Sales Self Talk with Ryann Dowdy

Meet Candice Erickson: Candice's background is psychology, marketing and media. Studying social media marketing at Sydney University, Candice created one of Australia's first social media marketing agencies. It was done for you marketing services in 2008. Candice has been a presenter on major Australian TV networks Channel 7 & 9 while subsequently being an announcer on several radio stations around Australia. With multiple national awards for multi-media campaigns and business behind her Candice's most recent award in 2023 was won for organic strategies that scaled a new business to $420k in 6 months. Further extending her passion for personal development, Candice hosts a nationwide radio segment, 'Good Days with Candice', which aims to deliver life-enhancing skills to the masses, fostering a happier, healthier societal environment. Establishing herself as a respected leader in personal and professional development, Candice's name has become synonymous with accelerated online and professional growth. Connect with Candice: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candice.hazeltine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gooddayswithcandice/ ⬇️ FREE DOWNLOAD: Your next 5000 followers and sales in 30 days is a comprehensive free guide to getting fast success on social media. This guide details everything I did to grow a dead instagram account with 5000 followers and convert $8,500 in sales. If you feel frustrated with social media, not sure what to post, have an account that isn't growing or getting views this guide will turn that all around. https://live.ericksontrainings.com/5000followers563951 ✨ Grab the free resource that will help you reprogram your brain to LOVE sales - and make more money. https://theconnectionagency.com/selftalk Episode Highlights: Meet Candice Erickson, host of nationwide radio segment, 'Good Days with Candice' Psychological Marketing and Energetic Vibrations Urgency and scarcity in marketing can stem from scarcity mindset or psychology. Fear-based marketing can lead to quick sales but problematic clients. Desire-based marketing builds desire and creates a welcoming community. Blending strategy and intuition Practical Tips for Balancing Energies Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com Reprogram Your Brain to LOVE Sales and Make More Money: https://theconnectionagency.com/selftalk

Your path is your path. Trust it and embrace the journey wholeheartedly. In this episode of Sales Self Talk, we'll discuss the powerful intersection of spirituality and business, and how harnessing this connection can empower entrepreneurs to achieve their goals in a more authentic and fulfilling way. ✨ Grab the free resource that will help you reprogram your brain to LOVE sales - and make more money. https://theconnectionagency.com/selftalk Episode Highlights: Reality creation involves deciding what one wants to create and determining how to achieve it. Marketing and sales strategies should feel good and be enjoyable to execute for the best results. Trusting the chosen path and the actions taken is crucial for achieving business goals. Constantly changing strategies is discouraged; commitment to a chosen path is emphasized. Spirituality in business is described as co-creating with the universe and trusting that the right opportunities will present themselves. Reconnecting with oneself and their creator is as part of your business journey. Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com Reprogram Your Brain to LOVE Sales and Make More Money: https://theconnectionagency.com/selftalk

Meet Laura Hulleman: Laura Hulleman, the creator of the Endotype Formula, Identity Aligned Brand system and hot of the Raving Coaches podcast. She is a powerful truth teller. Her superpower is helping people believe that being themselves in business is more than enough. Once a person is grounded in their identity, they can begin to operate from their zone of genius and experience more peace every day. Laura spent years researching and recognizing the patterns that created the Endotype Formula, a personality assessment designed for small business owners, marketers and coaches. Right now she takes coaches and entrepreneurs on an adventure into their Endotype Formula to improve their businesses, embody their brand identity, and attract their ideal clientele. She and her two boys live in a tree house in Wisconsin where they enjoy cozy fires in the winter and camping, fishing and kayaking all summer long. Connect with Laura: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/endotype/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnSTFIClNc9Ie8WxMroPTqw Podcast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pNiUG0d05CTFM0MNJeuFE?si=1865e9f8fad446e9 ⬇️ FREE DOWNLOAD: Take the Endotype quiz to find out your business superpowers at https://www.endotype.com/ ✨ Grab the free resource that will help you reprogram your brain to LOVE sales - and make more money. https://theconnectionagency.com/selftalk Episode Highlights: Meet Laura Hulleman, creator of the Endotype Formula and Identity Aligned Branding System. The Endotype Formula can also predict brand personalities, aiding in aligning branding with personal energy. Endotype Formula identifies four main parts of an individual's personality: gifts, hero archetype, protection mechanisms, and young child archetype. A dive into the Visionary Endotype The importance of finding fun in business and not just following made-up rules. The need for alignment and advanced strategies to move beyond basic business rules. Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com Reprogram Your Brain to LOVE Sales and Make More Money: https://theconnectionagency.com/selftalk

Meet Sarah Masci: Sarah Masci teaches overworked online service providers how to simplify their business with a sustainable VIP Day or Day Rate business model. Years of running a freelance design business, filled with scope creep, inconsistent timelines and overlapping client projects, eventually resulted in classic burnout– becoming the catalyst that sparked Sarah’s desire to create a better process. Since 2019, Sarah’s programs have helped thousands of business owners rediscover joy in their work, and the freedom they’d lost along the way. Connect with Sarah: ✨ Grab the free resource that will help you reprogram your brain to LOVE sales - and make more money. https://theconnectionagency.com/selftalk Episode Highlights: The true definition of scaling a business - and the true timeline behind making it happen Making more money without spending more time or additional resources The importance of foundational steps and audience building Becoming known and relevant before launching scalable programs Alignment in business offers, pricing, sales, marketing, and service delivery Exploding income and impact through sales mindset, energy and marketing Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com Reprogram Your Brain to LOVE Sales and Make More Money: https://theconnectionagency.com/selftalk

