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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 expa

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

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 c

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 

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 y

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 eve

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

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 shar

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.strai

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

You are in for a real treat on today’s show, and I am so excited to have Steve Benson joining me to have a candid conversation about field sales and outside sales. No matter what you think about field and outside sales, Steve is going to transform your mindset.    Steven Benson is the founder and CEO of Badger Maps. His passion for mapping developed at the University of Wisconsin, where he majored in Geography. In 2012 Steve founded Badger Maps, the #1 Sales App in the Apple App Store, which helps transform the success of individuals in field sales. Steve received an MBA from Stanford and worked in sales for IBM, HP, and Google, where he was Google’s Enterprise Top Sales Executive in 2009. Steve is considered by many to be an expert in “All Things Field Sales” and you will have so many good takeaways from today’s episode.   Show Highlights:   Steve shares his original plan and how he found himself in the world of selling. Steve tells us about starting a company to solve problems he experienced in fiel

Today, we have the incredible, amazing Nancy Meyer, owner of WeMentor, Inc. WeMentor is now a sponsor of the show which is exciting for everything Nancy and her WeMentor community brings to Double your Sales. Do you need new skills and strategies to grow your business? Or modernize your business? Is your business running you? Maybe you’re recovering from a major setback and need a new skill set to recover and rise from the experience with greater clarity, resilience, and a new perspective. If that is the case, definitely check out WeMentor.   About Nancy:    Nancy A. Meyer, M.A. was raised to take charge of her life through innovation which eventually led to founding WeMentor, inc. in 1992. From farmhand, nanny, #1 national tele-salesperson with the Minnesota Special Olympics, insurance agent, elementary education teacher, special education teacher, and volunteer extraordinaire to entrepreneur, adjunct entrepreneurship professor at one university, and a part-time visiting professor in entrepreneurship at

Entrepreneur Darren Dobier is today’s guest. He’s the owner of Diro Outdoors which specializes in taking individuals and groups on fun outdoor adventures. kayaking, paddle boarding, big tire biking and snowshoeing. With their mission to inspire and outfit the community to get outside more often and strive to remove barriers that often prevent people from doing so. A completely mobile business, they can come to you and meet people in various locations across the Twin Cities, Minnesota with all the gear needed for the activities.    Show Highlights: How Darren dreamed up Diro Outdoors How they began to sell their services The shock on the price of advertising What advertising techniques were best for them A breakthrough moment, a synchronize program, that helped double monthly sales Less can be more, catering towards groups as well not just individuals The number one thing Darren wished he would have known when he first launched Diro Outdoors Don’t worry about being perfect all the time, Adapt as you

Being an entrepreneur is a tangible goal for anyone but often requires a major mindset shift and dedication. Making intentional choices and surrounding yourself with people who bring you joy is a solid first step to accomplishing your business and life goals. Torey Ivanic, the founder of Open Space and author of No Big Deal, is on this weeks’ podcast of Double Your Sales to give insight on how you can take control of your life and business. Tune into this weeks’ episode to learn how to find movement and growth that brings sunshine to your life.    Show Highlights: Becoming an entrepreneur  Limiting beliefs when offering your services  Different sales processes  How perspective changes throughout the process  Finding strengths and taking advantage of the time given  Changing beliefs to expand your business  Top sales strategies  Finding people who are on the same wavelength with you  Surrounding yourself with motivational people  Top strategies on how to change business and lives  Being conscious

There’s no set equation set in stone for the right way to start a business, but people often overlook the importance of having fun with what you do. Many of us have limiting beliefs that hold us back from experiencing all of the opportunities in store for us and really enjoying the ride. Sheryl Roush is an entrepreneur and expert in business with advice that feels like sunshine. Tune into this episode of Double Your Sales with Ursula Mentjes to learn how to move forward in your business and defeat limiting beliefs that hold you back along the way.    Show Highlights:   Having limited beliefs about launching a business  How to shift those beliefs and pursue being an entrepreneur  Changing your mindset and moving forward  How to take care of yourself  Having a moment to recognize your success Bringing prosperity into your work  Top two sales strategies  Strategies to speak and market like a pro  Accepting yourself as a professional in your field  Believing in your significance    Resources:   

