Episode 259 with Diane Helbig: Mastering Sales Without the Sleaze

“I don’t want to be a sleazy salesperson.” “Sales gives me anxiety!” “I’m not good at sales.” If any of these statements resonate with you, you don’t want to miss this episode of the Ready Yet?! Podcast. My guest is Diane Helbig and we are diving into our experiences and talking about how to overcome fears in sales. Join us as we discuss the misconceptions surrounding "soft skills", the fear of being "salesy", and how to approach sales without feeling manipulative. Diane shares valuable insights on shifting from a sales mode to a learning mode, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and genuine connection in sales. She discusses the detrimental impact of AI tools when used improperly, and the importance of understanding the value of your product or service. Tune in to learn how to enjoy the sales process and connect with your audience authentically. GUEST RESOURCES Diane Helbig is a business advisor, trainer, award-winning author, speaker, and podcast host. As president of Helbig Enterprises, Diane helps businesses and organizations operate more constructively and profitably.   Diane is passionate about guiding business professionals through the challenges of planning and growing a business. From leadership to strategic planning to sales training, Diane provides her clients with expertise based on over 20 years of business leadership and sales experience.  Diane is the author of Succeed Without Selling, Lemonade Stand Selling, and Expert Insights, and is the host of Accelerate Your Business Growth podcast. Diane is a member of the NAWBO Cleveland, and the Ashland University Women in Leadership Advisory Boards.  https://www.helbigenterprises.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhelbig https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/accelerate-your-business-growth/id385108650 Forge Your Path. Unlock Your Power. Unleash Your Potential. You"re invited to join me on a journey in January 2025! Intention Ignited Fuel Your Focus 🔥 Align Your Actions 🔥 Transform Your Life​ Join now: https://erinmarcus.com/intentionignited/ Learn more about Erin Marcus Join us on Facebook LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Are you ready to let go of living in reaction mode, filled with “have-to’s” and “should’s” and move into what you want to intentionally create more for yourself? Join us in the Untamed Success communityas we embrace the messy middle of embracing what is possible. Let’s do it together!