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How to Scale Your Business by Releasing Limiting Beliefs “Selling Is A Skill That Anyone Can Learn.” — Ursula Mentjes (08:37-08:40) Sales is a valuable life skill that is not routinely taught. Most of the time, sales professionals receive basic training to provide them with a quick initial boost in the job. Unfortunately, these training methods only work short-term, if at all. The defeated mindset that tends to be rampant in sales is not addressed, leading to burning out, exasperation, and unmotivated sales professionals that don't like their work. In this episode, Ursula Mentjes talks about how you can scale your business by releasing limiting beliefs.  Part One of ‘How to Scale Your Business by Releasing Limiting Beliefs’ Take your business to the next level by letting go of those limiting beliefs that are getting in the way. You can double your sales now when you learn all the tips, mindset shifts, tools, and strategies to two times your sales in any niche. I'm going to talk about the limiting beliefs

When it comes to failing businesses, it’s often not what you’re doing, but when. Chas Wilson believes there are sequential strategies that all local businesses should follow in order to reach their fullest potential.  In this conversation with Ursula Mentjes, Chas shares some of his top sales techniques to build powerful relationships and expand your reach. He also shares his “BOND” method, and how you can use it to amplify your networking.  From time blocking, to utilizing the power of consistency, to the importance of giving, this episode has something for every business owner.  Show Highlights:  How Chas launched master networks  Overcoming the question of “why not you”  Building confidence to enhance courage  The main reason local businesses fail  How overcoming limiting beliefs impacts your children’s lives Accepting the nerves of being on stage  Leveraging people to sell for you and being strategic with time  How Chas time blocks his day-to-day tasks  How to build effective business relatio

It’s easy to forget how educated, qualified, and tenacious we are when it comes to selling ourselves, which often holds us back.  Today’s guest, Kari Switala, shares how she overcame her self-doubt and fueled herself to achieve her goals. Kari is the Chief Creative Officer at Wild Fig Marketing and a newly published author with an inspiring story. She is passionate about using her talents and words to encourage others, which is reflective in this conversation.  Join Ursula Mentjes in this episode to learn how you can look for more growth opportunities, further commit to your sales goals, and establish the processes necessary to achieve those goals.  Show Highlights:  How Kari got into marketing and began writing  Overcoming the challenge of charging what you’re worth  How doubling sales changed Kari’s perspective of selling  Creating a morning routine that generates more money  Shifting limiting beliefs to enhance business  The benefits of exploratory calls and creating a sales process Tactics to p

We tend to ignore what’s directly in front of us until one day it hits us suddenly. At least, that’s what happened for Tena Pettis. Tena went from working in corporate, to starting a digital design agency from scratch, and balancing four successful businesses, only to realize she was succeeding in the wrong way. Tena shares how life redirected her focus and why only juggling doTERRA was the best decision for her. Join Ursula Mentjes in this episode to hear more about how to tune into where life is leading you.    Show Highlights:    The evolution of going from corporate to being an entrepreneur  Acknowledging subtle hints of direction from the world around you  Overcoming pride in order to succeed where you’re called to  Relief that accompanies being where you’re supposed to be Focusing on people and changing lives around you How to recognize signs that you’re on the right path  Finding the willingness to make a leap  The reality of grieving the end of seasons  Top tips to re-center and reveal yo

Whether you know it or not, childhood has a major subconscious influence in your day-to-day life as an adult. Today’s guest, Mee Vaj, shares how her experiences with war and abuse as a child shaped her limiting beliefs, but also inspired her to grow her own business. As a refugee, Mee endured many hardships, which has led her to help others learn to confront their own subconscious blocks. In this episode, Mee shares her own journey of overcoming fear and learning to become more in tune with her inner-child. Join your host, Ursula Mentjes, in this insightful and hope filled episode of Double Your Sales.    Show Highlights:    How Mee’s childhood simultaneously influenced her limiting beliefs and inspired her to create a business  Overcoming the fear of sales  Using sales as a tool to run a business  Building confidence to grow business success  Using Result, Trust, and Love to enhance your business  Tactics to advertise with a low budget  Embracing your inner-child and learning to listen to it  