The rules you’ve been given in business - and life in general - are totally made up. Someone, somewhere made a rule that we just started to believe as fact. But there are people everywhere doing things unconventionally - and totally killing it. They play by their own rules. And so can you. And you can be insanely successful in doing so. --- ✨ Grab the free resource that will help you reprogram your brain to LOVE sales - and make more money. https://theconnectionagency.com/selftalk --- Episode Highlights: Acknowledging the rules in business are made up You CAN create your own rules in business - and be successful Alignment in the five key areas of your business: pricing, offer, sales, marketing, and service delivery Creating offers based on what you want to provide, free from others' expectations Set pricing that excites you and feels right in your body Choose marketing methods and sales strategies that you actually enjoy Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com Reprogram Your Brain to LOVE Sales and Make More Money: https://theconnectionagency.com/selftalk

Meet Paul Salter Paul Salter MS, RD, CSCS, CHt Hypno-Mindset and Performance Coach Having personally coached over 2,500 clients, I'm an expert in helping you get out of your own way by stopping self-sabotage at the source. With an extensive background working with elite Collegiate, Professional, and Olympic athletes as a Sports Dietitian, my unique coaching system leverages 15 years of coaching with an emphasis on hypnosis, subconscious reprogramming, mindset shift training, and proven strategies to help you unstuck yourself. The result: You break through limiting beliefs, overcome mental roadblocks, and conquer the fears holding you back from unlocking your full potential. ----- Connect with Paul: Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulsaltercoaching/ The Unstuck Yourself Newsletter: https://unstuckyourself.beehiiv.com/ ----- ✨ Grab the free resource that will help you reprogram your brain to LOVE sales - and make more money. https://theconnectionagency.com/selftalk ----- Episode Highlights: Meet Paul Salter, MS, RD, CSCS, CHt Hypno-Mindset and Performance Coach How our subconscious mind is developed: the origins of learned behaviors Reprogramming the subconscious mind, infusing it with new beliefs, emotions, goals, and desires Quieting the conscious mind and facilitating a deeper connection with the subconscious The value of hypnotherapy and mindset coaching among athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the business community How self-hypnosis recordings can empower individuals to feed their subconscious with positive affirmations and transform belief systems ----- Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com Reprogram Your Brain to LOVE Sales and Make More Money: https://theconnectionagency.com/selftalk

Meet Zach Colman Zach Colman is the Founder of Creatitive, a successful GRIT-Focused Branding Agency and expert in personal and corporate branding. He has helped countless professional athletes personal brands and athletic-driven corporate brands build mindsets and help them build their brands around community. Before establishing his business, Zach observed a recurring pattern at various workplaces he had been a part of. The lack of consideration towards customers, with the focus centered on making sales and maximizing profits, made him realize he wanted to create a place where customers wouldn’t feel as such, but as a community that is being heard and seen. Connect with Zach: https://creatitive.com/author/zcolman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-colman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zach-colman Free Private Podcast - How Gyms Can Get from Stage 3-4-5! https://leavethatmark.com ✨ Grab the free resource that will help you reprogram your brain to LOVE sales - and make more money. https://theconnectionagency.com/selftalk Episode Highlights: Meet Zach Colman, the visionary behind Gym Mark Intertwining business and personal branding Reluctance to embody yoru brand could be a sign of misalignment Impersonal Sales Pitches vs Long Lasting Connections Honest pricing strategies Sustainable Lead Gen Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com Reprogram Your Brain to LOVE Sales and Make More Money: https://theconnectionagency.com/selftalk

Meet Queenette Nwobodo Queenette Nwobodo is an Activator who is on a mission to eradicate self-doubt and help women achieve their mission and vision. She has studied human behavior for 24 years and is using her gift to help women entrepreneurs amplify their message and impact. She is the founder of Profitable Coach Institute, and Queenformation Inc., where she and her team empower women to push past limiting beliefs and fulfill their potential. Queenette is known for her activating and authentic storytelling transmissions and has spoken on the stages of Georgetown Business School, City University of New York, and the New York City Department of Education, to name a few. When she’s not helping people overcome their limiting beliefs, she can be found world-schooling her three kids, curled up on the couch journaling or Netflix and Chillin’. Queenette lives in Buford, Georgia, with her husband of 18 years and their three children. Connect with Queenette: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/queenetteonwobodo Instagram https://www.instagram.com/queenettenwobodo ⬇️ Discover Your Divine Assignment: Discover what’s next and where you’re being called next this season. https://www.queenette.com/gift ❤️ Want free sales and marketing resources sent to your inbox every week? Sign up here:  https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Episode Highlights: Understanding that you are whole, intuitive, and downright necessary Stepping into your purpose with confidence The never-ending journey of personal growth and development Leading and taking action now How to align with your soul’s true calling Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Get Free Weekly Sales and Marketing Resources Delivered to your Inbox: https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

