89. Sales Strategies That Won't Make You Cringe

Welcome back to another episode of Life After Corporate! Today we're exploring why even the thought of selling might make you cringe, and how you're leaving valuable opportunities on the table because of how you're showing up in a sales conversation. Ready? Check this episode out!   [00:01 - 03:33] Opening Segment Welcome to the podcast!  I introduce our topic for today Sales is the lifeblood of your business What happens when you focus more on your mission over your value   [03:34 - 13:35] Sales Strategies That Won't Make You Cringe Make an offer and pitch your services The First Mistake You Make in a One-to-One Conversation with a Client Why you can't be fully present in a sales pitch conversation and how to get around it The Two Levels of Sales  Questions to Ask in A Discovery Conversation  This is just conversation. How to pitch to an offer-resistant person The conversation is not about you, but all about them Piercing the Veil of Illusion   [13:36 - 16:22] Closing Segment  Start the conversation and begin making authentic conversations when you speak!  Join me for our signature program, Standout Webinars, and learn the most important skills of learning to engage people with innovative ideas and invite them to take the next step with you and have a conversation about what it would be like to work together. Join our Facebook Group and get more hands on coaching with Deb on how to grow your business. Subscribe to the LinkedIn Newsletter Final words   Tweetable Quotes: "Everyone you meet comes into a conversation with the expectation of being sold to." - Deb Boulanger "It's not about pitching your services. It's not about convincing people why you're qualified to help them. It's all about helping them get out of their own way. So they can make a clear decision." - Deb Boulanger "You need to earn the right to have that conversation based on your unique point of view on their challenges and how you think about innovative solutions to their most pressing problems." - Deb Boulanger SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs!  Get weekly tips on how to create more money and meaning doing work you love and be one of the many growing entrepreneurs in our community. CLICK HERE to join our private Facebook Group!  Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or checkout our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com