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The Built From the Ground Up Show30: Overcoming Societal Expectations and Redefining Success with Hillary Spiritos"Until you recognize how your childhood is really impacting your adult daily life, and you decide that you don't want to bow down to that, you're going to be at the mercy of it and you're not going to be able to create the life you imagine, let alone imagine the life you want to create.” –Hillary SpiritosFeeling stuck on a path that no longer feels right? In this inspiring episode, Gwen talks with Hillary Spiritos—career coach, founder of Bat Outta Hell, and expert in helping young adults navigate life transitions and career uncertainty.Hill...2025-07-2924 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show29: From Corporate Dream Job to Building Entrepreneurial Freedom with Amanda Keller"Probably the biggest thing that stops people from following their dream, is that they think they have to do so much before they start, where it's like, actually you start first and you figure it out along the way.” –Amanda KellerWhat happens when the “dream job” you worked so hard for starts to feel more like a cage than a calling? Today, Amanda Keller, founder of Northwoods Creative and Marketing joins Gwen on the show to unpack how she turned career burnout into a thriving business built on grit, community, and a “figure it out” mindset.Amanda...2025-07-2422 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show28: From Self-Doubt to Self Love | Building Confidence Through Boudoir Photography with Lauren Schwab"It completely changed the way that I saw myself and from that moment I felt myself showing up more confidently at work, more confidently on dates I was going on, showing up better for my friends and family, because I just felt better about myself and it just was such a game changer for me.” –Lauren SchwabWhat if one photo shoot could help you see yourself — and your confidence — in a whole new light? Lauren Schwab, founder of High Heals Photography is a traveling boudoir photographer on a mission to help women reclaim their confidence, feel empowere...2025-07-2221 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show27: Building Your Unbusy Life with Alyssa Wolff"You personally have to get all the stuff out of your head… so that brain dump is really the first, most essential step when moms are feeling overwhelmed.” –Alyssa WolffWhat happens when a homeschooling mom of five decides she’s not waiting 17 years to find her purpose? In this inspiring episode of Built from the Ground Up, Gwen chats with Alyssa Wolf — time management coach, podcaster, and founder of Your Unbusy Life — to talk about how she turned the chaos of motherhood into a thriving coaching business for moms who work from home.Alyssa opens up abo...2025-07-1716 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show26: Hustle Less, Align More with Crystal Zinn"When you're truly committed to being in alignment with what you're offering, at that moment there is no competition.” –Crystal ZinnWhat happens when you trade the hustle for deep alignment — and still end up making more money than ever before? In this episode, host Gwen chats with Crystal Zen, an inspiring entrepreneur and transformational retreat leader with over 20 years of experience helping women build businesses their way — rooted in purpose, self-awareness, and embodied value.Crystal unpacks her evolution from teaching free yoga classes in church basements to hosting life-changing retreats in Italy and commanding premium...2025-07-1536 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show25: Rewrite Your Money Story & Step Into Abundance with Maggie Emerson"When you shift your relationship with money, your whole life becomes an abundance of beauty.” - Maggie EmersonWhat if your complicated relationship with money could become your greatest source of freedom and creativity? In this inspiring episode of The Built From The Ground Up Show, host Gwen Tinsley sits down with Maggie Emerson, a financial coach and money mentor for creative female entrepreneurs. From navigating life as a broke single mom to building a thriving coaching business with Beaucoup Babe Maggie shares her raw journey of overcoming burnout, pricing her worth, and helping other women do th...2025-07-1027 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show24: Embracing Life’s Transitions with Keisa Campbell“Whatever the transition is, there is beautiful living on the other side of whatever that is.” – Keisa CampbellWhat does it look like to rebuild your life when every chapter brings a new transition? In this inspiring episode of The Built From The Ground Up Show, Gwen sits down with Dr. Keisa Campbell—life coach, speaker, author, and founder of Beautiful Living—to share her raw and powerful journey of resilience, reinvention, and purpose.From becoming a teen mom at 14 to navigating early marriage, divorce, empty nesting, and finally stepping into full-time entrepreneurship after nearly three deca...2025-07-0833 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show23: Reclaiming Creativity Through Motherhood with Krystle Frey“My business will always be there for me, and that's the most beautiful thing is that I can scale it up as much as I want or pull back as much as I want, depending on what I need at that phase in my life.” –Krystle FreyCan becoming a mom reignite your creativity and push you to build a business you love? In this episode, Gwen chats with Krystle Frey, founder of Pivot Ball Change, who turned her life as a mother and her passion for dance into a thriving podcast editing business that helps other creati...2025-07-0323 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show22: Confident and Capable with Confidence Coach, Jowell Doughly“Confidence is very tricky, because you can be confident and you can still have doubts.” –Jowell DoughlyWhat does it take to break free from perfectionism and build unstoppable confidence — not just in business, but in life? In this inspiring episode, Gwen chats with Jowell Doughly – a confidence and wellness coach, jewelry designer, and passionate philanthropist – to share her powerful story of helping people embrace their imperfections and rediscover their self-worth.Jowell opens up about growing up in a perfection-driven household and how those early pressures inspired her mission to help others silence self-doubt and step fully int...2025-07-0118 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show21: Reimagining Pediatric Medicine as an Entrepreneur with Dr. Jimisha Patel“With the concierge model it’s convenient and personalized so you don’t have to go to urgent care and the ER as much, because you’re able to get in and get the care that you need in the time and fashion that you need it.” –Jimisha PatelWhat does it take to challenge the traditional healthcare model—and rebuild it around trust, time, and genuine compassion? In this episode of The Built From The Ground Up Show, Gwen sits down with Dr. Jimisha Patel, a dedicated pediatrician-turned-entrepreneur who founded Thrive Pediatrics, a concierge pediatric clinic in Columbus, O...2025-06-2628 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show20: Money, Energy & Entrepreneurship: Blazing Your Own Trail with Joanna Doiban“The energetics of feeling wealthy, coupled with your money flowing in the way you want it to flow, those two things really make us unstoppable.” - Joanna DoibanWhat if managing money didn’t feel heavy, confusing, or overwhelming—but empowering, aligned, and even intuitive? In this episode, Joanna Doiban shares how she ditched traditional corporate expectations and forged a new path—one that combines practical money systems with energetic alignment.Through her personal story of breaking into a male-dominated industry, Joanna reveals how embracing feminine energy and trusting her intuition helped her create a more susta...2025-06-2426 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show19: Intuitive Energy, Self-Worth & Confidence with Stylist + Life Coach Maren Swenson“If you show up in an outfit that you feel amazing in, it’s actually not the outfit that they’re noticing, it’s your energy in the outfit that they love.” –Maren SwensonWhat if getting dressed was more than just putting on clothes—but a way to step into your power? In this episode, Gwen is joined by intuitive stylist and life coach Maren Swenson to explore how fashion can become a daily act of self-expression, energetic alignment, and self-worth. Maren shares how intuitive styling helps women reconnect with their inner voice and show up confidently in...2025-06-1932 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show18: From Law to Entrepreneurship | Redesigning Her Life with Kirsten Beske“How do you redesign your strengths, skills, values and interests so that you can move into a place that better aligns with where you are now in your life?” –Kirsten BeskeWhat if you could transform your career and life through the power of psychology and entrepreneurship? Listen in as Gwen chats with an inspiring Harvard graduate who shares her remarkable journey from a high-powered legal career to creating a thriving remote coaching business. Kirsten Beske was a lawyer for 14 years but was over feeling like she had to fight every single day, so she started a coachi...2025-06-1727 min
