Ep. 36 | Why Your Sales Conversations Feel Awkward (and How to Fix Them) with Nikki Rausch episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 32 MIN

Ep. 36 | Why Your Sales Conversations Feel Awkward (and How to Fix Them) with Nikki Rausch

from Mindset Breakthroughs for Solopreneurs · host Jen Lemke

What if sales didn’t feel pushy, awkward, or manipulative… but instead felt natural, human, and rooted in real connection?In this episode, I’m joined by The Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch, who is a master at helping business owners sell without the ick. Nikki blends decades of professional sales experience with deep NLP training to teach a refreshingly simple truth:Sales is something you do with people, not to them.We unpack why so many smart, capable entrepreneurs struggle to convert conversations into clients—and how small language shifts can completely change the outcome. Nikki also talks about:Why projecting your own money beliefs kills sales (aka “selling from your own wallet”)The two biggest mistakes people make in sales conversationsHow to stop talking at people and start talking with themAnd so much more!If you're in online business, your biggest job is selling and if you're not getting the sales you want, this episode is for you!You can find Nikki here:WebsiteInstagramFree Training - Seal The Deal: Questions that close sales⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ready to talk about what 1:1 coaching could look like for you?Start here by filling out this short form and I'll be in touch!

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What if sales didn’t feel pushy, awkward, or manipulative… but instead felt natural, human, and rooted in real connection?In this episode, I’m joined by The Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch, who is a master at helping business owners sell without the ick. Nikki blends decades of professional sales experience with deep NLP training to teach a refreshingly simple truth:Sales is something you do with people, not to them.We unpack why so many smart, capable entrepreneurs struggle to convert conversations into clients—and how small language shifts can completely change the outcome. Nikki also talks about:Why projecting your own money beliefs kills sales (aka “selling from your own wallet”)The two biggest mistakes people make in sales conversationsHow to stop talking at people and start talking with themAnd so much more!If you're in online business, your biggest job is selling and if you're not getting the sales you want, this episode is for you!You can find Nikki here:WebsiteInstagramFree Training - Seal The Deal: Questions that close sales⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ready to talk about what 1:1 coaching could look like for you?Start here by filling out this short form and I'll be in touch!

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What if sales didn’t feel pushy, awkward, or manipulative… but instead felt natural, human, and rooted in real connection?In this episode, I’m joined by The Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch, who is a master at helping business owners sell without the ick....

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