Best Aleasha Bahr Podcasts (2025)

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Reclaim Your Inner Black Sheep: Selling Authentically with Aleasha Bahr 27:25

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26d ago27:25

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Tired of sales that feel fake or forced? In this episode, sales strategist and author Aleasha Bahr joins host Tori Barker to reveal how authenticity sells, and why embracing your “black sheep” energy might just be your biggest business advantage. Aleasha breaks down her Black Sheep Sales Method™, how to stop “selling like everyone else,” and why al…

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#209 Be the Black Sheep: Authentic Sales in an AI World with Aleasha Bahr 48:55

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Be the black sheep — Aleasha Bahr, founder of Black Sheep Sales Method™, reveals how authentic sales crushes AI noise, templates, and cold scripts. We dive into: • Why standing out isn’t a flaw — it’s your edge • Staying human when automation says “optimize” • Real connection in a blurry digital world Done fitting in? This is your playbook. Explore…

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#214 From Pizza Boy To $35M In Revenue By Leveraging A Personal Brand with Dan Henry 47:53

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Most people want wealth but few are willing to pay the price. In this episode, I sit down with Dan Henry — entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author — to unpack how he went from delivering pizzas and sleeping in a freezing apartment to building a $35 million business. The turning point? A single question he asked a billionaire that changed eve…

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What Founders Get Wrong About Sales Compensation 9:31

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One of the most expensive mistakes founders make happens the moment a salesperson starts performing. Revenue rises. Momentum builds. …and then the first large commission check appears. Instead of celebrating the growth, the owner panics. They see the payout instead of the profit. Here’s the thing: a big commission check is not the problem. It is pr…

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#213 Stop Productive Procrastination By Realizing Most Obstacles In Your Life Are Fake 16:58

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You’re not stuck...you’re stalling. Most of the obstacles in your way aren’t real. You just made them look productive. Stephen breaks down one of the most dangerous traps ambitious people fall into—productive procrastination. It’s the illusion of progress that comes from staying busy instead of being bold. Stephen reveals how most of the “obstacles…

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How To Stand Out When Everyone Is Using AI in Sales 10:01

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Everyone is racing to automate sales. Buyers are racing to avoid anything that sounds automated. People are talking about AI in sales like it is the magic solution to every problem. But if you have actually used it, you already know it is far from perfect. In this episode of Sales is Not a Dirty Word, I break down what AI consistently gets wrong in…

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How to Step Into Your CEO Role: Do Less Better with Donna Dube 21:32

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Donna Dube, business growth strategist and founder of CEO Amplify. Donna helps entrepreneurs move from overwhelmed and overextended to confident and strategic, and her philosophy of “doing less, better” is exactly what so many women entrepreneurs need to hear. We explore what it really means to step into your CEO r…

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#212 One Of The Most Dangerous Questions You Can Ask Yourself 24:02

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There’s one question most people avoid, not because it’s hard to answer, but because it’s dangerous... What do you want? Why do we stop dreaming as we get older or after we hit a certain level of success? Somewhere along the way, survival and security take over. Bills pile up. Responsibilities grow. And the fire that once drove us starts to fade un…

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#211 Why Chasing Dreams, Living Passions And Geeking Out Make Work Better with James Buckley, LOTR Expert 49:06

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Most adults stop playing long before they stop dreaming. Somewhere between deadlines and responsibilities, hobbies quietly disappear and with them, a big part of what makes life exciting. In this episode, I sit down with James Buckley — speaker, creator, and unapologetic Lord of the Rings super-fan — to talk about how geeking out can actually make …

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The Science of Sales: How to Communicate, Connect, and Close Better with Shawn Karol Sandy 32:24

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Most salespeople are trained to talk, not to truly communicate. We’re told to “use this script,” “say this line,” or “overcome objections” as if we’re robots following a formula. But the reality is that the best salespeople are the ones who understand their prospect the best and LISTEN to them. In this episode of Sales is Not a Dirty Word, I sit do…

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How Ambitious Moms Lead, Earn & Thrive with Khiara Cureton 23:56

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What does it really take for ambitious moms to lead, earn, and thrive, without sacrificing themselves in the process? In this episode of Visibility Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs, host Tori Barker sits down with Khiara Cureton, Executive Career & Wealth Coach and Founder of AncHER Co. Khiara shares how she turned her own career crossroads into …

