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GoalChatStart2026Now Party with Chris Cherian, Annie P. Ruggles & Keith SpiroOn this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling starts 2026 in DEBcember with returning guests Chris Cherian, Math @ MoMA; Annie P. Ruggles, founder of the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy; and business strategist and community builder Keith Spiro. Debra et al find it fun and meaningful to check in, support, and cheer on one another.
Debra began hosting her annual "Welcome DEBcember" GoalChats in 2020, when everyone was anxious to start 2021. The timing gives everyone a month to simultaneously wrap up the previous year, while ramping up for the next one.
This Start2026Now Party starts with a conversation on changing...
2025-12-041h 11
Asked and Answered By SoulHow to Be All of Who You Are with Annie P. Ruggles and Diann WingertIn this moving episode of Asked and Answered by Soul, guest host Annie P. Ruggles sits down with the incomparable Diane Wingert for a soul-expanding conversation on what it really means to stop shrinking, start healing, and lead with radical self-acceptance.
With honesty, fire, and wisdom born from lived experience, Diane shares how her neurodivergence—once hidden and masked—has become her greatest source of creativity, power, and influence. Together, Annie and Diane explore the deep difference between being masking and being who you are. Diane vulnerably names the truth: we’re not all meant to fit in. So...
2025-08-3129 min
Asked and Answered By SoulHow to Obliterate the Should: Listening, Allowing, and Selling with Soul with Danielle Weil and Annie P. RugglesIn this soulful episode of Asked and Answered by Soul, guest host Danielle Weil sits down with strategist and showrunner Annie P. Ruggles for an honest, wise, and refreshingly irreverent conversation about soul listening, radical allowing, and dismantling the tyranny of “should.” With her signature wit and grounded brilliance, Annie shares how listening deeply—whether to herself, the universe, or others—has transformed her understanding of success and strategy.
Tune in for insight, laughter, and the reminder that your own path is more than enough.
About Guest Host Danielle
Danielle Weil is a copy & m...
2025-08-1017 min
GoalChatStart2025Now Party with Chris Cherian, Annie P. Ruggles & Keith SpiroOn this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling jumpstarts the new year with a Start2025Now Party. For the third year in a row, her guests are Chris Cherian, Analytics at MoMA; Annie P. Ruggles, founder of Quirk Works Consulting and the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy; and business strategist and community builder Keith Spiro. This annual reminder that you actually get 13 months in a year - the Decembers overlap - is all about checking in and making plans.Chris, Annie, and Keith share their wins and challenges from 2024, along with...
2024-12-051h 05
Biz Book Pub Hub PodcastHUB 399: AUTHOR PANEL - Annie P. Ruggles, Chris Johnson & Nicole FendeEvery author knows that navigating the journey of writing, publishing, and marketing your first business book comes with many uncertainties. Just getting a book from your mind into a purchasable format is a significant achievement to be proud of.However, publishing is just the beginning. That’s why we’re back with another insightful author panel. Join us for a candid discussion about the challenges and triumphs of being a business author.These authors were part of one of my Kindle Cross-Promotion campaigns, where we offered over 75 business books at 9...
2024-11-2153 min
Design Your Business | Empowering Creative Women Business OwnersHow to Make Selling Non-Sleazy with Annie P. Ruggles: Fan Favorite Replay #1Have you ever felt like a sleazy salesperson? It’s the worst, right?In this episode, we’re talking about how to make sales non-sleazy with Annie P. Ruggles. This episode is an absolute must-listen, as Annie P. is sharing some priceless tips on how to prepare for, execute, and follow up on your sales calls. She’s teaching you the language she uses to have great sales conversations every single time. For over a decade, Annie P. has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help pe...
2024-07-2944 min
ADHD-ishBuild a Business That Works for You (and Your Brain)Are you ready to embrace your “you-ness” and let your unique brilliance shine in your entrepreneurial journey? Today we are joined by returning guests Annie P Ruggles & Deanna Seymour, two of the most creative fun, and original entrepreneurs I know to talk about finding inspiration in unexpected places, converting your quirks into cash, and why being you is the best business strategy. Annie P Ruggles is the beauty and brains behind Quirk Works Consulting, the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, and mistress of The Too Legitimate to Quit Podcast. Deanna (aka DD) Seymour is a creati...
2024-05-0748 min
The Business Ownership PodcastThe Non-Sleazy Sales - Annie P. RugglesThink you are bad at selling? Sales seem sleazy to you?In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Annie P. Ruggles. Annie calls herself The Cyndi Lauper of Sales (The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy) & Mary Poppins of Marketing (Quirk Works Consulting). She is the Founder of Quirk Works Consulting. Annie is the host of Too Legitimate to Quit Podcast. Dive into the world of ethical marketing with Annie P. Ruggles as she shares her journey from theater to marketing and how she helps "ethical weirdos" sell authentically. If you are tired of the sa...
2024-05-0632 min
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals3 Points for Hospitality Marketing: Alex & Jonathan Ruggles of Flip.toSend us a message!In this episode, Alex had the opportunity to sit down with Jonathan Ruggles, the Director of Partnerships at Flip.to. They discuss three key points in hospitality marketing: building your digital presence on your own land, leveraging guest-generated content and audiences, and the power of being a first mover in adopting innovative strategies. Alex shares insights from her experience in the vacation rental industry, emphasizing the importance of owning data, creating authentic interactions, and staying ahead of the competition.Key Takeaways:📱 Owning Your Digital Presence: Alex highlights the significance of...
2024-02-2828 min
GoalChat#Start2024Now Party with Chris Cherian, Annie P. Ruggles & Keith SpiroOn this episode of The DEB Show, Christopher Cherian, co-founder of Gatherly; Annie P. Ruggles, founder of Quirk Works Consulting and the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy; and business strategist and community builder Keith Spiro once again join host Debra Eckerling for her annual #Start2024Now Party!Debra likes to start the new year in DEBcember! That way, you get motivation to finish the calendar year strong, as well as inspiration to get a running start into the new year! The conversation kicked off with a discussion of the rollercoaster ride that was 2023, before Chris, Annie, and...
