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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 for Ambitious Women 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.com2023-09-0634 min
Aligned Action PodcastE88: Whittling Away The White Noise - How One Entrepreneur’s Request Became a Facet IssueWant to meet Liz, the entrepreneur who inspired the creation of the latest issue of Facet? As a premier personal assistant, Liz expressed her struggles with finding clients on various marketing platforms and the desire for a guide to simplify the process of choosing where to market herself. Her insights became the foundation for "The Practical Platform Choices" issue, which focuses on helping entrepreneurs make informed decisions about platforms based on alignment, ideal clients, efficiency, and platform features.
Facet, a quarterly print publication, is designed for solo entrepreneurs in their early to middle stages...2023-09-0512 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
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.com2023-07-2032 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 min
SheVenturesHow to Overcome Sales Fears and Make MoneyDo you struggle to monetize your business, need guidance on setting boundaries, and find sales to feel, well, sleazy? In this episode of SheVentures, Annie Ruggles, founder of the newly rebranded Quirk Works Consulting, speaks about coaching 200+ solopreneurs and small business owners who struggle with sales, much like Ruggles did in early entrepreneurship. You’ll listen to her tips on relational sales, the value of investing in personal and professional relationships, and the importance of finding your community. Highlights: How her musical theater background helps her read a room Why she understands the plight of c...2023-06-1354 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
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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
She Needs ProfitHow to Sell Boldly, Fabulously and Grittily with Annie RugglesIn this episode, Annie and I chatted a little bit about the importance of networking and how you can succeed in selling and complementing it with profit management to be a rockstar entrepreneur. Finding someone you can trust is vital for sales and profit. When there is a feeling of ease and comfort, sales and collaboration flow smoothly, allowing for success. It’s all about having the right network, establishing good client relationships, boosting sales, and increasing profits. By presenting the idea of trustworthiness and reliability, a salesperson can sell their product or service to their target au...2023-03-1428 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 Easily Distracted Entrepreneur168. My Neurodivergent Brain with Ky WestcottKy Westcott, an East Coast boy with a West Coast heart, embarks on a neurospicy journey to come to terms with his ADHD, high functioning anxiety, and depression while discovering the power of negotiation and knowledge to overcome his mental health challenges. In this episode we discuss: How to navigate and manage mental health with neurodivergence, particularly in the black community. The importance of validating one's own feelings and emotions, and how to apply that knowledge in the future. The power of working with your brain, focused attention, and excitement in...2023-02-2457 min
Marketing MatchmakerStop Losing Money: Sales mistakes that Cost you a Fortune – Episode 99Stop Losing Money: The Huge Mistake Most Business Owners Make when it comes to sales that cost them a fortune🌎 Virtual Marketing Experts | https://www.virtualmarketingexpert.com/📲 Follow on Virtual Marketing Experts on Social MediaFacebook: @virtualmarketingexpertsInstagram: @virtualmarketingexpertsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtual-admin-experts/---------Are you a business owner losing a lot of money when it comes to sales? Don’t worry, you are not alone! Most business owners make the same huge mistake when trying to grow their business. Join me this wee...2023-02-0135 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 EventsDITCH 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/adchoices2022-12-081h 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 e...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 … Continued2022-08-0100 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 … Continued2022-07-2500 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 … Continued2022-07-1800 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 … Continued2022-07-1100 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 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 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
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
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/adchoices2022-05-121h 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