Establishing a reputable name in speaking takes years of hard work, networking, and perseverance. Ross Bernstein, best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books, hits the ball out of the park when it comes to these things. As an author and business speaker, Ross travels around the world to help individuals expand their company outreach and success.   In this interview, Ross shares how he’s built his career and how he uses his platform to uplift and give back to others. Join Ursula Mentjes in this encouraging and wisdom packed episode to hear more about Ross’s career and how you can enhance your own.    Show Highlights:  What led Ross to the career he has now   The challenges with entering the professional work place and how to overcome roadblocks  The power of grinding to build your platform  Embracing feedback to enhance your personal growth  Following your passion and persevering through criticism  Narrowing your focus and using a referral strategy  How uncovering your why allows for opportunities

Today’s guests, Dr. Sara Barber, and Dan Bakker, are co-owners of Foundation Livestock Service. They use their collective knowledge from 34 years of veterinary and production experience to assist beef and dairy clients in enhancing their production and profitability.  Both Sara and Dan share insight on what they have had to overcome in order to create a service that brings intrinsic value to their business and to their customers. This interview explores what it means to charge what you’re worth and how to be intentional in only following opportunities that align with your vision, mission, and values. Join Ursula Mentjes in this inspiring and thought-provoking episode.    Show Highlights:    Dr. Sara’s veterinary experience and how she transitioned into her current business Overcoming limiting beliefs and what Dr. Sara discovered about following her values  Charging what you’re worth and targeting the clients you want  Getting through slow seasons and the shock of experiencing the turn-around point 

As an entrepreneur, numbers can often be daunting, but LaVonne Shields is here to help. LaVonne is a business accountability coach and accounting strategist. She also serves as an expert for the Inland Empire Women’s Business Center in San Bernardino, a QuickBooks instructor for the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and uses her expertise to help business owners expand their businesses by engaging in their financial management.    LaVonne shares what it means to let go of being an employee and embrace being a business owner, overcoming the fear of selling, and the impact of establishing your value. Join Ursula Mentjes in this interview to learn how you can acknowledge the power of choice and boost your business today.    Show Highlights:    How LaVonne launched her business and the evolution of her career  Transitioning from being an employee to fully committing to being a business owner  The pivotal moment of doubling sales and embracing being a sales person  Finding self-value

Building an authentic, highly grossing company takes hard work, but anyone can do it, and sometimes, more than once! Debbie Allen is a diverse entrepreneur who has sold 6 million-dollar companies, is an internationally recognized business growth strategist and speaker, and a published author. Debbie is ranked as one of the top 3% professional women speakers worldwide and has helped multitudes of individuals grow successful businesses for 25 years.  In this episode, she shares her top strategies to build a business and how to stay motivated. Join Ursula Mentjes in this interview for an abundance of knowledge from tenacious entrepreneur, Debbie Allen.    Show Highlights:    How Debbie has created her successful career  Learning to build and sell million-dollar companies  Finding solutions to restrictive circumstances  Building business internationally and learning to enhance speaking skills  How hiring a mentor improved Debbie’s selling skills  Transitioning in a fluid way that leads to positive sale

Podcasting has become an intimate and exciting platform for individuals to connect and share an array of expertise. Ian Levitt was in the broadcasting industry for over 20 years and recently left to start his own production company, Studio Americana. Studio Americana is a professional recording studio that facilitates podcasting and audio recording.    In today’s interview, Ian and Ursula discuss the limitless possibilities within the realm of podcasting, how he’s managed to create a simplified customer experience, how to provide concise content for listeners, and so much more valuable information. Join Ursula Mentjes in this exciting interview to learn more.    Show Highlights:    How Ian got involved in broadcasting and turned it into a 20-year career  What we should be prepared to expect from podcasts in upcoming years and tips to get involved  Getting creative to reach the right audience and sell a new product  Making experiences simplistic and easy for clients  Establishing the qualities of yo