2023-12-071h 04
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business GrowthHow to Write a Sales Page that Actually Converts | Annie RugglesYou’ve probably written your fair share of sales pages. But how are they converting?If the answer is “not as well as I’d like it to!” then you’re in luck. Because the gifted Annie Ruggles is BACK this week with a special bonus episode where she breaks down exactly what to do to write a sales page that actually convertsWhen you listen, you’ll learn:The surprising reason why most sales pages flopThe secret to a sales page that actually makes people want to buyThe truth about testimonials: how to use them, an...
2023-11-0728 minInsider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth3 About Page Mistakes to Stop Making Now | Annie RugglesPop Quiz: Which page on your website is the hardest one to write?If you answered About Pages, you’re right. GONE are the days where you could write a 14-paragraph monologue about the history of your entrepreneurial journey because guess what? No one cares.There IS a right and a wrong way to write an About Page though. Annie Ruggles joins me on the show to clear up the confusion so you can learn how to write an About Page people actually want to read.When you listen, you’ll learn:3 comm...
2023-10-3128 min
Balance Boldly: Intimacy and Impact in BusinessHow Selling Builds Your Receive Muscle + Creates Better Balance with Annie P. RugglesOur next guest has taken her decade-plus skillset and business acumen beyond the boundaries of what most would expect an expert to say, do, or be. This brilliantly potent human has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration for serving entrepreneurs and founders with better ways to build their businesses. When she’s not wearing her witty and joyful creator hats as the Founder of both The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy & Quirk Works Consulting; Annie P. Ruggles is growing community and legitimizing the correlation between pop culture and business trends. Today, host Na...
2023-10-1833 min
Small Business Success Talk2023 Entrepreneurial Insights with Annie Ruggles | Small Business Success TalksJoin us for an electrifying episode of Small Business Success Talks | Summer of Strategy with your host, Christy Smallwood, as we dive into the world of entrepreneurship, marketing, and genuine passion for helping others. Our special guest, Annie Ruggles, brings her infectious enthusiasm and love for marketing to the forefront, dispelling myths about selling and sharing her secrets for success.🌟 In this episode, we explore the deep stigmatization surrounding the concept of selling, Annie's unwavering commitment to keeping dreams alive, and the dynamic energy of taking action in your business.🔥...
2023-09-0956 min
The Entrepreneur Coach PodcastAuthentic Sales Strategies for Women in Business: Insights from Annie P. RugglesUnearth a fresh perspective on sales, designed for women who value authenticity and alignment with their core beliefs. Sales expert Annie P. Ruggles ignites a sales revolution for female entrepreneurs, challenging traditional approaches with her authentic and empowering strategies, as she battles against outdated beliefs and misconceptions to help women achieve financial success on their own terms. Get your tickets to join us at Success Becomes Me Live in September by visiting successbecomesme.com
2023-09-0634 min
Simplify to Scale ShowE139 | Leveraging a Boutique Advisory Model in Your BusinessIs it possible to combine scalability for your business with personalized solutions for your clients? One of the reasons so many businesses leverage group coaching or digital courses as the core of their business model is for scalability. And while those approaches are definitely scalable and convenient for the business, the way many people structure them is not always the best solution for your clients. The client experience can feel transactional instead of transformational. Consider this… Have you ever joined a program, showed up for a call, and realized th...
2023-08-2934 min
Big Fun ContentRebranding as an Evolutionary Process with Annie P. RugglesHow fun would it be when you're looking at your brain dump list for your business and think "I could do any of these" instead of thinking, "I should stay in my lane." You're in for a sweet treat, because Annie P. Ruggles is here to to tell ya, "Do it anyway!" Stop worrying about the BS industry mandates. You can follow best practices and still be showing up as the best YOU in your business.
Annie and I chat about:
Embrace your quirks. In a world that often values conformity, it's time t...
2023-08-2227 min
Big Fun, Small Business: An audio sketchbook for building a business that feels goodRebranding as an Evolutionary Process with Annie P. RugglesHow fun would it be when you're looking at your brain dump list for your business and think "I could do any of these" instead of thinking, "I should stay in my lane." You're in for a sweet treat, because Annie P. Ruggles is here to to tell ya, "Do it anyway!" Stop worrying about the BS industry mandates. You can follow best practices and still be showing up as the best YOU in your business.Annie and I chat about:Embrace your quirks. In a world that often values conformity, it's time to c...
2023-08-2227 min
Rebelpreneur RadioAnnie P. Ruggles: How to Sell the Ethical, Empathy-Inspired, Non-Sleazy WayFor over a decade, Annie P. has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard-sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their small businesses. As Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy & Quirk Works Consulting, she's guided hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and friendlier, more lucrative transactions and conversations. Learn more at anniepruggles.com
2023-07-2032 minDesign Your Business | Empowering Creative Women Business OwnersHow to Make Selling Non-Sleazy with Annie P. RugglesHave you ever felt like a sleazy salesperson? It’s the worst, right?In this episode, we’re talking about how to make sales non-sleazy with Annie P. Ruggles. This episode is an absolute must-listen, as Annie P. is sharing some priceless tips on how to prepare for, execute, and follow up on your sales calls. She’s teaching you the language she uses to have great sales conversations every single time. For over a decade, Annie P. has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly...
2023-07-1744 min
The Make Money Your Honey PodcastNon Sleazy Sales with Annie RugglesIn this week's episode of Make Money Your Honey, we're chatting with Annie Ruggles of Non Sleazy Sales. Annie and I are long time colleagues and friends - we're talking over a decade - and we sit down to discuss sales, all the changes we've seen in the digital marketing space, and so much more. We even get really personal about our biggest failures and what we learned from them. Resources: Persuade to Profit: https://www.persuadetoprofit.com Book a Sales Diagnostic with My Team: https://www.amandaabella.com/meetamanda Annie...
2023-07-1158 min
Asked and Answered By SoulHow to Be a Werido and Get Paid For It with Annie RugglesOn today's episode of Answered by Soul, Jennifer Urezzio and Annie P. Ruggles, changemaker, founder and CEO of Quirk Works Consulting, and host of the Too Legitimate to Quit podcast, have a fun and entertaining discussion about owning your inner weirdo, cranking your presence and style to whatever a comfortable 11 feels like, wading through poop, feeling safe, and the idea that joy is your birthright. Listen here as Jennifer and Annie share that as you put yourself out there in the world, you have to be deliberate and intentional in your choices. We want the full expression of...
