{"podcast":{"title":"Make It Happen Mondays - B2B Sales Talk with John Barrows","slug":"make-it-happen-mondays-b2b-sales-talk-with-john-barrows-856155","podcast_index_feed_id":856155,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/make-it-happen-mondays/","website_url":"https://podcast.jbarrows.com/public/60/Make-It-Happen-Mondays---B2B-Sales-Talk-with-John-Barrows-e8d5c0d3","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d84e709a-4e60-4476-9c30-d18353e295ae/jiMwzJtlBxrVtqeZEDAnMJDt.jpg","author":"John Barrows","episode_count":241,"summary":"John Barrows helps sales leaders decide whether to replace or rebuild their teams for the AI era, drawing on 25+ years working with Salesforce, LinkedIn, Google, and Amazon. He advises CROs and VPs of Sales on AI readiness, team structure, and go-to-market strategy. He trains sales teams on the fundamentals that drive consistent performance, with or without AI.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-08T22:21:58.237561+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-it-happen-mondays-b2b-sales-talk-with-john-barrows-856155"},"episode":{"title":"Coaching the Coaches in Sales with Saif Khan","slug":"coaching-the-coaches-in-sales-with-saif-khan","published_at":"2026-02-16T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-it-happen-mondays-b2b-sales-talk-with-john-barrows-856155/coaching-the-coaches-in-sales-with-saif-khan","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-it-happen-mondays-b2b-sales-talk-with-john-barrows-856155","url":"https://make-it-happen-mondays.captivate.fm/episode/saif-khan","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/98b55fd8-d999-418c-9883-95158f41aa70.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Make It Happen Mondays , John sits down with Saif Khan , Regional VP of EMEA and APAC at Semrush , one of the top SaaS platforms helping digital marketers drive visibility, traffic, and growth. But this episode isn’t just about tools or tactics—it’s about the real human side of sales leadership. From growing up in a council estate in West London to building elite sales teams across two continents, Saif shares how a single ride-along with his uncle sparked his lifelong passion for sales. He breaks down how five years in retail taught him more about buyer psychology than any formal sales training ever could—and why emotional intelligence , not just methodology, is the real differentiator in today’s market. The conversation dives into: • How burnout creeps in even during “success” • Why Saif hit pause on his career for a solo journey through Southeast Asia • The coaching crisis in frontline management • The line between AI augmentation and AI dependency —and what it means for the future of leadership. Whether you’re an SDR, a VP, or somewhere in between, this episode is packed with real stories, fresh takes, and valuable lessons for anyone navigating the evolving world of modern sales. Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together! Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/ Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/ Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1 Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter Connect with Saif on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saif-khan-cism/ Check out Saif's Website Semrush: https://www.semru…","meta_description":"In this episode of Make It Happen Mondays , John sits down with Saif Khan , Regional VP of EMEA and APAC at Semrush , one of the top SaaS platforms helpin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3484,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/make-it-happen-mondays-b2b-sales-talk-with-john-barrows-856155/episodes/coaching-the-coaches-in-sales-with-saif-khan/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-it-happen-mondays-b2b-sales-talk-with-john-barrows-856155/coaching-the-coaches-in-sales-with-saif-khan.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}