How Women in Business Unintentionally Block Sales w/ Sarah Stokes

05/27/24 • 42 min

Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs

As a woman in business, you want to suceed. You want to make money and have a positive impact on your customers and the community. However, there are likely things you're doing to block this success without even knowing you are doing it...
In this episode of Powerful Women Rising, I sit down with Sarah Stokes, a Business Breakthrough Coach, to explore a topic many women in business struggle with: SALES.
We dive into what sales really is and why it can be so challenging for so many women.
Sarah shares her insights on how our nervous system impacts our ability to sell and offers simple mindset shifts that can transform your perception of sales.
If you’ve ever felt that selling is sleazy or manipulative, this episode is for you.
Learn how to reframe your approach and embrace sales as a natural and empowering part of your business journey.
Tune in to discover how you might be unintentionally blocking sales and gain the tools to overcome these barriers, so you can sell with confidence and authenticity.

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Episode Highlights:

(05:45) Sarah's definition of sales or selling and how understanding its meaning helps change women's mindset about sales.

(12:27) What is nervous system regulation, and why is it important in sales?

(24:32) How simple mindset shifts can positively impact you and your business!

(36:22) Sarah suggests practical steps you can implement right away to help boost your confidence and find greater enjoyment in the sales process.

To Connect With Sarah Stokes: https://linktr.ee/juicygoodlife

To Learn More About Sarah's Program: https://the-juicy-good-life.mykajabi.com/should-free

Connect with Me, Your Host Melissa Snow!
Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth. Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She lives in Colorado Springs with her two dogs, three cats, and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, true crime, Taylor Swift, and buying books she’ll never read.
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Continue the conversation with Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising.
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Episode Highlights:

(05:45) Sarah's definition of sales or selling and how understanding its meaning helps change women's mindset about sales.

(12:27) What is nervous system regulation, and why is it important in sales?

(24:32) How simple mindset shifts can positively impact you and your business!

(36:22) Sarah suggests practical steps you can implement right away to help boost your confidence and find greater enjoyment in the sales process.

To Connect With Sarah Stokes: https://linktr.ee/juicygoodlife

To Learn More About Sarah's Program: https://the-juicy-good-life.mykajabi.com/should-free

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