I believe very strongly that I was put on this planet to put more power and more money into the hands of women. I'm a huge advocate for financial independence, equality in the workplace, and seeing women everywhere be successful and make a shit ton of money. And something I've learned by watching other super successful women evolve over the years - is that sometimes ... we change our minds. And sometimes, admitting we change our minds can be scary. In this episode of Sales Self Talk, I'm talking about my own personal experiences with changes in my business strategies and beliefs and how it's shaped the way we do business the same. ❤️ Want free sales and marketing resources sent to your inbox every week? Sign up here:  https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Episode Highlights: Shifting from Pushy Bro Tactics to a Connection Focused Approach How Traditional Sales and Marketing Methods Have Evolved Over the Years Building Relationships as Part of Your Sales and Marketing Strategies Welcoming Change and Admitting When Your Beliefs Have Changed\ Creating Transparency and Genuine Connection with Your Audience Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Get Free Weekly Sales and Marketing Resources Delivered to your Inbox: https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Meet Arianne Traverso: Arianne Om (Ari) is a mom, best selling author, owner of The Yoga Expo, and supporter of dreams leading a movement of impact makers to embrace health, wealth and happiness. She understands that the more value you put out into the world, the more value you receive back. It is through this sacred principle that she teaches others how to create sustainable businesses that positively impact the world. She is known as a quick thinking, solution based coach, a boon to her clients. Her coaching programs and community are made up of a tribe of difference-making wellness and self development professionals looking to experience the type of lifestyle that allows them financial abundance and freedom to move around the world. She offers a heart centered approach to living with commitment, virtue and spirit. Her business serves as an online educational platform for creative, empathic and ambitious souls like her; helping them find their voice and grow their business online so they can create a larger impact on the world. Connect with Arianne Traverso: Instagram: Ari - https://www.instagram.com/ari.biz.coachInstagram: Yoga Expo World: https://www.instagram.com/yogaexpoworldFB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/evolveddigitalceos Get the Profitable Retreats Starter Kit: https://grow.arianneom.com/ebook ❤️ Want free sales and marketing resources sent to your inbox every week? Sign up here:  https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Episode Highlights: The Hustle Mentality Event Marketing and Insights Overcoming Fear in Entrepreneurship Developing a Cohesive Sales and Marketing Strategy Building Authentic Connections with Your Audience Optimizing Your Marketing Efforts for Long Term Success Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Get Free Weekly Sales and Marketing Resources Delivered to your Inbox: https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Today I want to talk about sales and leadership and how they work together and how they are technically one and the same. When we shift into the mindset that sales is simply leading people to make a decision - suddenly the idea of sales becomes less daunting and more empowering. ❤️ Want free sales and marketing resources sent to your inbox every week? Sign up here:  https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Episode Highlights: Sales and leadership are intertwined, operating as one and the same. Empowering and leading prospects rather than convincing or persuading them Confidence plays a crucial role in sales leadership Approaching sales with a win-win-win mindset - where everyone involved benefits from the transaction Positioning the salesperson as a guide, not the hero Leadership fulfills a fundamental human need Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Get Free Weekly Sales and Marketing Resources Delivered to your Inbox: https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Meet Lindsay May Lindsay May is an award-winning, strategic marketing leader with 15 years of experience scaling businesses from startups to corporations. After leaving the 9-to-5 behind in January 2023, Lindsay launched her own SEO and website consultancy, The Happy Marketing Co., where she helps female founders grow through strategic website optimization and design. Recently Lindsay launched The Happy LeadHer, a podcast for women in leadership roles who want to heal from burnout, find fulfillment, and celebrate bold action. Her mission is to help women feel less alone in business, whether they work in corporate, for a startup, or run their own business Connect with Lindsay May https://www.instagram.com/thehappymarketingco/  https://www.instagram.com/thelindsay.may ❤️ Want free sales and marketing resources sent to your inbox every week? Sign up here:  https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Episode Highlights: SEO in Online Entrepreneurship Diversifying Marketing Strategies Content Creation Strategies Understanding SEO & Keyword Optimization Using AI Tools in SEO Strategies and Content Creation Opportunities in search engines like YouTube and Pinterest Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Get Free Weekly Sales and Marketing Resources Delivered to your Inbox: https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Our subconscious mind, developed by age seven or eight, is heavily influenced by our self-talk and drives 85-95% of our actions. How is this affecting your growth and development goals? ❤️ Want free sales and marketing resources sent to your inbox every week? Sign up here:  https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Episode Highlights: Self-talk will influence your success The development of our subconscious mind Repetition to change the way our subconscious mind responds Intentional changes in our self-talk, shifting from negativity to positivity. Replacing negative thoughts with positive affirmations Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Get Free Weekly Sales and Marketing Resources Delivered to your Inbox: https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Meet Kandi Lee: Over the past 30 years Kandi has had the opportunity to Coach and Consult over 100K Business Owners and Entrepreneurs. Kandi’s mission has been to help people transform their business from the inside out in the shortest amount of time so they can confidently create an Extraordinary Business while leaving a lasting legacy on the planet. Kandi has attended a series of personal success, coaching, and leadership classes where she learned how to transform her life from the inside out while being trained by some of the best thought leaders in the industry including Mark Victor Hansen, Jack Canfield, Lisa Nichols, Michael Beckwith, Deepak Chopra, John D'Martini, Bob Proctor and PSI Seminars to name a few. As fate would have it, this decision changed her and her daughter's life forever. After 10 years in the corporate world as a coach and trainer, Kandi had a vision to start her own coaching, consulting and training company however when she looked at her bank account she only had $1.11. She took the $1.11 and put it in an envelope under her pillow and became a Maniac on a Mission and in 2004, she launched the One-Eleven Network. Connect with Kandi Lee: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KandiLee111 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/oneelevennetwork/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoneelevennetwork If you want access to our FREE Mindset Activation Program that takes you through the exact inner work we did to get out of a place of being stuck in yo-yo cash flow to creating consistent cash flow in our business. ✨💸 Then simply follow the link below to access our FREE Masterclass! 👇🏼 https://www.one-elevennetwork.online/mindshifttomillions ❤️ Want free sales and marketing resources sent to your inbox every week? Sign up here:  https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Episode Highlights: Believing in Your Worth and Identifying Limiting Beliefs Recalibrating Your Belief Systems Understanding Internal Blocks that an sabotage efforts towards success. Success beyond external factors. Being comfortable with being uncomfortable Aligning with one's true value and worthiness. Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Get Free Weekly Sales and Marketing Resources Delivered to your Inbox: https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Are buying cycles actually longer? We hear it all the time - especially from our peers on social media. They’re all telling us how different the market is today and how we need to be prepared because buying cycles are longer and it’s harder to sell. And I’m here to change that narrative for you today. My take? The only way that that story becomes true is if you believe it to be true. ❤️ Want free sales and marketing resources sent to your inbox every week? Sign up here:  https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Episode Highlights: How your belief shapes your reality Internalizing your success stories Unwavering belief in yourself and your offerings The narrative of longer buying cycles: True or self-fulfilling prophecy? How mindset, energy, and belief shape outcomes Client expectations Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Get Free Weekly Sales and Marketing Resources Delivered to your Inbox: https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Meet Tonisha Stalnaker. Tonisha Stalnaker is the CEO and Lead Systems Strategist of SVS. She is the proud wife of a dedicated Law Enforcement Officer, and mother of two wonderful daughters - Rhaya and Gabrielle. When not spending time with her family, she is a dance fitness instructor, horror movie buff, and dog mom. Having worked in corporate America for over 10 years in Healthcare/IT Recruiting, Tonisha found her ‘super power’ was the ability to identify challenges and find solutions to produce results. Years of operational experience made Tonisha the “go-to” person in most of her roles. She wanted to utilize her strengths to serve other business owners…and SVS was founded with that goal in mind. Tonisha loves being supported by a fantastic team of women from all around the globe, and collectively they partner with aligned clients that make the SVS mission and vision come to life. Connect with Tonisha: ✨ Website: https://stalnakervs.com ✨ IG: https://www.instagram.com/stalnaker_vs/ ✨ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonishastalnaker/ ✨ FREE → Take the SVS Services Recommendation Quiz: https://svs-agency.involve.me/glasses-recommendation-quiz-b993 ❤️ Want free sales and marketing resources sent to your inbox every week? Sign up here:  https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Episode Highlights: The importance of authentic marketing Marketing based on individual preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Marketing via small-group interactions and one-on-one connections The challenges faced when transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship Acknowledging your expertise and stepping into the spotlight with confidence The importance of continuous evolution, both personally and professionally Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Get Free Weekly Sales and Marketing Resources Delivered to your Inbox: https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

