Are you a DFY service provider who wants to convert over 50% of your sales conversations without acting like a douchebag? Then this is for you. In this value packed podcast, creator of the Black Sheep Sales Method™, Aleasha Bahr, brings her signature humor and ”keeping it real” sass to deliver a powerful blend of actionable solo sales episodes and expert interviews. In her solo episodes, she shares easy-to-implement sales strategy that will catapult your sales without pressure, pitching or p ...
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Focus and Chill - productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folks
Jeremy Nagel and Joey K
Welcome to the Focus and Chill podcast where we discuss productivity tactics that work for AuDHDers and other neurospicy people. Every episode we interview guests with lived experience of neurodivergence who also have a solid productivity and habit game and pass the learnings on to you, our wise and benevolent audience. Podcast sponsored by https://focusbear.io
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If you have a business that's growing and you're both excited and terrified at the same time - this is a podcast for you! You'll get actionable advice on how to grow a business in a way that is healthy and sustainable.
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Hi, I’m Patty Dominguez, and you are about to discover the Positioning strategies to help you grow your business. The truth is, we all have something very uniquely our own to share and this podcast explores the stories of small business owners just like you who are bringing their message out to the world and impacting their tribe in a distinct and memorable manner… If you want to take your business to a CATEGORY OF ONE status then hang with me because this podcast shares everything you need ...
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Welcome to Selling Local, powered by The Sales Rebellion. Currently you will find 3 seasons of Selling Local with all different hosts including Dale Dupree, Chris Watson, Beth Pagano and Adam Snider. We recommend going on the journey of building this podcast with us by listening from start to finish... That journey will start with the infamous 'copier warrior' - the personal brand of Dale Dupree... You will hear sales stories, advice and experiences from the mouth of a boy who wielded a swor ...
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Client Retention Strategies That Are More Profitable Than New Sales
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8:28Most businesses think the sale ends once the contract is signed. In reality - that’s just the beginning. In this episode of Sales is Not a Dirty Word, I break down why client retention and upselling are the biggest untapped sources of revenue for service providers — and how to build a system that keeps clients investing with you long after the firs…
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Welcome to Episode #124! We’re joined today by Ani Moller. Ani Moller is a leadership and life coach who works with neurodivergent professionals — especially those with ADHD, autism, or experiencing burnout. Drawing from their experience as a senior executive and program manager, Ani combines business strategy, trauma-informed practice, and lived e…
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Inclusion, Identity, and Main Character Energy with Jackie Roby
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34:25How often do you feel like you’re living your life for everyone else? Always showing up. Always giving. Always putting your own needs last. It’s easy to slip into that role without even realizing it — until one day you wake up and realize you’re not living as the main character in your own story. In this episode of Sales is NOT a Dirty Word, I’m jo…
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Welcome to episode #107! Today we’re joined by Jonathan Mok. Jonathan was diagnosed with ADHD and autism in 2019 at the age of 37, a turning point that reshaped his life. Since then, he has become a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, speaking at events such as the Davos Neurodiversity Summit, TEDx CUHK, and the UN World Autism Awareness Day wi…
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Welcome to episode #106! We’re thrilled to be joined by Christina Keeble. Christina Keeble is an autistic and ADHD educational consultant, speaker, and COO of the National PEAK Center—an allied health practice grounded in neuro-affirming principles. She’s also a dedicated parent of two PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) children, and brings a uniq…
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Sales Leadership Tips: Balancing Top Performers and Team Success
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10:10At some point, every sales team has experienced a “sales diva” You know the type: the top-performing rep who plays by their own rules. They cherry-pick leads, dodge meetings, ignore the CRM, and expect special treatment because of past wins. It starts small and it’s a slippery slope into a toxic preferential culture that can hurt the other sales re…
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How to Make Money as an Influencer and Content Creator with Justin Moore
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38:36Most people think brand deals are only for influencers with millions of followers, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. This week on Sales is NOT a Dirty Word, I sit down with Justin Moore — sponsorship coach, author, and founder of Creator Wizard — to talk about how creators, experts, and entrepreneurs of all sizes can land sponsorships wi…
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Stop Losing Deals: The Right Way to Use Pitch Decks
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8:33A pitch deck can be your strongest sales tool or your biggest sales killer. The difference comes down to strategy. Although there is a pitch deck - it’s essential to ask strategic questions - not just “make sense?”, “sound good” or “have any questions”? Because deep, strategic questions are how you build important trust and gather necessary informa…
