The idea, insight, or secret you need for massive impact is just moments away. It’s time to Claim Your Career Crown. The podcast where Business owners and entrepreneurs share the keys to the kingdom to help you open the vault to your greater success. Your host, Lynn Whitbeck, is the Queen of Sales. Business owners and entrepreneurs hire Lynn to ignite winning sales, because most are chasing down leads, lack client retention, conversion, and profit. Also, if you want to get more sales strateg ...
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The mission of this show is to educate inspire and motivate women and men around the world to build a robust sales strategy to Get More Clients. Because MANY can’t get more clients and haven’t a clue why. You will learn to transform thinking to the client's perspective, eliminate the lengthy chaotic sales cycle to ignite your sales, and unleash lasting profits. Every week, you will learn methods to: · Gain confidence and assurance with worthy intent to guide clients to the sale and create mo ...
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Future Forward Sales’ community is full of business leaders, like yourself, who reject complacency and focus on innovative thinking to thrive. Our audience sees value in listening to the shared wisdom of our guests that share their best practices and the secret sauce that has set them apart in their industry. Our 20- to 30-minute podcast episodes share amazing business owner stories who reveal the smartest strategies to rapidly pivot for being future-forward. Our audience is made up of profe ...
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Ever wondered how to use your experience to start or grow a business? The First Customer intimately dissects successful entrepreneurs journeys to their first customer. Learn from practical real-life examples of regular people transforming into superheroes by starting their own business. Buckle up … the rocket is taking off!
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Once upon a time in the digital expanse, there was a gathering of minds so vibrant and electric it could only be described as The Quest for Epic Engagement. Picture this, my friend: an enchanting corner of the internet where the air crackles with creativity, and the voices of the most innovative coaches and creatives share their unique secrets for captivating audiences. This isn't just any podcast, grasshoppers. It's a veritable roundtable where each guest brings their own flavorful ingredie ...
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The AI Edge: How to Use ChatGPT to Power Up Your Purpose & Profit with Kathy Basel
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AI is not an easy button! Using AI correctly and strategically is crucial for your business. If you get a ton of value in this episode, I would love to invite you to subscribe because it costs nothing to subscribe. Kathy, the AI Whisperer, combines 20 years of marketing expertise with intuitive coaching and healing to guide solopreneurs to master A…
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Clarity from Introspection: How to Find Your Hidden Super Powers
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Sales success truly rests in your mindset. You have to be resilient. Let go of that “no” on Friday afternoon. Be a Goldfish. Pick yourself up and be ready for the next sales conversation. There are a number of mindset exercises we can use to strengthen our resilience and improve our ability to bounce back. This will not only improve our sales, but …
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How a 17.5-Second INTROmercial® Creates Your Unfair Sales Advantage with Jane M. Powers
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With decades of successful speaking and coaching, and perhaps most important of all real-life experience founding and running multi -million-dollar businesses, Jane appreciates that success is truly about the power of your CORE message. Jane is known for her practical, down-to-earth style. Jane's fusion of savvy conversational techniques and real-l…
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The First Customer - Pioneering Solutions for an Inclusive Future with Founder Jordan Saunders
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Jordan Saunders, founder and CEO of NextLink Labs. Jordan reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early days in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, building computers at age 12. He shares how his passion for technology led him to pursue consulting right out of college after studying computer…
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3 Easy Steps to Make Your Market Beg to Do Business With You
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When identifying your ideal clients, you build a path for them to seek you out and beg to do business with you. There are important keys that allow you to create an even bigger transformation for your clients… and it’s not what you think. By the end of today’s show, you will know to · The 19-word formula to have more clients than you know what to d…
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The First Customer - Aligning People, Purpose, and Progress with Co-Founder Alex Levin
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Alex Levin, Co-Founder and CEO of Regal.io. Alex grew up in Manhattan with a father who ran a steel service business. Alex absorbed early lessons about business operations and efficiency. While his father’s ventures in technology during the late 90s exposed him to a rapidly changing landscape, Alex i…
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How to Boost Your Sales with Genuine Introspection
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Sales is a gift. You may struggle with this statement if you ever feel uncomfortable asking for the sale. Or even believing sales is sleazy and slimy. However, you will discover is that sales is a gift when you use introspection and follow three powerful principals. By the end of today’s show, you will know how to · Embrace your worthy intent to fe…
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The First Customer - How To Drive Impactful SEO and Conversion Strategies with CEO Dave Schneider