Building an online platform can be daunting, but today’s guest, Jenna Redfield, is here to teach you how to tackle your fear and build your online brand. Jenna is a social media expert, with an emphasis on Instagram. She has turned her expertise into a growing business, Twin Cities Collective, and helps other businesses do the same.  In this interview, Jenna uncovers the most common mistakes people make when networking, shares the importance of building an authentic and credible brand, as well as strategies to build an online presence. Join Ursula Mentjes in this interview to learn how you can call your future clients to action and cultivate your full online potential.  Show Highlights:  Jenna’s journey and how Youtube led her to her current career How to take online relationships offline  Merging businesses and narrowing your niche  Limiting beliefs Jenna had about selling  Coaching people to where you’re at and building credibility  Top strategies to grow your business  5 mistakes people make when

Today’s guest, Juli Lassow, has mastered the art of establishing fundamental and beneficial retail relationships. After her 17 years of retail with Target, Juli took her experience and founded JHL Solutions. JHL Solutions is a management firm with an expertise in retail which assists large scale businesses in establishing profitable partnerships that allow growth for both parties. In this episode, Juli shares her top strategies to network, how to refine your market and the importance of being open to questions. Join Ursula Mentjes in this exciting conversation on Double Your Sales Now.  Show Highlights:  How Juli got into the world of retail and how she drives partnerships  Limiting beliefs that Juli had to overcome before launching her business  Connecting value to organizations and developing the skills to improve the sales process  A pivotal moment in Juli’s business and the lasting impact it made  Why having a learning and growth mentality is fundamental to selling  Establishing a follow-up proce

Do you need to take your business to the next level or make some definite changes to boost your sales in a big way? In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing information that is helpful and powerful, no matter your current situation. We’re discussing 5 Steps to Take a Quantum Leap in your business this year. When I first started out, and public speaking was a big part of my job, I had a crippling fear that I had to overcome and limiting beliefs about myself that had to be removed. It was a process that took time, but it had to be done to propel me to where I am today. Just like what I went through with public speaking, selling is a skill that has to be learned and developed over time, and it can be a rewarding journey when you stay in the place of possibility and courage. Join me for today’s conversation and find out how to make the quantum leap your business needs.   Show Highlights: 5 Steps to Take a Quantum Leap In Your Business This Year: Release your mediocre sales goals and think quantum! Break do

If you’re passionate about speaking but don’t know where to start, Leisa Reid is the speaking coach you need. Leisa is a powerful speaker who has delivered over 400 speeches over the past 4 years and has decided to share her speaking secrets with you. She assists passionate entrepreneurs in building their career by learning how to give effective messages and using those skills to get gigs.  Today, Leisa shares more about her journey, the importance of being conscious of limiting beliefs, and how to overcome them in order to build the career you want. To learn how you can become a speaking success join Ursula Mentjes in this episode of Double Your Sales.    Show Highlights:    How Leisa got involved in public speaking and what drew her to the practice  Overcoming limiting beliefs and personal insecurities  Being intentional and genuine versus working out of fear  The struggle with speaking in front of peers  The mindset shift that accompanies selling success  Establishing self-worth and acknowledgin

Today’s guest, John Golden, is a bestselling author and sales strategist. He is also globally acknowledged as a Sales and Marketing thought leader and speaker. In this episode, John shares his top-selling strategies, how to identify your target audience, and the importance of retrospective intelligence. He provides tangible and relevant tips that will benefit any entrepreneur to articulate their strengths and explore personal experiences to improve overall business. If you’re interested in pursuing your own business or simply want to take yours one step further, join Ursula Mentjes in this interview.    Show Highlights:    What brought John into selling and becoming an entrepreneur  Preliminary struggles with starting your own business  The necessity of confidence and overcoming the imposter syndrome  Reevaluating your accomplishments and establishing your worth  Targeting the right clients and finding your audience  How to break through your insecurities and recognize the value you bring  Saying n

