In this episode, John Golden and Chris Jennings, a UCLA graduate with 25 years of experience in sales leadership and client retention training. They discuss innovative sales training techniques, focusing on authenticity, effective questioning, and psychological insights. Chris also highlights the need to set low expectations in sales calls to have honest conversations and build ... »
Investing in Behavioral Health – A Growing Opportunity Mental health services are more in demand than ever. But access to care remains a challenge. In this episode of the Expert Insight Interview, John Golden talks with Jay Toby, an investment expert, about why behavioral health is both a critical social need and a smart investment ... »
Why Every Entrepreneur Needs Financial Discipline Running a business isn’t just about making money. It’s about managing it wisely. In a recent podcast episode, John Golden spoke with Kash, CEO of Icon Foods and CFO of multiple companies. Kash shared one key truth: passion doesn’t pay the bills—financial discipline does. Many entrepreneurs focus on sales but ... »
In this episode, John Golden talks with Dr. Thorsten Polleit about why the Austrian School of Economics still matters today. Dr. Polleit explains how key ideas like subjective value, opportunity cost, and business cycles help us understand modern economies. He also discusses why booms and busts happen, how low interest rates create bad investments, and ... »
Struggling sales teams don’t have to stay that way! In this episode, John Golden chats with Geoff Ketterer, a sales expert who knows how to turn things around. They break down why teams fail, how leadership makes or breaks success, and why tracking the right KPIs is key. Geoff also shares how to fix slow ... »
In this episode, host John Golden chats with Chris Peer, CEO of Sinc Show, about how B2B marketing teams can prove their value. Chris shares insights from his book The Great Eight Pillars: ROI-Driven Marketing for Manufacturing Companies, explaining how marketing can shift from being a cost to a revenue driver. From setting clear goals ... »
In this engaging episode podcast, host John Golden speaks with Jeff Mains, a seasoned entrepreneur and expert in the B2B SaaS landscape. The conversation delves into the critical topic of future-proofing businesses in an era marked by rapid technological advancements and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Key Takeaways: Understanding Customer Needs: Stay attuned to ... »
In this episode of Expert Insight Interview, host John Golden speaks with AI strategist Jonathan Mast about how entrepreneurs can harness AI to boost productivity, sales, and customer engagement. Jonathan, founder of White Beard Strategies, shares his expertise on AI prompting, which enhances AI’s effectiveness by providing context and specificity. Key takeaways include a four-step ... »
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 ... »
