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Stop Overthinking Your Business | How to Build Sales Confidence and Grow Revenue

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What if growing a profitable business is simpler than you think?Michelle joins Jen Narciso on the Investor Mama podcast to discuss why entrepreneurs often overcomplicate business growth and how a simple sales strategy can help you start making money. From creating one clear offer to finding your first customers, Michelle shares why you don't need an elaborate business plan, a massive following, or expensive marketing campaigns to start selling.They also explore how to build sales confidence through small wins, why consistent sales habits are essential for revenue growth, and how to avoid burnout while running a business. Michelle explains how AI can help entrepreneurs communicate their value, develop stronger offers, and focus on solving problems customers are willing to pay for.Whether you're starting a small business, selling your own services, or looking for practical ways to grow revenue, this conversation offers sales strategies to help you simplify your approach, connect with customers, and take action with confidence. Chapters[Start] Why Simple Businesses Can Make More Money: Michelle introduces her conversation with Jen Narciso and explains why entrepreneurs often overcomplicate the process of starting and growing a business.07:14 How to Build Confidence in Sales: Why confidence comes from taking action, asking better questions, and gradually getting comfortable selling your value.20:55 Keep It Simple: One Offer, Real Customers: Why new entrepreneurs should focus on one clear offer, connect with their communities, and use AI to communicate their value.34:28 Simple Business Ideas That Actually Sell: Michelle shares examples of profitable service businesses, explains what makes an offer compelling, and encourages listeners to stop overthinking and take action. Links & ResourcesCheck out the Investor Mama podcast:If you're a mompreneur and want to find simple ways to grow your business or start one, check out Michelle's conversation with Jen Narciso on the Investor Mama podcast: https://investormama.com/episode-198-sales-confidence-for-moms-how-to-build-a-business-without-burning-out-with-michelle-terpstra-sales-mentor-and-host-of-the-revenue-rascals-podcast/Lean Sales Team BuildoutReady to build a sales team that can scale without you? Michelle’s Lean Sales Team Buildout™ helps founders build their first sales team, exit the sales seat, or fix an underperforming team. We use AI to eliminate low-value sales work, build the right sales operating system, and put fewer, better humans in the right seats. Learn more and book a discovery call at revenuerascals.com/scalelean.ACQUICON ConferenceAre you a founder with annual revenue over $2M and want to focus on creating more enterprise value for a meaningful exit? Use my referral MICHELLE50 and join me as I host and facilitate a sales workshop in Salt Lake City, October 19th-21st at ACQUICON. Only 20 tickets remaining at this price! https://luma.com/e/evt-EkJ0ke3WaDg3xEn?coupon=MICHELLE50 The Local GuildLocal business owner? Stop guessing your way through growth. The Local Guild helps you get more customers, use AI practically, and build predictable revenue without becoming a full-time marketer. Start the free 7 Day Sales Jumpstart here: revenuerascals.com/thelocalguildObjectionly 14-Day Free TrialIf you are a founder or sales manager who wants to sell more and stop losing days to call review, Objectionly gives you back your time and puts accountability where it belongs. Grab your 14-Day Free Trial now: https://objectionly.com/?via=revenuerascalsGo High Level 30-Day Free TrialThe AI-powered business operating system. All the tools you need to capture, nurture, and close new leads into bookings, sales, reviews, and repeat customers! Grab your 30-Day Free Trial now: www.revenuerascals.com/ghlConnect with Michelle:LinkedInInstagramYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.