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Dave Schneider, the CEO of Shortlist.io. Dave shares his upbringing in Ashland, Massachusetts, a small town where entrepreneurship was not encouraged. He explains how his early life and family background led him toward a more traditional career path, but eventually, after working a corporate job, he …
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How to Turn Your Clients into Raving Fans to Get Reviews and Referrals
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Your client experience with your products, services, client care, and processes determines your ability to transform them into raving fans. By the end of today’s show, you will know how to · Embed emotions to your client experience through every stage of their journey. · How to make you client experience unexpectedly delightful. · Crack the code fo…
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The First Customer - Decoding Value Creation Through Pricing Strategies with Founder Dan Balcauski
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Dan Balcauski, founder and CPO of Product Tranquility. Dan shared his backstory, growing up in Chicago with no direct entrepreneurial influences but finding his path through engineering and the software industry. He moved to Austin, Texas, over 20 years ago, drawn by its warmer climate and tech oppor…
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Family History Is Essential: How to Transform it into a Living Celebration with John Doherty
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Preserving a life time of stories for all the generations to come. If you get a ton of value in this episode, I would love to invite you to subscribe because it costs nothing to subscribe. John Doherty’s life mission is to preserve your family history and transform it into a living celebration. Oprah Winfrey, the Wrigley family (of Wrigley Field an…
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Why Creating Delight for Your Client Guarantees Sales Success
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Mapping your client journey is an essential building block of good sales strategy. The exclusive SAMI methodology is ideal to quickly and easily cover all your bases. By the end of today’s show, you will know how to · Align the sales, relationship, & client stages · Chart associated activities with each stage and determine existing influences · Ide…
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The First Customer - Embracing the Wild Ride of Breaking Barriers with Founder Donnie Boivin
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Donnie Boivin, Founder and CEO of Success Champions Network. Donnie grew up in a blue-collar family, and never considered starting a business until he was in his 40s. Inspired by thought leaders like Gary Vee and Tim Ferriss, Donnie made the leap after spending nearly two decades in sales, but quickl…
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How a CROWN Methodology in Sales Secures Royal Results
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It's impossible to find stability in your business and scale if you don't have systems and processes in place that are effective, helping you close more clients. This is where the CROWN Methodology delivers a sales blueprint for your success. By the end of today’s show, you will know how to · What is the CROWN Methodology. · How the Crown methodolo…
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The First Customer - The Power of Subscription Models in E-Commerce with Co-founder Baird Hall
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Baird Hall, co-founder of Churnkey. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, Baird didn’t start his first company until he was 27, though he feels he could have begun earlier. His first venture, a social audio network for sports fans, ultimately failed because while the product had passionate users, …
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How Rebranding Can Accelerate Your Online Presence and Business Growth with Orsi Veres
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Hello, everyone, and welcome to Petite2Queen's Claim Your Career Crown podcast. This is your host Lynn, and today I am joined by our special guest, Orsi Veres. Today, we’re going to be talking about How Rebranding Can Accelerate Your Online Presence and Business Growth. Orsi is a brand and web designer helping established small businesses rebrand s…
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How Discovering Your Client Pain Points Will Boost Your Sales
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Identifying your ideal client pain points is a key element in your sales strategy. What keeps them up at night? What lurks in the background holding them back? What’s causing them stress and frustration day to day? By the end of today’s show, you will know how to · Identify your ideal client avatar pain points. · Leverage the power of imagery and v…
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The First Customer - How to Find Your Authentic Voice in A Crowded Market with CEO Lynn Whitbeck
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Lynn Whitbeck, Founder and CEO of Petite2Queen. Lynn grew up in a mid-sized town, and her experience in the Girl Scouts, where she spearheaded a cookie-selling strategy with a shy friend, sparked her love for sales. That early success, along with her passion for helping people, laid the foundation fo…
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Why Your Ideal Client Avatar is Your Ultimate Key to Success
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Understanding your ICA enables you to gain a clear picture of where you should allocate, focus, and coordinate your sales resources. By the end of today’s show, you will know how to · Identify and define your Ideal client avatars. · Identify the “why” of your ideal client avatar, their pain points, and where they hang out. · Attract and connect to …
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The First Customer - The Transition from Services to Product-focused Business with CTO Len Covello
