EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 7 MIN
Your sales problem might not be your pricing. It might be your belief.
from The Functional Founder with Themi Stergianos · host Themi Sterginaos
This episode explores a mistake I see founders and sales teams make all the time: they assume objections are the problem, when the real issue sits much deeper.After coaching a client struggling to convert high-value deals, I uncovered two patterns that were quietly killing their sales. They weren’t getting in front of the real decision-makers, and they had started losing confidence in the value of what they were selling.The result? More objections. Lower conversions. Less belief.This conversation is about why great sales isn’t just a process problem — it’s a mindset problem too. And why the strongest salespeople don’t just sell products. They genuinely believe they can help people succeedWhat’s insideWhy most sales objections aren’t actually about priceThe costly mistake of pitching to people who can’t make decisionsHow confidence quietly affects conversion ratesWhat founders can learn from elite athletes about rebuilding beliefWhy helping people buy professionally is the new definition of sellingWho this is forFounders, business owners, and sales leaders who are generating leads but struggling to convert them consistently.If your team is hearing more objections, closing fewer deals, or losing confidence in the sales process, this episode will help you identify what’s really getting in the way.
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This episode explores a mistake I see founders and sales teams make all the time: they assume objections are the problem, when the real issue sits much deeper. After coaching a client struggling to convert high-value deals, I uncovered two patterns that were quietly killing their sales. They weren’t getting in front of the real decision-makers, and they had started losing confidence in the value of what they were selling. The result? More objections. Lower conversions. Less belief. This conve...
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Your sales problem might not be your pricing. It might be your belief.
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