Millionaire UniversityHow She Turns Conversations Into Clients (Without Pitching) | Gwen Tinsley#452 What if you could ditch the ick in sales and build authentic connections that actually convert? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Gwen Tinsley — CEO of Grit and Tenacity Consulting and host of the Built from the Ground Up podcast — shares her journey from avoiding sales altogether to becoming a sought-after coach for service-based female entrepreneurs. Gwen opens up about the misconceptions she had around sales, how she reframed the entire process around empathy and curiosity, and the unique podcast-based strategy she uses to connect with her ideal clients. You'll learn how she builds trust without feeling bait-and-switchy, the...2025-06-1249 min
Unleashing You with Amanda RiffeeNo More Discounting: Gwen Tinsley On Owning Your Value and Selling Like a CEOIn this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Gwen Tinsley, the powerhouse behind Grit and Tenacity Consulting, to dive deep into the art of selling without compromising your worth. Gwen shares her journey from corporate sales to empowering female entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and confidence in sales conversations. We discuss why many business owners struggle with selling, how to overcome objections gracefully, and the mindset shifts necessary to sell like a CEO. Gwen introduces her formula for confident selling: Authenticity + Curiosity + Desire to Help. She explains how embracing this approach can transform sales f...2025-06-1237 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show17: Embracing Your Authentic Self in Motherhood and Entrepreneurship with Kelly Sinclair“When I’m the best version of myself and when I’m the most fulfilled, I’m better for everyone else.” –Kelly SinclairWhat if transforming your life wasn't just a dream, but a choice you could make today? Join Gwen in an inspiring conversation with Kelly Sinclair, a remarkable entrepreneur who shifted from a thriving corporate career in public relations to carving her own path in the world of entrepreneurship. Motivated by a personal loss, Kelly reveals the profound impact of her mother's illness, which prompted her to rethink her career and life priorities. Her story is a powerfu...2025-06-1239 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show16: Building Her Business One Word at a Time | Jenny Roth’s Entrepreneurial TransformationWhat if you could create a business that not only fulfills your passion but also aligns with your personal values? Meet Jenny Roth, a copywriter championing ethical copywriting for female entrepreneurs. Jenny's story is one of transformation—moving from a magazine contributor to a thriving full-time entrepreneur, all while balancing the demands of motherhood. Her journey offers rich insights into embracing opportunities, pushing beyond comfort zones, and crafting a career that empowers both herself and other women.Jenny pulls back the curtain on her entrepreneurial path, sharing how a family health crisis was the catalyst that propelled he...2025-06-1027 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show15: Permission to Lean Into Your Energetic Alignment with Human Design Expert, Adriana Keefe“I can very confidently say that I am the person I wish I had when I was a child.” -Adriana KeefeUnlock the secrets of aligning with your true self as we bring you an inspiring discussion with human design expert, Adriana Keefe. Promise yourself an enlightening experience as Adriana shares how human design bridges the gap between science and spirituality, empowering women by enhancing body awareness and recognizing gut instincts. Gwen and Adriana explore how embracing one's unique human design can lead to authentic living and personal growth, and Adriana walks through her entrepreneurial journey, where she...2025-06-0519 min
The Brand & Market PodcastServing Over Selling will Perfect Your Sales Conversion with Gwen TinsleyAre you confident in your sales process? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my new sales coach, Gwen Tinsley. We’re diving into each step of the sales conversation, plus how to focus on serving over selling. Time-stamps:Meet Gwen Tinsley of Grit and Tenacity (1:36)What holds you back from selling confidently (7:46)Learning to sell based on service value (13:25)The complete sales process (16:17)Flodesk (21:04)Viewing selling as serving (23:40)Common misconceptions with sales (28:40)Gwen’s advice to be number one in your b...2025-06-0437 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show14: Building a Creative Brand That Balances Design and Motherhood with Jackie Burtch“Brand strategy is part of the building blocks of building your brand.” -Jackie BurtchEver wondered how to transform your passion into a flourishing business? Meet Jackie Burtch, the visionary behind Burtch Designs, who shares her journey from the corporate world to empowering female entrepreneurs with compelling brand identities. Listen in on how Jackie navigated her transition from freelancing for friends and family to cultivating a thriving business built on referrals. She opens up about the challenges of juggling entrepreneurship with motherhood, and why brand strategy is the cornerstone of any effective brand experience. In this...2025-06-0316 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show13: Finding Your Authentic Digital Marketing with Megan Phillips“On Instagram, the average business account grows 0.96% each month. So literally less than 1%.” - Megan PhillipsCan you imagine balancing the chaos of young children and the demands of a flourishing business? Today Gwen invites Megan Phillips on the podcast and she has mastered this intricate dance, transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship while raising three kids. In this engaging conversation, Megan opens up about her journey from stay-at-home mom to successful social media manager, emphasizing the importance of preserving one's personal identity amidst motherhood. She shares not only the joys but also the hurdles of buil...2025-05-2930 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show12: The Art of Building a Purposeful Business that Stands Firm In Your Values with Jessica Brugger“I believe that everybody needs to have this very personalized space to feel themselves. “ - Jessica BruggerEver wonder if it's time to chase that side hustle full-time? Jessica Brugger shares her inspiring leap from a stable 20-year corporate career in finance and management to founding Dwell Well Design Company. Jessica's story is a testament to recognizing those pivotal full-body yes moments that signal it's time for a change. Through grit and tenacity, she transformed her passion for interior design into a thriving business, providing a roadmap for anyone contemplating a similar journey.Gwen and Jess...2025-05-2740 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show11: Building a Heart-Led Business for Special Needs Families with Maggie Bender“When you take a big risk like starting a business, it's awesome and it's great and it's scary, but it really forces you to identify some of your own flaws and insecurities and then you get to choose if you're going to sit in that and just feel yucky about it, or what are you going to do next.” -Maggie BenderIn this inspiring episode of The Built From The Ground Up Show, Gwen sits down with Maggie Bender, a former educator who made the bold leap from a 15-year career in public and private education to laun...2025-05-2228 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show10: Mastering Email Marketing for Entrepreneurial Growth with Allison Hardy“Don’t outsource your blind spots, outsource your weaknesses.” -Allison HardyFacing an unexpected crossroads, Allison Hardy turned a daunting life change into an inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Laid off from her dream job while six months