lenders. Hidden contract language makes these fees non-refundable ... »
Remote work killed traditional recognition. Office shoutouts and bulletin boards don’t reach your distributed team, and that isolation is costing you talent. The fix? Meet employees where they are. Integrate recognition into Slack and Teams—make appreciation visible everywhere. Use gamification strategically: badges for values-driven behaviors, leaderboards for team achievements, and frequent small wins that keep ... »
