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  • “Business decision-makers love online video because it gives them the most amount of information in the shortest amount of time.”– Robert Weiss. I think many of you have heard my story about starting my podcast using audio only. Then, one day, my producer shared that she felt I should use video, too. My response was not pretty
lol! I said to her, “You’re crazy, and that’s never happening.” Well, a few days later, I agreed to start using video.

    Why did I agree so quickly? Well, because her reasoning was sound. She shared that the more people saw and heard me and got a vibe of who I am and how I roll, the more apt they would be to follow my podcast. This would quickly build the know-like-trust factor, generating more leads and, ultimately, more sales.

    Here's the funny thing: People started to say yes more quickly during sales conversations; they started following me on LinkedIn and other social media, and when I asked how they found me, the answer was always, "I saw you or heard you on my podcast or as a guest on another podcast. "As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. So, is video your next step in generating more sales?

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/5y1wUwEO-wc

    About Dan Bennett: With over 15 years of experience in the video production industry, Dan Bennett has journeyed from working with Fortune 500 giants like Harley Davidson and Bud Light to founding Video For Entrepreneurs, which helps entrepreneurs and professionals who film themselves. His mission? To level the playing field for smaller businesses, helping them shine on camera just as brightly as the 'big dogs' with hefty budgets.

    How to Get In Touch with Dan Bennett:

    Website: https://videoforentrepreneurs.com/ Email: [email protected] Gift: https://vfe.media/101 Links: Https://DanHasLinks.com

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  • “Don’t be afraid to give up the good for the great.” — John D. Rockefeller. The most significant areas where I see salespeople and sales teams drop the ball are at the beginning and end of the sales process.

    Step 1 is preparation at the beginning of the sales process. To put this in perspective, when we are doing our external business development efforts, 90% of successful BD is preparation. Yes, 90%. What I see with the teams I work with is that they feel so busy that they forfeit prep time and go out and wing it.

    In a recent survey - 82% of decision-makers (prospective clients) feel that the salespeople they deal with must prepare for the sales calls and show up ill-prepared. Interestingly, we cannot afford to show up unprepared and skip the extra work beforehand. When we prepare, the process accelerates, the prospect or client is more likely to say yes, and we feel a surge of confidence. It's like a flow of energy that makes everything seem effortless.

    Let me share what I feel should be prepared before any sales conversations or efforts occur.

    YouTube (Encore): https://youtu.be/zNLv-fIdAto

    About Connie Whitman: Known for her high-energy, passionate, heart-centered, and enthusiastic approach to sales, teaching, and coaching, Connie Whitman has been the CEO of Changing the Sales Game for 20+ years, helping business owners, leaders, and sales teams build powerhouse organizations.

    Connie is a four-time #1 International Best-Selling author, including her book ESP (Easy Sales Process): 7-Steps to Sales Success, speaker, and podcast host. Her inspired teaching, transformational tools, and content ensure business owners and salespeople grow their revenue streams through enhanced communication skills.

    She is thrilled to share inspiring content on her international podcasts “Changing the Sales Game” and “Enlightenment of Change.”

    How to Get in Touch with Connie Whitman:

    Website: https://changingthesalesgame.com/ Email: [email protected] Communication Style Assessment (CSA)ℱ Gift: https://www.assess.biz/assessments/assessment_entry.asp?m=1188&a=1177

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  • “Work the LONG GAME. You don’t want your relationship to last 6-8 months, you want it to last for years.” – Mike Allton. This is a quote called My Name! We must play the long game, be patient, have the right marketing and sales approach, and truly care about our clients. If we do it right, the results are incredible. Building deep, trusting relationships can create a pipeline filled with passive income and referrals. It’s the easiest way to make your sales results.

    Your connection to your best customers starts long before you know who they are. My guest and I will discuss her best tactics for building relationships with your following and converting them into happy clients. It’s easier than you think!

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/LUE_BNcyIng

    About Rebecca Bertoldi: Rebecca has created countless data-driven strategies for small, local businesses, tech startups, and multi-eight-figure global businesses. She was part of Personal Development Leader Mary Morrissey’s marketing team. Her unique experiences help her craft compelling campaigns that connect with her clients’ audiences, increasing the brand’s outreach and profitability. When she’s not creating campaigns, you can find Rebecca at her home in Connecticut with her husband and fur babies.