2023-07-0227 min
The Inclusive NetworkerRebranding with Joy with Annie P RugglesImagine growing up in a multi-generational household, with two entrepreneurial parents, and being queer yet straight-presenting. How would this shape your lens on life, business, and inclusivity? Join me as I dive into a lively conversation with Annie P Ruggles, the founder of the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy and Quirkworks Consulting, to explore her unique perspective and journey.Annie shares her awakening to her white privilege and how moving to Chicago opened her eyes to the different treatment her friends of color received. We then discuss the significance of rebranding, offering invaluable advice on how to approach it...
2023-06-2746 min
Biz Book Pub Hub PodcastOTS 337: Celebrate! - Annie P. RugglesToday’s guest has guided hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and developing friendlier, more lucrative products and services.For over a decade, she has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their small businesses. She is the Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy & Quirk Works Consulting, the author of “The Coach Who Would Not Sell,” and the host of the podcast Too Legitimate to Quit: Instantly Actionable Small Business Strategies with a Pop Culture Spin.Pl...
2023-06-2053 minSimplify to Scale ShowE127 | Generating Revenue and Results While Relaxing This Summer Do you want to have the best summer ever and be off the grid without worrying about your business?? If your answer is YES, then what do you need in order to fulfill this? And how can you best prepare your team for this temporary transition of power? As business owners, we often struggle with the idea of taking a vacation. And owning a business means that your list of responsibilities is endless. This may lead to stress and burnout which can negatively impact our health, so making time to relax is crucial! The key to making...
2023-06-0627 min
GoalChatThe Business of Woo with Christy Maxfield, Cliff Ravenscraft & Annie P RugglesOn this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about The Business of Woo with Christy Maxfield, Cliff Ravenscraft, and Annie P. Ruggles. Christy is founder of Purpose First Advisors, Cliff is the Mindset Answer Man, and Annie is the founder of Quirk Works Consulting and the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy. The trio shared their definitions of "Woo," as well as their takes on intuition, awareness, feedback, following your "trains of thought," and more. How do you define woo? And how can you use it to elevate yourself and your business? Learn more about y...
2023-05-251h 10Simplify to Scale ShowE122 | What To Look For In Your Right Hand Leader How do you find a strong right-hand person for your business? And can you trust this person to have the right level of strategy, the right level of autonomy and the right level of implementation for your business to succeed? As a business owner, it’s easy to hold on and micromanage every decision since you've put so much of yourself into your company and made so many sacrifices to get it started. But, if you continue doing this, it will stunt the growth of your company and your high performing team. So, it is very crucial to...
2023-05-0228 min
The Real Deal with Camille10. The Gift in the Shit | Annie P. RugglesMy guest is Annie P. Ruggles. For over a decade, Annie P. has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard-sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their small business.
As Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, she’s guided hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and friendlier, more lucrative transactions and conversations.
Total inside scoop here. This was actually the first guest episode I ever recorded for Real Deal. Annie recorded with me on MoneyHeart. She was so fun and easy to talk to...
2023-03-2128 min
Marketing The InvisibleThe Coach Who Would Not Sell – In Just 7 Minutes with Annie P. Ruggles
Discover how having the shiniest marketing isn’t always going to give you the road to sales and conversions
Learn why objections are better than rejections and why you should listen to them instead of arguing
Explore the importance of making your prospects feel empowered in order for them to make a purchase
Resources/Links:
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Summary
Do you feel like you’ve been chucking in so much money into marketing but nothing seems to work?
Your marketing may not always be perfect and that’s okay...
2023-03-1507 min
GoalChatConversation on Coaching with Christy Maxfield, Cliff Ravenscraft, and Annie P. RugglesOn this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling had a lively conversation about Coaching - and Coaching Careers - with Christy Maxfield of Purpose First Advisors, Mindset Answer Man Cliff Ravenscraft, and dean of the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy Annie P. Ruggles. They talk about the art, craft, and state of coaching. Christy, Cliff, and Annie share how they came to coaching and lessons learned, as well as a ton of motivation when it comes to finding your path, cherishing yourself, and so much more. Learn more about your ad c...
2023-03-091h 10
The Binge FactorHow Actionable Business Strategy Can Actually Make Attractive And Bingeable Podcast With Annie P. Ruggles Of Too Legitimate To QuitYou may have the best actionable business strategy to share with the entire world. However, no one would listen to it if you will deliver it through a monotonous and dull podcast. Annie P. Ruggles found the most effective approach to do this by teaching sales communications using her deep love of the 80s and 90s pop culture. She joins Tracy Hazzard to discuss the upbeat, friendly, and wacky format of her podcast, Too Legitimate To Quit. Annie shares how she invites listeners to take action and come back for more by giving them “assignments” and ripping off the final thou...
2023-01-1147 min
The Binge FactorHow Actionable Business Strategy Can Actually Make Attractive And Bingeable Podcast With Annie P. Ruggles Of Too Legitimate To QuitYou may have the best actionable business strategy to share with the entire world. However, no one would listen to it if you will deliver it through a monotonous and dull podcast. Annie P. Ruggles found the most effective approach to do this by teaching sales communications using her deep love of the 80s and 90s pop culture. She joins Tracy Hazzard to discuss the upbeat, friendly, and wacky format of her podcast, Too Legitimate To Quit. Annie shares how she invites listeners to take action and come back for more by giving them “assignments” and ripping off the fina...
2023-01-1147 min
A Turn of Events™DITCH YOUR SALES BAGGAGE with Annie P. RugglesWe had a great time on our LIVE interview session with Annie P. Ruggles discussing how to DITCH YOUR SALES BAGGAGE.For over a decade, Annie has harnessed her hulk-like disdain for hard-sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their small business. As Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, she's guided hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and friendlier, more lucrative transactions and conversations. Her pride and joy is her podcast, Too Legitimate to Quit: Instantly Actionable Small Business Strategies with a Pop Culture...
2022-12-2344 min
The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur160. My Neurodivergent Brain with Annie RugglesWhat happens to the business owner who has obsessive-compulsive disorder? They figure out how their brains work and end up growing an amazing business and hosting an informative and entertaining podcast. Okay, not everyone does that but this week’s guest, Annie Ruggles, sure does. This week’s episode is the first in a series called My Neurodivergent Brain, where I talk to neurodivergent business owners…diagnosed with OCD, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and more. We talk about their experience in life and business, what their diagnosis looked like, how it’s impacted...
