18 Summers: Why Entrepreneur Dads Can’t Afford to Wait - George Rivera
Sales POP! Podcasts: Insights from Top Experts in Sales, Marketing, Leadership & More.
Release Date: 03/15/2026
Is Your Business Really AI Native? Sid Bharath Explains What That Actually Means
Sales POP! Podcasts: Insights from Top Experts in Sales, Marketing, Leadership & More.
Sid Bharath, founder of Refound, joins Sales POP! host John Golden to explain why most corporate AI initiatives fail — not because of the technology, but because of missing change management and a lack of strategic ownership. Sid shares the audit-first framework Refound uses to map workflows, identify friction, and rebuild processes with AI at the core rather than layered on top. Learn more and book a free consultation at .
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Build vs. Buy AI: David Farrell on the Decision Every Sales Leader Must Make
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David Farrell, Sales Leader at Salesloft, joins John Golden to examine how AI is reshaping pipeline creation, deal execution, and revenue forecasting — without replacing the human trust factor that remains essential to closing high-value B2B deals. Drawing on 25 years of hands-on sales experience, David introduces his three-legged stool framework for diagnosing sales performance and makes a compelling case for why most organizations should buy purpose-built AI solutions rather than attempt to build their own. Learn more at .
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From Triage to Turnaround: How Richard Broo Fixes Broken Projects in 60 Days
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Richard Broo, project management turnaround specialist and founder of True North PMP Consulting, joins John Golden to expose the invisible forces that cause 19% of all projects to fail — from uncontrolled scope creep and unexamined assumptions to the hidden costs of leadership disengagement — and shares the 60-day triage and root-cause correction framework he uses to rescue initiatives that are over budget, behind schedule, or losing executive alignment. Learn more and book a free consultation at truenorthpmpconsulting.com.
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Can You Lead Publicly and Stay Hands-On? Shabnum Bi Proves You Can
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Shabnum Bi, Founder and Director of Early Nurture Preschool in Birmingham, joins John Golden to discuss how she rebuilt an award-winning early years setting after forced liquidation — and why staying small, community-rooted, and hands-on is the strategy behind her Outstanding Ofsted rating and global recognition. Learn more at .
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Authentic Leadership in Business with Lisa Pagotto, Founder of Crooked Compass
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Lisa Pagotto, Founder & CEO of Crooked Compass, joins John Golden to discuss what happens when a business loses its founding purpose — and how to rebuild when everything collapses at once. Drawing on her Shark Tank Australia experience, a near-administration crisis, and a bold COVID pivot into private aviation touring, Lisa shares the leadership principles that have kept her business growing for over 12 years. Learn more at .
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AI Can't Own the Outcome — Sridhar Ravilla on Keeping Humans Accountable
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Sridhar Ravilla — fractional transformation executive and author of Transformation That Lands — joins John Golden to examine why well-funded enterprise transformations fail after strategy is approved, tracing the moment accountability quietly moves from named owners into committees, dashboards, and AI systems. Sridhar shares the resignation test, the deferral committee trap, and the 90-degree blind spot that AI leaves in every programme. Connect with Sridhar at linkedin.com/in/sridharravilla/.
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Is Your Book a Trophy or a Tool? Susan Friedman on Author Strategy
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Susan Friedman, founder of Aviva Publishing & Marketing, joins host John Golden to share why most nonfiction business books fail to generate results — and how a strategic shift toward niche marketing, bulk sales, and long-term promotion changes everything. With 30 years of experience and 18 books published, Susan gives authors a practical roadmap for turning their book into a business asset rather than a shelf trophy. Learn more and connect with Susan at .
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B2B Sales Growth Strategies That Actually Work with Andy Hedrick
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Andy Hedrick, Founder and CEO of Green Path Tech, joins Sales POP! to unpack the 2V2R Rapid Sales Growth System — a proven B2B framework built on one principle: Value and Verified Results must outweigh Risks and Resistors in every deal. Andy covers proof-of-concept selling, fractional resourcing, and using AI without losing buyer trust — drawing on 250+ projects and $500M+ in revenue growth. Learn more at .
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Will AI Replace Salespeople? Tony Paquin Says the Best Ones Will Be More Valuable Than Ever
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Tony Paquin, CEO and Co-Founder of iRemedy Healthcare and co-inventor of 12 AI and machine learning patents, joins Sales POP! to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare procurement, eliminating supply chain risk, and redefining the future of sales. Drawing on 30 years of software and healthcare technology experience, Tony explains why experienced professionals are better positioned than ever to lead in the AI era — and why every business leader needs to act now. Learn more at iremedy.com.
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AI Tax Filing for $499: Sai Dhanak on the Future of Accounting
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, joins John Golden to explain how his AI-powered tax advisory service is solving the US CPA shortage by pairing AI agents with experienced human CPAs to deliver IRS-ready returns at a fixed price of $499 per year — with no upsells, no waiting weeks for a response, and unlimited advice year-round. Sai also shares his philosophy on the inaction trap, the art of the well-timed pivot, and why the collapse of the billable hour is coming for every professional service industry. Learn more at deduction.com.
info_outlineGeorge Rivera’s father was dying when he delivered the advice that changed everything: stop missing your son’s games. That single conversation forced Rivera—a self-made entrepreneur running a $20 million business—to rethink what success actually looks like when your kids are growing up without you.
In this powerful conversation with host John Golden, Rivera opens up about the emotional toll of being a founder and why so many entrepreneur dads stay trapped in a cycle they never planned for. He introduces the concept behind his 18 Summers Roundtable, a community where founder fathers share real struggles, hold each other accountable, and commit to being present before those eighteen childhood summers slip away.
Rivera also tackles the mindset shift required to move from “always on” to truly engaged—covering everything from calendar boundaries and shutdown routines to the daily scorecards that let you step away from the business without anxiety. This isn’t about working less. It’s about making sure the work serves your life instead of replacing it.