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Len Covello, CTO and Co-founder of Engage People. Len discusses his early influences, including growing up in Toronto and being inspired by his father, who was an entrepreneur in the catering business. Len's passion for technology started at a young age with his first computer, a Vic 20, and continue…
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Stop Chasing Squirrels and Stay Focused on Advancing Your Career with Kathi Burns
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Let's face it: We all get distracted from time to time. The "shiny new object" can get us off track, and in your career, that can mean major delays in actually accomplishing your goals. Sometimes, you need to be told to stop chasing squirrels and actually stay focused on your true objectives. But how do you know if it's distraction or a truly valua…
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What Your Sure-Fire Sales Market Opportunities Are to Flourish
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Do you know what your market opportunities are? To flourish in sales, it’s imperative that you know the kind of client that would be a good fit for you. This will allow you to find those clients and seize the opportunity to work with them. In this episode of Get More Clients, Superstar Sales Consultant Lynn Whitbeck tells you the process of groupin…
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The First Customer - How To Ace Your Business Strategy with Co-Founder Andrew Watson
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Andrew Watson, Co-Founder of Igloo Media. Andrew recounts his upbringing in Italy and England, and how his initial aspirations as a tennis player eventually led him to entrepreneurship in the U.S. He describes his collegiate tennis career, where he honed his competitive spirit, which later translated…
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The First Customer - Building A Legacy In Ice Cream with Founder Sanket Karamchandani
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Sanket Karamchandani, Founder of Miss Neeta's Ice Cream Parlor. Sanket shared his entrepreneurial journey from a childhood dream inspired by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar to becoming a business owner. Growing up in the Bay Area, Sanket was driven by the desire to pursue something he loved, which he…
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Why Deciphering Emotions and Motivations Gets Stronger Sales
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In order to sell a product or service to someone, you must understand who you’re selling to and why. This starts with the client and their perspective. What are they feeling? What do they want, need, or lack? By deciphering emotions and motivations, you’ll be one step closer to closing the sale. Within this episode of Get More Clients, Superstar Sa…
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The First Customer - Raising the Bar in Digital Journalism with Co-founder and CEO Christopher Wink
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview a very, very, special friend, Christopher Wink, Co-founder and CEO of Technical.ly. Chris discussed his upbringing in a rural corner of Northwest New Jersey, which lacked exposure to technology and entrepreneurship. Despite not coming from a family with a background in journalism or entrepreneurship,…
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The First Customer - Leveraging AI to Transform and Innovate Business Models with CEO Jeff Bruno
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Jeff Bruno, CEO and Co-founder of B.Modelr. Jeff shares his entrepreneurial journey, which began in Philadelphia, and how his passion for small business finance led him to create his fractional CFO service. However, after realizing the limitations of the service model, Jeff and his partner, Julian Wr…
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The First Customer - From West Coast Setbacks to Mobile App Stardom with CEO Jedidiah Weller
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview a very special friend, Jedidiah Weller, the CEO and Founder of Open Forge and Startup Wars. Jedidiah shares his entrepreneurial journey, beginning in rural Pennsylvania, where he grew up in Amish country. He details how his experiences in a challenging upbringing without strong entrepreneurial role m…
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Secret Power of Interviewing Prospects, Existing, and Past Clients
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You can learn a lot by talking to your prospects, existing clients, and past clients. But what should you ask when interviewing them? How will the right questions lead to impactful answers? In this episode of Get More Clients, Superstar Sales Consultant Lynn Whitbeck tells you why sales people should be more like detectives. All great detectives as…
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The First Customer - Elevating Athlete Brands Through Game-Changing Moves with Founder Jack Adler
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Jack Adler, CEO and Founder of Out2Win Sports. Jack shares his journey from growing up in Bluebell and Villanova to his time at Syracuse University, where he founded Out2Win Sports in 2021. The idea for his sports marketing firm, which specializes in connecting brands with athlete creators in the NIL…
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The First Customer - The Importance of Taking Risks and Making Mistakes with CEO Leopold van Oosten
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Leopold van Oosten, the CEO and Founder of Amsterdam Standard. Leopold recounts his entrepreneurial journey, which began in a small, unremarkable town in the Netherlands. Initially studying hotel management with aspirations of entering the hospitality industry, his path took a dramatic turn during an…
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The First Customer - How To Become A Market Maven with Expert In You CEO Ann Carden
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Ann Carden, CEO and Founder of Expert In You. Ann delved into her entrepreneurial journey, which began in Missouri, influenced by her father, an entrepreneur. Ann's early ventures started with a doll business that she grew into a global enterprise, crafting and selling her own line of dolls. This exp…
