Today, we're diving into why sales is a transformative skill, especially for women. We'll discuss the importance of confidence and independence through sales and cover how sales play a crucial role in personal and professional empowerment.
Guest Introduction:
Our guest today is Ro Shah. Ro helps Money Coaches, Bookkeepers, and Accountants make sales and grow their businesses by learning sales strategies to book out. As an agency owner who has managed teams of 10+, she understands the value of growing fast and keeping your sanity at the same time. Her focus is on sales strategies and automated sales systems.
Systematize for Sales Success - Key Takeaways:
- Sales are essential for personal freedom and professional success.
- Systems and automated sales can help you maintain your sanity while scaling your business.
- Overcoming the stigma of sales and embracing it as a vital skill is crucial.
Automated Sales vs. Systems:
- Systems involve standard operating procedures for hiring, firing, and client management.
- Automated sales utilize technology like ManyChat and Kajabi to streamline sales processes.
Importance of Systems:
- Systems ensure consistency and efficiency in business operations.
- They prevent the chaos of rethinking processes with each client change.
Embracing Sales:
- Sales skills provide confidence and independence.
- Sales can empower you to leave undesirable situations.
- Whether you're an entrepreneur or in a 9-to-5 job, sales skills are essential.
Personal Journey:
- Ro shared her experience with microaggressions in the workplace, leading to her realization of the need for financial independence.
- She had a pivotal moment of female rage that led to the start of her business.
- Ro's mission is to empower more women entrepreneurs to reach the top of their industries.
Coaching Services:
- Ro transitioned from running an agency to coaching.
- She focuses on helping clients scale beyond their initial success.
- She addresses the coaching industry’s influx of inexperienced coaches.
Overcoming Obstacles in Scaling:
- We cover common issues including hiring and reaching a plateau.
- Solutions involve hiring or automating to manage workload and scale your business.
- It's important to identify bottlenecks and address them.
Key Quotes:
- "Sales is so life-changing; people think it's icky, but I've been able to do so much more as a person because I have the confidence that I can sell."
- "As a woman, it's the best skill you could have. You never have to be in any situation you don't want to be in."
- "Female rage is so important because when you get really mad, you are going to be most susceptible to change."
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Conclusion:
Remember the transformative power of sales and systems. Embrace sales and implement efficient systems in your business. Hiring and automation are key to scaling. Empower yourself to take control of your financial future through sales.