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🎧 Welcome to Episode #105 of the Focus and Chill Podcast! Jeremy and Joey are back—breaking down what it really takes to stay productive, sane, and playful as neurodivergent adults navigating life, work, and boring responsibilities like taxes and job hunting. They dive into DUMB goals (a cheeky reframe of SMART goals), how automation can help with …
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🎧 Welcome to Episode #104 of the Focus and Chill Podcast! In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mike Knapp to explore the intersection of burnout, late autism diagnosis, and what it means to thrive as a neurodivergent professional in tech. 👤 About the Guest: Mike Knapp is a serial entrepreneur, tech innovator, and former Google product lead. F…
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How to Stop Avoiding Your Finances and Start Owning Them with Melissa Leon
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31:36Money talk can feel like stepping into a dark room barefoot… you never know what you’re about to step on. In this episode of Sales is NOT a Dirty Word, I sit down with Melissa Leon, a finance pro who has seen the real story behind hundreds of business and personal bank accounts. Spoiler: nobody has it all together, no matter how it looks from the o…
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How to Set Up a Loyal, High-Performing Sales Team
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10:48You hired a sales team so you could focus on growing the business, not spend hours training, managing and baby sitting them. But if your team isn’t performing as well as you, the problem might not be them — it’s often how they’re being set up. In this episode of Sales is NOT a Dirty Word, I walk you through how to create a sales system that sets yo…
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The Truth About Paid Ads & AI’s Impact on Search with John Horn
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24:16Ever wondered when is the right time to invest in paid advertising - or if it even makes sense for your business? And with AI shaking up search engines, is it getting harder to stand out? In this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I sit down with John Horn, CEO of StubGroup, a marketing agency specializing in paid ads. John shares the smartest w…
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Why You're Still Getting Ghosted After Great Sales Calls
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8:38Everything felt right. The call flowed. You were in sync. You leave the call feeling good. They smiled. You vibed. You follow up with your proposal and... crickets. Let’s talk about it. In this solo episode of Sales is NOT a Dirty Word, Aleasha breaks down the real reason promising sales calls end in ghosting. And it’s probably NOT what you think. …
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How to Sell Differently and Close More Deals with Dale Dupree
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38:40Tired of the same dated sales strategy? This podcast episode will blow your mind. In this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I sit down with Dale Dupree, aka The Copier Warrior and founder of The Sales Rebellion, to talk about how embracing your uniqueness, building real relationships, and leading with creativity can transform your sales game. D…
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If your sales strategy feels like putting on someone else’s pants that don’t fit you... that’s an important sign to pay attention to. You don’t need to become a sales bro to sell like a pro. Instead, you will naturally become a pro when you have a process that fits YOU. In this episode of Sales is Not a Dirty Word, I’m breaking down why one-size-fi…
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The Power of a Hell Yes Offer with Jessica Miller
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32:04Do you feel like you’re constantly adding more to your business - more offers, more tasks, more complexity - and still not growing the way you want? What if scaling wasn’t about doing more, and actually about doing LESS? In this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I sit down with Jessica Miller, a business growth strategist who helps entrepreneur…
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If you’re alive and breathing, you probably haven’t been able to escape all the conversation about AI taking over the world. There have been some crazy predictions - including that AI will replace sales people. After 15+ years of experience in the sales space as well as many clients using AI in the sales space right now, I’ve got a lot to say on th…
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Welcome to episode #103! We’re thrilled to be joined by Yenn Purkis today. Yenn Purkis is an autistic, asexual, and non-binary advocate, author, and speaker with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. They’ve written 18 published books and contributed to many more. Known for their honest storytelling and passion for neurodivergent visibility, Yenn has deliv…
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The Science of Sales: How Neuromarketing Can Skyrocket Your Conversions with Sam Pepin
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36:32Are your marketing and sales strategies truly resonating with your audience - or are you unknowingly repelling potential clients? In this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I sit down with Sam Pepin, CEO and co-founder of Corecentrica, a cutting-edge neuromarketing firm revolutionizing audience engagement and sales conversion. Sam shares how und…
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Global Sales Strategies for Different Countries & Cultures
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11:48In this solo episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, Aleasha breaks down how culture impacts buying decisions, negotiation styles, and trust and how to adjust depending who you’re talking to. 💥 Whether you’re selling to people in the UK, Israel, India, Mexico or beyond - this episode will empower you to successfully work within different timelines an…