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Understand Your Client Why to Win More Sales
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What is the #1 tenet you must always remember in sales? That you must understand your client why. You can’t sell to someone if you don’t know what they want, need, or lack; you won’t be able to provide the solution they’re looking for. But when you firmly shift your focus to your client’s perspective, you position your business for consistent, repe…
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Easily Shift Your Energy & Shape Your World in 3 Minutes or Less with Sandy Joy Weston
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So many of us feel held back in some way, unsure how to change ourselves or the results we’re striving for. But what if we told you that you can shift your energy quite easily in no more than three minutes? And that this can shape your world in vital ways? We spoke with Sandy Joy Weston to learn how to easily make major changes in your paradigm and…
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The First Customer - Redefining Strategic Consulting for a Changing World with Founder Tomé Duarte
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Tomé Duarte, the Fractional CTO and Founder of Penguin Objective. Tomé shares how he started the year strong with a record-setting Q1, crediting his meticulous use of spreadsheets for managing his operations and cash flow. Originally from Portugal, Tomé explains that he lived in Brazil and Ireland be…
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The First Customer - Optimizing Success By Blending Process and Creativity with Jennifer Cresswell
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Jennifer Cresswell, Founder of Thoughtgro. Jennifer grew up in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area and having a background in industrial engineering from Cornell, Jennifer's drive to improve and optimize systems led her to launch Thoughtgro in July 2022. Despite initial challenges and a steep learning …
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The First Customer - Unleashing the New Era in Content Creation with Founder Tim Branyan
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Tim Branyan, founder of TrueFanz. Tim grew up in Kokomo, Indiana and explained how his early life, including the influence of his comedian father and his curiosity, shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. Tim's first business venture was modifying Xbox consoles during high school, which taught him about m…
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The First Customer - Shifting Tech Landscapes through Digital Drift with CEO and Founder Jim Keeney
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Jim Keeney, founder and CEO of Dapt Tech. Jim explains that the entrepreneurial drive is fueled by a desire to build things and solve problems, which began for him in childhood. He talks about how Dapt Tech helps businesses track profit and loss by activity, allowing them to accurately assess the cos…
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The First Customer - Orchestrating Mental Health Masterplan with CTO and Co-founder Mark Allen
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Mark Allen, Co-founder and CTO of Cobalt Innovations Inc. Mark grew up in Bluebell, Pennsylvania. He credited his wife’s influence for igniting his entrepreneurial spirit. Initially working in tech as a software consultant, Mark eventually co-founded Cobalt during the COVID-19 pandemic. The platform …
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The First Customer - Breaking the Healthcare Mold with CEO and Co-Founder Timothy Poore
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Timothy Poore, the CEO and Co-founder of ATP Healthcare. Timothy shared insights into his journey as an entrepreneur, reflecting on how his upbringing, particularly his parents' business endeavors, shaped his work ethic and determination. He discussed the origins of ATP Healthcare, a company that spe…
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Why Client Thinking is Key to Your Business Growth
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Growing your business is vital if you want to keep moving forward. But business growth is only achievable with the right framework and strong sales. How do you quickly attract and connect with new prospects? By thinking like your client. Not only do you want to walk a mile in their shoes, you want to get into your ideal client’s head. It all starts…
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The First Customer - Creating a Roadmap To Meaningful Metrics with Founder Catherine Griffin
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Catherine Griffin, Founder of Impactable. Catherine recounts how her experiences leading a fund and accelerator in Philadelphia, which focused on social entrepreneurship and global innovation initiatives, inspired the creation of Impactable. Catherine explains that Impactable is a predictive impact a…
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How to Embrace Joy and Build Your Sales Resiliency
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Sales can be a tough career path in certain ways. One of the hardest things to do is retain your buoyancy even when you’re not quite meeting your sales goals. But that’s one of the most important attributes that will make you excel in your job. How can you improve your sales resiliency? It starts with joy. In this episode of Get More Clients, Super…
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The First Customer - The Formula For Infinite Business Growth with Founder Natalie Doyle Oldfield
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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Natalie Doyle Oldfield, CEO and founder of Success Through Trust Inc. Natalie grew up in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and shares that she was inspired by her parents' strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. Her father’s experience as an author and business owner profoundly influenced her career …
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