Being a parent and working a full-time job can be difficult to balance. It’s common to feel as if you’re missing out on vital parts of your children’s lives. That’s how Sarah Stokes felt, which led her to take matters into her own hands. After taking a leap of faith and launching her own magazine, she was able to grow, sell her magazine and focus on growing her own agency. Sarah is an accomplished business woman who wants to share her passion for business and helping others with you. Tune into this episode of Double Your Sales with Ursula Mentjes to see how you can take a leap of faith and create the life you’ve always wanted.    Show Highlights:    How Sarah started her sales journey  Limiting beliefs that Sarah had to overcome  Leaving a comfortable career to pursue a personal business  Taking a leap of faith to create what you want for your family  How limiting beliefs shift after profits increase  Learning how to leverage yourself and your team  Being solid in the values you have to offer  Let

Welcome to another episode of Double Your Sales! This week’s episode includes a special guest, Rebekah Hall. Rebekah is an experienced business coach with over 10 years in the industry and has worked with over 2400 companies. Today, Rebekah brings some of the knowledge she’s learned through her work to the table to share it with you. She covers topics such as how to establish value, charging what you’re worth, and the vitality of being humble and teachable. To hear more from Rebekah about how to grow your business and get your cash flow going join this week’s conversation with Ursula Mentjes.  Show Highlights:   What brought Rebekah to coaching and personal development  Top limiting beliefs people have  Charging what you’re worth  Formulating beliefs in childhood that impact us in adulthood  Paying for what you value  Understanding cash flow and not hoarding cash  Establishing your prices  Finding the money for what you want  The problem with not revenue modeling  Working our way backwards and as

Finding what’s holding you back is possibly the single most important thing to discover and overcome. As a Personal Brand Strategist, Amanda Johnson helps individuals who aspire to exceed their goals as speakers, authors, and coaches pinpoint the message they want to share with the world. After spending years perfecting her own message through her expedition to find her own truth, Amanda’s decision to share that message and her writing with the world changed her life forever – and now she helps others do the same. For more on Amanda’s journey, finding healing in your own story, and how to start on the road to self-discovery, tune into this episode of Double Your Sales with Ursula Mentjes.    Show Highlights:    How Amanda started her current business  Practicing the law of attraction  The importance of healing our stories  Helping clients with their messenger matrix  Redirecting your emotions  How to know what the right thing to do is  The gift of a path  How to know if you’re a messenger  Being

As a dancer, choreographer and instructor, Melissa has always immersed herself in creativity.  But when life threw her a curve ball at her, leaving her a single mother with five young children, Melissa had to take her creativity and apply it head-on into her business.  From teaching students in her small WI town, to now teaching students all over the world, Melissa's journey of perseverance and grit will inspire you to grand jeté into the amazing world of entrepreneurship and chase your own amazing dreams with your hair on fire! To hear more about Melissa’s incredible story and her overflowing passion for sharing dance, tune into this episode of Double Your Sales with Ursula Mentjes.   Show Highlights:    Melissa’s journey in pursuing dance  Taking a leap of faith to grow a business  Limiting beliefs about selling  Charging what you’re worth  How doubling sales shifts your mindset  Building a virtual platform  Measuring goals and keeping track of numbers  Being open to opportunity  Taking the ste

Success doesn’t have set qualifications. Most individuals have beliefs about selling that limit them from ever taking a leap of faith and creating the business they’ve always dreamed of. Today, 23 year-old Megan Adams talks about how she overcame those beliefs and became a million-dollar producer and real estate agent. Not only has Megan pursued her own dreams but she’s helped multitudes of people reach their own. To learn more about how you can bring your own goals into fruition and create the life you’ve always wanted, tune into this episode of Double Your Sales with your host, Ursula Mentjes.    Show Highlights:    Getting into real estate  Stepping out and starting your own business  Overcoming limiting beliefs  How generating revenue shifts limiting beliefs  Writing sentences about what you want  Creating a sales system  Being authentic and targeting like-minded people  The importance of putting out positive energy  Pushing through uncomfortable situations  Marketing through social media pl