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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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Collect the Cash: Four Keys to Getting Paid with Dee Bowden

You were confident enough to ask for the business. Are you just as confident asking to be paid? Revenue recovery expert Dee Bowden explains why collections are part of sales, customer service, and the client relationship—and why the sale isn’t complete until the money is in the bank.

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Connect, Engage, Pre-Offer, Sell: How to Turn Connections Into Clients with Hailey Rowe
Connect, Engage, Pre-Offer, Sell: How to Turn Connections Into Clients with Hailey Rowe

You probably don’t need another marketing strategy. Hailey Rowe shares a four-step approach to client attraction that helps you create more conversations, build trust, and make the sale—without chasing algorithms or constantly adding something new.

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Be Known for More Than What You Sell: How Personal Stories Build Trust with Nuria Garcia
Be Known for More Than What You Sell: How Personal Stories Build Trust with Nuria Garcia

Great work can make you valuable, but it doesn't automatically make you visible. Nuria Garcia joins me to talk about using your stories to build trust, stand out in an AI-saturated world, and turn visibility into something much more valuable: real conversations.

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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?

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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.