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#210 Crush Annual Goals Without Holiday Hustle Burnout 9:13

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Crush your annual goals without holiday hustle burnout. Holidays are coming...don’t let them derail your Q4 wins. These time management tips help ambitious entrepreneurs and execs plan now, stay productive, and end the year strong—no anxiety, no rush, just results. Steal the system. Subscribe & leave a 5-star review on Apple and Spotify to help mor…

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Sales Onboarding System That Converts 9:24

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Let’s be real. Sales onboarding standards are so low they’re non-existent. There are none. In too many companies, new reps are thrown into the deep end and told to “figure it out.” They’re expected to sell a product they barely understand, position it without a strategy, and hit quota within 90 days. It’s not a learning curve. It’s a setup for fail…

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From Burnout to Breakthrough with Dr. Christiane Schroeter 28:34

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In this episode of Visibility Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs, Tori Barker sits down with business and wellness coach, author, and TEDx speaker Dr. Christiane Schroeter to explore how women can redefine success and build visibility without burnout. Christiane shares her journey from academic research to global stages — and the lessons she’s lear…

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#208 Why I’ll Never Use an AI Clone of Me 21:02

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No AI digital twin — ever. In a world of deepfakes and clones, I’m drawing a hard line: every video, podcast, and post with my name is 100% me — live and in the flesh. AI streamlines my systems. But it will never replace my voice, face, or spontaneity. This is my contrarian brand promise: trust over convenience, authenticity over automation. If you…

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#207 NBA Gambling Bust: Greed's Curse & Gratitude Fix 19:35

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NBA gambling bust exposes greed's golden curse: FBI's Oct 23 crackdown on stars like Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier in mafia-rigged games. Like King Midas, it destroys lives, legacies, and trust. But science flips the script—gratitude rewires your brain, cuts stress 23%, boosts joy 25%. We'll unpack: • The scandal's timeless warning • Journaling…

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Toxic Sales Reps: Why They’re Killing Your Culture and Revenue with Randi Deckard 29:15

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You know that one salesperson who crushes their quota but leaves everyone else walking on eggshells? It happens more often than leaders want to admit. A “rockstar” rep brings in numbers, but the cost is high — low morale, high turnover, and a team that’s quietly burning out. This week on Sales is Not a Dirty Word, I sat down with Randi Deckard, SVP…

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Leading with Clarity and Confidence: Visibility Strategies with Liz Weber 29:16

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In this episode of Visibility Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs, Tori Barker sits down with leadership advisor and author Liz Weber to explore what it means to lead with clarity and confidence. Liz shares her journey from briefing ambassadors at age 24 to guiding leaders around the world — and the lessons she’s learned about how visibility, confid…

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#206 Why A Resume Is A Bad Backup Plan with Bill Fanter 51:27

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Why is your resume is a terrible backup plan? Ex-banker Bill Fanter dismantles the W2 myth and reveals 3 real safety nets: • Contrarian investing (day-trading, options, your skills) • High-value networks (events, social wealth) • Side hustle income (float for layoffs or AI shifts) After 35+ years pivoting from banking to trading and getting fired a…

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How to Position Your Offer So It Actually Sells 10:13

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Positioning can make or break your sales strategy — and it’s most business owners are winging it or not doing it at all. In this episode of Sales is Not a Dirty Word, I break down what positioning really means in sales, how to use it in real conversations, and why it’s the biggest factor that determines whether your offer converts or gets ignored. …

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Women’s Leadership Through Alignment and Agility with Margaret Graziano 24:40

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When women lead with alignment, they unlock the freedom to create, connect, and contribute at the highest level. In this episode of Visibility Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs, host Tori Barker sits down with Margaret Graziano — CEO & Founder of KeenAlignment and ICF Executive Coach — to explore what it means to lead with agility, authenticity, a…

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How to Hire the Right People (Without Wasting Time or Money) with Madi Wagonner 25:55

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Hiring the right people shouldn’t feel like gambling with your time, money, and peace of mind. Yet for many founders, it often does. The problem isn’t a lack of good talent; it’s the absence of a clear and intentional structure behind the hiring process. Without it, even the most well-meaning entrepreneurs end up hiring reactively instead of strate…