    How to Get In Touch with Rebecca Bertoldi:

    Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.rebeccabertoldi.com/ Gift: https://rebeccabertoldi.com/algorithms

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  • "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." – Maya Angelou. Whenever I hear this quote, I am reminded that marketing is step 1 in making a sale but will not make the dales for you. To be relevant and top of mind to prospects and clients alike, we must have stellar communication skills and a clear sales process. Marketing gets the client interested, and the conversation and relationships will help you make the sale more quickly. Both resources are needed and work together; if you have a clear marketing and sales plan combined, you have a better chance of winning the game and serving your clients well.

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/740Gqt2T4bw

    About Tiffany Neuman: Tiffany is a visionary branding strategist who helps driven women entrepreneurs make their message into a movement. After 15 years in the corporate world, working with brands like Adidas, Stoli Vodka, and Burt’s Bees, she left to establish a revolutionary branding business that stays one step ahead of trends.

    Tiffany now works with clients worldwide to help them 10x their sales and shine even brighter as thought leaders. She is a contributor for Entrepreneur and has been featured in Forbes multiple times as a branding expert.

    How to Get In Touch with Tiffany Neuman:

    Website: http://yourlegacybrand.com/ Email: [email protected] Gift: https://yourlegacybrand.com/quiz/

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  • “It’s about making connections through the data that you might not have made as a human being. AI has the uncanny ability to tease out things about the consumer you might never think about.” – Ryan Bezenek. I have been intrigued by ChatGPT since I heard about it years ago. I want to continue to grow my understanding of AI and how to use it to develop sales skills within my business.

    Today, my guest and I will discuss AI's transformative potential in sales and its ability to streamline sales strategies, provide actionable insights, and foster stronger customer relationships. Additionally, he will share insights on how AI can amplify sales success by identifying and leveraging internal networks for warm introductions, ultimately boosting win rates and accelerating deal closures.

    Youtube: https://youtu.be/aHAd5qUGJm0

    About Nick Caruso: With over twenty years in tech startups, he has pioneered the use of AI across sectors like national security, finance, and Fortune 1000 companies. Nick has consistently leveraged AI for efficiency and innovation, from early collaborations with U.S. Intelligence through IQT to streamlining the patent process at the U.S. Patent Office.

    In 2019, he founded KnowledgeNet.ai to revolutionize organizational data analysis, empowering companies to harness intellectual capital for business growth. As Co-Founder & CRO, Nick showcases AI's role in enhancing sales without overshadowing human connection.

    Access his Secret Link: Extended Trial - KnowledgeNet.AI

    How to Get In Touch with Nick Caruso:

    Website: https://knowledgenet.ai/ Email: [email protected] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ncaruso/ Stalk me online! LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman

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  • “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy. Recently, I have been working with several banks across the US. In Step 2 of my sales process, I teach how to authentically and organically build rapport with clients and prospects and at networking events. I created a template and am working on another AI tool (more to come on that in the future) that I share with the people in the class to create a dynamic Value Statement to use in various venues and situations.

    At the top of the worksheet, I ask everyone to write some fun facts about themselves and then fun facts about their organization. Most people find this exercise challenging to share fun facts about themselves and ultimately create a VS that is predominately about the organization because we are taught how to play small and how not to brag or appear arrogant.

    The reality is that a strong Value Statement should reflect the cool and unique things about you. People do business with people they know, like, and trust, yet we give that power by bragging about our organization.

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/aDIZsbkzEzE

    About Connie Whitman: Known for her high-energy, passionate, heart-centered, and enthusiastic approach to sales, teaching, and coaching, Connie Whitman has been the CEO of Changing the Sales Game for 20+ years, helping business owners, leaders, and sales teams build powerhouse organizations.

    Connie is a four-time #1 International Best-Selling author, including her book ESP (Easy Sales Process): 7-Steps to Sales Success, speaker, and podcast host. Her inspired teaching, transformational tools, and content ensure business owners and salespeople grow their revenue streams through enhanced communication skills.

    She is thrilled to share inspiring content on her international podcasts “Changing the Sales Game” and “Enlightenment of Change.”

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  • “Don’t be afraid to give up the good for the great.” — John D. Rockefeller. The most significant areas where I see salespeople and sales teams drop the ball are at the beginning and end of the sales process.