We live in a society that has a negativity bias. So when you share your really big goals and dreams with other people, most other people are going to tell you that that is ridiculous, that that's not going to happen for you. And I'm here to tell you that that is bullshit. ❤️ Want free sales and marketing resources sent to your inbox every week? Sign up here:  https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Episode Highlights: Goal clarity and overcoming fear Reflect on what you truly desire in life and business Embrace the possibility of changing priorities as you evolve Prioritize tasks that align with your passions Serve clients aligned with your values and aspirations Be honest with yourself about your desires, and don't be afraid to pivot if necessary to align with your true path. Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Get Free Weekly Sales and Marketing Resources Delivered to your Inbox: https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

How you feel about your sales and marketing is directly impacting how you show up in the world, how many clients you are signing, how people are perceiving you - and how it's ultimately impacting how much money you can make. Because every strategy out there works - if you are in alignment with it. And no strategy will work if you are not. ❤️ Want free sales and marketing resources sent to your inbox every week? Sign up here:  https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Episode Highlights: The importance of alignment - and how it affects your results. Getting aligned with your pricing Sales & Marketing problems Vs. Alignment Issues Getting in alignment with your preferences and strengths Content creation should feel natural and aligned Reflection: alignment across all aspects of their business to achieve desired results. Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Get Free Weekly Sales and Marketing Resources Delivered to your Inbox: https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Social media isn't just a platform for sharing. It's a 24/7 sales tool. I've noticed that a lot of business owners still struggle with leveraging social media effectively in their sales strategies. They hesitate because they don’t want to annoy people or come off as overly promotional or too “salesy.” But here’s my question: Why pass up on such a powerful and freely accessible sales tool? Social media and the conversations that take place there are powerful tools for attracting clients, building relationships, and boosting sales. Period. ❤️ Love the podcast? Each week, we send out a free sales or marketing resource to listeners who subscribe to our email list Sign up here:  https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Episode Highlights: Super Bowl Recap: Understanding the NFL's business perspective Transform your social media into an effective sales tool Viewing social media as an investment in business growth Making decisions from the perspective of a successful business owner Prioritizing the strategic importance of sales and marketing efforts. Envisioning future success and making decisions accordingly. Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Get Free Weekly Sales and Marketing Resources Delivered to your Inbox: https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Sales isn’t about YOU. Nobody wants to go through your process. Nobody wants to go through your funnel. People want to EXPERIENCE you and your brand. When you shift your focus away from the process and instead focus on the experience you create… it makes all the difference. ❤️ Love the podcast? Each week, we send out a free sales or marketing resource to listeners who subscribe to our email list Sign up here:  https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Episode Highlights: Sales Experience vs. Sales Process Earning the right to ask tough questions by building rapport How a positive sales experience creates loyal clients Understanding your sales cycle Being prepared to play the long game Nurturing leads over time and building relationships Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Get Free Weekly Sales and Marketing Resources Delivered to your Inbox: https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Ironically enough - the number one reason I find people are struggling to sell their products and services is because - they're not selling often ENOUGH.  ❤️ Love the podcast? Each week, we send out a free sales or marketing resource to listeners who subscribe to our email list Sign up here:  https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Episode Highlights: The problem with not selling often enough  The importance of reach and frequency  How the fear of being salesy is holding you back  The power of conversations  Getting specific with your sales messaging  How energetic misalignment affects your sales  Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryann-dowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Get Free Weekly Sales and Marketing Resources Delivered to your Inbox: https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Are audience growth and lead generation the same thing? There are people with massive audiences making no money - and people with small audiences making millions. The two are not the same thing - but they do work together in different phases of your business journey. In this episode of Content + Conversations, we discuss how to utilize both in your marketing strategy. When well-executed, they become two sides of the same coin. ❤️ Love the podcast? Each week, we send out a free sales or marketing resource to listeners who subscribe to our email list Sign up here:  https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Episode Highlights: Lead Generation Vs Audience Growth: How They Differ and How They Work Together Audience Size Does Not Dictate Your Success Transitioning from Startup to Growth Phase in Your Business Outreach as a Key Strategy for Audience Growth Combining Organic Outreach with Content Creation Developing Foundational Systems and Processes to Achieve Sustainable Growth Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Get Free Weekly Sales and Marketing Resources Delivered to your Inbox: https://theconnectionagency.com/breakthrough Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Picture your business as a highway, with each tactic representing a lane leading to your destination. In this episode of Content + Conversations, we dive into the importance of not staying in one lane when it comes to your business and marketing tactics. Join me as we unravel the secrets to sustainable success. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: Defining Strategy vs Tactics The Problem with Relying on a Single Marketing Tactic The Risks of Relying Solely on Social Media Audience Nurture and Relationship Building Beyond Social Media Email Marketing and Email Lists How to Utilize a Multi-Tactic Approach to Marketing Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