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Rewriting Your Financial Future (feat. Joyce Marter)
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28:52Did you know you inherited the way you deal with money from your family and friends? That means being wealthy or not is a CHOICE you can make. That “I’m bad with money” narrative? That’s not a personality trait. It’s conditioning. And in this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, licensed psychotherapist, best-selling author, and all-around badass …
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Welcome to episode #67 We’re thrilled to be joined by Dr. Megan Anna Neff today. Dr. Neff is a neurodivergent Psychologist and founder of Neurodivergent Insights where she creates education and wellness resources for neurodivergent adults. Dr. Neff is the author of Self-Care for Autistic People. Additionally, she has published in several peer-revie…
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Are your proposals making people excited to buy - or just confusing the hell out of them? In this solo episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, Aleasha dives into one of the biggest mistakes service providers make in sales: focusing too much on what they do (aka the steak) instead of the transformation their clients want (aka the sizzle 🔥). Whether yo…
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The Four Steps to Impact & Wealth with Israel Duran
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28:54Ever feel like you're playing small in life or business? In this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I sit down with Israel Duran, a sought-after business growth strategist, speaker, and trainer, to uncover the four-step formula for creating impact and generational wealth. Israel shares his wild journey from struggling with self-doubt and a near-…
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Introverts Can Make the Best Salespeople (Yes, Really)
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14:05Think introverts can’t sell? Think again. Being the loudest in the room has never been the secret to great sales - being the most attuned to the person you’re talking to is. In this solo episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I’m breaking down why introverts are often the best people to crush it in sales - even if they’ve been told otherwise. If you…
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Welcome to episode #102! We’re thrilled to be joined by Dr. Amanda Mullen today. Dr. Amanda Mullen is a clinical psychologist, business owner, and keynote speaker passionate about helping people thrive using neurodivergence-friendly strategies. As the founder of Mindwork Psychology, Mindworks Online, and Think Differently, she has over 20 years of …
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Interview with Gwen Bortner: Why Your Business Systems Are Failing: Fixing SOPs, Delegation & Operations for Visionaries
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34:15Struggling with broken systems, team confusion, or SOPs no one follows? In this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, operations strategist Gwen Bortner shares how to fix your business systems, improve delegation, and finally build scalable operations - especially if you’re a creative or visionary entrepreneur who hates rigid structure. Gwen brings…
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Selling During Economic Uncertainty: How to Keep Closing Without Sabotaging or Feeling Sleazy
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10:33Let’s be honest - economic uncertainty can make even the most confident service providers second-guess everything. Sales feel shaky, buyers seem more cautious, and suddenly you’re wondering if now’s the time to go silent or discount your rates just to survive. The short answer - don’t!! There are still plenty of sales to be made. In this solo episo…
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Welcome to Episode 101! We’re thrilled to be joined by Sharon Collon, ADHD coach, parenting expert, and founder of The Functional Family. Sharon shares her journey of creating practical ADHD strategies for individuals and families by working with—not against—the ADHD brain. JN: Can you tell us about your experience with ADHD? Married into ADHD: fel…
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How to Grow a Purpose-Driven Agency Without Burning Out with Jessika Phillips
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32:59Sick of feeling like scaling means selling out? Growing your business shouldn’t come with a side of chaos and compromise - but that’s exactly where so many founders get stuck. What if building a dream team and creating sustainable systems could feel just as aligned as your mission? In this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I sit down with Jessi…
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Welcome to Episode 100! This special milestone episode is a no-guest conversation between your hosts Joey and Jeremy. After 100 episodes, they reflect on lessons learned about productivity, focus, neurodivergence, energy management, and finding joy in everyday work. JN: What has changed in your routines since starting the podcast? Joey: Shifted to …
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Welcome to Episode 99! We’re thrilled to have Annie Crow—an autistic & ADHD human rights lawyer, founder of the Neuro Access Network, and keynote speaker on neurodiversity advocacy—join us today. In this episode, Annie shares her personal journey toward embracing her neurodivergence, the challenges she’s overcome, and how she’s turned that into emp…
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How to Get Prospects to Buy the Right Packages (Without Discounting or Burning Out)
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13:42Let’s be real - most prospects don’t know what they actually need. They come in hot asking for “everything,” on a budget built for... maybe one thing. And too often, service providers stretch themselves thin trying to deliver it all - hello, burnout and resentment. In this solo episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I break down how to guide your cl…
