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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 networki

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 process and c

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 down the

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 acknowledging the valu

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 no to clien

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  Letting go of

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 asking for hel

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 clear about

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 steps necessary

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 platforms     

Turning your passion into a full-time job can be a difficult transition, but a fulfilling accomplishment when systematically executed. As most things in business, this is much easier said than done, but Rebekah Scott, designer, business coach, author, and podcast host, has found a way to harmonize all aspects of her life – including business and family – and shares how you can too. Rebekah’s love and passion for her company and her family radiates through all of her endeavors, but her tenacity and hard-work are what have created the harmony we’d all like to find. Join your host Ursula Mentjes in this episode of Double Your Sales to hear more about Rebekah’s inspiring story and how you can achieve harmony in your own life.      Show Highlights:    How Rebekah turned design from a hobby into a full-time job  Limiting beliefs about selling when launching a business  How doubling your sales shifts your mindset  Asking customers what they want instead of your team  Changing beliefs about yourself to expand your b

No matter what your business is, learning to cater to your audiences’ needs is the most important task. In todays’ episode, Laine Torres, a photographer for personal branding, talks how to become a good listener, how to sell and market yourself, and how to project your goals. Laine has a strong marketing background and uses strategic skills to meet her clients’ needs, including professional makeup, personal styling, and using her unique eye to create a concept that both meets her clients vision and her business. Tune into this episode of Double Your Sales with Ursula Mentjes for more tips on how to confidently and successfully sell your services.      Show Highlights:    Limiting beliefs that hold you back when first launching a business  Making shifts to collaborate with your target audience  Learning how to listen to what people aren’t saying  Making your clients feel acknowledged and catering specifically to their needs  Asking the right questions  How to be a good listener  Why people agreeing to your fi

Self-doubt is something many of us struggle with, which is why it’s important to have motivational and encouraging individuals in our lives. Often times, it can be difficult to embrace the truth about our own potential.    Connie Pheiff is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, coach, and transformational speaker who specializes in helping individuals activate their own true power. In this episode, Connie talks about her top strategies for building a personal platform, identifying your values, and making your goals come into fruition. Join Connie and your host, Ursula Mentjes in this episode of Double Your Sales to unlock your own true potential today.      Show Highlights:    Becoming a certified coach  Limiting beliefs when launching a business  Following through with your goals to see results  How to find motivation after extensive time off  The art of asking  How to find your target audience  Writing about what you already know  Asking for follow ups and recommendations  Why making phone calls is still r

Pushing yourself to reach your full potential can be a difficult task but one that’s well worthwhile. It is easy to get in our own heads and talk ourselves down but Lisa McDonald has defied that normalcy. Despite the obstacles, Lisa has had to endure. She is a motivational speaker, TV, and radio host, podcaster, blogger, and has successfully published 4 children’s books.  Lisa is an advocate for empowering others and uses her skills to help individuals accomplish their goals. To learn how you can embody your best self and live fearlessly, tune into this episode of Double Your Sales with Ursula Mentjes.  Show Highlights:  How Lisa became an entrepreneur  Empowering other people  Navigating the process of publishing children’s books  Self-promotion and advocating for other people  Aligning yourself with the right people  How to develop a strong sense of self  Being mindful of circumstances we don’t have control over  Recognizing your own self worth  Top 2 selling strategies  How to live fearlessly  Cleansing y

Stepping out of your comfort zone and starting your own company can be an intimidating pursuit. Yet, despite the risks and self-doubt that is exactly what Sally Doyle did. Sally is the owner of Absolute Business Solutions, a bookkeeping firm in Minneapolis, and has over 20 years of experience prior to launching her company in 2018.    Sally focuses on entrepreneurs and uses her skills as a certified pro-advisor to help business owners evaluate and grow their finances. If you’re interested in expanding your company this upcoming year or simply want insight on how to improve your finances, tune into this episode of Double Your Sales with your host, Ursula Mentjes.      Show Highlights:    Overcoming limiting beliefs  Moving from a relationship to closing a sale  Learning to manage time and schedule  How perspective shifts after you start doubling sales Serving people instead of selling to them  Persevering and following through  Taking action every day  Top strategies for networking  Embracing your strengths a