    Step 1 is preparation at the beginning of the sales process. To put this in perspective, when we are doing our external business development efforts, 90% of successful BD is preparation. Yes, 90%. What I see with the teams I work with is that they feel so busy that they forfeit prep time and go out and wing it.

    In a recent survey - 82% of decision-makers (prospective clients) feel that the salespeople they deal with must prepare for the sales calls and show up ill-prepared. Interestingly, we cannot afford to show up unprepared and skip the extra work beforehand. When we prepare, the process accelerates, the prospect or client is more likely to say yes, and we feel a surge of confidence. It's like a flow of energy that makes everything seem effortless.

    Let me share what I feel should be prepared before any sales conversations or efforts occur.

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/zNLv-fIdAto

    About Connie Whitman: Known for her high-energy, passionate, heart-centered, and enthusiastic approach to sales, teaching, and coaching, Connie Whitman has been the CEO of Changing the Sales Game for 20+ years, helping business owners, leaders, and sales teams build powerhouse organizations.

    Connie is a four-time #1 International Best-Selling author, including her book ESP (Easy Sales Process): 7-Steps to Sales Success, speaker, and podcast host. Her inspired teaching, transformational tools, and content ensure business owners and salespeople grow their revenue streams through enhanced communication skills.

    She is thrilled to share inspiring content on her international podcasts “Changing the Sales Game” and “Enlightenment of Change.”

    How to Get in Touch with Connie Whitman:

    Website: https://changingthesalesgame.com/ Email: [email protected] Communication Style Assessment (CSA)ℱ Gift: https://www.assess.biz/assessments/assessment_entry.asp?m=1188&a=1177

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  • Connie's motivational quote today is by – Ben Bernanke, "The ultimate purpose of economics, of course, is to understand and promote the enhancement of well-being." When I was in college many years ago, I double majored in Economics and Finance. Yes, you can call me a dork!

    Even though I was unsure of what I wanted to be when I grew up and I knew that finance and economics were two important topics that I needed to understand to support my future business career.

    Fast forward 40 years and understanding these two huge topics has served me well. I am excited about my conversation today, with my guest expert, Hunter Hastings. We are not going to have a boring conversation about economics. We are going to dive in and discuss a business’s brand, the secret of value creation, and economics in business.

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/yKcFQ38qyWg

    About Hunter Hastings: Hunter has been a CEO, a CMO, and a partner in management consulting and venture capital. He’s been a co-founder of three consulting startups and is currently an Ambassador for the Mises Institute. Born in the UK, educated at Cambridge University.

    How to Get in Touch with Hunter

    Website: econ4business.com Email: [email protected]

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  • My motivational quote for today is by – R. Roosevelt Thomas, Jr. “Let's stop believing that our differences make us superior or inferior to one another. A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.” - R. Roosevelt Thomas, Jr.

    I love this quote and find its relevance extremely timely in today’s divided world. My opinion is right; yours is wrong, which is an awful approach to communication and collaboration. Diverse thinking creates friction, which is a really good thing! This is where conflict resolution happens, allowing for innovations and combined thinking, which helps us end up in a better place than we started. The reality is that we all have our opinions based on our filters and perspectives, which are actually very limited. This means that most of life happens in the grey areas where diversity and collaboration can create practical and valuable change. Yet, many avoid the grey area so that they can be right.

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/x1RwkK8flQE

    About Eric Allan Eaton:

    Recently, Eric shared with me that his bank has had four organizations merge into one this past year. Yikes!

    Eric is a hardworking, honest, determined, and self-motivated individual. One of his missions in life is to leave the world in a better situation than he found it, and he enjoys seeing friends and family rewarded for hard work. He has over 15 years of branch and operational banking experience and two decades of stage and voice acting experience.

    How to Get In Touch With Eric Allan Eaton:

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-eaton-msc-a52b6864 Email: [email protected]
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  • “Taking initiative pays off. It is hard to visualize someone as a leader if she is always waiting to be told what to do.” – Sheryl Sandberg. I have shared the Gallup Global Workplace Surveys about employee engagement at work over the years. Well, a new study just came out, and it’s not good! The study shows that 33 percent of American workers describe their work experience as meaningful or engaging. Let that sink in for a moment—77% are not engaged!