pregnant, Allison's story takes you from a backyard filled with friends looking for personal training to a thriving business that replaced her full-time income in just three months. Her narrative is a testament to resilience and creativity, showing how life's unpredictability can lead to empowering new beginnings for service-based entrepreneurs.Gwen and Allison unravel the transformative power of email market...2025-05-2228 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show08: Aligned Opportunities Over ALL OpportunitiesIf there was one thing you wish you knew before building your business from the ground up... what would it be?In this special launch mini-series of The Built From The Ground Up Show, host Gwen Tinsley sits down with creative, service-based women entrepreneurs to explore the honest, unfiltered lessons they wish someone had told them before they started their businesses. Whether you're in the early stages of building or simply craving real talk from women who’ve been there, this series offers insight, inspiration, and a reminder that you're never building alone.In th...2025-05-2015 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show09: No Regrets - Entrepreneurship is a JourneyIf there was one thing you wish you knew before building your business from the ground up... what would it be?In this special launch mini-series of The Built From The Ground Up Show, host Gwen Tinsley sits down with creative, service-based women entrepreneurs to explore the honest, unfiltered lessons they wish someone had told them before they started their businesses. Whether you're in the early stages of building or simply craving real talk from women who’ve been there, this series offers insight, inspiration, and a reminder that you're never building alone.Ste...2025-05-2018 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show07: Reprogram Your Mind & Embrace Your Human DesignIf there was one thing you wish you knew before building your business from the ground up... what would it be?In this special launch mini-series of The Built From The Ground Up Show, host Gwen Tinsley sits down with creative, service-based women entrepreneurs to explore the honest, unfiltered lessons they wish someone had told them before they started their businesses. Whether you're in the early stages of building or simply craving real talk from women who’ve been there, this series offers insight, inspiration, and a reminder that you're never building alone.In th...2025-05-2008 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show06: Start Building Your Business Before It's "Perfect"If there was one thing you wish you knew before building your business from the ground up... what would it be?In this special launch mini-series of The Built From The Ground Up Show, host Gwen Tinsley sits down with creative, service-based women entrepreneurs to explore the honest, unfiltered lessons they wish someone had told them before they started their businesses. Whether you're in the early stages of building or simply craving real talk from women who’ve been there, this series offers insight, inspiration, and a reminder that you're never building alone.In...2025-05-2005 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show05: Business Systems Are the Secret to ScalingIf there was one thing you wish you knew before building your business from the ground up... what would it be?In this special launch mini-series of The Built From The Ground Up Show, host Gwen Tinsley sits down with creative, service-based women entrepreneurs to explore the honest, unfiltered lessons they wish someone had told them before they started their businesses. Whether you're in the early stages of building or simply craving real talk from women who’ve been there, this series offers insight, inspiration, and a reminder that you're never building alone.In...2025-05-2008 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show04: You Don’t Have to Build Your Business Alone: Let People InIf there was one thing you wish you knew before building your business from the ground up... what would it be?In this special launch mini-series of The Built From The Ground Up Show, host Gwen Tinsley sits down with creative, service-based women entrepreneurs to explore the honest, unfiltered lessons they wish someone had told them before they started their businesses. Whether you're in the early stages of building or simply craving real talk from women who’ve been there, this series offers insight, inspiration, and a reminder that you're never building alone.In...2025-05-2009 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show03: You Can't Build Your Business Without Brand ClarityIf there was one thing you wish you knew before building your business from the ground up... what would it be?In this special launch mini-series of The Built From The Ground Up Show, host Gwen Tinsley sits down with creative, service-based women entrepreneurs to explore the honest, unfiltered lessons they wish someone had told them before they started their businesses. Whether you're in the early stages of building or simply craving real talk from women who’ve been there, this series offers insight, inspiration, and a reminder that you're never building alone.In...2025-05-2004 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show02: Failure is Just Being On the Cusp of GreatnessIf there was one thing you wish you knew before building your business from the ground up... what would it be?In this special launch mini-series of The Built From The Ground Up Show, host Gwen Tinsley sits down with creative, service-based women entrepreneurs to explore the honest, unfiltered lessons they wish someone had told them before they started their businesses. Whether you're in the early stages of building or simply craving real talk from women who’ve been there, this series offers insight, inspiration, and a reminder that you're never building alone.In...2025-05-2004 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show01: Why Authenticity is KEY when Building Your BusinessIf there was one thing you wish you knew before building your business from the ground up... what would it be?In this special launch mini-series of The Built From The Ground Up Show, host Gwen Tinsley sits down with creative, service-based women entrepreneurs to explore the honest, unfiltered lessons they wish someone had told them before they started their businesses. Whether you're in the early stages of building or simply craving real talk from women who’ve been there, this series offers insight, inspiration, and a reminder that you're never building alone.In...2025-05-2005 minThe Built From the Ground Up Show00: This One's for the Women in Entrepreneurship Building Something RealAre you a heart-led, creative woman entrepreneur building your business from scratch—and wondering why selling your services feels harder than it should? You’re not alone.Welcome to The Built From The Ground Up Show, hosted by sales strategist and Grit & Tenacity Consulting founder, Gwen Tinsley. This podcast is your new go-to space for raw, unfiltered conversations with service-based female founders who are navigating entrepreneurship with grit, grace, and a whole lot of heart.In this trailer episode, Gwen shares the why behind the show—and the truth so many of us experience but rarely...2025-05-1602 min
Confidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female EntrepreneursS2 E11 The Energy Drain of Constant New Offers For Your Online Business✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hey girlfriend, welcome back!! In this episode of Confidently Selling with Grit and Tenacity, Gwen dives into the hidden cost of constantly creating new offers whenever sales feel slow. She reveals how this reactive pattern drains your energy, dilutes your brand, and chips away at your sales confidence. Instead of chasing the next quick win, Gwen walks you through how to take back control by mastering your sales conversations, building a repeatable system, and confidently communicating your value to the right people.2025-03-2714 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female EntrepreneursS2 E 10 The Rotten Low-Hanging Fruit Dilemma✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hey girlfriend, welcome back!! Today we're tackling the temptation of quick fixes in business—like slashing prices or creating new offers in a panic when sales slow down. Instead of scrambling for solutions that dilute your value, she breaks down the importance of mastering your sales conversations. I share my signature sales formula—Authenticity + Curiosity + Desire to Help = Confident Selling—and explain how aligning your conversations with this approach will attract the right clients, maintain your value, and create a sustainable business!W...2025-03-2012 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female EntrepreneursS2 E9 Chat GPT Can't Sell For You: Why You Need a Sales Soach✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hey girlfriend, welcome back!! n this episode of Confidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity, we're diving into a hot topic: Can AI tools like ChatGPT write your sales scripts for you? While AI can be a great tool, relying on it too much can actually keep you stuck in the same sales struggles. AI won’t refine your messaging, help you handle objections, or build your confidence in real-time conversations. Today, we’re breaking down why AI can’t replace real sales skills, the dangers of hiding b...2025-03-0614 min