2022-12-1448 min
GoalChatConversation on #Start2023Now with Christopher Cherian, Annie P. Ruggles, and Keith SpiroOn this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling celebrates DEBcember with her annual #Start2023Now Party. She was joined by guests Christopher Cherian, co-founder of Gatherly; Annie P. Ruggles, founder and dean of the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy; and business strategist and community builder Keith Spiro. Chris, Annie, and Keith shared their joys and challenges from 2022, their 2023 goals, and lots of inspiration throughout the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-12-081h 09
One on One InterviewsAnnie P. Ruggles on Creating the Perfect Lead Magnet for Your Small BusinessAre you looking for ways to create the perfect lead magnet to collect more clients and customers?
In this episode, Annie P. Ruggles Founder of the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy (tongue firmly in cheek on that one) shares tips with us for creating a lead magnet that will help you attract more leads and close more deals.
Don’t miss this inspirational overview of how to create a lead, magnet, prospects won't be able to resist, and what all it has to do with King Arthur and Merlin, for a fun twist.
2022-11-2910 minSimplify to Scale ShowE100 | Advanced LinkedIn Strategies for Business Growth with Annie P. RugglesToday’s episode is super special! This is our 100th episode and it feels like I've been doing this podcast for years at this point. So, thank you all for being with me for these 100 episodes. What better way to celebrate our 100th episode than bring back on the show the absolutely brilliant Annie P. Ruggles who was the very first podcast guest back on episode seven? Annie P. Ruggles is the Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, she's guided hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and friendlier, more lucrative transactions and con...
2022-11-2933 min
Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop Culture SpinICYMI: The Business of Fandom: Live from FAN EXPO Chicago 2022Holy heck! Annie P. Ruggles' strategy novella and companion guide, "The Coach Who Would Not Sell" comes out today! To mark the occasion (and give Annie a bit of a break), we're bringing back our 1st ever LIVE episode - recorded on the floor of Chicago's Comic Con. Enjoy this wonder of an episode - and then redeem your free copy of "The Coach Who Would Not Sell" at SellCoachSell.com. Use the Special Access Code TLTQSentMe.
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It's the very first special episode of TLTQ - and it's a glorious nerdfest. Annie P. Ruggles recently brought her...
2022-11-281h 17
MoneyHeartSales Baggage - Annie P. Ruggles - Episode 111Annie P. Ruggles spent years living in what she calls “the martyrdom of overmarketing”. A place filled with stress and overwhelm wherein no one is allowed to like selling because selling makes you a terrible person. Never mind the fact that all entrepreneurs need to sell if they want to make a living!
In this episode Annie delightfully shares how she released her sales baggage and gives us some tips on how the rest of us can do the same. Spoiler Alert: sales don’t have to be stressful, creepy, or difficult. Selling can even be fun and yo...
2022-11-2449 min
Business By The Books with Danielle HaydenEP 70- Selling Authentically with Annie P RugglesAnnie P Ruggles is the founder of the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy and the host of the 'Too Legitimate to Quit' podcast. Annie's mission is to empower more solopreneurs to sell as themselves authentically. In this episode, Annie joins me to talk about how you can ask for the sale as an entrepreneur while pushing past your money and sales trauma. In this episode, Annie also discusses: Annie's entrepreneurship journey Why people avoid the topic of money and asking for the sale Sales and money trauma How to embrac...
2022-11-0142 minBusiness By The Books with Danielle HaydenEP 70- Selling Authentically with Annie P RugglesAnnie P Ruggles is the founder of the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy and the host of the 'Too Legitimate to Quit' podcast. Annie's mission is to empower more solopreneurs to sell as themselves authentically. In this episode, Annie joins me to talk about how you can ask for the sale as an entrepreneur while pushing past your money and sales trauma. In this episode, Annie also discusses: Annie's entrepreneurship journey Why people avoid the topic of money and asking for the sale Sales and money trauma How to embrac...
2022-11-0142 min
Your Small Business PodcastThe Non Sleazy Sales Strategist Annie RugglesToday’s guest, Annie Ruggles brings the funny and the info needed on sales. Sales is such a dirty word these days and scares business owners off from marketing their own business. She teaches entrepreneurs how to sale without using sleazy strategies. We go over what sales tactics is actually sleazy. And how to make sales by doing it honestly and not dirty. Her podcast is titled Too Legiminate to Quit. Join non-sleazy sales specialist Annie P. Ruggles and highly successful but utterly relatable guests as they decode the marketing, mindset, sales etc. Her ...
2022-10-101h 13
Self Love Letters for Everyday Superheroes: Talk Show Hosted by Sacred Walker[Episode 28] How to honor your calling to turn your side hustle into your main squeeze, without going broke or feeling sleazy about sellingEvery single one of you can be massively successful at sales, or pitch your next big idea or promotion request to achieve that next level of success. A winning Sales mindset is pivotal to success!
You can be as wealthy as you want to be and make a bigger impact than you ever thought possible- when you get comfortable with honoring your calling to turn your side hustle into your main squeeze, without going broke or feeling sleazy about sales.
Everything from negotiating that next contract, to creating win-wins as everyday superheroes, to honoring your...
2022-10-0638 min
Follow Your CuriositySales for Creatives with Annie P. RugglesIt’s no secret that a lot of creative people absolutely love doing their creative work, but seize up at the idea of selling it. I invited Annie P. Ruggles, also known simply as Annie P., to the podcast to share why selling doesn’t have to be evil, and how to get around our fears and worries involving selling creative work. Annie, a former theater kid, now runs the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, which aims to help those of us who are marketing and sales averse get our work into the world in an ethical way we can feel good...
2022-09-2859 min
The Empowered CreativesSelling with Confidence (feat. Annie P. Ruggles)Annie P. Ruggles (former musical theater actor, founder of the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy and host of the Too Legitimate to Quit podcast) has a PSA for you this week:
"If you want to love selling, fall in love with the art of solving problems and solving problems with your art."
Join myself and my incredible sales coach, Annie, as we discuss:
the tortured artist mentality and why it's making you question your ability versus honing your craft
letting go of resentment for past "failures"
how every artist is an entrepreneur
why...