    I want to break this down even further. This translates to approximately 107 million working Americans who describe themselves as “unengaged.” Additionally, 17 percent of all US workers describe themselves as “actively disengaged.” That’s 22 million workers. Gallup estimates the global cost of disengagement at work to be 9 percent of the world’s GDP. Since the global GDP is about $100 trillion, the lost opportunity cost is around $9 trillion.

    Before I introduce my guest, I would like to share with you one more perspective on these results. What does this say about the human cost? What’s the human impact of decades of unengaging work for 107 million Americans? According to Gallup’s 2024 survey, 41 percent of all US workers report experiencing “a lot of stress at work.” So now we are talking about unengaging and stressful work.

    If you are a leader and don’t know where your organization’s employees fall within this study, you may want to take notes and see what can be done to change this landslide.

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/AsTbdCKIA0M

    About Rebecca Gebhardt:

    Rebecca is a best-selling author of Beyond the Board: How to Achieve Your Vision Board Goals in a Fulfilling and Sustainable Way. Former top 1% sales and sales team leader at Globe Life, Family Heritage Division, and also at Southwestern. Rebecca now helps ease the transition from sales to sales leadership.

    How to Get In Touch with Rebecca Gebhardt:

    Website: RiseupConsultinggroup.com Email: [email protected]

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  • “People buy from people they know, like and trust. At the start of building a relationship with your buyer the only thing you can shoot for is ’Trust’. Building trust has to be very obvious from the very first contact you make with your buyer or you kill any chance of starting a dialogue.”- Michael deGroot

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/7VLfEVq5ifA

    Check Out These Highlights: Sales have been my life for over four decades; I have lived by a code where sales for me means selling from love., care, and respect. In short, it means selling by building trust and earning the client's loyalty. At the core, it is never about me; it’s always about the client and how I can support and help.

    Today, my guest and I will discuss several "big ideas" that will help you develop strong, trust-based relationships with your prospects/customers, enabling you to sell more in the long run by selling less.

    About Dr. Jeff D. Standridge:

    Jeff helps organizations and their leaders generate sustained results in innovation, strategy, profit growth, organizational transformation, and leadership.

    Jeff serves as Managing Director for ARConductor.org, as well as for Innovation Junkie (InnovationJunkie.com). He is a co-founder and managing partner of Cadron Capital Partners and teaches at the University of Central Arkansas College of Business.

    Dr. Standridge is also a best-selling author of three books, “The Innovator’s Field Guide: Accelerators for Entrepreneurs, Innovators & Change Agents,” and “The Top Performer’s Field Guide: Catalysts for Leaders, Innovators & All Who Aspire to Be,” and “Creating Startup Junkies: Building Sustainable Venture Ecosystems in Unexpected Places.”

    How to Get In Touch with Dr. Jeff D. Standridge:

    Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.innovationjunkie.com/

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  • “The sale most often goes to the most interested party.” – Steve Chandler. Being interested and curious about what our clients need today and in the future is critical to our sales success. So, how do we show that we care, are curious, and are interested in helping our ideal client? One way is to use resources available to us to spotlight our genius, experience, and level of care. One resource that I see either underused or not used correctly is LinkedIn.

    It's a powerful resource; too many people use it, and it comes across as icky and pushy.

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/TX4xpAnxyCQ

    About Indrek PÔldvee:

    Indrek is recognized as an Estonian LinkedIn guru with a wealth of experience in sales, marketing, and coaching. His journey and expertise are not just limited to his success but also include transforming businesses through LinkedIn strategies.

    How to Get In Touch with Indrek PÔldvee:

    Email: [email protected] Website: http://b2bgrowth.eu/ LinkedIn profile for a quick overview: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indrek-poldvee-sales-marketing-coach/

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  • “The confidence you have going into the sales call will determine the level of profit you have coming out.” – Mark Hunter. Being in sales for many decades, I have had my share of prospecting wows. Sometimes, I didn’t feel like prospecting. Getting motivated to make cold calls, follow-up COI calls, and warm prospect calls to meet my revenue goals has not always been easy.

    During today’s show, my guest and I will unpack the challenge of Sales Call Reluctance and the emotional hesitation to prospect and promote. We’ll dive into the top 5 of the 16 types of Call reluctance and discuss the techniques to prospect confidently and consistently. After today’s show, you will be inspired to get your “ask” in gear.