The Branding Business School Podcast150: Why Aren’t They Buying? How to Fix the Sales Slump ft. My Sales Coach, Gwen TinsleyText a question to Victoria!Discover the secrets to maintaining sales momentum during slow periods with the first guest of Season 9, Victoria’s renowned sales coach Gwen Tinsley. Gwen shares her expert strategies for avoiding the dreaded start-stop sales pattern that often plagues entrepreneurs, especially around the start of the year. Discover how consistent lead generation and engaging sales conversations can keep your business on a growth trajectory, even when markets seem quiet. Gwen provides actionable insights into combating potential clients' lack of urgency and ensuring you're always ready to connect with active buyers.Authenticity is...2025-03-0543 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female EntrepreneursS2 E8 How To Stop Undervaluing Your Services (And Charge What You're Worth)✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hey girlfriend, welcome back!! In this episode of Confidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity, we’re tackling a major roadblock for many entrepreneurs—owning your worth and confidently stating your prices. If you've ever hesitated before saying your price or worried about whether people would actually pay what you charge, this episode is for you. I’m sharing a powerful client story, the psychology behind pricing perception, and how to shift from feeling like you have to convince people to buy to attracting clients who value your...2025-02-2719 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female EntrepreneursS2 E7 Pull your Emergency Brakes NOW; Energy, Boundaries, & Burnout with Alyssa Knapp✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hey girlfriend, welcome back!! In this episode of Confidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity, I sit down with Alyssa Knapp, business mentor and creator of Entreprenourishment, to discuss how energy, boundaries, and mindset impact your success in sales and business growth. We explore how nourishing your mind, body, and spirit can help you sell with confidence, attract aligned clients, and scale your business—without burnout. Alyssa shares practical strategies for integrating energetic alignment with sales, using tools like Human Design and quantum physics to shift your ap...2025-02-2040 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female EntrepreneursS2 E6 Turning Podcast Conversations Into Sales Conversations✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hey girlfriend, welcome back!! In this episode, we’re exploring how to transform your podcast into a powerful sales tool without feeling pushy or inauthentic. I’m sharing key strategies to turn casual podcast chats into meaningful sales opportunities by planting seeds of value, incorporating clear calls to action, building genuine relationships with guests, and engaging your listeners in deeper ways. We’ll discuss overcoming the fear of sounding too salesy and show how reframing sales as an invitation to help can lead to more confid...2025-02-1331 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female EntrepreneursS2 E5 Scripts vs. Authentic Conversations: Do You Really Need Both?✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hey girlfriend, welcome back!! In this episode I’m diving into one of the biggest sales debates: Do sales scripts help or hurt your confidence and authenticity? If you've ever struggled with sounding robotic or felt unsure whether to use a script or just "wing it," this episode is for you. I’ll break down how scripts—when used correctly—can actually enhance your confidence, give you structure, and make sales conversations easier, without sacrificing your true authentic voice. So when it comes to scripts vs. a...2025-02-0624 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female EntrepreneursS2 E4 Olympic Success to Professional Excellence with Sarah Lihan✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hey, welcome back!! In today's episode, I chat with Sarah Lihan, an accomplished high-performance coach, retired elite athlete, and current tech strategy operations leader. She brings a unique perspective from her career as an Olympic sailor and her transition to tech startups. She shares her journey and explains how identifying core values and setting small, actionable process goals can drive success in both personal and professional life. We discuss the balance between different life buckets and how to stay focused on goals while maintaining perso...2025-01-3129 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female EntrepreneursS2 E3 Stop Avoiding Objections: The Key to Easier Conversations✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hey girlfriend, welcome back!! Today, I’m tackling one of the biggest challenges in sales: objections. Instead of viewing objections as roadblocks, we’re flipping the script and seeing them as opportunities to deepen trust, provide clarity, and move your potential clients closer to a confident "yes." Whether you’ve heard “I need to think about it,” “I’m not ready yet,” or “I can’t afford it,” this episode will teach you how to reframe these moments into meaningful conversations that build connections.We’ll explore why obje...2025-01-1622 min
The Unforget Yourself ShowSales calls aren't dead your just doing them wrong with Gwen TinsleyGwen Tinsley is the founder of grit and tenacity consulting who helps entrepreneurs sell more with authentic, repeatable processes! How? By learning what to say in your DM’s, emails and sales conversations, to build confidence and trust, and take CONTROL of your sales conversations with CONFIDENCE…With over 20 years of experience selling and studying the psychology of sales, Gwen has experienced the good, bad, and icky of selling.Here’s where to find more:https://www.gritandtenacityconsulting.comhttps://www.instagram.com/gritandtenacityconsulting___________________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget...2025-01-0934 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female EntrepreneursS2 E2 Why Your Sales Convos Are Sucking The Life Out Of You (And How to Fix Them)✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hey girlfriend, welcome back!! Today, I’m breaking down why sales conversations can leave you feeling drained and how to transform them into confident, authentic exchanges that help you win clients. If you’ve ever felt ghosted or disappointed after a sales call, I’ll walk you through the two biggest obstacles—lack of clarity and uncertainty—and share strategies to tackle them head-on.You’ll hear how I’ve created a repeatable sales system, the common pitfalls I’ve seen (like word vomiting or rely...2025-01-0927 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female EntrepreneursS2 E1 I’m Baaack!! Why Confident Sales Conversations Are Your 2025 Game-Changer✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hey girlfriend! In today’s episode, I’m diving into why sales conversations are absolutely crucial for your business success in 2025. Sales aren’t about being pushy – they’re about being authentic, genuinely curious, and coming from a place of wanting to help. When you approach sales with confidence, you build trust, clarity, and control, all of which are key to growing your business. I’ll share how to structure your sales conversations, boost your confidence, and ultimately attract higher-quality clients. Let’s make this year your best...2025-01-0217 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs050 5 Game-Changing Lessons from 50 Episodes of Solo and Guest Podcasting That Will Help You Make Money✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hey girlfriend, welcome back!! Today, we're celebrating a huge milestone—my 50th podcast episode! 