We're tackling 5 viewer questions in this episode, and the topics run the gamut from what to do when your sales are zero, to how to give opinions without being pushy, to starting businesses and more! Have a question you want us to answer on a future episode?  DM us @shesellshesellspodcast on Instagram! ---- Take the "What's Your Sales Style Quiz?": https://www.kristademcher.com/sales-style-quiz JOIN ACORN Amplify: https://www.kristademcher.com/amplify Follow us on YouTube: ...

Are you ready to skyrocket your business growth and create genuine connections with your audience? It's time to embrace the power of video and podcasting – even if the thought of showing up on camera makes you want to hide behind your computer screen. Kim Ritberg, a six-time award-winning digital marketer, is here to share her game-changing strategies for using video and podcasts to increase your income, generate leads, and establish yourself as a credible expert in your industry. In this...

School is out, Summer is here, and if you're anything like us you're probably wondering how the heck you're going to run your business and your family with everyone home ALL DAY LONG - while having some good old fashioned Summer fun along the way. This will be Krista's 15th Summer running a business with kids at home, and Brian has been working from home for the past 20 years...so they know a thing or two about making money and making memories during these sweet Summer months. Tune in for...

These days, advice is not hard to come by.  Opening up your favorite social media app and scrolling for just a minute will leave you with tips on parenting, business, life, working out...etc etc. But how do you know what advice to follow, and what to forget about? A lot of it comes down to the person giving you the advice.  In this episode, we're covering 5 simple questions that you can answer to know whose advice to heed...and whose to take with a grain of salt. Whether you're on the hunt...

We're wrapping up May, National Mental Health Awareness Month, with a deeply personal solo episode on this topic. When Krista read the statistic that 72% of entrepreneurs struggle with their mental health, she knew that it was time to have a real, raw and honest conversation and hold nothing back. We hope this episode fills you with hope and strength in your own mental health journey.  Thank you so much for listening and holding space for this topic! *If you think this conversation could...

You may have heard of the 10000 hour rule, which says it takes 10,000 hours of intensive practice to achieve mastery of complex skills and materials. In theory, it sounds great...but when you break down how long it will take you to reach 10,000 hours? Well - that becomes a bit discouraging. But what if there were a way to get better than 95% of the population at a skill, in just 18 minutes a day? Good news! There is, and that's what Brian is talking about in this solo episode. Listen to...

Meet Belinda Rosenblum, CPA and Profit Strategist of OWN YOUR MONEY - She can help you grow and scale your business more profitably without burning out -- so you can have a life *and* take home a lot of money. Some wallet, some woo, so much wisdom. Inside her signature Cash Flow CEO program, she helps female coaches + experts take control of their profits and their time so they uplevel their role from overworked employee to become the real CEO in their business. Even if finances haven’t been...

This one idea will change the way you think about business - and life - forever. Listen in to hear a perspective shift that you can default to when you feel like giving up on this solo episode with Krista!  She's sharing this one tool that has helped her and sharing how it's helped three of her ACORN students too. This tool helps you to: - Build tenacity and grit - See opportunities everywhere - Focus on the process, not just the results If self doubt stops you in your tracks or you...

We think about selling as a way to get new customers in the door...but have you thought about it as a way to keep the customers you have so satisfied that they bring the new customers in for you? In this episode, we're using the recent ACORN Retreat as our backdrop as we paint a picture of what business looks like when you take radical care of your customers + give them an experience they cant forget. (Spoiler alert:  it results in even more sales for you!) Watch the replay of the Sales...

"What used to work doesn't work anymore, and it's beyond frustrating! But WHY don't the same messaging + selling strategieis that used to help you kill it three years ago fall flat now? This episode digs into the reasons, and gives you the ONE thing that works like a charm to sell your product or service in 2024. Don't miss it! --- Register for the FREE Sales Style Secret Masterclass: https://kristademcher.kartra.com/page/salesstylesecret Get on the ACORN Amplify waitlist: ...

It's a solo episode with Krista where she takes you behind the scenes of her business and talks through the most recent (and scariest) decision she's made:  to cut the cost of the ACORN signature program, Amplify, by 65%. She's walking you through the decision making process that brought her here, what it means for ACORN moving forward, and her feelings about all of it. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in ACORN, but really for any entrepreneur out there making their own big...

After touring 7 colleges with our oldest daughter Ava, we learned a lot about the schools...but we learned even more about what to do and what not to do when you're trying to get buy in from a prospective student!  After all - a college tour is the biggest sales presentation of them all. Listen in for the 3 elements that were present in every great tour we took, and how you can take those elements and apply them to what you're selling - college or not! --- Take the FREE Sales Style Quiz: ...