2022-09-1431 min
Selling From the Heart PodcastAnnie P. Ruggles-Overcoming Sales AvoidanceIf we are honest with ourselves, most of us have some level of sales avoidance that holds us back. Today Annie P. Ruggles coaches us on how to identify the negative sales stories that plague us. You’ll learn how to identify these stories and replace them with positive stories. The practical ideas in this episode will help you sell from the heart!Sales leaders, don’t miss out on the Breakthrough Sales Leaders Retreat coming October 20. Larry and Darrell will be joined by Dave Sanderson to bring you the mindset, skillset, and toolset to breakthrough to the...
2022-08-1329 min
Liz on Biz® with Liz TheresaE277 – Elizabeth McFadden – Your Brand Drives EverythingEPISODE SPONSOR: Annie P. Ruggles Sales got you all sleazy queasy and smelly cheesy? Don’t let sales avoidance be the death of your dream!! You need Annie P. Ruggles. Annie’s the founder of the acclaimed Non-Sleazy Sales Academy for entrepreneurs who want to make money but hate asking for it. Annie is also the hostess with the most-est of the fantastically hilarious business podcast Too Legitimate To Quit (on which I was a guest!) If you like Liz on Biz®, you’ll LOVE that show. Learn more about Annie’s Non-Sleazy Sales Academy at anniep...
2022-08-0138 min
Liz on Biz® with Liz TheresaE276 – Liz Brunner – Pivot Like a Pro: From TV Screens to Computer ScreensEPISODE SPONSOR: Annie P. Ruggles Sales got you all sleazy queasy and smelly cheesy? Don’t let sales avoidance be the death of your dream!! You need Annie P. Ruggles. Annie’s the founder of the acclaimed Non-Sleazy Sales Academy for entrepreneurs who want to make money but hate asking for it. Annie is also the hostess with the most-est of the fantastically hilarious business podcast Too Legitimate To Quit (on which I was a guest!) If you like Liz on Biz®, you’ll LOVE that show. Learn more about Annie’s Non-Sleazy Sales Academy at anniep...
2022-07-2542 min
Liz on Biz® with Liz TheresaE275 – Elizabeth Stapleton – How to Blog Without Losing SanityEPISODE SPONSOR: Annie P. Ruggles Sales got you all sleazy queasy and smelly cheesy? Don’t let sales avoidance be the death of your dream!! You need Annie P. Ruggles. Annie’s the founder of the acclaimed Non-Sleazy Sales Academy for entrepreneurs who want to make money but hate asking for it. Annie is also the hostess with the most-est of the fantastically hilarious business podcast Too Legitimate To Quit (on which I was a guest!) If you like Liz on Biz®, you’ll LOVE that show. Learn more about Annie’s Non-Sleazy Sales Academy at anniep...
2022-07-1837 min
Liz on Biz® with Liz TheresaE274 – Michael W. Arnold – How to Slack Off SuccessfullyEPISODE SPONSOR: Annie P. Ruggles Sales got you all sleazy queasy and smelly cheesy? Don’t let sales avoidance be the death of your dream!! You need Annie P. Ruggles. Annie’s the founder of the acclaimed Non-Sleazy Sales Academy for entrepreneurs who want to make money but hate asking for it. Annie is also the hostess with the most-est of the fantastically hilarious business podcast Too Legitimate To Quit (on which I was a guest!) If you like Liz on Biz®, you’ll LOVE that show. Learn more about Annie’s Non-Sleazy Sales Academy at anniep...
2022-07-1135 min
Entrepreneur's EnigmaAnnie P. Ruggles On Her Adventure In Selling The Non-Sleezy WayWarning: There is an explicit tag on this episode. You've been warned. 😊Annie P. Ruggles is the founder of the Non-Sleezy Sales Academy and To Legitimate To Quite Podcast. Annie helps sales people sell without being sleezy.Find Annie Online:https://www.anniepruggles.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniepassanisi/https://www.toolegitimate.com/If you’re enjoying Entrepreneur’s Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We’re on all of them and these reviews rea...
2022-07-0519 min
Generate Your ValueA Discussion On Business Sales With Annie P. RugglesAnnie P. Ruggles got her start in that crucible of all successful salespeople; musical theater. After moving up - being pushed up, more accurately - through the ranks at the theater house, she found herself in the role of marketing manager without any training or experience and discovered a knack for promotion. After leaving to enter the psychology coaching space, she soon found herself surrounded by people who didn’t want to be coached on happiness, but rather on how to make their own coaching profitable. In the end, their primary stumbling block was the same stumbling block that exists in...
2022-06-2859 min
Generate Your ValueA Discussion On Business Sales With Annie P. RugglesAnnie P. Ruggles got her start in that crucible of all successful salespeople; musical theater. After moving up - being pushed up, more accurately - through the ranks at the theater house, she found herself in the role of marketing manager without any training or experience and discovered a knack for promotion. After leaving to enter the psychology coaching space, she soon found herself surrounded by people who didn’t want to be coached on happiness, but rather on how to make their own coaching profitable. In the end, their primary stumbling block was the same stumbling block that ex...
2022-06-2859 min
Win The Hour, Win The DayHow To Enjoy Sales And Get Amazing Results For Your Small Business! with Annie P. RugglesThis week’s episode of Win The Hour, Win The Day Podcast is sponsored by Win The Hour, Win The Day’s Signature Coaching Program the Winners Circle. Kris Ward who helps entrepreneurs to stop working so hard interviews, Annie P. Ruggles. Annie Ruggles really gives a refreshing view on sales. Listen in as she simplifies the process, and gives us tangible tools for immediate results. Learn-a warm way to get amazing referrals-how to make a strong connection with your prospect -why you never wan...
2022-06-0729 min
The Lady Rebel Leader PodcastEpisode 1: Non-sleazy sales with Annie P. RugglesWhat on earth does sales have to do with leadership I hear you ask? Well you definitely need to listen to this episode to find out! When we are leading a vision, a project, a family we need to be able to communicate authentically, without over-confidence or manipulation (eek) and this is the focus of this conversation. The fabulous Annie P Ruggles runs the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy (www.anniepruggles.com) and helps people to communicate from their soul. It is in part down to Annie that Lady Rebel Leader came about as an energy/brand...
