Why Panama Is a Real Estate Hotspot with Melissa Darnay
Sales POP! Podcasts: Insights from Top Experts in Sales, Marketing, Leadership & More.
Release Date: 04/25/2025
The New Rules of Employee Recognition (From a Workplace Culture Expert) - Alex Grande
Sales POP! Podcasts: Insights from Top Experts in Sales, Marketing, Leadership & More.
Traditional employee engagement is broken. Your remote workers aren't seeing celebrations, and generic recognition programs fall flat because everyone's motivated differently. Workplace culture specialists are seeing success with three core strategies: First, use digital platforms like Teams and Slack to make recognition consistent across locations. Second, gamify behaviors that matter—not just sales numbers, but collaboration, innovation, and effort. Third, personalize everything. Let people choose their preferred style of rewards and recognition. Sales teams especially need this....
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Combat Ad Fraud: Essential Strategies for Protecting Your Digital Campaigns - Rich Kahn
Sales POP! Podcasts: Insights from Top Experts in Sales, Marketing, Leadership & More.
Are your digital ads performing poorly despite significant investment? You might be a fraud victim. This episode breaks down the explosive growth of ad fraud from $8 billion in 2015 to $140 billion today, fueled by accessible AI tools and global criminal networks. Expert explains how fraudsters use bots, malware, and human click farms to steal from every digital channel. Red flags include unpredictable campaign results, chargeback spikes, and leads who don't recognize your brand. The key to fighting back is professional fraud detection using collective intelligence from multiple clients,...
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Should You Promote Your Top Salesperson to Manager? - Ashley Herd
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Promoting your top salesperson to manager seems like a no-brainer. They exceeded every target, so leading a team should be easy, right? Wrong. Star performers often succeed through "unconscious competence"—they're naturally gifted but can't explain their methods to others. Without management training, they struggle with coaching, delegation, and difficult conversations. Your sales champion becomes a frustrated manager leading an underperforming team. The solution? Assess leadership potential separately from sales performance. Does this person enjoy developing others? Can they handle...
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The Hidden Psychology Killing Your Conversions - Matt Sucha
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Your customers aren't unmotivated—they're scared. Consumer psychology expert explains why addressing fear outperforms aggressive selling every time. One bank's free insurance offer flopped until they tackled customer skepticism head-on. The result? A 167% conversion increase without changing the product. The secret lies in subconscious decision-making. When a water heater salesperson started presenting two options instead of one "perfect" choice, his conversion rate nearly doubled. Why? Choice reduces anxiety and creates empowerment. Sucha's breakthrough: communication changes three...
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Feeling older than your years? You're not alone - John Goldman
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In this eye-opening podcast episode, shares how traditional healthcare failed him in his 40s—and what he did about it. When declining energy and brain fog were dismissed as "normal aging," Goldman took matters into his own hands. The answer wasn't a magic pill. It was comprehensive diagnostics, coordinated specialist teams, and personalized interventions based on real data. But here's the kicker: this level of care was only available to the ultra-wealthy.
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How Outcome-Based Consulting Builds Better Client Relationships - Tim Beattie
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What if consulting contracts rewarded results instead of hours worked? and former Red Hat executive, is pioneering exactly that approach. In this conversation, Beattie breaks down the emerging consulting model that's replacing traditional project-based work. Subscription engagements provide clients ongoing access to expertise while creating predictable revenue streams. Asynchronous coaching through recorded videos scales impact beyond billable hours. AI tools amplify consultant knowledge without replacing human connection.
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Building a Personal Brand That Doesn't Feel Fake - Katrena Friel
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Your personal brand isn't your Instagram aesthetic. Business mentor Katrena Friel defines it as "the presence that walks in the door ahead of you"—your reputation before you enter the room. The Imposter Syndrome Reality Check Feeling like a fraud? Join the club. Even top performers battle self-doubt. The difference? They move forward anyway. Ask yourself: "If not me, then who?" Your messy journey is exactly what someone else needs to hear right now. Finding Your Unique Edge Everyone has a "field of excellence"—the unique combination of skills and experiences only you possess. List...
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Elevating B2B Narratives with AI: Lessons from Content Workshop’s David J. Ebner
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AI is reshaping marketing, but genuine storytelling stays human at heart. In this episode with , discover practical methods to fuse AI with emotionally engaging narratives for B2B tech. Start with a unique idea, then use AI for research and first drafts—while humans shape the emotional journey, voice, and value storytelling. Map a clear workflow: human-led ideation, AI-assisted drafting, and expert revision to ensure brand alignment. Maintain a flexible AI ecosystem to test new tools and guard against lock-in, and build a robust internal knowledge base to fuel content accuracy and...
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Richard Birke’s Guide to Conflict Resolution
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Conflict is inevitable; litigation is optional. Mediation expert joins Sales POP! to share a masterclass in de-escalating high-stakes business disputes. The key? Predictability and Vulnerability. Building trust requires leaders to model the transparency they expect from their teams. In our digital-first world, Berk warns against "impulse responding," suggesting video calls over text to maintain emotional nuance. By identifying stakeholder "hot spots" early and using structured frameworks for complex disputes, leaders can protect their company culture and bottom line. Master these soft skills...
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Mastering the AI Workflow - Antony Baker
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The secret to AI ROI isn't the software—it’s the process. shares a masterclass on mapping workflows to identify high-impact "quick wins." From cleaning bloated sales pipelines to using specialized "Mates" for meeting notes, this episode provides a blueprint for operational efficiency. With the competitive window closing fast, learn why data transparency and precise prompting are the new prerequisites for business survival. Insight: Stop treating AI as a chatbot and start treating it as a digital teammate. Listen now to stay ahead of the curve.
info_outlineIn this episode, real estate expert Melissa Darnay shares why Panama is a smart place to invest. She moved there in 2012 and now helps people find homes through her agency, Choose Panama.
Melissa explains how Panama offers strong economic stability, low living costs, and easy property laws—especially for Americans. You’ll learn why the country is popular with expats, how the visa process works, and what makes Panama City a top rental market.
If you’ve ever thought about buying real estate abroad, this episode is packed with helpful tips and first-hand advice.