    About Connie Kadansky: Connie is an expert in combating Sales Call Reluctance. She provides salespeople with cutting-edge strategies to boost prospecting performance. She empowers salespeople to break through mental barriers by utilizing neuroscience and innovative apps, fostering sales success and personal fulfillment. Her insights are sought after in industry publications and have been featured in leading financial media.

    How to Get in Touch With Connie Kadansky:

    Website: https://www.exceptionalsales.com/ Email: [email protected] Free Gift: https://www.exceptionalsales.com/services/workshop-training/your-prospecting-ekg-complimentary/

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  • “The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” - Socrates. To make your email marketing efforts successful, one of the major components is building your list. Essentially, we are always doing two things: fueling our email marketing “machine” with leads and working to improve the conversion rate of our machine (through improving our messaging and leaning into relationship-based marketing messages). One of the more common ways to fill your list is through having a lead magnet.

    I truly enjoy having marketing experts on my show; sales and marketing are very different. Since I’m no expert in Marketing strategies, I always learn a tip or two or three from my guests on this topic. Lead generation is critical for keeping our pipelines full so we can continue to connect and help our ideal clients using an effective sales process. Leads come in, and if our sales process aligns with our marketing message, sales come out.

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/HzTp6T17y8o

    About Amy Kuphal: Amy is a lead generation and email marketing specialist and the founder of The Inbox Entrepreneur. This monthly membership helps online business owners grow their audience, generate more leads, and increase sales, all simply and sustainably. Amy is a fierce advocate for “anti-hustle entrepreneurship” and is on a mission to help business owners create businesses that both look and feel good.

    How to Get In Touch with Amy Kuphal:

    Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.amykuphal.com/ Gift: https://www.amykuphal.com/masterclass EOC Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enlightenment-of-change/id1313299091?i=1000660883505

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  • “When deploying AI, whether you focus on top-line growth or bottom-line profitability, start with the customer and work backward.” – Rob Garf. This quote is essential for sales teams to understand that sales have always been about building relationships and the human touch or experience. At least, that has been the source of my success.

    Early in my career, four decades ago, we didn’t have computers or any type of technology. We were full-on analog. Yet computers, the Internet, and other technological advances have helped salespeople function at a higher and more efficient level. So, should AI be any different than these past innovations?

    AI is a tool we need to utilize and understand. So why is AI hyped right now, and how does it offer a path to simplifying business processes? Today, we will also discuss how data and AI accelerate us into the next industrial revolution and how businesses can adapt to it properly.

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/qAHGzZ8vTy8

    About Ethan Casin: Ethan is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in consulting, data analysis, and machine learning. With a proven track in data science and analytics, Ethan is a valuable asset to any organization looking to enhance its market position and achieve sustained growth. His expertise and dedication make him a standout professional in his field.

    How to Get In Touch with Ethan Casin:

    Email: [email protected] Website: subscribepage.io/ecaisolutions Gift: http://subscribepage.io/ec-marketing-maven

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  • "Your customers are the judge, jury, and executioner for your value proposition. They will be merciless if you don't find the fit!" - Alexander Osterwalder. The percentage of businesses that do not know customers’ top buying criteria is frightening. A ton of research shows how few businesses know what their customers value, so they miss the mark with their value proposition. My guest today will reveal some of these stats and what to do about them so we can grow our business and revenue by making relevant tweaks where needed.

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/NsUNY-5-Zmc

    About Jaynie L. Smith: Jaynie is the CEO of Smart Advantage, Inc., a sales, marketing, and management consultancy whose clients range from mid-sized companies to Fortune 100. She consults nationally and internationally to help businesses define their competitive advantages.

    She is the best-selling author of Creating Competitive Advantage, ranked in the top 1% on Amazon for many years. She is also the author of Relevant Selling.

    Jaynie has been featured in Entrepreneur, Industry Week, Investor’s Business Daily, Profit Magazine, and PGA & Business Strategies Magazine, to name a few. She has appeared on ABC World News This Morning, Bloomberg News (radio and T.V.), FoxBusiness.com, NPR affiliate WLRN, WABC radio, and many more.

