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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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DM Me: Turning Conversations into Clients with Sean Malone

You don’t need a better funnel—you need more conversations. Here’s why direct messaging is still the fastest path from connection to client.

The Gap Between Attention and Decision (And How to Close It) with Ashley Kruse

Most content gets attention. Very little of it drives decision. This conversation breaks down what actually moves someone from consuming your content to taking action—and how to close the gap between visibility and sales.

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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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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ALL EPISODES

Tamara Smith 11/12/25 Tamara Smith 11/12/25

Selling Starts at First Sight: The Brand Psychology Behind Buy-Ready Clients with Emily Paulsen

Being seen isn’t enough. We’re talking about the psychology of what makes a brand convert—and why most founders miss the mark.

Tamara Smith 11/5/25 Tamara Smith 11/5/25

Your True Self Sells: How Brand Alignment Builds Trust Before the First Call with hersh rephun

We like to think sales happens on the call. But the truth is, most of it happens long before the conversation even begins. When your brand voice and values align, selling stops feeling like convincing—and starts feeling like connection.

Tamara Smith 10/29/25 Tamara Smith 10/29/25

Nobody’s Born a Closer: Why Sales Is a Skill—Not a Superpower with Joshua Schulman

You don’t have to be born a closer. Sales is a skill—and in this episode, communication coach Joshua Schulman shows you how to build it like one.

Tamara Smith 10/22/25 Tamara Smith 10/22/25

Content That Converts: Why One Platform Is All You Need with Tahjma VanBuren

Showing up everywhere. Getting nowhere. Here’s why one focused platform is the smarter path to visibility, authority, and sales.

Tamara Smith 10/15/25 Tamara Smith 10/15/25

Your Website Should Be Closing for You: Messaging Tips with Krista Walsh

Your website should do more than look good—it should help you close. Shift from “here’s who I am” copy to content that meets your clients where they are—specifically, in the moment they’re ready to buy.

Tamara Smith 10/8/25 Tamara Smith 10/8/25

Profitability 101: Turning Sales Wins into Sustainable Growth with chris ortega

Revenue looks great on paper—but is it turning into profit you can actually use?

Tamara Smith 10/1/25 Tamara Smith 10/1/25

You Deserve to Get Paid: Building a Sales Funnel that Honors Your Value with Réland Logan

Why confidence is often the missing link in pricing and how to reframe your first offer as a preview of your brilliance—not a giveaway of your time.

Tamara Smith 9/24/25 Tamara Smith 9/24/25

Your List Is Your Leverage: Simple, Organic Ways to Grow Your Email List with Tracy Beavers

If you've been telling yourself you'll "get serious about email marketing" someday—this is the episode to make that day today.

Tamara Smith 9/10/25 Tamara Smith 9/10/25

Sales vs Marketing: Why You Need Both for Growth with Shannon Kinney

Most small business owners wrestle with the same question: is it a sales problem or a marketing problem?

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.