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Welcome to episode number 98 of the Focus and Chill podcast. We’re thrilled to be joined by Rob Edwards today. Rob is the CEO of the NEA—the Neurodiversity and Entrepreneurship Association. The NEA provides a meeting place for all those with an interest in neurodiversity and entrepreneurship, creating a safe and nurturing environment for neurodiver…
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Welcome to episode 97 of the Focus and Chill podcast! Today’s guest is the energetic and insightful Pip Scott‑Allen, originally from Canada and now making waves in Australia. Pip’s journey into leadership and team culture began early—at just 14, he started exploring the world of team building. Since then, he’s worn many hats: outdoor educator, back…
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Welcome to episode number 96 of the Focus Chill podcast. We’re thrilled to be joined by April Lea today. April is an ADHD founder with a background in product management and software engineering. She's passionate about removing the barriers that stop neurodivergent people from building themselves meaningful and sustainable careers. April was late d…
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Building a Profitable Business with an Employee-First Culture – Ethan Chazin
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34:13Is your business struggling to attract and retain top talent? The problem might not be the employees - it might be your company culture. In this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I sit down with Ethan Chazin, a business growth coach specializing in employee-first strategies that drive profits. Ethan has spent 35 years proving that happy, motiva…
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Welcome to episode #95! We’re thrilled to be joined by Elizabeth Kaelin today. Elizabeth Kaelin is a tech founder, award-winning commercialization mentor, and intersectionality business advocate. Her career spans healthcare, tech, venture capital, and corporate leadership, where she helps businesses scale while challenging traditional business norm…
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When You’re Not Talking To the Decision Maker
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12:48Many times your first sales meeting is NOT with the decision maker or CEO at a company. That means your sales strategy needs to be different in that initial meeting in order to get the final meeting with the REAL decision maker. In this solo episode of Sales is NOT a Dirty Word, I reveal why winning over internal stakeholders - like a CMO, Ops Lead…
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159: Selling Humans... how personal are you willing to be with Kaleigh Connors
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27:54Let's just cut to the chase: what's in it for you? Straight away ... ... wonder how many will catch the calm demeanor in which Kaleigh communicates from. There's a tranquility in her presence that exudes confidence, and that our friends is what opens the door for those you're seeking to serve to feel you have their best interests at heart. If you d…
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How to Start a Business Without Quitting Your Job
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32:06Do you need to quit your job to start a business? Nope. In this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I talk with Delaney Thompson, co-founder of Bahia AI, about how she built a successful company before leaving her 9-to-5. From selling cars to launching a smoothie shop to running an AI-powered recruiting business, Delaney has done it all—and she’s…
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How Defining Your Anti-Audience Will Skyrocket Your Sales
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13:17Everyone focuses on their ideal audience and misses the huge opportunity lying in their ANTI audience. So, when you’ve got tons of leads and no one is buying, the problem often isn’t your offer—it’s who you’re selling to. In this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I break down why defining your “anti-audience” is the key to making sales easier, …
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158: Women Are Better At Sales. Oh We Said It! Aleasha Bahr Drops Da Mic
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35:01Y'all ... I had all sorts of intentions to edit out the rough spots in here, the pauses... the-on-the-fly thinking that takes up space in unspooling that yarn. However ... there's bone marrow in this chinwag that creates an impact inside your bone marrow if you're willing to cue your curiosity. We name names ... we call it out. Aleasha, Adam... tak…
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Mastering LinkedIn for Sales: Authentic Social Selling Strategies with Bob Woods
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27:52Are you using LinkedIn to its full potential, or just blending into the noise? In this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I sit down with Bob Woods, LinkedIn expert and social selling strategist at Social Sales Link, to discuss how sales professionals and entrepreneurs can use LinkedIn to build authentic relationships and drive business growth—w…
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157: 2nd Amuse-Bouche with Adam... What Color Is Your Pee?
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1:55Give Adam two minutes to peel back the "douchebag" layers that countless "10x gurus" repeatedly seek to persuade you to roll with in their boorish, self-serving agendas. You're being mislead.
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Objection Prevention: Stop Losing Sales by Fixing This One Mistake
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10:57Are you unknowingly pushing potential clients away? Most salespeople battle objections at the end of the conversation—when it’s too late. But what if you could prevent objections before they happen? In this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I break down why traditional sales strategies fail and how to spot hidden objections early, so you can cl…
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