🥳 Can you believe it? I’m looking back on this wild journey from starting my podcast with zero experience (yep, nada!) to where I am now. And let me tell you, it hasn’t always been easy.In this episode, I’m sharing the five not-so-glamorous but totally real 'aha' moments I've had along the way. We’re talking about the struggles we women entrepreneurs face, like selling confidently (ugh...2024-09-2621 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs049 [Re-Air] The Difference Between Marketing And Sales That You Must Know As An Entrepreneur✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hear from my friend and former colleague, Jacob Siner as he explains the difference of marketing and sales. Jacob, who is currently a Marketing Director, has over a decade of experience in marketing helps draw the line in the sand with when you market vs when you sell. It's power packed with tangible/actionable steps you can start taking now!! We cover: How marketing and sales SHOULD work togetherThe 3 categories of focus (PR, marketing, sales) Examples of how and...2024-09-1933 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs048 How to Thrive While Selling in Economic Uncertainty✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Sales Conversation Audithttps://www.gritandtenacityconsulting.com/gt-sales-auditHey girlfriend, welcome back!! Let's talk about it- the economic uncertainty and its impact on sales and the importance of authenticity, curiosity, and the desire to help in confident selling. We talk about my decision to pivot back to the basics and stop my previously scheduled BootCamp. We also talk about the need to adjust to buyer behavior changes, anticipate money objections, maintain clarity in sales conve...2024-09-1221 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs047 The Impact and Power of Saying Yes to Selling with Karen Ridle✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hey girlfriend, welcome back!! Today we're chatting with one of my dearest friends, Karen Ridle, National Senior Sales Director with Mary Kay! Karen talks about the importance of embracing opportunities handed by God and talks about her 32-year journey with Mary Kay. This conversation highlights the significance of grit, tenacity, faith, and continuous personal growth. Karen also elaborates on her new initiative, the Extraordinary Leader Project, which is rooted in biblical leadership traits and highlights the necessity of being courageous, maintaining integrity, and impacting other...2024-09-0529 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs046 Faith, Entrepreneurship and Partnering with God for Success with Jessica Negron-Solis✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hey girlfriend, welcome back!! In this episode, we chat with Christian business coach for women and moms, Jessica Negron-Solis. We talk about the challenges and rewards of selling confidently by leaning into your authentic self and rejecting traditional sales norms. We dive into topics like:-Overcoming imposter syndrome-Integrating Faith into business-The importance of having the right mindsetJessica also her journey from photographer to business coach and offers insights on inviting God into daily busin...2024-08-2928 min
Get Comfy with Numbers | Making Bookkeeping & QuickBooks Easy for Female Entrepreneurs, Bookkeeping for Small Business, Business Finance 101037 Follow Up with Confidence: Strategies for Consistent Sales with Gwen TinsleyWe are so excited to welcome Gwen Tinsley onto the podcast today! Gwen is the CEO of Grit and Tenacity Consulting and she helps female entrepreneurs sell more confidently. With all of her amazing advice and tricks, this episode is sure to help you learn how to grow your business confidently. Topics we cover: Consistency is important and trumps talent every time Income-producing activities: what they are and how often you should be doing them? How do we gain confidence in our selling and pitches without feeling icky? Authenticity + curiosity + the desire to help = c...2024-08-2725 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs045 Unlocking the Power of Follow-Ups and Sales Mindset With Karin Edmonds (Bootcamp Case Study)✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hey girlfriend, welcome back!! In today's episode, we chat with Karen Edmonds, a certified yoga teacher and wellness coach at Karen Yoga Life. We dive into Karin's journey from a marketing consultant to a wellness entrepreneur. We discuss the impact of embracing a sales mindset, the effectiveness of sales calls, and the importance of follow-up in achieving business success. We also highlight the transformation Karin experienced through my bootcamp, leading to systemized sales processes and increased client conversions (YAY!!!). The fall sales bootc...2024-08-2234 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs044 The Operations Specialist Secrets To Freeing Up Your Time With Karalee✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hey girlfriend, welcome back!! Today we chat with Karalee, an operations specialist, who explains how streamlining business operations can free up time and remove bottlenecks. Karen shares her personal journey into entrepreneurship, the differences between virtual assistants and operations specialists, and provides actionable advice on setting up task management systems. You'll learn about the significance of SOPs and how automating certain tasks can lead to a more efficient business, ultimately giving entrepreneurs more personal time to enjoy activities like relaxing by the pool...2024-08-1532 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs043 Maximizing Your Fall Sale Strategy With A Plan That Works✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls" ✨Hey girlfriend, welcome back!! In this episode, we talk about preparing your sales systems for the upcoming fall season to ensure success during the holiday period, or really any busy period you may have coming up! We talk about-The importance of confidence in business and how it can influence others to work with you-Actionable insights and strategies for understanding seasonal sales trends, and customer buying behaviors-The significance of behind-the-scenes sales systems-Conducting a thoro...2024-08-0817 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs042 How to Follow Up With a Lead Without Feeling Pushy In Your Online BusinessIn today's episode, we discuss the common obstacles preventing female entrepreneurs from following up with their leads! We talk about:-The importance of multiple follow-up attempts-The psychological barriers like fear of rejection and perfectionism-The misconceptions about appearing pushyI give valuable insights into what your leads ACTUALLY think when not followed up on AND provide strategies for effective and authentic follow-up practices to enhance business relationships, trust, and long-term success!✨ FREE Sales Audit: "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sa...2024-08-0111 min
The No BS Human Design PodcastFinding the Confidence to Be a Sales Superstar with Gwen TinsleySend us a textAuthenticity + curiosity + the desire to help = confident selling. Doesn’t that sound way better than all the icky hustle-y sales methods you’ve been taught in the past?Hell yeah, it does! And in today’s episode, Gwen Tinsley, CEO of Grit & Tenacity Consulting and a 6/2 Sacral Manifesting Generator, shares all about how we can use that formula to make selling (or promoting anything) way easier and way less cringey.We’ll be breaking down Gwen’s Secret Sales Formula and talking about how heart-led sales systems can work w...2024-08-0147 min
She BusyEp 16: Authenticity as a Sales Strategy with Gwen TinsleySend us a textIn this episode of She Busy, I sit down with Gwen Tinsley, the CEO and founder of Grit and Tenacity Consulting. Gwen has over 20 years of experience as a sales strategist and coach, and she specializes in helping female entrepreneurs build authentic, repeatable sales systems that lead to greater clarity, confidence, and income.Join us as Gwen shares her journey into the world of sales strategy, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and emotional connection in the sales process. We dive deep into the challenges female entrepreneurs face, from overcoming negative perceptions...2024-07-3036 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs041 Ditch the Hot Mess Express with Laura Davis Time Management Strategies✨ "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls ✨
Before we get started I wanted to remind you that I have a FREE Sales Audit.
