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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 16 MIN

138: "Always Be Closing" Is Gross. Here's What to Do Instead...

from Build That Business · host Lindsay van Harssel

138: "Always Be Closing" Is Gross. Here's What to Do Instead..."Always Be Closing." It's been celebrated as the golden rule of sales for thirty years. Turns out it was written to show how gross that world is and bro-marketers put it on a poster and ran with it as the gospel. The irony is almost too good.In this episode, we break down why ABC culture spread, what it's actually costing you, in refunds, in reputation, and in how you feel after every sales call, and the framework she uses to sell with full confidence and a clean conscience.You'll learn:The 8 classic high-pressure tactics and exactly why they work against youThe real difference between guiding and pushing (and how to tell which one you're doing)Why pressure selling erodes your confidence over time4 guardrails for ethical, high-converting sales conversationsWhat it actually sounds like to invite a decision without pressurePlus the one thing my mom told me when I started my business that reframed everything she thought I knew about sales.Ready to sell in a way that feels good, converts well, and builds a reputation you're actually proud of? I'm hosting a free masterclass where I teach the full framework behind ethical, high-converting sales conversations, the nine psychological triggers, how to read where someone is in real time, and how to guide someone to a yes without ever feeling gross about it.Save your spot at 👉 www.easiestyes.com

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