Sales Self Talk with Ryann Dowdy

To make sales - you have to move people through your sales funnel. Sales messaging is one very powerful way to do that. But - most people suck at talking about what they do in a way that actually communicates value and converts. In this podcast episode, we’ll dive into 5 ways you can improve your sales messaging. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to levera...

Successful businesses are not accidental but are built on intentional decisions. Which means - if you want to be successful, it is absolutely necessary that YOU as the business owner clearly define what success means to you personally - and make an unwavering decision to achieve it. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more hi...

Welcome to the ever-evolving realm of entrepreneurship, where adaptability isn't just a virtue—it's a necessity. If what you were doing previously is no longer working - it's time to take a look at your 2024 sales and marketing strategies. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out...

Trapped in the cycle of feast or famine - 30-50k months followed by months where you barely make a sale? Caught up in the idea that success is found in launch cycles and open cart windows? It’s frustrating. Disheartening. And there is a different, more consistent, way you can go about your online business. In this episode of Content + Conversations, I’m debunking the myth of launching, open cart,...

As a firm believer in the power of personal relationships, I found myself struggling to accept the era of AI and automation. Despite being an early adopter by nature, embracing this new technology posed a unique challenge – how could we leverage these tools without sacrificing human-to-human connection, vulnerability, and relationship building? Over time, I have come to understand the true value o...

Pain point marketing is a hot topic. At The Connection Agency, we don’t love it. We're not in the business of making people feel miserable. Our passion lies in partnering with clients who embody empowerment, excitement, motivation, and determination.  It’s important to recognize the pain, or the current situation your ideal clients are in - but we don’t twist the knife. We call out these point...

The number of people who will message 10 people on social media one time - and then say they ran an outbound campaign that didn't work is ASTOUNDING. The data tells us that we have to touch people 16 plus times to get their attention - the volume has to be fairly significant. Reaching out to a small handful of people ONE time does not mean the strategy does not work. It means you don't hav...

The truth of the matter is, for 95% of the entrepreneurs … you are a personal brand, whether you like it or not. Most of us did not start businesses because we wanted to be personal brands, but when you are consistently showing up online - you create it. And how you show up shapes perceptions and attracts, or repels, your ideal clients. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business o...

Whether you're running a small business generating a modest monthly income or overseeing a larger enterprise raking in substantial revenue, one common challenge persists – the need for absolute clarity on the distinctive roles that sales and marketing should play. The burning question? How do we ensure that these two critical components work in seamless harmony to ensure more clients - and mor...

There are 3 big reasons we choose to say community building vs lead generation. Education. Connection. And emotion. Lead generation can sometimes feel impersonal, but community-building offers a platform for educating and sharing valuable information. People don’t just want to be a “lead.” They want to be a member of your community. In this episode, we’ll dive into the top three reasons we focus o...

The number one reason most people's sales and marketing doesn't work is because their messaging is off. They are not actually speaking to their ideal client in a way that is compelling or interesting. And I hate to say that, and I don't say it to be mean, but it is the God's honest truth. Most marketing out there today is boring. This is just ONE reasons your outreach may not be wo...

You are the thing that drives your marketing. We're taught that it's the algorithm, it's the platform, it's the audience. But the truth of the matter is, you are the thing that drives your marketing. You are the secret sauce. You are the superpower. You are the reason why somebody chooses one company over another. You are the reason why somebody pays a premium or not. You are the r...

Whether you're communicating through social media, emails, sales pages, or direct messages, there are 6 mistakes that could be costing you valuable opportunities. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:   https://theconnectionagency.com/connect Episode Highlights: The not so obvious pr...

Truth is - the idea that everybody is going to be aligned with this just one strategy is kind of bullshit. Oftentimes, we find ourselves out of alignment because we're following the blueprints and the plans and the strategy that maybe worked for somebody else. The more aligned we are in our sales and marketing in our businesses with our goals, the faster we can get there.  ❤️ Love the podcast?...

Sales Pipeline is sometimes a word that gets misused - or gets lumped in with funnels and other marketing tactics. In this episode of Content + Conversations, we'll unravel what a sales pipeline truly is and how to build one purposefully. ❤️ Love the podcast? We have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out:   https...

There's a lot of people on the internet that have really strong feelings about cold outreach, cold DMS, outbound DMs - whatever you want to call it. As humans, we naturally fear rejection and judgement - and it’s keeping us stuck. I'm going to give you some really tangible ideas as to how to move through this fear so that you can actually implement an outbound strategy in you business that...

If your social media outreach is not working, I'm going to break the six reasons as to why you are not getting the results you want. Because the truth of the matter is -Outreach works. Relationships Work. Conversations Work. Period. Did you know we have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out >>>  https://...

Hockey stick growth is not normal - and typically isn’t sustainable either. But if your growth is consistently inconsistent, there's typically one of three things happening - and I’m going to break those down for you in this episode. Did you know we have a private podcast for business owners who want to leverage social media to sign more high quality clients? Check it out >>>  https:/...

Why do people buy - and why will they buy from YOU? People buy based on emotion and they justify with logic. You've heard me say that before, but today I really want to break apart what that is, what that means, and how that impacts you as a business owner, entrepreneur, content creator, or a marketer. Episode Highlights: People Buy Based on Emotion and Justify with Logic The Words You Use vs...

The more people you talk to, the more money you make. That is going to be your fastest path to cash, generate great content and start conversations with new people. There are a few KEY conversations that we help our clients have inside of their businesses including connect calls, providing free resources to build credibility and relationships, and of course - sales conversations. 💰 The 30 Day Sal...

There are three types of content you should be creating: Authority Building, Connection Content, and Belief Shifting Content Your content has the power to achieve three of the FOUR Cs in your marketing strategy. CONNECT, CREATE relationships, and CONVERT your clients. Check out episode 3 to learn more about the 4Cs. You can grab the free eBook here:  https://theconnectionagency.com/4cebook Episode...

It doesn’t matter if you're making a $1,000/month or a $100,000/month or 1 MILLION dollars every month - there are FOUR things that your marketing strategy should be built on. Connect. Create. Convert. Communicate. You can grab the free eBook here:  https://theconnectionagency.com/4cebook Episode Highlights: The 4Cs of Marketing: Connect, Create, Convert, Communicate How Marketing is like Dati...

Every single sales strategy will work - if your energy is in alignment with it. If you are afraid to sell your stuff, your sales will always suffer. If you are afraid to ask for money, you will always have trouble making money. It’s time to show up in YES energy! Instead of letting our sales efforts be rooted in fear, it’s time to shift our energy into a place of service. Selling is helping. Selli...

The most powerful sales and marketing strategies focus on creating connection and building relationships - and that comes down to two things. Content and Conversations. Create content that shifts beliefs, inspires, and makes people want to connect. Have conversations that make people feel seen, heard, and understood. On this podcast, we'll dive deep into how to create valuable connection with...