We know that creating great content is a non-negotiable for business owners these days, but how do you do it in a way that feels authentic to you - without spending every waking minute on your phone?! These are just some of the topics Julia aka Smarter In A Sec answers for us on today's episode! Whether you love creating social media content or love to hate it, you'll leave this episode feeling excited + inspired to create in a way that feels good to you! Julia (aka @smarterinasec) is an...

Discover the power of selling authentically by tapping into your unique sales style - PART TWO!   In this episode, Krista + Brian introduce the concept of sales styles and reveals how understanding your natural strengths can revolutionize your sales approach. They break down the three main sales styles - The Expert, The Educator, and The Entertainer - and shares insights on how to identify and leverage your own style for success.   You'll also hear about common challenges faced by each...

Discover the power of selling authentically by tapping into your unique sales style!   In this episode, Krista + Brian introduce the concept of sales styles and reveals how understanding your natural strengths can revolutionize your sales approach. They break down the three main sales styles - The Expert, The Educator, and The Entertainer - and shares insights on how to identify and leverage your own style for success.   You'll also hear about common challenges faced by each sales style...

The most effective entrepreneurs + business people have one big thing in common: they take decisive action + make bold moves, even when they're feeling scared + unsure. A recent brand photoshoot for Krista + Brian was a lesson in exactly this, so in this episode they are taking you BTS of some big moves they are making and how they are continuing to step forward - even though they can't see the whole path ahead. It's an episode packed with inspiration + motivation, and one that you'll...

It's easy to fall into the trap of wanting to create a unique product in hopes that it will eliminate competition and make people want to buy from you. But the truth is this: You don't need an original business idea to succeed. In fact, it's much easier to succeed without one.   We're breaking down this concept in detail in this episode, and giving you two formulas to follow to clearly and effectively communicate exactly what it is that you do. Bring your notepad + pen - this is a juicy...

Ever feel overwhelmed by all the "shoulds" in business?   Build a personal brand! Learn storytelling skills! Master content marketing!   Etc, etc, etc.   It's enough to make you crazy, but what if we told you that there is ONE THING you can do that will make all of those others skills so much easier?!   We're breaking it down in this week's episode, and we can't wait for you to listen!     -----   Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQNMxt1N_x6vO_dnizVu2g ...

We are celebrating episode 100 AND our new video podcast format by bringing new life into the hot She Sells He Sells debate - can you *really* fake it til you make it?   Krista + Brian have (strong!) differing opinions on this phrase, and we're running a good ol' fashioned debate so you can hear both of their arguments.   Whether you're team 'fake it' or not, you'll glean insights from perspectives and get a lot of laughs along the way. Head over to the @shesellshesellspodcast IG account...

We often hear that "content is king", and it only takes a quick scroll on Instagram to find hundreds of gurus that are telling you the same thing.   Yes, content is important in building authority + trust with your audience - but, is it enough to close sales for you?   Krista takes on this topic in this solo episode, and her answer might surprise you!   --- Follow SHE SELLS HE SELLS on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQNMxt1N_x6vO_dnizVu2g   Grab our free guide Sell...

Sales + grief might seem like an odd combination, but not once you listen to Hannah Wachter's remarkable story. A longtime ACORN student, Hannah's work on selling herself ON herself came into play at the most unexpected of times - the sudden loss of her sweet mother. This rich conversation with Krista + Hannah covers so many rich topics. From finding life after loss to connecting the dots in your life to find purpose to understanding why your message matters - you'll be sure to walk away...

We're almost one full month into 2024, and we're bringing you our predictions for what's in and out for entrepreneurs this year - SHE SELLS HE SELLS style! From pricing to planning to IG trends we think you should ignore, we're diving into it all - with a healthy dose of humor thrown in. —---------------------------------------- Grab our free guide Sell Yourself: https://kristademcher.kartra.com/page/sellyourselfguide Learn more about ACORN: www.kristademcher.com Follow SHE SELLS HE...

Patrice Poltzer is the absolute QUEEN of being real, and this episode showcases exactly that! From parenting to being parented to door to door sales to feeling like a late bloomer - no topic was off limits in this conversation. Even better than any story she shares is the way Patrice shares them, and the golden nuggets of wisdom that are woven through each one. It's a fun + entertaining interview and we are so excited for you to hear it! ------------------------------------------- Join...

As ambitious entrepreneurs, we can often fall into the trap of trying to build something bigger, faster + better than ever before. The marketplace is filled with messages telling us to scale to 7-figures, outsource, build a team - etc, etc. While all those things are worthy + incredible, they only work IF that's actually the kind of business you want. This episode takes a look at the flip side of the "big business" coin, and dives into reasons that building a small but might (and...