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SALES AS SERVICE

A podcast for growth-stage founders who want to grow their businesses without feeling awkward about sales. If you’ve ever thought, “I hate selling,” or wondered how to get more clients, this show is for you.

We make sales simple and approachable. Whether you're a freelancer, entrepreneur, or running your own agency, you’ll learn how to handle objections, close deals, and grow your business with confidence—without hard-sell tactics. 

Listen in to discover how a simple change in your perspective can create a complex change in your business. 

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SIMPLIFY SALES WITH THE VIP POWER HOUR

Feeling stuck in the feast-or-famine cycle? The VIP POWER HOUR is a straightforward plan to help you build stronger connections, increase your visibility, and create new opportunities—all in just one hour a day.

This isn’t about pushy sales tactics—it’s about consistent, genuine relationship-building that works. Ready to see the difference a daily habit can make?

ALL EPISODES

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Your Client Experience is Your Sales Strategy with Vance Morris

Most service-based businesses don’t lose clients because of the work—they lose them in the experience. In this episode, we break down the small, overlooked moments that shape how clients perceive you, and why those moments matter more than any new strategy.

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Success on Your Own Terms with Erin Hines

Maybe the problem is not that you need to do more. Maybe it’s that you’ve been chasing a version of success that was never really yours. This episode unpacks burnout, boundaries, and what it looks like to define growth on your own terms.

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Minisode: End the Pitch Slap (And What to Say Instead)

Most cold outreach fails not because the offer is bad, but because the first message feels like a pitch slap. Here’s a simple 4-step formula to turn your DMs and emails into invitations that earn replies—and start real sales conversations.

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TAMARA SMITH

From broadcast TV producer and ad creative to pro makeup artist, I've always been about transformation. (Yes, I started racing motorcycles and mountain bikes after 40!)

As a sales marketer, I don't just boost numbers – I inspire people and businesses to achieve big goals and rethink what's possible. My mantra? Just get started.

With 15+ years in sales leadership consistently driving double-digit growth, I've mastered the art of turning attention into results. I now help clients develop smart, sustainable sales solutions that drive growth. Before launching Studio Three 49, I earned my on-the-job MBA representing notable brands such as Jack Morton Worldwide, Neiman Marcus, and Ann Sacks Tile & Stone.

When I’m not helping clients build reliable sales systems, you’ll likely find me rock climbing or mapping out my next adventure with my Supermutt, Ila, in Durham, NC.