51: Grow Your business By Selling In a Way That Feels Aligned Even If Outside of Your Comfort Zone

Send us Fan MailMost of us in the early childhood space is serving others and often feel a sense of struggle with sales. But really, this is just a struggle with receiving. Often times, we are used to being the caretaker, the helper, the healer, and the focus on the well-being of others. You may not be used to feeling that you deserve the same level of value when the time comes and you need to talk about charging money for your services.Receiving is not something we're trained naturally to do. And really trusting yourself in sales can bring up things around, “Am I worth it? Do I get to receive? Do I get to take in money for what I do? And can that be OK for me?” Today we are here to say, “YES!” It is ok and we can grow our business and sell in a way that feels good even when it is outside of our comfort zone and at times feels completely foreign.So, how do we grow our business and sell in a way that feels good even when it is outside of our comfort zone and at times feels completely foreign?As Early Childhood owners/managers we see ourselves as natural nurturers, teachers, caregivers, and entrepreneurs versus salespeople, but to continue to grow your business it is imperative to “sell.” You must embrace the idea of “allowing” yourself to embrace the discomfort in selling and pivot your mindset.  If you struggle when it comes time to ask for the sale in the inquiry or tour process, then today's ECBME podcast episode is for you! We are going to outline the key factors that will help you lose the icky feeling when it comes to talking about money with your prospective families.When it comes to sales in our Early Childhood businesses we need to:Develop an aligned sales process and mindset.Remember the Silent Step. Boldly make the offer at the end of the inquiry or tour.Are you ready to learn more? Let's dive in!Be sure to download our free resource, a 5-Step Sales Script to help you feel more comfortable about selling your services to prospective families.We also have a great resource, the Early Childhood Business CEO Vision Planner that will help guide you through all of this if you haven't identified your mission, core values, brand promise, hidden assets, and more. You can find this at kelleypeake.com.Want to learn more? Click here!Connect with KelleyInstagram: @kelleypeakecreativeFacebook: @peakecreativeWe care about your opinion, so if you enjoy the podcast, make sure to follow, rate, and leave us a review!We help early childhood business owners ditch the chaos and lead with confidence. With actionable strategies and time-saving tools, you can grow your revenue, inspire your team, and create a thriving business—without sacrificing the life you love. Ready to make it happen? Visit kelleypeake.com and take the first step toward your dream business today!