I am so excited to have the very amazing Carl Allen with us today! I'm sure you're really going to love him and today we're going to be talking about a different way of doubling your sales! You will want to take some notes because Carl is going to share some strategies that you may not have thought about before, so please get your pen and paper ready. Listen in now to find out more! Carl is an entrepreneur investor and corporate deal-maker. He has worked on transactions that are worth over fifty billion dollars- which includes over two-hundred and fifty acquisitions and sales, together with more than a hundred capital fundraising projects. In a twenty-four year career, Carl has analyzed thousands of businesses, both big and small, in seventeen different countries and across almost every business sector, including technology, pharmaceuticals, transport and also logistics, engineering, aerospace, consumer goods and services, business services, retail, professional services, finance, packaging and even corporat

Like any entrepreneur, it’s likely you’re searching for the quickest, easiest, and most effective ways to grow your business. In order to create a successful enterprise, you should look at the people who have done just that. Cheryl Leitshuh, also known as the Yoda for small businesses, is a coach to help women and other individuals start, build, and establish thriving businesses. Tune into this episode of Double Your Sales to get a few tips, tricks, and have a mindset shift for the most effective way to impact your industry, with your host Ursula Mentjes.  Show Highlights:  Cheryl’s beliefs for owning a business in the beginning  The moment you realize your business is growing  Believing it is worth it  How to overcome limiting beliefs How to ask people for help  Top two strategies to grow your income  Not doing what comes natural  The importance of nurturing connections  People reaching out to you before you reach out to them  Top strategies to grow your business  Having confidence  Not jumping

Business is the backbone of our society. It is a vital part of what makes our society function, and the entrepreneurs who have mastered the art of business are very successful. Brian Hughes is a prime example of a successful entrepreneur and business coach. He began his first business selling architectural services in 1989, only to progress to starting his own company in 2008. Brian’s company helps other entrepreneurs kick-start their sales, and today he is going to share some of the details on how to do that with you. Tune into this episode to learn some techniques and valuable tips on how to help your business flourish.    Show Highlights:   How Brian got started in sales in college  Finding kindred spirits and mentors in your profession  Having the realization that you’re good at what you do Hiring a sales coach  Learning the system of selling  What you learn from your success  Thinking about human interaction instead of business  Beliefs you have to change about yourself to be successful  The

You are really in for a treat today! I have the very amazing Bob Burg here with me and I know that many of you have heard of him and will be eager to hear our conversation! In their best-selling business parable The Go-giver, and then in their follow-up, The Go-giver Leader, Bob Burg, and John D. Mann challenge conventional wisdom about success. Now they have come up with a new and equally compelling story about the power of genuine influence in business and beyond. The Go-giver Influencer is quite a novel concept. It's a little story about a most persuasive idea and it tackles the paradox of achieving what you want by focusing on the other person's interests. This is not done in a self-sacrificial way, but rather in a way that benefits both parties greatly and this results in both immediate and long-term success. Listen in now to find out how Bob managed to refine his process of predictably achieving a goal, based on a logical and specific set of how-to principals.   Bob speaks all over the world on topics t

Do you like where you are currently? Did you know that you are not really stuck there and you can actually change who you are and where you are at any time? Today, I have the very amazing and really incredible Dr. Janet Woods with me! I'm really excited to be having a conversation with Janet today because we travel in similar worlds and she has been both a great inspiration and a great teacher to me! Janet is a trusted advisor to executives, entrepreneurs, and individuals. She is the founder of The Art Of Life and she's the director of The Art Of life Institute, where the focus is to inspire people to take action on their vision, dreams, and life-purpose. Listen in to find out more!   Janet empowers people with tools and processes which allow them to stand in their proven power, aligning with their true nature, and embrace life on their terms. She has managed to prove to millions of people that the key to an amazing life is using your environment, your neuro-design, and  your visual intelligence as a platform