The number one job that our marketing has is to get people's attention. Whether you are looking to build or grow an audience, connect with that audience, or convert that audience into paying clients - you need to get eyeballs on YOU. It does not matter how good your offer, program, freebie, or anything is if people do not know you exist.  There are three things that I have seen really get people's attention, and I'm going to drill down into those on this episode of Content + Conversations.  ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: Attention is Currency: Nothing matters if no one knows you exist  The 4Cs of Connection Marketing Sharing beliefs, perspectives, and being willing to say the things others won’t  The importance of authenticity and being genuine The power of taking a stance, being bold, and creating content that challenges industry norms Challenging limiting beliefs and attracting the right people Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Who is the person who keeps commitments to HERSELF? Who is the person who is actually going to hit the income goal? Who is the person who hits that health goal? Who does that person need to be and how does she need to show up? Making daily commitments - and keeping your PROMISE to YOURSELF is powerful. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: The power of making - and keeping - your daily commitments. The importance of being a person who keeps commitments to oneself. The importance of audience growth through starting conversations with new people daily Consistent content creation and conversations lead to improved outreach, audience relationships, and ultimately, increased sales How positive momentum transforms you as a person and fosters personal growth Adaptable commitments: 90-day commitments over year-long goals Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

To make sales - you have to move people through your sales funnel. Sales messaging is one very powerful way to do that. But - most people suck at talking about what they do in a way that actually communicates value and converts. In this podcast episode, we’ll dive into 5 ways you can improve your sales messaging. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: The importance of sales messaging in 2024 and beyond Introduction to the Sales Experience framework for developing sales messaging Tailoring messaging for each offer within a business The significance of sales messaging in the context of social media marketing Identifying Symptoms of the Problem in Your Sales Messaging The importance of knowing your ideal client - and what they’ve tried before Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Join Connect – The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Successful businesses are not accidental but are built on intentional decisions. Which means - if you want to be successful, it is absolutely necessary that YOU as the business owner clearly define what success means to you personally - and make an unwavering decision to achieve it. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: The significant role that mindset and energy play in building a successful business Daily commitment and consistent effort in alignment with your success vision Executing a chosen strategy consistently Who do you need to become to achieve your business goals? Believing in the chosen strategy and avoiding self-doubt Applying these concepts to all aspects of life Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Welcome to the ever-evolving realm of entrepreneurship, where adaptability isn't just a virtue—it's a necessity. If what you were doing previously is no longer working - it's time to take a look at your 2024 sales and marketing strategies. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: Reviewing your messaging and keeping content fresh Understand your ideal client's emotional journey Using reach and frequency to cut through the noise online Engaging in one-to-one conversations Actively guiding your audience down the conversion path Ensuring a healthy sales pipeline with fresh eyes and opportunities Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Trapped in the cycle of feast or famine - 30-50k months followed by months where you barely make a sale? Caught up in the idea that success is found in launch cycles and open cart windows? It’s frustrating. Disheartening. And there is a different, more consistent, way you can go about your online business. In this episode of Content + Conversations, I’m debunking the myth of launching, open cart, and selling windows - and getting real about the importance of a consistent sales cycle. Because if you’re like me… you want sales EVERY SINGLE DAY. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: The Shift from Launch Cycles to Consistent Sales Strategies Building a Business for Long-Term Growth Acknowledging People Buy on THEIR Timelines - Not Ours The Important of Daily Engagement with Our Audience via Content and Conversations Meet People. Solve Problems. Make Offers. Recognizing External Factors: What Can and Cannot Be Controlled in Your Business Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

