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 Julie Thomas, President and CEO of Value Selling Associates. They discuss the concept of a revenue engine and how it involves all departments within an organization. They also talk about the challenges of sales and marketing alignment and the importance of changing measurements and expectations. Julie shares her ... »
In this podcast episode, John and guest Matt Phillips discuss the challenges of transitioning from salesperson to sales leader. They agree that being a successful salesperson does not automatically make someone a successful leader. They delve into the concept of sales archetypes, which are different ways individuals show up and interact in the sales field. ... »
In this podcast episode, host John Golden interviews Justin Moy, an expert in passive income investing for salespeople. They discuss Justin’s background in sales and his transition into helping salespeople invest their money better. They explore the FIRE movement and various investment options, particularly in commercial real estate. Justin explains the concept of syndications and ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Karen Roy, an acclaimed author and leadership expert. They discuss the power of curiosity in personal and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of asking questions and learning from others. They explore how curiosity plays a role in sales and building relationships with customers. Karen shares her experiences in ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Daniel Solomons, CEO of Update Energy Drink, and Shawn Wells, an ingredient scientist and formulator. They discuss the creation of Update Energy Drink, which aims to provide a caffeine-free alternative to traditional energy drinks. Daniel and Shawn explain their motivation behind creating the drink and the challenges they ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Franco Perez, the founder of a company dedicated to creating affordable housing in Silicon Valley. Franco shares his personal story of growing up in a family with an unstable housing situation, which inspired him to find a solution to the affordable housing crisis in the Bay Area. He ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden, CEO of Sales POP! Online Sales Magazine and Pipeline CRM, interviews Andy Gurczak, CEO of All City Adjusting. Andy explains the role of a public adjuster as an advocate for the insured, negotiating claims with insurance companies. He emphasizes the importance of educating people about public adjusters and their ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden introduces Austin LaRoche, CEO of Attack Interactive, who discusses their M2’s marketing to sales framework and B2B growth system. The framework aims to bring purpose and structure to marketing efforts, emphasizing the importance of understanding company vision, branding, audience, and data. They discuss the challenges of data overload and ... »
Companies are racing to adopt AI, but most are layering it over outdated structures and broken processes — guaranteeing disappointing returns. In this Expert Insight Interview, Jürgen Dauk, Transformation Consultant and Founder of The Leadership OS, joins John Golden to explain why AI without organizational transformation always fails. Drawing on 25 years of senior leadership, ... »
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 ... »