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✨ Show Notes ✨
Laura's free 5-day "Master Your Work Week" challenge at thelauradavis.com/workweek.
Laura Davis, a time management strategist, shared her mission to help working moms find a work-life balance and achieve their 6-figure potential. She shared her own journey of struggling to balance her corporate job, IVF treatment, and motherhood, which led her to research and develop her...2024-07-1828 min
Streamlined CEOThe Secret to Effective Sales Calls: It's Not What You Think with Guest Gwen TinsleyKaralee Gault and Gwen Tinsley discuss the importance of systematizing sales processes for female business owners, emphasizing the need for different strategies or processes for each aspect of the sales process. 3 Takeaways:They highlight the significance of establishing a strong connection with clients before engaging in any transactions.They stress the need for confidence in the initial stages of a client relationship to avoid bringing on the wrong people and protect their business. Both speakers emphasize the importance of having a sales strategy in place in the ever-changing sales space, and the need for a...2024-07-1620 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs039 Gwen's Grit to Corporate Drop Out Journey, Thriving Not Just Surviving✨ "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls ✨
Before we get started I wanted to remind you that I have a FREE Sales Audit.
https://gritandtenacity.myflodesk.com/ynpkj4mj8h
✨ Show Notes ✨
Hear my personal behind the scenes journey starting Grit & Tenacity Consulting, the year of Grit working 2 full time jobs and almost a year later getting laid off from THE most TOXIC place I have EVER worked for!
Challenges even I face as a seasoned sales coach and the traps we can get into if we aren't car...2024-07-0418 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs038 - "Behind The Scenes" Interview With My Friend & Business Mentor Victoria Marcouillier✨ "Just Tell Me What To Say On My Sales Calls ✨
Before we get started I wanted to remind you that I have a FREE Sales Audit.
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This online course was created by my friends at BrandWell Designs and helps women trade...2024-06-2037 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs036 Gwen's sales call fail - why she lost the clientHighlights of this episode:
Before we get started I wanted to remind you that I have a FREE Sales Audit.
https://www.gritandtenacityconsulting.com/gt-sales-audit
Listen I get it! As a Mom who sacrificed weeknights, weekends, early mornings, and up late at nights, grinding to make a sale sucks! Selling is not complicated when you are confident in what you are selling. As someone with over 20 years of experience in business and sales, I am helping female entrepreneurs sell more confidently by refusing those masculine sales norms, leaning into your authentic selves...2024-06-1314 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs035 - 10 Sales Myths Holding You BackHighlights of this episode:
If you like this episode, please like, share, & leave a review!
Today girlfriends, I want to go back to the basics of selling and start from the beginning! We are building that sales toolkit so let's start with a strong foundation, but first we need to bust some common sales misconceptions.
Key Takeaways:
#1 Selling is something that happens when only getting someone to buy! Wrong! Selling is a part of every piece of your business! The REAL selling happens once they say YES!
#2 You have to be a...2024-05-3009 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs034 Why you get ghosted: Uncertainty creates distance NOT SalesPlease leave a review, like, share & follow
Key Takeaways:
Uncertainty and Lack of clarity kills a sales.
Why are your leads not clear and hesitant to buy?
They lack understanding or trust of:How you can help them
How you fit into “their world”
How your service will change their life for the better
Timeline on adaptation/implementation
Timeline for delivered outcomes (typically return on investment
4 Ways increase clarity
Build Trust
Help Paint the Vision Of The Outcome
Share Stories of Successful Client Outcomes
Peel Back Layers To Show What...2024-05-2313 min
The Consistency Corner: Strategic Social Media for Marketing to MomsBuilding Confidence and Integrity in Your Sales Process: Mastering Authentic Sales with Gwen Tinsley.Welcome to another real talk episode of The Consistency Corner podcast, where we dig into the art of authentic sales with sales coach Gwen Tinsley. In this episode, Gwen shares her journey from corporate sales to empowering female entrepreneurs to sell with confidence and integrity. Discover how sales and marketing can work hand-in-hand to scale your business, and learn why creating a sales system that feels genuine is crucial for lasting success.In this episode, you'll learn:The difference between sales and marketing and how they complement each other.Strategies for selling that feel...2024-05-1342 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs033 The 4 Sales Personalities: Which Are You?Please leave a review, like, share & follow
Key Takeaways:
The first kind of sales bucket is Order Taker-
They often believe in the tainted stigma around salespeople, you know pushy and untrustworthy and this keeps them stuck because they have a closed mind around selling and want nothing to do with it.
They may have an Etsy shop where they expect people to reach out to them knowing what they want (putting in their order essentially) and then delivering.
Zero consultation
Although may have aspirations likely won’t grow the business beyond volume of taking...2024-05-0913 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs032 Jackie 3 month journey to 2X her salesIf you like this episode, please like, share & leave a review!
Today Sales Toolkit is learning from Jackie Burtch, with Burtch Designs as she shares her journey over the last 3 months and how she was able to double her revenue.
Key Takeaways:
Jackie's business 4 years ago served a different purpose than what she wants it to do for her now. Her steadfast and calming nature has allowed Jackie to appreciate the gifts of her business during each phase but is now wanting to take it to the next level.
...2024-05-0228 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs030 How To Avoid The Spring Sales SlumpIf you like this episode, please like, share & leave a review!
Today Sales Toolkit is all about how to avoid the spring sales slump
Key Takeaways:
All businesses go through sales cycles. Most of the time, service-based businesses experience slowdowns in sales during the summer and the holidays. Depending on your industry you may feel busier during the summer and holidays but if you look at when you sold those clients in they were earlier in the year. We start to see the symptoms of this however weeks to months prior and NOW is t...2024-04-1810 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs029 Earn MORE money with what you already have Jill Johnston, Online RouteIf you like this episode, please like, share & leave a review!
Today Sales Toolkit is all about earning more money with you have already created for your business!
Key Takeaways:
What is passive income:
Money is being earned with little effort.