As a firm believer in the power of personal relationships, I found myself struggling to accept the era of AI and automation. Despite being an early adopter by nature, embracing this new technology posed a unique challenge – how could we leverage these tools without sacrificing human-to-human connection, vulnerability, and relationship building? Over time, I have come to understand the true value of AI and automation - and how to incorporate them into a personalized, human-to-human approach in a really powerful way. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: Embracing AI and automation without sacrificing the human touch Training AI to understand your voice, values, and mission Utilizing AI to repurpose and refine the content you’re already recreating.  Recognizing that AI will only be as good as the information you feed it Using Automation to pull leads, organize contacts, and save you countless hours  Automating the top of the funnel - so you can create more relationships with the right people  Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Pain point marketing is a hot topic. At The Connection Agency, we don’t love it. We're not in the business of making people feel miserable. Our passion lies in partnering with clients who embody empowerment, excitement, motivation, and determination.  It’s important to recognize the pain, or the current situation your ideal clients are in - but we don’t twist the knife. We call out these points with a different strategy. And we’re sharing it in this episode!  ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: Prioritizing connection and relationship for driving sales. Shifting the focus on understanding symptoms of the client's problem. Empowered vs Fear Based Marketing and Sales Messaging  Identifying symptoms, understanding the problem, and prescribing solutions. Prioritizing alignment and authenticity over data-driven approaches. Attracting clients with the desired energy through intentional marketing. Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

The number of people who will message 10 people on social media one time - and then say they ran an outbound campaign that didn't work is ASTOUNDING. The data tells us that we have to touch people 16 plus times to get their attention - the volume has to be fairly significant. Reaching out to a small handful of people ONE time does not mean the strategy does not work. It means you don't have enough reach or frequency. In this episode of Content and Conversations, we take a deep dive into the power of reach and frequency (and talk about just how much you actually need!) ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: The fundamental concept of reach and frequency Reaching the right audience and doing so often The Epidemic of "It Didn't Work" The importance of a more consistent and frequent presence on social media The problem with one-time efforts  How consistent engagement builds relationships. Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

The truth of the matter is, for 95% of the entrepreneurs … you are a personal brand, whether you like it or not. Most of us did not start businesses because we wanted to be personal brands, but when you are consistently showing up online - you create it. And how you show up shapes perceptions and attracts, or repels, your ideal clients. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: The power of connection and relationship in driving sales. The reality that many entrepreneurs unintentionally become personal brands. The need for aligning shared values with your audience. The elements of a personal brand: brand story, target audience, and brand values. The impact of brand values on the audience's emotions. Lessons from Ryann’s previous accidental personal brand creation. Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

Whether you're running a small business generating a modest monthly income or overseeing a larger enterprise raking in substantial revenue, one common challenge persists – the need for absolute clarity on the distinctive roles that sales and marketing should play. The burning question? How do we ensure that these two critical components work in seamless harmony to ensure more clients - and more revenue? In this episode of Content + Conversations, we’ll explore the importance of distinguishing between sales and marketing, aligning strategies, connecting goals, and having the right people in the right roles to achieve better results. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: The different roles sales and marketing play within your business The Marketing Marathon and the Sales Sprint Which department handles the top + bottom of the funnel Alignment in your sales and marketing strategies Intertwining the goals of sales and marketing so everyone wins How looking for a unicorn typically results in subpar results Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Download the Free Conversation Starter Scripts: https://theconnectionagency.com/conversations 🎁 FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect The Complete Sales + Marketing Membership for Entrepreneurs and Online Business Owners: https://theconnectionagency.com/membership

There are 3 big reasons we choose to say community building vs lead generation. Education. Connection. And emotion. Lead generation can sometimes feel impersonal, but community-building offers a platform for educating and sharing valuable information. People don’t just want to be a “lead.” They want to be a member of your community. In this episode, we’ll dive into the top three reasons we focus on COMMUNITY building over lead generation - even tho the end goal is the same. More clients! ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: The three aspects of community building (education, connection, and emotion) How language and tone in your marketing play a significant role in your community building efforts Creating a community where people can learn something valuable Creating a space where people feel valued and supported. The energy and intention behind community building Conversion: Community Member to Paying Client Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Download the Free Conversation Starter Scripts: https://theconnectionagency.com/conversations 🎁 FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect ConnectChat - Easily Find and Connect with Your Ideal Clients: https://connectchat.io

The number one reason most people's sales and marketing doesn't work is because their messaging is off. They are not actually speaking to their ideal client in a way that is compelling or interesting. And I hate to say that, and I don't say it to be mean, but it is the God's honest truth. Most marketing out there today is boring. This is just ONE reasons your outreach may not be working. In this episode, we’re taking a deeper look at why you’ve tried outreach - and it just isn’t working. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: The Importance of Messaging - and Messaging the RIGHT People. Message Relevance - and Avoiding Assumptions The Time and Patience Required to See Results Focus and Consistency in Your Strategy Keeping Your Strategy Aligned with Your Values Avoiding Strategies that You Do Not Like Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Download the Free Conversation Starter Scripts: https://theconnectionagency.com/conversations 🎁 FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect ConnectChat - Easily Find and Connect with Your Ideal Clients: https://connectchat.io