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How to Build a Sustainable Business with Emily McDonald 25:40

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Emily McDonald is a business strategist who’s helped over 200 female founders grow aligned, sustainable businesses that support their life and goals. After scaling three companies to 6 and 7 figures, she knows what it takes to move from survival mode to consistent, scalable growth. In this episode, Emily shares her 5-part framework for hitting cons…

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#205 Creating Luxury Firewood And A Million-Dollar Dream with Leroy Hite 53:01

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He turned firewood into a luxury brand worth millions and sold the company. Leroy Hite, founder of Cutting Edge Firewood, built the world’s first luxury firewood brand from scratch. No investors. No belief. Just grind. We talk about: • The “insane” idea everyone mocked • Years of rejection and 3 a.m. hustles • How faith + strategy = multimillion ex…

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From High Income to True Wealth with Monica Kaufman 28:50

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Is your income high, but your wealth still out of reach? In this empowering episode, I sit down with Monica Kaufman, CFP® and founder of Harmony Wealth Academy, to explore what it really means to build financial confidence and freedom as a woman entrepreneur. We unpack the mindset shifts that turn income into lasting wealth, how early money beliefs…

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The Top 3 Sales Team Management Mistakes (and What to Do Instead) 13:22

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Most sales teams are still managed the outdated way: fear, cutthroat competition, and impossible quotas. The cost is burnout, turnover (so expensive!) and lost revenue. In this episode of Sales is Not a Dirty Word, Aleasha Bahr exposes the top 3 mistakes sales leaders make when managing teams — and shares what to do instead to build a culture of co…

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#204 DREAM Framework to Design Your Life 24:06

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The DREAM Framework the 5-step reset to design the life you actually want. Most professionals and executives are too busy to dream. This episode changes that. We break down: • Disconnect from noise • Reconnect with what matters • Envision boldly • Act with clarity • Manifest the vision If you’re coasting or overwhelmed, this is your pause button. S…

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How to Hire Your First VA Without the Headache with Kris Ward 32:01

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Hiring your first VA shouldn’t feel like trial by fire. Yet for most entrepreneurs, the process is stressful, disappointing, and downright painful. In this episode of Sales is Not a Dirty Word, I sit down with Kris Ward, the creator of the Win the Hour, Win the Day philosophy, to talk about how to finally build a team that supports your business in…

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Stop Waiting to Be Noticed: Confident Career Moves with Rosie Zilinskas 25:48

2M ago25:48

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What happens when you stop waiting to be noticed, and start speaking up for your career? In this episode, I sit down with Rosie Zilinskas, a former corporate leader turned confidence coach, keynote speaker, and founder of No Woman Left Behind. Rosie shares how she went from sitting in the back of the room to training the next generation of keynote …

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#203 Are Luxury Watches Good Investments with Erich Wolters 50:08

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Are luxury watches just shiny status symbols or can they actually be smart investments? Erich Wolters reveals which brands and models actually appreciate, how the market stacks against stocks, and the traps that burn buyers. We discuss: • What makes a watch gain value • Luxury vs. traditional assets • Pitfalls (fakes, hype, liquidity) If you’re a h…

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Client Retention Strategies That Are More Profitable Than New Sales 8:28

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Most 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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Breaking Bottlenecks in Business: The CLIMB Framework with Katie Hahn 25:22

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Are you secretly the bottleneck in your own business? In this episode, I talk with Katie Hahn about her powerful CLIMB Framework, a tool designed to help women coaches and entrepreneurs get out of the chaos, put systems in place, and finally create the time and freedom they crave. We dig into the challenges of scaling without structure, the mindset…

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#202 Turn Noise Into Clarity and Lock Onto Your True Mission 16:03

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If everything feels urgent, it’s a sign you’ve lost your signal. This episode gives you practical steps to clear the noise, sharpen your focus, and move toward a life built with intention. Inside this episode: • Why distraction is the enemy of your mission • How to separate noise from real priorities • A simple way to define what you truly want • H…

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Inclusion, Identity, and Main Character Energy with Jackie Roby 34:25

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How 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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Lead with Alignment: Reclaim Time and Visibility with Marie Mack 25:16

