Sales Done Differently: Ethical Techniques for Feminist Entrepreneurs with Allison Davis

Get "Liberate Your Business" by Becky Mollenkamp at https://liberateyourbusiness.com/In this episode of Feminist Founders, Becky Mollenkamp sits down with Allison Davis to explore how to do sales differently, centering ethics, empathy, and human connection. They discuss how traditional sales techniques, often dominated by white male voices, have perpetuated harmful practices, and how feminist business owners can shift to more values-aligned approaches. From compassionate sales tactics to consent-based selling, this conversation dives deep into how business owners can thrive while staying true to their principles. Whether you're navigating B2B sales strategies, focusing on service-based business growth, or just looking for more ethical sales techniques, this episode is packed with actionable insights.Allison Davis (she/her) is the founder of Sales Done Differently, a consultancy focused on founder-led sales. Drawing from her 20 years of sales experience at companies like National Geographic and Time Out North America, Allison helps her clients leverage their strengths into consistent revenue-generating systems. In the past year alone, Allison’s clients have sold millions of dollars in services to organizations like Charles Schwab, Gartner, Planned Parenthood, Levi’s, Hulu, ACLU and more. Website | LinkedInDiscussed in this episode:How to build sales strategies for small businesses without sacrificing valuesEthical sales techniques that foster trust and long-term relationshipsRelationship-based sales as an antidote to high-pressure tacticsSales done differently: Approaches that challenge traditional normsThe importance of a progressive sales approach in today’s marketFeminist sales strategies that center the buyer’s humanitySales coaching for women in service-based industriesWhy compassionate sales tactics lead to better outcomesConsent-based sales and its role in building customer trustThe intersection of anti-capitalist values and sustainable business growthTransformational sales practices that foster authentic connectionsTips for recovering from sales trauma and mindset coaching for resilienceHow values-based sales can transform your business modelThe role of empathy in sales, particularly in B2B environmentsOrganic lead generation and sales without manipulationResources mentioned:Allison's monthly sales roundtable“Snap Selling” by Jill KonrathAnimal Kind (Hudson, NY)