2022-06-0148 min
The Revived Life PodcastRelationship-Based Selling with Annie P RugglesIn this episode I dive in with Annie P Ruggles to break free of sleazy selling and drop into heart-centered relationship-based selling. This was such a fun episode and one of the most powerful tools you can develop to consciously create your life!
2022-06-011h 00
ROCK-IT FUELSelling When You Hate To Be "Salesy" with Annie P. RugglesWelcoming back Annie Ruggles!In this quick teaser episode Host: Wanda Toro Turini, Founder of Rock-it Fuel, Inventor of Ketchwords.com chats with Annie Ruggles, Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy.Annie Ruggles is on a mission to guide hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and friendlier, more lucrative transactions and conversations.Don't miss our guest's FREE audience gift...Text EASY to 411321 to receive Ditch Your Sales Baggage and other amazing resources designed to help empathic and introverted service providers fall in love with the art of asking...
2022-05-2715 min
GoalChatConversation on Networking with Diane Darling, Jessica Gottlieb & Annie P RugglesOn this episode of The DEB Show host Debra Eckerling talks about Networking with Professional Networking Strategist Diane Darling, Marketing Consultant Jessica Gottlieb, and Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy Annie P Ruggles. Diane, Jessica, and Annie share backstories, anecdotes, and their relationships with networking, as well as networking goals, tips, and much more. Need to improve your networking skills? This episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-05-121h 07
The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur128. Stop Avoiding the Ask and Start Selling with Annie RugglesWithout sales, you don’t have a business. But the resistance to selling is fierce among small business owners, particularly in the helping professions. (I’m looking at you, therapists and coaches!) There’s too much frantic posting on social media, trying to be everywhere, and creating content for the sake of creating content. Where’s the ask? Where’s the solving of your audience’s problems? This week on the podcast, my friend Annie Ruggles is sharing her energy and insight into pulling back and being more intentional with your time on social media...
2022-05-0438 min
Lift-Off With Energizing Results145-Annie P. RugglesWho’s your ideal client and what’s the biggest challenge they face?What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem?What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue?What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue?What’s the one question I should have asked you that would be of great value to our audience?When was the last time you experienced Goosebumps with your family and why?Get in touch with Annie: Website, Instagr...
2022-04-2816 min
All Up In My Lady BusinessAll Up In: Being a Muppet, Loving Angela Lansbury, and Non-Sleazy Sales with Annie P. RugglesToday’s guest Annie P. Ruggles is soon to be your favorite musical theater lover, non-sleazy sales coach, and sequin-wearing muppet. In this episode, we talk about the worst coaching job Annie ever had, some great career advice from Billy Porter, our fave pop culture moments from the 80s to today, and a little family #drama. This conversation is equal parts wildly-inspiring and laugh-out-loud-funny. We even sing some South Pacific, go into our Anna Delvey vs Elizabeth Holmes vs Mark Zuckerberg takes, and explain how we’re cousins. Come join the fun!Links & resources:Annie...
2022-04-191h 06
ROCK-IT FUELSelling Stress you Out? Drop The Baggage with Annie P. RugglesIn this episode Host: Wanda Toro Turini, Founder of Rock-it Fuel, Inventor of Ketchwords.com chats with Annie Ruggles, Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy.Annie Ruggles is on a mission to guide hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and friendlier, more lucrative transactions and conversations.Don't miss our guest's FREE audience gift...Text EASY to 411321 to receive Ditch Your Sales Baggage and other amazing resources designed to help empathic and introverted service providers fall in love with the art of asking (text EASY to +1-909-741-1321 via text...
2022-04-0431 min
Amplify YOU with PodcastingBehind The Mic: Too Legitimate To Quit with Annie RugglesToday we're bringing you the amazing and enthusiastic host of Too Legitimate To Quit Podcast - Annie P. Ruggles. Pop culture is her podcast gimmick, but guest is more important to her than the gimmick. Annie is also the founder of The Non-sleazy Sales Academy, and is known for her Hulk-like disdain for hard-sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs. This episode is a blast! Her whole personality shines in this episode.Don’t missHow Annie merges pop culture and small business talk in her podcast.Person to person connection is where exponential growth started.Wh...
2022-03-2333 min
Kuinua Coaching Lifestyle and BusinessSleezy Sales and how to do it right with Annie P RugglesWe discuss how sales should work and how it can work against you. We discuss money and why people find it hard to price offerings and give tips on how to do sales and pricing well.For over a decade, Annie P. has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard-sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their small business. As Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, she's guided hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and friendlier, more lucrative transactions and conversations. Her p...
2022-02-2426 min
The Course Consultant & Customer Success ShowEpisode 53: How to Sell Your Course or Program With Confidence The Non-Sleaze Way with Annie P. RugglesIn this episode we talk all about how to sell your coaching program or course without the sleazy tactics.
Annie is just plain fun - and you'll love this episode!
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2022-01-2026 min
Shock Your PotentialListen & Prescribe - Annie P Ruggles“You are one ask away from greatness.” Annie P Ruggles
When done right, selling can propel your business to register exponential productivity and growth. It all starts with the honest desire to solve your clients’ problems and as our guest today, Annie Ruggles says, you have to be present and listen to the customer before prescribing a solution, and learning to ask customers to take action.
For over a decade, Annie P. Ruggles has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard-sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleaze balls as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow the...
2022-01-1041 min
GoalChatConversation on 2022 Goals with Julie Riley, Annie P Ruggles, and Jennifer WatsonOn this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling celebrates the start of 2022 - and 2022 goals - with Julie Riley, Annie P Ruggles, and Jennifer Watson. Julie Riley is Social Media Manager at StreamYard, Annie P Ruggles is the Founder & Dean at The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, and Jennifer Watson is Senior Social Media Manager at ActiveCampaign, as well as a meteorologist. As the group talks about wins, goals, and tips for success, this heartfelt, supportive conversation becomes a cross between the Weather Channel, HGTV, and Hallmark. Learn more about your...
2022-01-061h 07
The Expert Authority Coach PodcastHow To Make Selling Easy Without Being Sleazy With Annie P. RugglesAnnie Passanisi Ruggles is the Founder and Dean of The Non Sleazy Sales Academy
For over a decade, Annie P. has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard-sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their small business.