You are the thing that drives your marketing. We're taught that it's the algorithm, it's the platform, it's the audience. But the truth of the matter is, you are the thing that drives your marketing. You are the secret sauce. You are the superpower. You are the reason why somebody chooses one company over another. You are the reason why somebody pays a premium or not. You are the reason why somebody wants to buy or not. It is all driven by YOU. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: The importance of prioritizing connection and relationships in marketing The role of shared values in building trust and connections. Being true to your preferred style in marketing. The connection between authenticity and effective marketing. How to be more authentic in your marketing Why you should always show up with confidence and in alignment with your true values Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Download the Free Conversation Starter Scripts: https://theconnectionagency.com/conversations 🎁 Download the Free 4C Marketing eBook: https://theconnectionagency.com/4cebook FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect

Whether you're communicating through social media, emails, sales pages, or direct messages, there are 6 mistakes that could be costing you valuable opportunities. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: The not so obvious problem of spending too much time focusing on overcoming objections Using your ideal client’s current situation to tailor your marketing and sales messaging Why you shouldn’t avoid saying the hard truths in your messaging Showing up with confidence - and bragging about your expertise What happens when we make assumptions about our audience The power of sharing personal stories and experiences to humanize your brand Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Download the Free Conversation Starter Scripts: https://theconnectionagency.com/conversations 🎁 Download the Free 4C Marketing eBook: https://theconnectionagency.com/4cebook FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect

Truth is - the idea that everybody is going to be aligned with this just one strategy is kind of bullshit. Oftentimes, we find ourselves out of alignment because we're following the blueprints and the plans and the strategy that maybe worked for somebody else. The more aligned we are in our sales and marketing in our businesses with our goals, the faster we can get there.  ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: Shifting From a Mathematical Approach to One Embracing Energy and Alignment Importance of Alignment in Sales and Marketing and its Role in Accelerating Business Goals Three Elements of Alignment Understanding and Aligning with Shared Values Aligning the Sales Process  Emphasizing the Importance of Using Tactics that Feel GOOD to You. Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Download the Free Conversation Starter Scripts: https://theconnectionagency.com/conversations 🎁 Download the Free 4C Marketing eBook: https://theconnectionagency.com/4cebook FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect

Sales Pipeline is sometimes a word that gets misused - or gets lumped in with funnels and other marketing tactics. In this episode of Content + Conversations, we'll unravel what a sales pipeline truly is and how to build one purposefully. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:  https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: Understanding the Sales Pipeline and Differentiating Pipeline from Funnels The importance of actively tracking your sales pipeline, gaining insights, and ensuring predictability in your business. Moving Leads Through the Pipeline: Discover the strategies to smoothly move potential clients through the pipeline every day, driving intentional conversions and relationships. Crafting Your Pipeline Steps How to continually fill and nurture your sales pipeline to maintain a steady flow of clients and opportunities. Intentionally managing your sales pipeline to match values, engage prospects, and systematically drive sales and revenue goals. Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Download the Free Conversation Starter Scripts: https://theconnectionagency.com/conversations 🎁 Download the Free 4C Marketing eBook: https://theconnectionagency.com/4cebook FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect

There's a lot of people on the internet that have really strong feelings about cold outreach, cold DMS, outbound DMs - whatever you want to call it. As humans, we naturally fear rejection and judgement - and it’s keeping us stuck. I'm going to give you some really tangible ideas as to how to move through this fear so that you can actually implement an outbound strategy in you business that will help you make more money! Did you know we have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out >>> https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: The Three Things You Need to Do to Overcome Your Fear of Outreach The Fear of Rejection and Judgement - And How it Keeps Us Stuck How to Connect with People in the DMs - Without Being Pitchy How Social Media and Other Technology Has Made it Easier Than Ever to Connect With New People Starting a Conversation Vs Leading With a Pitch Why It’s Important to Send More than One Message Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Download the Free Conversation Starter Scripts: https://theconnectionagency.com/conversations 🎁 Download the Free 4C Marketing eBook: https://theconnectionagency.com/4cebook FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect

If your social media outreach is not working, I'm going to break the six reasons as to why you are not getting the results you want. Because the truth of the matter is -Outreach works. Relationships Work. Conversations Work. Period. Did you know we have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out >>> https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: The 6 Reasons Your Outreach on Social Media Isn’t Working Connecting With the Right People on Social Media The Volume of New People You Are Connecting With Using the Right Messaging in Your Outreach The Confidence You Portray In Your Outbound Messaging The Issue with Making Assumptions In Your Outreach Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Download the Free Conversation Starter Scripts: https://theconnectionagency.com/conversations 🎁 Download the Free 4C Marketing eBook: https://theconnectionagency.com/4cebook FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect

Hockey stick growth is not normal - and typically isn’t sustainable either. But if your growth is consistently inconsistent, there's typically one of three things happening - and I’m going to break those down for you in this episode. Did you know we have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out >>> https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: The Top Three Culprits for Inconsistent Revenue in Your Business The Power of Your Daily Sales and Marketing Activity What Happens When You Show Up Consistently - but Your Revenue is Inconsistent Ensuring Your Messaging is Speaking to Your Ideal Client Your Sales and Marketing Energy The Actions Steps You Can Take to Solve Inconsistent Revenue Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Download the Free Conversation Starter Scripts: https://theconnectionagency.com/conversations 🎁 Download the Free 4C Marketing eBook: https://theconnectionagency.com/4cebook FREE Private Podcast🎙 Learn How to Leverage Social Media to Sign More High Quality Clients: https://theconnectionagency.com/connect

