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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 9 MIN

Stop Ignoring Your Gut Instinct!

from Mind Over Money Podcast · host Jessen James

Most salespeople ignore their gut instinct because they think they need permission to challenge a prospect. In this episode, Jessen explains why intuition matters in sales, how ignoring red flags sabotages conversations, and why the best sales professionals aren’t afraid to address the elephant in the room. Key Takeaways You’ll learn how to recognise when a prospect isn’t fully engaged, why honesty creates stronger conversations, and how following your intuition helps you uncover the real truth behind objections. Jessen also breaks down how self-worth affects your confidence during sales calls more than most people realise. Highlights Jessen shares real examples from training sales reps and explains how one simple mindset shift completely changed their results. He dives into reading energy, calling out uncomfortable situations professionally, and why great sales conversations rely more on awareness and honesty than memorised techniques or scripts. If you found this episode valuable, make sure to follow the podcast on Spotify and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Need support? Email us at [email protected]  About the host:  Jessen James  Jessen has spoken to and trained thousands of entrepreneurs all over the world and has been featured on Channel 5's Rich House Poor House.  Having built, bought, and sold multiple businesses himself, Jessen has had some amazing wins and some rather spectacular fails too! He now dedicates his time to serving others to better their lives and businesses by sharing his learnings. Get in touch today.     CONTACT DETAILS  Website: https://www.jessenjames.com/  EMAIL: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessenjamesofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessenjamesofficial Send in a voice message:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindovermoney/message    

Most salespeople ignore their gut instinct because they think they need permission to challenge a prospect. In this episode, Jessen explains why intuition matters in sales, how ignoring red flags sabotages conversations, and why the best sales professionals aren’t afraid to address the elephant in the room. Key Takeaways You’ll learn how to recognise when a prospect isn’t fully engaged, why honesty creates stronger conversations, and how following your intuition helps you uncover the real truth behind objections. Jessen also breaks down how self-worth affects your confidence during sales calls more than most people realise. Highlights Jessen shares real examples from training sales reps and explains how one simple mindset shift completely changed their results. He dives into reading energy, calling out uncomfortable situations professionally, and why great sales conversations rely more on awareness and honesty than memorised techniques or scripts. If you found this episode valuable, make sure to follow the podcast on Spotify and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Need support? Email us at [email protected]  About the host:  Jessen James  Jessen has spoken to and trained thousands of entrepreneurs all over the world and has been featured on Channel 5's Rich House Poor House.  Having built, bought, and sold multiple businesses himself, Jessen has had some amazing wins and some rather spectacular fails too! He now dedicates his time to serving others to better their lives and businesses by sharing his learnings. Get in touch today.     CONTACT DETAILS  Website: https://www.jessenjames.com/  EMAIL: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessenjamesofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessenjamesofficial Send in a voice message:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindovermoney/message

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