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Feeling stuck in the cycle of busy work and burnout? You're not alone, and this episode is your permission slip to do things differently. I’m joined by Marie Mack, Fractional Chief of Staff and systems strategist, who helps high-impact leaders get out of overwhelm and into alignment. We unpack how to reclaim your time, lead with clarity, and use vi…

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Cyber Compliance for Visibility: Protect Your Brand with Lori Crooks 17:23

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What do visibility and cybersecurity have in common? A lot more than most entrepreneurs realize. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lori Crooks, founder and CEO of Cadra, Inc., to break down the world of cybersecurity compliance — in human terms. Lori shares how building a trusted brand starts with protecting your systems, your clients, and your rep…

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Sales Leadership Tips: Balancing Top Performers and Team Success 10:10

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At 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 38:36

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Most 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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Intelligent Fashion for Confidence and Visibility with Kimberly Wilkerson 24:49

3M ago24:49

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What if your clothing could do more than express your style? What if it could transform your mindset? In this episode, Kimberly Wilkerson, founder of Token Clothing Company™, shares how she transitioned from speech-language pathologist to fashion entrepreneur, and how she’s using affirming language, neuroscience, and positive psychology to create I…

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#201 Predict Business Failure Before It Hits with Kat Niewiadomska PhD 47:41

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Failure rarely comes from a bad idea. It comes from blind spots you never saw. In this episode, you’ll learn how to scientifically predict where your business will break before it happens. You’ll discover: • How the EFRI exposes hidden entrepreneurial blind spots • Why burnout, weak leadership, and resistance to change destroy growth • A simple 15-…

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Stop Losing Deals: The Right Way to Use Pitch Decks 8:33

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A 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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Group Coaching & Psychological Safety to Reduce Turnover | Francie Jain 30:42

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Psychological safety isn’t just a workplace perk; it’s a powerful strategy for retention, performance, and visibility. In this episode of Visibility Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs, Francie Jain, founder of Terawatt, shares how group coaching is helping companies scale connection, reduce turnover, and unlock measurable ROI. We explore how creati…

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How to Stop Avoiding Your Finances and Start Owning Them with Melissa Leon 31:36

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Money 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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Soulful Strategies for Scaling Your Business with Heidi Weiland 24:21

4M ago24:21

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Are you ready to grow your business without the constant hustle, burnout, or misalignment? In this episode of Visibility Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs, host Tori Barker interviews Heidi Weiland, a holistic business coach who helps sensitive and introverted entrepreneurs scale sustainably while honoring their energy, values, and wellbeing. Heid…

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#200 You Are Not Bad With Money with Dave Won 51:37

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Most people aren’t bad with money—they’re battling stories they never questioned. In this episode, TEDx speaker and money mindset coach Dave Won joins Stephen Courson to break down the emotional patterns that shape your financial decisions. You’ll learn: • Why money issues are rarely about math • How childhood and emotions drive spending habits • S…

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How to Set Up a Loyal, High-Performing Sales Team 10:48

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You 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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Rewriting Your Self-Image to Step Into Visibility with Ellen Tyler 27:27

4M ago27:27

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In this powerful episode, Tori Barker is joined by certified Transformation Business Coach Ellen Tyler to unpack one of the most important mindset truths for women in business: You can’t outperform your self-image. Ellen shares how her work with legendary mentor Bob Proctor reshaped her beliefs—and how she now helps high-achieving women break throu…

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#199 You’re Not Broke, You’re Just Investing The Wrong Things 8:04

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Money is only 20% of investing. Most think stocks or real estate = wealth. The truth is the hidden 80% is how you invest time, energy, attention, money, and soul daily. You’ll learn: • Why money alone fails • The 5 TEAMS resources you’re investing nonstop • How distractions steal freedom • Realign for financial + time independence • Build a life th…

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The Truth About Paid Ads & AI’s Impact on Search with John Horn 24:16

4M ago24:16

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Ever 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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How to Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business with Ral West 26:43

4M ago26:43

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If your business feels stuck… it might be you. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Ral West, serial entrepreneur, systemization expert, and founder of Ral West Livin’ the Dream. With over 40 years of business-building experience and a major exit to Alaska Airlines under her belt, Ral shares what it really takes to stop being the bottleneck in y…