In this episode, John Golden talks with Alan Versteeg, a sales expert and co-founder of Growth Matters. Alan shares why coaching—not checking in or grilling your team—is the key to sales success. You’ll learn: Why coaching is different from auditing How to ask better questions Why focusing on strengths builds confidence A simple 4-step coaching ... »
In this episode, sales expert Geoffrey M. Reid—author of The Revenue Catalyst—joins John Golden to explore why structured sales education is missing from most universities and why that needs to change. Reid explains how the lack of proper training leaves many graduates unprepared, and how schools can close the gap by bringing real-world sales experience ... »
Building trust is hard today, especially in sales and coaching. Joanna Lott, a certified business coach, shared simple tips with John Golden. She says honesty wins over hype. Social media helps start the connection, but real trust grows through deeper content like podcasts and workshops. Joanna treats clients like people, not numbers. She sends gifts, ... »
Leadership Insights with Valerie Sandjivy Valerie Sandjivy joins John Golden to share her 4 key pillars of leadership: lead yourself, lead others, master your emotions, and practice self-care. With over 20 years of business experience, Valerie explains how knowing yourself and building trust can shape powerful leaders. A must-listen for anyone looking to grow as ... »
Straightforward and Professional Bootstrapping a Business: Lessons from Exbo Group Eric Fiegoli, co-founder of Exbo Group, shared how he built a successful consulting firm from scratch. He and his partner saw a gap in financial strategy support for startups—and filled it. They grew without outside funding by focusing on their strengths, using their network, and ... »
AI is transforming accounting, making financial management more efficient for startups. In this episode, Armine Alajian shares how AI automates tasks like data entry and reconciliation, enhances accuracy, and prevents fraud. She emphasizes the importance of choosing the right AI tools, maintaining compliance, and working closely with accountants for strategic financial planning. Tune in to ... »
Achieve Big Impact Without Burnout – Insights from Bianca Best In this SalesPop podcast episode, host John Golden speaks with Bianca Best, award-winning thought leader and author of Big Impact Without Burnout. Bianca shares her journey of overcoming burnout and offers practical strategies for managing energy, redefining success, and achieving sustainable productivity. Discover how to ... »
Navigating Insurance Claims with Expert Insights In this episode of Expert Insight Interview, John Golden speaks with Andy from All City Adjusting about the complexities of insurance claims. They discuss key strategies for homeowners and business owners, including reviewing policies, avoiding common claim mistakes, and maximizing payouts. Learn how a public adjuster can advocate for ... »
Why do many talented creatives hesitate to step into leadership? Vincent Wanga, a renowned brand consultant, tackled this with John Golden on Sales POP!. Wanga noted that leadership requires a different skillset than individual creative contribution—empathy, organization, and people management—and that it’s a “sacrifice for other people.” He urged aspiring creative leaders to develop a ... »
On a recent Sales Pop podcast, John Golden and Gui Costin, CEO of Dakota Financial Software, dissected the modern state of sales effectiveness. Costin emphasized the importance of moving beyond vague targeting to gain a deep understanding of ideal customer pain points and build qualified lead lists—quality over quantity is key, as it avoids the ... »
In a recent Sales Pop Expert Insight Interview, John Golden spoke with Andrew Newland, CEO of Functional Medicine Marketing, about effective digital strategies for functional medicine clinics. Newland highlighted that traditional marketing, like Facebook ads, often yields poor-quality leads for these specialized practices. Instead, he champions a robust SEO-centric approach. This involves comprehensive technical website ... »
In a special Sales POP! episode, Peter Murphy Lewis of Strategic Pete takes the host’s chair to interview the original visionary, John Golden of Pipeliner CRM. Dive deep into winning sales strategies, the critical power of preparation, the art of active listening, and the philosophy that drives truly effective CRM systems. Get ready for actionable ... »
Ever wonder how top athletes handle extreme pressure and come out on top? In this podcast episode, host John Golden sits down with former UFC fighter and MMA Hall of Famer Clifford Starks to uncover his “fighter’s formula” for winning in the game of life. Clifford shares powerful lessons from the octagon that apply directly ... »
In a recent chat, John Golden and Kru Marketing’s Connor Widder dug into the nitty-gritty of lead generation for home service businesses (think HVAC, plumbing, roofing, etc.). The big takeaway? Stop chasing leads everywhere and meet customers where they are – primarily on Google. They cover why focusing on one channel first is smart, the ... »