Examples include:
PDF's ; trainings, workshops etc
Jill Johnston with Online Route shares her personal discovery and journey of entrepreneurship which led her to change her target audience and focus on helping other female entrepreneurs earn more in their businesses by identifying content they have alre...2024-04-1131 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs028 Mapping Out Your Customer Journey for MORE SalesIf you like this episode, please like, share & leave a review!
Today Sales Toolkit is about understanding the Customer Journey throughout your entire sales process. NEWS FLASH! You never stop selling!
Key Takeaways:
A customer journey serves many purposes.
Promote confidence in your client with a repeatable journey with milestones to trigger connectivity, communication and delight
When you have a repeatable process each client goes through from beginning to end YOU have more confidence to sell
A system to ensure you have happy, loyal customers who will refer you often to others as well...2024-04-0417 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs027 10 Sales Myths Holding YOU BackIf you like this episode, please like, share & leave a review!
Today girlfriends, I want to go back to the basics of selling and start from the beginning! We are building that sales toolkit so let's start with a strong foundation, but first we need to bust some common sales misconceptions.
Key Takeaways:
#1 Selling is something that happens when only getting someone to buy! Wrong! Selling is a part of every piece of your business! The REAL selling happens once they say YES!
#2 You have to be an extrovert or a people pe...2024-03-2817 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs026 Stop Throwing Yourself Under The Bus- The Accountability Coach's Roadmap To SuccessIf you like this episode, I'd love for you to please like, share & leave a review!
Amanda journey:
2017 laid off- Through a series of interviews realized she wanted to be a coach.
Said yes to everything that came her way, and found through saying yes to those things she realized what she didn’t want to do.
Key Takeaways:
Tracking and measuring- “ a tracked number grows” It’s the road map that gets us to our vision
Income producing activities are the measurable actions that will become our road map to our vision...2024-03-2143 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs025 When This Mom Had Enough : Grit, Tenacity and Sales RealitiesSales Lessons:
Drawing parallels between parenting, entrepreneurship, and the art of selling Gwen emphasizes the importance of facing challenges head-on and maintaining authenticity in all endeavors.
Key Takeaways:
Gwen encourages listeners to recognize their inherent value and expertise in selling, emphasizing the power of authenticity in building trust and credibility.
Reflecting on the transformative nature of her parenting journey, she urges entrepreneurs to embrace challenges with confidence and resilience, regardless of external judgments.
CONNECT WITH GWEN:
CONNECT WITH ME ON INSTA- @GRITANDTENACITYCONSULTING
GET YOUR FREE SALES EFFICIENCY AUDIT - CLICK HE...2024-03-1520 min
Crush the Rush411 - Client Spotlight: How to Create a Sense of Urgency Without Discounting with Gwen TinsleyAs entrepreneurs and small business owners, we often find ourselves at a perpetual crossroads - how to create urgency in sales without slashing prices. Are you ready to rev up your sales game without resorting to discounts that undermine your products' value? In today’s client spotlight, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the phenomenal Gwen Tinsley, a seasoned expert with over two decades as a sales prowess and a unique coach-driven approach to the craft. She has a keen ear for genuine discourse and gravitates towards individuals who speak their minds with clarity and con...2024-03-1237 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs024 Strategic Marketing as Your Silent Sales Partner: A 9-Grid ApproachFrom innovative Instagram strategies and the challenges of being a working mom to the importance of effective marketing and building genuine relationships. Ruthie and Gwen explore help you navigate showing up consistently while saving you hours by using a 9-Grid on your Instagram!
* Ruthie Sterrett, founder of Consistency Corner, introduced a new strategy called the '9 grid' aiming to transform an Instagram profile into a mini website. She emphasized the importance of sales and marketing collaboration and intentionality in social media strategy.
* Ruthie emphasized the importance of marketing in driving business growth, even though it's n...2024-03-0739 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs023 Mindful Entrepreneurship; Shifting focus to love your business againDive into actionable tips for navigating challenging business seasons, fostering a positive mindset, and ensuring client success. Explore topics such as mindset shifts, effective client communication, and leveraging client wins to elevate your business. Don't miss out on these empowering conversations with actionable insights to propel your business forward.
In this episode:
Every time I start to feel anxious I realize that I am operating and focusing on:
What I don’t have, what I can’t control and the future. I now pause when I realize I'm doing this and recenter to focus on...2024-02-2914 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs022 Client Spotlight: Nikki Thompson with ClarityBranding Co hesitant to work with a Sales Coach because she didn't know where her next client was coming fromWoo Hoo! I love celebrating and championing women in business! Nikki Thompson shares the incredible growth gained personally and professionally as well as her misconceptions about working with a sales coach.
Nikki Shares:
I've found that I love having a clear process for things. And sales, doing the consult call, sending a proposal, trying to remember to follow up, has always felt chaotic. So to finally have a process now is awesome and it's another area of my business that I LOVE now!
How Nikki didn't know where her next client was coming fr...2024-02-2228 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs021- 3 Lies & The Truth: Falling in Love Again with Your Business Amidst Cash Flow StrugglesJoin Oliva Scholtz and Myself on a fun, energetic discussion around business finances! Believe it or not- we played a game! 3 Lies and the Truth!
In this episode, we cover:
The 3 most common lies around business and finances
The actual truth
Ways you can ensure you are clear on your finances
Permission to work within your strengths and to outsource the other stuff- but not permission to stick head in the sand to avoid.
Dave Ramsey- How his course changed both Olivia's and my life https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/financial-peace
How to get Olivia's Profi...2024-02-1527 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs020 The Branding Blueprint: Unleashing Success with The Business Branding SchoolVictoria joins us for part II and just in time to announce:
Enrollment starts Feb 19th!
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In this episode, we cover:
The journey to create The Branding Business School
Who the Branding School is for:
Busy Mommas, tired of the hustle
Female Entreprenuers
The Branding Business School Info:
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GET YOUR FREE SALES EFFI...2024-02-0819 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs019 Vulnerable Self Worth Discovery: Helping Female Entrepreneur's Sell More is Part Of Fixing Our Systemic ProblemHey Girlfriends!
After listening to The Consistency Corner Podcast I was all fired up and HAD to record my own thoughts and external process the intense wave of emotions!
I have always said I am grateful for the journey. I truly believe that God has led me to where I am today and that embedded in my DNA is courage and confidence so that I can authentically share and connect with YOU!
Thinking back on my journey, I never understood why or how Women felt this huge dispar...2024-01-3114 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs018 How Victoria built 2 thriving businesses in 3 years with 2 kids under age 4 (PART 1)In this week's episode, Victoria shares her journey from Corporate to Momtreprenuer. How she built 2 thriving businesses in 3 years with 2 kids under age 4.
