Sales POP! is your shortcut to sales, marketing and leadership excellence, offering short, insightful episodes with top global thought leaders, hosted by John Golden.
Being an expert salesperson is a choice. You must position yourself as an expert salesperson, and be intentional about making decisions that will help you rise to the top. However, not many people go…
Technological advances in the sales world have been mostly positive thus far, but many salespeople fear their ability to stay relevant in the digital age. The dystopian fears of technology replacing…
About 17 years ago, a new branch of marketing called neuromarketing hit the sales world. It was an exciting idea that promised to change the foundation of marketing. Interviewed by John Golden, Patri…
What if you could generate more revenue, but use fewer resources? It seems like a dream scenario, right? This dream can be a reality with sales hacking. Max Altschuler, interviewed by John Golden, ex…
Salespeople are optimistic by nature. They have to be, in a career where rejection is commonplace. However, it’s not always smart to go after every sales opportunity, especially when it’s a sale that…
Jeffrey Lipsius wants you to coach the customer. Salespeople often spend more time looking at their own sales record, as opposed to their customer’s sales record. But, customer buying performance is …
Despite being 51% of the population, women only make up 39% of the sales industry. Lauren Bailey, interviewed by John Golden, explores why there aren't more women in sales management roles, and how t…
Videos provide a lot of information to consumers that may not always be obvious over the phone or online communication. It allows for an interested person to understand a salespersons emotions, perso…
Judy Frank talks sales bottlenecks and accelerators in the sales process with John Golden. Bottlenecks, also referred to as speed bumps or potholes, are things that come up in the sales process that …
Richard Forrest talks ethics in sales in our Sales Experts interview, hosted by John Golden. Ethics in sales has been a big discussion in the business world. Many people don’t think of salespeople as…
It happens to all of us. We know the things that we should be doing, but neglect to actually do them. The same is true for salespeople. Essential tasks that are important for overall sales generation…
Daly introduces the idea of “high payoff activities,” or HPA. Each individual has 168 hours per week. However, some people are using their 168 hours better than others. It is estimated that a salespe…
Intergenerational similarities and differences are more highlighted now than ever, especially in sales. In many workplaces, there is a diverse group of individuals that need to find a way to work tog…
Have you ever thought about transitioning into being an entrepreneur? More people are looking towards entrepreneurial endeavors as they realize that they want to take more charge over their own life.…
You need to know about Mindful Power. As a salesperson, do you ever get stressed? Maybe a little bit nervous, or afraid? The sales world is one of high pressure, where stressful situations present th…
Change management is the concept of change, and how to keep abreast of these changes. Many times, salespeople are slow to change their methods or don’t realize the necessity of adapting to the newnes…
Sales recruiting is difficult. Attracting, hiring, and onboarding good salespeople can be a challenge that is challenging to overcome. The turnover rate for salespeople is much higher than other jobs…
Sales enablement can be a broad topic, and a lot of people have different definitions of what sales enablement really means. Tamara Schenk, interviewed by John Golden, created a definition based on h…
Evolving customer experience is a competitive advantage. It’s tough for companies to really stand out or differentiate themselves with prospects and customers without a positive customer experience. …
Selling is a contact sport. If you can’t roll with the sales punches, you get knocked out. You need to get back up, and close.” This quote off of Catherine Brinkman’s LinkedIn is a metaphor discussed…