Our purpose often comes unexpectedly but we have to be ready to grasp onto those opportunities. Michelle French was climbing the corporate ladder on the American Airlines sales team until a drastic turn of events led her to start her own nonprofit event organization. Michelle has acquired valuable insight through her business and has a passion for helping others. Join Michelle and Ursula Mentjes in this episode of Double Your Sales to help you take on new beliefs that will boost your productivity.      Show Highlights:      Using experiences to find opportunities and discover your passion.  Limiting beliefs behind sales.  Milestones in business that bring confirmation in progression.  Financial set points and finding personal fulfillment in work. New beliefs to take on in order to strengthen your business. Staying in touch and relationship building.  Being an expert on what your client is going through.  Looking at the numbers and budgeting strategically.  Understanding the vision behind an event.  Changing

Pamela Egan is an artist with a passion for floral design. Pamela has been successful in cultivating her passions and talent in order to create a successful and growing business. Not only does her background and instinctual creative abilities shine through her floral arrangements but she continues to surpass clients’ expectations by creating an upscale, caring, and welcoming ambiance for their spaces. Tune into this episode of Double Your Sales with Ursula Mentjes to learn more about how you can embrace your own passions to grow your business.  Show Highlights:  Limiting beliefs with launching a business  Finding the courage to follow your dreams  Sharing your passion with others  How beliefs shift after a monumental moment in business success  Managing your business in a way that it grows and maintains personability  Overcoming insecurities to fulfill clients’ desires  Top strategies to help your business grow at the rate you want  Joining networking groups  The importance of accountability  How to sell wit

Kristin Ford Hinrichs is the Owner and Chief Effectiveness Officer of Best in Learning, an independent consulting firm that works with organizations who are committed, engaged and ready to roll up their sleeves to find the very best learning solutions to improve processes, streamline workflow, and increase productivity.   Kristin works in the areas of off-the-shelf and custom content, platforms, methodologies and technologies, to support alignment and performance. Customers include corporate, government and associations and she represents over 80 solutions worldwide.  Kristin's core passion is for making a measurable difference in identifying and managing the behaviors that lead to productive and profitable outcomes.   Kristin is a past president of ATD Twin Cities Chapter, has served on multiple non-profit boards, and is a recipient of the National Association of Women Business Owners "Woman on the Way" award.    Show Highlights Kristin shares her personal story of how she began her career. Kristin shares h

Starting up a business can be a daunting task but also a very fulfilling one. Many entrepreneurs have limiting beliefs that hold them back in the startup process - hearing their stories could help you avoid those setbacks. In this interview, Connor Gillivan, the CMO of freeeup.com, published author, and online salesman, will share selling strategies and freelance secrets that could take your business to the next level. Tune into this episode of Double Your Sales with your host, Ursula Mentjes, to see how you can add value to your company.  Show Highlights:  The process of starting up a company  Limiting beliefs about selling and starting a business  Escalating sales for the first time  Recognizing the potential in a company  Strategies that make the greatest impact on a startup  Implementing a referral program  Creating a partnership that creates results  Adding value and developing relationships  Having expectations for employees  Strategies to hire and afford employees  Resources:  www.straighttalkforsmar

I am thrilled beyond words to have today’s guest, Kateri Ruiz, on today’s show. Kateri is Founder and CEO of MAIA, a community having an online directory that connects consumers with women-owned businesses. On today’s episode, Kateri shares a fascinating story of why she decided to begin her company...which began very close to home! The mission of MAIA is to change the status quo on gender equality at the highest levels of leadership. MAIA is a group of women-conscious consumers and it’s the first free-access, searchable, platform of woman-owned businesses in the United States, 13 million and counting. Kateri is such a treasure and you’re going to love today’s show! Show highlights: Kateri shares the history behind MAIA. Kateri shares her passion behind her business: ”There is a significant value in women’s points-of-view at the highest level of leadership so that women’s perspectives are present in our solutions, products, and services.” Kateri gets personal and shares some of the limiting beliefs she had e