And she is damn funny.
No, seriously.
She's the kind of mid western tornado that you want as your ride and die BFF.
In this episode of OUT OF THE BOX WITH CHRISTINE we sit down and have a hilari...
2021-12-3144 min
ADHD-ishEthical Sales Strategies: Boosting Revenue Without the SleazeI am excited to introduce you to today’s guest on The Driven Woman; fellow podcaster, non-sleazy sales consultant, and all-around genius-for-brains, my biz buddy, Annie P Ruggles. We met online, hit it off automagically because of our mutual interest in the intersection of feminism, mental health, and entrepreneurship. Annie is a magician in helping female entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and service business owners be more successful on their own terms by teaching them how to sell with integrity. If you have ever struggled to ask for the business, ask for the money, or raise your prices, you are de...
2021-12-281h 03
The Wellness Project with Dr. Kim FosterHow To Embrace Sales In Your Health Coaching Business w/ Annie P. RugglesMany of us have had negative experiences in the past with salespeople, and it can lead us to a tendency in business called "sales avoidance": avoiding sales altogether because we don't want to be that sleazy salesperson. It's important to recognize when this is happening for you, and to learn how to embrace sales and make sales in a non-sleazy way. Today I sit down to talk to Annie P. Ruggles, who is the ideal expert to talk about this. For over a decade, Annie P. Ruggles has harnessed her disdain for hard sales and...
2021-11-1741 min
The Vendor's Daughter06 | How to Make a Non-Sleazy Sale with Annie RugglesDespite being the granddaughter of a literal used car salesman, Annie Ruggles, has spent the last decade harnessing her Hulk-like disdain for hard sales, tacky self-promotion and overly competitive sleaze balls, as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their business. As Founder and Dean of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, she’s guided hundreds of people towards making deeper connections, lasting impressions and friendlier, more lucrative conversations. Her crowning achievement is her ability to help coaches, healers and other helpers sell their services without feeling sleazy, queasy or sacrificing their ethics. In to...
2021-11-1636 min
om listening podcastExpanded Conversations: Ditch the Fear around selling your services with Annie P RugglesHey sweet friend:))) First and foremost~ Special S/O to our fabulous guest, Annie. What an incredible personality this woman has.. humor, wit, and wisdom for dayssss, Am I right >.
2021-11-0655 min
Liz on Biz® with Liz TheresaE238 – Annie P. Ruggles – Yes, Even YOU Can Be Amazing at SalesFor over a decade, Annie P. Ruggles has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard-sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their small businesses. As the Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, she's guided hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and friendlier, more lucrative transactions and conversations. Annie's pride and joy is her podcast, Too Legitimate to Quit, which serves up small business strategies with a pop culture twist every Monday.Useful links:The Non-sleazy Sales AcademyShow notes:How did you...
2021-10-1134 min
The Brave FilesAnnie Ruggles: Legitimizing BraveryCIRCUITOUS • HARD-WON • IMPATIENT
Annie P. Ruggles knows she’s brave—But it took a long time for her to recognize and admit it. For years, Annie believed bravery was reserved for grand acts. But now Annie sees that getting out of her comfort zone and doing small Brave acts throughout the day are what count most. There’s a power in every day brave, folks. Let’s get into it.
Top Takeaways:
Your name is your title. It’s how you declare yourself to the world.
It’s hard to let go of moments where we feel rej...
2021-08-1952 min
GoalChatConversation on Self-Sabotage with MJ Fievre, Tara Reinbolt & Annie P RugglesOn this episode of The DEB Show, MJ Fievre, Tara Reinbolt, and Annie P Ruggles join Debra Eckerling to talk about self-sabotage. MJ Fievre (the Badass Black Girl series), Tara Reinbolt (Secrets to Career Success Summit), and Annie P Ruggles (Non-Sleazy Sales Academy) shared their own self-sabotage experiences, along with their thoughts on the why, how – and how not to – self-sabotage. Listen to this lively, fun, and informative conversation on something that impacts everyone at some point in their personal and/or professional journey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
2021-08-1256 min
Ann's No Bullshit MarketingLearn to Love SalesIn this episode of Small Business Connections, Ann talks with Annie P. Ruggles, the Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy. For over a decade, she has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their small businesses. We discuss: - What is sales avoidance and how can someone overcome it? - What is the final and most important piece of "Know, Like, Trust"? - How to ask for money in a way that feels good for...
2021-08-0939 min
Confessions of a Sales Pro with Ian SelbieEp41: Annie Ruggles Pro-2-ProLearn more about my Sales Training & Coaching programs at www.SalesMentorU.comEp41: Annie Ruggles Pro-2-Pro## Confessions of a Sales Pro, sponsored by Saleslook ##Pipeline management software that provides your sales force with freedom and focus to do what they do best, build relationships and sell more.Free Your Sales Force!For more information visit https://www.saleslook.com/Watch our 3-minute 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 demo at https://vimeo.com/948869565𝑻𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝟑𝟎-𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒚 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒔: https://www.saleslook.com/trial💡 Partner Opportunity: Become a Saleslook Affiliate and earn 20% ONGOING ROYALTY for every customer seat subscription.Learn more about my Sales Training & Coaching programs at www.SalesMentorU.com
2021-08-0523 min
Honey & HustleSales For Empaths: Sell With Confidence and Self-Awareness | Annie P. RugglesAnnie P. Ruggles is the founder of the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy based in Chicago, IL. As the granddaughter of a car salesman and marketing professional, Annie has quite the perspective on developing a sales technique that feels natural. Selling effectively involves good listening skills, problem solving, speaking from your heart, and responding to prospective clients in a way that feels authentic to your personality type. Visit her online at: https://annie-p-ruggles.mykajabi.com/the-non-sleazy-sales-academy
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2021-07-3034 min
The Market Your Genius PodcastReframe your relationship with sales with Annie Ruggles#ComeSaleAway Does the word “sales” evoke BAD feelings for you? Let’s change that. Join Nikki as she chats with Annie Ruggles, founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, who shares how to overcome sales avoidance and other hesitations when it comes to selling. Let’s reframe our relationship with sales! Check out more of Annie’s work on Instagram, and her free masterclass.
