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
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 Karl Becker about his new book “Iceberg Selling.” They discuss the concept of understanding customers on a deeper level and focusing on their needs and strengths in sales. Karl emphasizes the importance of truly connecting with customers and investing time in understanding their unique situations. They also talk ... »
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 ... »
We had such a good time together exploring his questions and it always makes it good for any audience when the people doing the podcast are having fun.
Mags Bell 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
Thoughtful and respectful, John managed to create an incredible environment to talk and share ideas. It was a rich experience to participate in this interview. Thank you, John and SalesPOP!
Felipe Zamana PC
John's guests are in tune with the program and always provide a worthwhile listen. Highly recommended
Ted Kulawiak PC
He asked insightful questions that revealed aspects and nuances about the topic that the viewers will undoubtedly find very valuable.
Paolo Pironi PC
Really enjoyed being interviewed by John for SalesPop Magazine. Great conversation, very professional and insightful questions. I would highly recommend him for his podcast and interviewing skills.
Hiten Bhatt PC
it was a pleasure to be interviewed by John on my book "Communicate or Die: Getting Results Through Speaking and Listening." John is an empathetic, thoughtful, and dynamic interviewer
Dr. Thomas Zweifel PC
I encourage successful sales professionals to tune into SalesPOP! And if their staff contacts you to appear, you are making it and a name for yourself as a one to watch in our esteemed profession.
Precious Williams PC
Callum Kennard, Head of Sales at ClickSlice — a leading UK SEO and AEO agency — argues that overplanning can be worse than bad execution, and that the fix is to bake in iteration, ship, and optimize from real results rather than perfect a go-to-market plan for a year before earning a pound. In this ... »
Juan Munoz — a top-producing Denver realtor, licensed lender, and former NASA aerospace engineer — left a secure career to build a referral-driven real estate business on one principle: Trust, Value, Results. His biggest lesson: clients remember how you made them feel, so put their best interest ahead of your own. This episode covers his ... »
Giuseppe Grammatico, Franchise Coach and Consultant at GG The Franchise Guide, explains why franchising can build financial and time freedom even amid AI disruption: owners gain control and access to parent-company support across 4,000 brands and 70+ industries. In this Sales POP! Expert Insight Interview, he busts franchising myths and details what it truly takes ... »
Laura McCracken, Founder & CEO of Blackheath Advisors and The Board Alchemist, explains that a board of directors exists to provide oversight, manage risk, and own company culture — not to confer prestige. In this Sales POP! episode, she reveals why boards only prove their worth in a crisis and how management can turn them ... »
Kevin Cope, Founder and CEO of Acumen Learning and author of Business Acumen for Sales Success, explains that modern selling is won by understanding how a customer makes money, not by knowing your product best. He shows reps how to read a P&L, decode an earnings call, and pair that business insight with the EQ ... »
Rob Snyder—serial startup founder, Harvard Innovation Labs fellow, and author of The Power of Pull—argues that customer demand, not better features or harder selling, is the only thing that makes a startup succeed. The fastest path to growth is to find people who already feel “blocked” while trying to do something urgent, then unblock them. ... »
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