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 and Geoff Blaisdell discuss the importance of digital leadership skills and fostering innovation in the digital age. They emphasize the need for leaders to understand that technology is a tool to solve business problems and deliver value. They also explore the concept of digital transformation, debunking the misconception that ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden introduces Govind Balu, the founder and CEO of QuaXigma, and interim Chief Digital Officer at Roadside Protect. They discuss digital transformation, focusing on AI and its impact on sales and marketing. Govind explains the concept of digital transformation and the shift from analog to digital thinking. He emphasizes how AI can improve ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Glen Lundy, a highly accomplished individual in the automotive industry. Glen shares his personal journey of discovering the importance of morning routines and how they can positively impact one’s life. He developed a five-step process for his own morning routine, which includes avoiding the snooze button, avoiding the ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Brendan Kleinman, the founder of Birthday App. They discuss the importance of birthdays and special events in building relationships, both in business and personal life. Brendan shares the concept behind Birthday App, which aims to create authentic and meaningful interactions by providing personalized recommendations for birthday gifts and ... »
In this podcast episode, host John Golden introduces his guest, Dr Darnyelle Jervey Harmon, CEO of Incredible One Enterprises and author of “Move to Millions.” Dr. Harmon shares her proven framework for achieving financial and spiritual success as a CEO without sacrificing well-being. She emphasizes the importance of strategy, sales infrastructure, systems, support, and a ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Chris McShanag about the benefits of leveraging virtual assistants for businesses. Chris explains that virtual assistants can handle tasks such as bookkeeping, administrative support, and sales phone calls just as effectively as in-person employees. He emphasizes that by delegating these tasks to virtual assistants, entrepreneurs can focus on ... »
In this podcast episode, host John Golden and guest John Crowder, VP of Healthcare with Integrity Solutions, discuss the importance of sales leadership and the impact it has on sales teams and organizations. They emphasize the need for effective coaching and highlight the significance of building relationships and being authentic in sales. They also address ... »
In this podcast episode, John Golden interviews Gabe Lullo, a sales expert based in New York. They discuss the challenges of recruiting salespeople, the perception of sales as a career, and the impact of technology on the sales industry. Gabe emphasizes the importance of communication skills, particularly on the phone, and the need to assess ... »
Warren Kornblum, CEO of Shadow Branding and former Global CMO of Toys “R” Us, says brands win lasting loyalty by earning a share of the heart: an emotional connection built on clear purpose, consistent delivery, and human empathy rather than one-off transactions. In this Expert Insight Interview, he shares lessons from reinvigorating the Toys “R” ... »
Christopher C. Papin, attorney, CPA, and insurance producer at Papin CPA and Papin Law in Edmond, Oklahoma, joins John Golden to show how anchoring proposals to a client’s stated goals turns price objections into long-term value and ROI decisions. The episode also covers owner mindset, the accounting foundation behind good advice, and where AI helps ... »
The Apple Store Retail Playbook with Ron Johnson Ron Johnson, creator of the Apple Store and author of Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple’s Genius, says winning retail treats stores as experiences, not transactions — because “good things happen when people come to stores.” Twenty-five years after opening the first Apple Store, Johnson explains how ... »
Uncommon Leadership with Keith Wyche Keith Wyche, leadership consultant, Brink’s board member, and author of Uncommon Leadership, says leaders rebuild trust one promise at a time — by listening first, keeping their word consistently, and choosing people over power. In this episode, he draws on 30+ years at Walmart, IBM, Pitney Bowes, AT&T, and SuperValu ... »
Edward M. Brady, CFA, a realtor at eXp Realty and author of Awaken Your Financial Star, argues that financial insecurity among high earners stems from lifestyle creep and inflation, not low income, and that anyone can build lasting wealth using four simple principles: Savings, Time, Assets, and Returns. Drawing on 25 years as an SEC examiner, Brady demystifies ... »
Fred Marshall, founder and CEO of Quantum Learning and author of Thrive: The Antidote to Future Shock, explains that thriving in the age of AI means moving from overwhelm to agency — directing your limited attention toward priorities that change your future, containing obligations, and cutting noise. In this Sales POP! episode, Marshall turns AI ... »