2021-07-2043 min
Passion Breakthrough with Dianne SheltonEP17 Passion Breakthrough Podcast with special guest Annie P. RugglesOn this episode of Passion Breakthrough podcast, Dianne is joined by Annie P. Ruggles.
For almost a decade, Annie P. has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard-sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their small businesses. As the founder of Annie P. Ruggles and The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, she's guided hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and friendlier, more lucrative transactions & conversations.
From finding balance to have a sustainable business to the struggles we face as entrepreneurs, we take you Behind the...
2021-06-1234 min
The Happiness Habits Transformation Podcast#77: The Secret to Non-Sleazy Sales with Annie P RugglesDo you feel sleazy when you try to sell in your business?
Friends, let's talk about SALES. It's probably the #1 challenge business owners face, particularly heart-centred business owners like us who break out in a hot sweat at the thought of sleazy sales tactics and tacky self-promotion, am I right?
But without sales and importantly without a solid PROFIT, we don't have a viable business, so all the marketing in the world won't make a difference if we don't learn how to sell.
And that's why I'm so excited that my guest today for this final episode in the current...
2021-06-1056 min
Small Business Sisterhood Podcast: Online Business, Blogging, Creative Entrepreneurs, Business Community#40 Annie P Ruggles - how to shift from fear of selling to aligned selling as an introvert or empathFor almost a decade, Annie P. has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard-sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their small businesses. As the Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, she's guided hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and friendlier, more lucrative transactions and conversations. Her podcast, Too Legitimate to Quit, serves up instantly actionable small business strategies - with a pop culture spin - every Monday.
In this episode, we’re talking about Annie’s journey from sales avoidant queen into why she created a business help...
2021-06-0743 min
The Sales EvangelistAnnie P. Ruggles | Reopening After COVID: How Can My Small Business Survive?Today on The Sales Evangelist, we’re joined by the Founder and Dean of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, Annie P. Ruggles. Annie has spent the last decade harnessing her Hulk-like disdain for hard sales and tacky self-promotion to help others sell their services without feeling slimy, queasy, or untrue to their ethics. And on today’s episode, she’ll explain how we can maneuver these tactics for sales in a post-COVID world. How do I ensure that my business will succeed in a post-pandemic world? Change areas of your selling that aren’t right for your message...
2021-05-2428 min
The Small Business School046: How to Sell Without Being Sleezy with Annie P RugglesMy Guest today is Annie P. Ruggles a founder of the Non Sleazy Sales Academy. She has a great personality. We have a great conversation as she talk about how to best position your business, she also gives a lot of actionable tips on how to overcome sales avoidance and why it even happens to begin with. Annie is the daughter of an award-winning motivational speaker and an always-ahead-of-his-time business strategist, and the granddaughter of a legendary used-car salesman, a perspicacious wordsmith, a singing waiter, and a cafeteria caterer with a raving fan base. So definitely she was literally...
2021-05-1844 min
The Mister Productivity PodcastHow to Conquer Sales Avoidance - Annie P. RugglesFor almost a decade, Annie P. Ruggles has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard-sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their small businesses. As the Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, she's guided hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and friendlier, more lucrative transactions and conversations. Join Annie P. and Mark as they discuss sales avoidance, weird blood oaths, who the best salespeople are, the simple art of the ask, magic words of non-sleazy selling people, mic swap, and more! G...
2021-04-1340 min
Digital Marketing DiveAnnie P. Ruggles The Self-Proclaimed Human Muppet Shows You The Right Way To SellIn this episode, Seth and Shannon talk to Annie P. Ruggles of the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy and self-proclaimed human-Muppet about how to sell, ask for money, and be successful as a small business owner.
Intro:
Seth: Hey, Everyone, and welcome to season two, episode sixteen of the Digital Marketing Dive Podcast. I’m Seth with Goldstein Media, and with me as always is the amazing and talented Shannon of DIAM Business Consulting.
Shannon, you ready to rock?
Today we have Annie Ruggles of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy
Welcome Annie!
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Annie! Where did all of this come from?What do...
2021-04-0833 min
Crush the Rush™: The Female Entrepreneur Podcast for Sustainable Business Growth105 - Removing the Sleaze from Selling with Annie RugglesWhat's in this episode:- Misconceptions of what selling is and what it isn’t.- Non-sleazy selling vs. sleazy selling.- The strengths common in people who are “allergic to sales”.About Annie: For almost a decade, Annie P. Ruggles has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their small businesses. As The Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, she's guided hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and friendlier, more lucrative transactions and conversations. Her podc...
2021-04-0638 min
The Entrepreneur Way1882: Avoiding over Sacrificing Yourself with Ask Avoidance with Annie Passanisi Ruggles Founder and Owner of Non-sleazy Sales Academy and Pruggles LLCFor almost a decade, Annie Passanisi Ruggles has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard-sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their small businesses. She's guided hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and friendlier, more lucrative conversations and transactions. “you are not a non-profit unless you are a non-profit. If you overly sacrifice yourself through ask avoidance, through loocey goocey the boundaries… through over delivering as a negative. I don’t mean over delivering in a way that we all aspire to with customer service. I mean...
2021-03-3040 min
Accelerate Your Business GrowthNon-Sleazy SalesAnnie P. Ruggles joins me for a dynamic conversation where she shares her hulk-like disdain for hard sales, tacky self promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs in order to break the misconception that the art of selling and the art of manipulation are one and the same.
Annie P Ruggles is the Founder and Dean of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, where she’s guided hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and friendlier, more lucractive transactions and conversions. Her crowning achievement is her ability to help coaches, healers, and other helpers sell their services without feeling slimy, queasy, or un...
2021-03-2550 min
Mental Health, RECLAIMED. with Dr. Azi Jankovic and FriendsHow Selling is Service with Sales Mentor Annie P. Ruggles of "Sales for Empaths"We’re talking SALES✨Even in today’s modern world, sales is still the most important factor in any business venture. The main question is, how can we approach it in a way that doesn’t make us too...sleazy? Traditional sales tactics are outdated, but we’re not sure which other methods will truly work.
If you’re a business owner and you’re scratching your head to find impactful and genuine sales strategies, this might just be the episode you’re looking for. We’re talking about ways to build a strong foundation of trust and loyalty with y...
2021-03-1744 min