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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 18 MIN

142: The Soft CTA is Killing Your Sales

from Build That Business · host Lindsay van Harssel

142: The Soft CTA is Killing Your Sales You're at Costco. The lady with the friendly smile holds out a tiny paper cup with a single wonton on a toothpick. You take the bite. It's unreal. You go, "where do I find these?" And she smiles and says, "feel free to check the website when you're ready."What?! Ridiculous right?That is what most entrepreneurs are doing to their buyers every single day.In this episode, I'm breaking down the single most expensive sentence in your business...  the soft CTA. The "whenever you're ready." The "DM me if you're curious." The "feel free to reach out." And why it is costing a lot of you listening over $200,000 a year.Inside:– Why a whole generation of entrepreneurs got raised on bro marketing and overcorrected into barely asking at all– The three stories you tell yourself to justify the vague pitch– What your buyer is actually doing in the ten seconds after they say "I love this"– The clean ask scripts for DMs, webinars, sales calls, stages, and booths– The integrity flip: why pitching clearly is more respectful than softening every askIf you have been leaving money on the table because you didn't want to be "that person" — this episode is your third option. Grounded, warm, direct sales that honor you AND your buyer.They want the wonton. Give them the damn wonton.Head to easiestyes.com to grab a spot in the masterclass and get the full framework.

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142: The Soft CTA is Killing Your Sales You're at Costco. The lady with the friendly smile holds out a tiny paper cup with a single wonton on a toothpick. You take the bite. It's unreal. You go, "where do I find these?" And she smiles and says, "feel free to check the website when you're ready." What?! Ridiculous right? That is what most entrepreneurs are doing to their buyers every single day. In this episode, I'm breaking down the single most expensive sentence in your business...&nbs...

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