In this episode, we cover:
The importance of outsourcing early in your journey. Thinking that we can do it all slows our growth
How selling was the last thing Victoria wanted to let go of but realized to scale she needed a team and immediately started training
Victoria shares the impact of sales on their company's growth and how focusing on their follow up alone lead to a doubling of revenue within si...2024-01-2520 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs017 The Power of a Negative ReviewIn this week's mindset boost we talk about the power of a negative review.
In this episode, we cover:
How a negative review can be a blessing
A true client story overcoming the mental blocks of a negative review
A strategy/system to analyze the review objectively
The cautions of giving a negative review power doesn't deserve
I”m so excited for this year! I have been working behind the scenes on some super awesome stuff to bring to you! Just as a teaser…. One of them could be a powerhouse round table with b...2024-01-1811 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs016 Systems Are The Vehicle To Your GoalsIn this week's mindset boost, I get super nerdy and geek out on systems!
In this episode, we cover:
A must-read- Atomic Habits by James Clear
Systems build security and confidence and provide all the answers we are looking for in our business
From the time someone connects with you there are 8-10 systems you need.
Gut check time- do you have these systems?
Here is the cold truth- If you run a business and want to grow your sales, you can’t afford NOT to have systems.
What is your...2024-01-1216 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs015 Stop The StuckIn this week's mindset boost, I share authentically how I get myself unstuck.
In this episode, we cover:
The quotes I have in my office that get me unstuck
CONNECT WITH GWEN:
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I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a message at gritandtenacityconsulting@gmail.com or INSTAGRAM
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Ask it here and I will share it in upcoming podcasts.
Have a Question? Ask HERE2024-01-0416 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs014 Goal Setting Sucks- New Years Resolutions Suck- Instead Do ThisIn this week's mindset boost, I share how goal setting sucks and instead, you should spend the time getting clear on your values!
In this episode, we cover:
Why New Year Resolutions Suck
How understanding your values will drive your actions.
Exercise to complete between now and the New Year to create action and momentum.
CONNECT WITH GWEN:
TEXT GWEN: 804-617-0919
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE B3 FRAMEWORK- CLICK HERE
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I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a message at gr...2023-12-2712 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs013 Carin Hunt’s Guide to Word of Mouth MasteryIn this week's mindset boost, I interview Carin Hunt, CEO of Celebration Pros, a thought leader in the wedding industry, featured on Today.com, Rising Tide Society, and Authority Magazine
In this episode, we cover:
Carin Hunt's story started when she was 7 years old.
It's ok to go against the grain.
Above all other marketing we can't forget we sell to people
How having an inner circle that knows you and is willing to challenge you is critical.
Taking ACTION is the only way to create the life you want.
How to be intentional when networking.
and...2023-12-2234 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs008 How To Sell More During The Holiday SeasonDiscover 6 ways to help create a sense of urgency with your future clients during the holiday season. This time of year is an easy excuse for people to use- don't let them!
You don't want to miss:
6 ways to create urgency now
How to have those hard conversations and feel good about it
Someone is always buying something, are you buying their excuses?
Announcements:
Check out my website for the Confidence Accelerator program. This program is completely customized for your needs around closing more sales. It’s a personalized coaching approach...2023-11-0922 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs007 Honest and Vulnerable Conversation with my Career Development CoachJoin this fluid and vulnerable conversation as I ask my personal Career Development Coach to share through her lens my journey to sales and overcoming my resistance to the mere thought of selling. Karey shares stories, insights and gives practical advice from the last 20-plus years as she helped others navigate one of the top traumas in a person's life.
You don't want to miss:
Who should be on your personal advisory board
Using The Birkman tool https://birkman.com/the-birkman-method
The difference between a skill and strength- they are not the same.
Advice on how to r...2023-11-0341 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs006 The Fortune’s In The Follow UpFollowing up is one of the hardest parts of selling and easy to have gross feelings about. Learn how to follow up and feel great about it as I share the follow up formula that equals more new clients!
I cover and you don't want to miss:
4 reasons we don't follow up
How we are actually being negligent
Ways to follow up and feel good
The Follow Up Fortune Formula
Announcements:
Check out my website for the Confidence Accelerator program. This program is completely customized for your needs around closing more sal...2023-10-2819 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs005 What’s the difference between marketing and sales?Hear from my friend and former colleague, Jacob Siner as he explains the difference of marketing and sales. Jacob, who is currently a Marketing Director, has over a decade of experience in marketing helps draw the line in the sand with when you market vs when you sell.
It's power packed with tangible/actionable steps you can start taking now!!
We cover:
How marketing and sales SHOULD work together
The 3 categories of focus (PR, marketing, sales)
Examples of how and when to use PR, marketing & sales
someone who is marketing qualified vs sales qualified
What t...2023-10-2331 minThe Branding Business School Podcast109: The Psychology of Selling Ft. My Personal Sales Coach, Gwen TinsleyText a question to Victoria!Learn from the woman who’s strategies and mentorship led to a 200% increase in my average monthly income. This episode with Gwen Tinsley originally aired in September of 2021, but in celebration of The Branding Business School opening, we are featuring this popular episode with TBBS educator, Gwen. When this episode was recorded, Gwen was the director of sales at Practice Promotions, but she now has her own sales consulting business, Grit & Tenacity. In the episode, Gwen openly shares her personal journey into the world of sales, including her initial avoidance due to...2023-10-2058 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs004 My 10 year old is a baller in sales.. find out how.In today's episode, we cover how we make selling WAY harder than it needs to be. Learn :
How we over complicate selling
How selling is a part of our everyday and the simple things like getting your kid up and ready for school is a form of selling
How my 10 year old is influencing, which is a form of selling
Announcements:
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Registration for The Branding Business School is only open from October 16th - 27th, and then it closes unti...2023-10-1910 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs003- The Branding Business School and how it’s changed my life.. plus $100 offIn today's episode, I cover:
The importance of practicing what we preach and being authentic
Who my "people" are and why I entrust them to give me their opinions when asked
How I met Victoria and the breadcrumbs that led me to where we are today
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Allow me to introduce you to The Branding Business School- a feminine approach to...2023-10-1011 minConfidently Selling with Grit & Tenacity For Female Entrepreneurs002 - [MINDSET BOOST]-Gwen’s Definition of GRIT
I have always had a passion for connecting others to solutions. I’ve always made a point to champion and build women up, especially in the workspace-
Little did I know- this is called selling!
The last decade I’ve noticed a huge gap is women selling from a place of confidence and almost always never truly authentically.
This episode is meant to inspire women, but especially those in the entrepreneur space, to lean into their grit- it’s the best part of you and where true connectivity begins- translating into more sales!!
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