Why do people buy - and why will they buy from YOU? People buy based on emotion and they justify with logic. You've heard me say that before, but today I really want to break apart what that is, what that means, and how that impacts you as a business owner, entrepreneur, content creator, or a marketer. Episode Highlights: People Buy Based on Emotion and Justify with Logic The Words You Use vs the Worlds Your Ideal Clients Use Understanding how your ideal clients self identify Understanding the Emotional Reasons People Will Buy From You Empowered Buyers vs Fear Based Buyers Knowing the Conversations Your Ideal Clients Are Already Having (Even if it’s Just With Themselves!) --- Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Download the Free Conversation Starter Scripts: https://theconnectionagency.com/conversations 🎁 Download the Free 4C Marketing eBook: https://theconnectionagency.com/4cebook

The more people you talk to, the more money you make. That is going to be your fastest path to cash, generate great content and start conversations with new people. There are a few KEY conversations that we help our clients have inside of their businesses including connect calls, providing free resources to build credibility and relationships, and of course - sales conversations. 💰 The 30 Day Sales Boot Camp 💰 This 30 day workshop is the step by step guide to what to post on social media, daily sales activity, and the mindset work needed to get the results you want. Connect with Ryann Dowdy for Info: https://www.facebook.com/ryann.dowdy Episode Highlights: How to get into more conversations on the internet without sending cold pitches to strangers How to Start Conversations - with the RIGHT People Using Free Resources to Have Conversations that Build Relationships How to Build an Intentional Network of People to Connect With How to Engage with People Who Are Engaging With Your Content How 80% of Your Time as a Business Owner Should be Spent if You’re Not Currently Hitting Your Revenue Goals Your primary job is to drive revenue, and the best way to drive revenue is to go get into conversations. Let’s Connect: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Download the Free Conversation Starter Scripts: https://theconnectionagency.com/conversations 🎁 Download the Free 4C Marketing eBook: https://theconnectionagency.com/4cebook

There are three types of content you should be creating: Authority Building, Connection Content, and Belief Shifting Content Your content has the power to achieve three of the FOUR Cs in your marketing strategy. CONNECT, CREATE relationships, and CONVERT your clients. Check out episode 3 to learn more about the 4Cs. You can grab the free eBook here: https://theconnectionagency.com/4cebook Episode Highlights: How to Create Authority Building Content Why Consistency is so Important for Your Sales/Marketing Strategy What it Means to Create Connection Content Why You NEED to Have a Personal Brand in 2023 Why Belief Shifting Content is Your Most Powerful Asset Weaving Stories into Your Content Strategy Ryann Shares her Sales Producing Content Strategy Let’s Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Download the Free Conversation Starter Scripts: https://theconnectionagency.com/conversations 🎁 Download the Free 4C Marketing eBook: https://theconnectionagency.com/4cebook

It doesn’t matter if you're making a $1,000/month or a $100,000/month or 1 MILLION dollars every month - there are FOUR things that your marketing strategy should be built on. Connect. Create. Convert. Communicate. You can grab the free eBook here: https://theconnectionagency.com/4cebook Episode Highlights: The 4Cs of Marketing: Connect, Create, Convert, Communicate How Marketing is like Dating Why Relationship Building is so Powerful in Your Marketing and Sales Strategies Why a Personal Brand is so Important The Question Most People Aren’t Asking in Their Marketing Efforts Going Beyond the Logical Reasons Someone Will Buy From You How Communication with New Clients Makes ALL The Difference Let’s Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Download the Free Conversation Starter Scripts: https://theconnectionagency.com/conversations 🎁 Download the Free 4C Marketing eBook: https://theconnectionagency.com/4cebook

Every single sales strategy will work - if your energy is in alignment with it. If you are afraid to sell your stuff, your sales will always suffer. If you are afraid to ask for money, you will always have trouble making money. It’s time to show up in YES energy! Instead of letting our sales efforts be rooted in fear, it’s time to shift our energy into a place of service. Selling is helping. Selling is serving. Let’s dive in! Episode Highlights: Understanding Your Sales Energy How to Shift Our Relationship with Sales Our Relationship with Money - and How it Ties into Our Results The Importance of the Exchange of Money How a Fear of Judgement is Holding You Back Deciding On Purpose The Relationship You Want with Sales, Money, and Judgement Let’s Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Download the Free Conversation Starter Scripts: https://theconnectionagency.com/conversations

The most powerful sales and marketing strategies focus on creating connection and building relationships - and that comes down to two things. Content and Conversations. Create content that shifts beliefs, inspires, and makes people want to connect. Have conversations that make people feel seen, heard, and understood. On this podcast, we'll dive deep into how to create valuable connection with your audience and help you learn how to build a sales and marketing strategy that really works. I'll teach you how to understand your audience so you create content that attracts YOUR people and offer tips on how to have authentic conversations with those people and build powerful relationships. Relationships=Clients! I'll also dive into the power of self trust, self concept, and a relationship with yourself allows you to SHOW UP as the best version of YOU so you can create content and have conversations that will directly impact your sales and marketing strategies. Episode Highlights: Bridging the Gap Between Sales and Marketing The Importance of Mindset and Energy in Your Sales and Marketing Strategies Creating Interest and Awareness Positioning Yourself as the Expert Making Your Audience Feel Seen, Heard, and Understood Identifying Symptoms - and Offering Solutions Shifting the Focus from Transactions to Connection in Sales and Marketing Strategies Let’s Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/contentandconversations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionmarketingtips/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theconnectionagency?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/ Website: https://theconnectionagency.com 🎁 Download the Free Conversation Starter Scripts and Start Connecting with Your People on Social Media: https://theconnectionagency.com/conversations