Summary

In this episode of the FEEL GOOD Sales Podcast, I chat with Alison Leigh Simmons, a Math and Physics geek turned business strategist, about "Organize and Implement"—one of the key elements of the FEEL GOOD Sales Process. Alison shares her insights on the importance of getting organized and how it impacts everything from scaling to sustaining a business. She explains her four stages of a healthy business—strategize, scale, optimize, and sustain—and offers practical tips for making each stage work seamlessly. Alison also discusses how organizing systems can help reduce overwhelm, accelerate progress, and turn a good business into a money-making machine. Whether you're an "eat the frog first" person or prefer smaller tasks, this episode is packed with tips for getting your business in order and making growth feel easy!

FEEL GOOD Sales Process Takeaways O - Organize & Implement: "You can't just set a goal—you need to break it into actionable steps, set dates, and assign tasks."

G - Grow & Refine: "Listen to what your clients are struggling with. Their words are gold for refining your marketing and messaging."

E - Establish & Elevate: "It's not just about having SOPs. Make sure they're organized within larger systems to avoid overwhelm."

Links and Subscribe If you loved what Alison had to share, check out her upcoming workshop, Be Your Own Boss Better, where she’ll show you how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to organize your business. For more updates, join her community and follow her on social media.

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Keywords organize & implement, scaling, business systems, strategy, grow & refine, establish & elevate, SOPs, overwhelm, AI tools, ChatGPT, Trello, project management, entrepreneurship, business growth, marketing process.

Summary

In this episode of the FEEL GOOD Sales Podcast, I’m joined by Pinterest strategist Chantal Schnurr, who shares her expertise on how to leverage Pinterest for consistent traffic and business growth. Chantal has been helping entrepreneurs and small business owners harness the power of Pinterest for over six years, and today, she’s breaking down how to "Establish & Elevate," "Engage & Excite," and "Leverage & Connect" using Pinterest. We talk about everything from finding the right keywords to optimizing your pins and boards for long-lasting impact. If you’re looking to make Pinterest work for your business without constantly creating new content, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you hit the ground running!

FEEL GOOD Sales Process Takeaways E - Establish & Build: "Pinterest is all about keywords. Without them, it’s like putting up a billboard in the middle of nowhere."

E - Engage & Excite: "Repurpose your existing content. You don’t need to start from scratch to create engaging pins."

L - Leverage & Connect: "Pinterest gives you recurring traffic month after month—your pins can drive traffic for years."

Links and Subscribe If you loved what Chantal had to share, be sure to check out her Pinterest services on her website, Confident Collaborations, and join her new Facebook group, Pinterest Growth & Strategy for Entrepreneurs, to learn more about mastering Pinterest! She also offers a Custom Pinterest Keyword Deep Dive package to help you find the right keywords and set up optimized boards to drive traffic to your business.

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Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review! Your feedback helps more entrepreneurs discover how to make their sales feel good and grow their businesses.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Pinterest Strategy

01:43 Establishing and Building Your Pinterest Presence

04:43 Keyword Research and Optimization Techniques

07:55 Creating Effective Boards and Pins

10:40 Leveraging Pinterest for Long-Term Traffic

13:40 Designing Engaging Pins and Content Repurposing

16:44 Connecting with Your Audience on Pinterest

19:37 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Keywords Pinterest marketing, recurring traffic, keyword research, sales process, establish & elevate, engage & excite, leverage & connect, pins, boards, repurposing content, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, small business growth.

Summary

In this super fun episode of the FEEL GOOD Sales Podcast, I chat with the amazing Allison Wonders, a Speaker & Presentation Coach who’s worked with over 200 TEDx speakers! We talk all about how to "Delight & Deepen" your client relationships, but the real fun? Allison brought along her puppet, Cecil, who’s got some very old-school ideas about sales. We compare Cecil’s hard-sell, pressure tactics with today’s relationship-focused, client-first approach—and it was a load of laughs! If you're looking to add more heart (and a little humor) to your sales process while deepening connections with your clients, this episode is packed with insights you can put into action right away!

FEEL GOOD Sales Process Takeaways

D - Delight & Deepen: "It's all about giving more value than expected. When clients feel genuinely cared for, they keep coming back."

L - Leverage & Link: "Referrals and renewals are key to sustainable success. Build strong connections that lead to ongoing business."

G - Grow & Refine: "Sales isn't about sticking to one old method; it's about learning from your clients and refining your approach."

Links and Subscribe

If you loved hearing from Allison and Cecil, check out Allison’s website for more on her speaking and presentation coaching. She offers a free 30-minute consultation to help you find your voice and deliver impactful talks.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:29 Meet Alison Wonders and Cecil

04:38 Old School Sales Tactics vs. New Approaches

10:31 Customer-Centric Sales Philosophy

16:41 Embracing Technology in Sales

21:05 Cecil's Sales Process vs. Feel Good Sales Process

27:24 The Importance of Building Relationships

32:56 Finding Your Voice and Practicing Sales

37:11 Upcoming Events and Conclusion

Keywords

Sales process, old-school sales, customer relationships, referrals, renewals, nurturing clients, presentation coaching, TEDx speaker, ChatGPT, sales evolution, feel good sales, authenticity in sales