    How to Get in Touch With Jaynie L. Smith:

    Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.smartadvantage.com/ Gift: https://smartadvantage.com/creating-competitive-advantage-first-chapter-free/

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  • "To say my fate is not tied to your fate is like saying, 'Your end of the boat is sinking.'" - Hugh Downs. I have always been part of a team, even as a business owner. I have learned, probably the hard way, that I can’t achieve success alone. Both while raising my kids and starting my business, I needed experts to help me understand business, technology, administrative work, etc.

    Last year, I sponsored a book called Ready, Connect, Grow. The authors who contributed to the anthology were from different countries, walks of life, and businesses. We only created a #1 Best Seller by supporting the book's publishing process.

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/X3lN36EtJS0

    About Ryan Charterina: Ryan works in three major pillars: helping business owners transform their businesses and lives through implementing EOS, a content production company called Blink Studios, which allows professional services businesses to create and deliver content to generate brand awareness and leads. And most importantly, he has a family of three: his wife Brit, their son Dean, and their dog Finn.

    How to Get in Touch With Ryan Charterina:

    Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ryancharterina.com/ Gift: https://organizationalcheckup.com/get-started/[email protected]

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  • “Marketing is no longer about the stuff you make, but about the stories you tell.” – Seth Godin. A component of marketing ourselves and our companies is becoming memorable to potential clients so they choose to do business with us. This involves different forms of media exposure.

    Publicity is one form of media exposure that helps us market our products or services. It gets us noticed and helps us build an innovative brand that people learn to respect and trust. Strategies exist to help us grow our brand and be seen in our markets, and you can only do business with them.

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/vSAStZ8p6Nc

    About Shannon Procise: Shannon is the go-to guide for visionaries seeking to create community and cultivate raving fans. Shannon is the founder of the Business Acceleration Network, a Trailblazing Community for Conscious Business owners who are here to make an impact.

    How to Get in Touch With Shannon Procise:

    Website: Https://BusinessAccelerationNetwork.com Email: [email protected] Free Gift: https://shannonprocise.com/sc-bridge/affiliates/request-all/tjz9o7g1QIHB9gPL Free Media Magic Book: https://shannonprocise.com/mediamagic/GGMeZymlu3uWJsns

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  • “This is not hard sell-it’s heart sell. Good questions get to the heart of the problem or the need very quickly, and the buyer doesn’t feel like he or she is being pushed” – Jeffrey Gitomer. Selling from the heart and building long-term relationships were intuitive for me and helped me quickly stand out from my peers in the financial industry. By creating a solid foundation and reputation, I could generate ongoing referrals, and my close ratio was off the charts because I was a trusted resource before I met the referred client.

    It’s simple, yet many people who need to engage and sell as part of their responsibilities still consider sales icky and sleazy. My motto is: If you are not selling from love, care, and respect, you need to stop!

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    About Jackie Joy: Jackie is a dynamic Leadership Coach and Sales Trainer at Selling From the Heart. With over 25 years of experience in various sales leadership roles, she is passionate about transforming the sales culture into a community of trust, authenticity, and credibility. Jackie’s unique approach combines her rich sales experience with her love for psychology and learning, making her an inspiring coach. Her vision is to elevate the sales profession and positively impact society.

    How to Get in Touch With Jackie Joy:

    Email: [email protected] Website: http://sellingfromtheheart.net/ Gift: Sellingfromtheheart.net/Freepass

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  • “In sales, a referral is the key to the door of resistance.” – Bo Bennett. For over 35 years, I have been blessed to live off referrals. It’s all about building relationships so deeply that your ideal clients know you and know who to refer to you. I have learned that the key is harnessing the power of magnetic marketing with LinkedIn and PR, which will skyrocket your visibility, establish unshakable credibility in your niche, and ensure a magnetic attraction that will pull in your ideal audience and open doors.

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/r5b4ofWjX-M

    About Karen Yankovich: As a social media and LinkedIn evangelist, Karen guides entrepreneurs to create wealth by combining smart business practices with simple, proven systems that develop and maintain strong customer relationships. She offers results-oriented, expert conversational marketing strategies that position her clients to bring instant results. Karen’s background includes over twenty years in information technology, marketing, and customer relationships, making social media her ideal niche.

    How to Get in Touch With Karen Yankovich:

    Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.karenyankovich.com/ Gift: LinkedInQuiz.com

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