Hi, I'm Deborah, your go-to business coach for bespoke offer creation and simple technical solutions. I've been helping coaches, consultants and service providers monetize their expertise and and scale their online business operations for over a decade. In 2007, I built NYC's first ever mobile juice bar and grew that into a 7-figure citywide wellness and catering company. Our success was rooted in smart systems, strong relationships and understanding the power of sharing your story. I offer coaching as well as hands on technical support to move your business project from idea to income in a short amount of time. My work is for soloprenerus with a few years in business who are ready to invest in operations that align with their soul and easily scale. Please check out my podcast and join my list for weekly marketing tips and exclusive event invites!
Stage fright? Don't let fear of selling keep you stuck!
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By now, you probably KNOW that tonight is my free Solopreneur Sales System masterclass. 😂 And if you've ever felt afraid to ask someone to buy your thing, this is a room you'll appreciate being in. We're going to break down the steps to simplify our work and take a look at what might be holding you back from making quantum leaps in your business. Here's a hint about one common challenge we'll tackle: It's easy to diagnose fear as a lack of strategy. As a musician, I know there's a point before a show where rehearsal stops being useful. I know the songs (I hope so I wrote them). I've practiced. I know where I'm supposed to stand and tune my guitar. But my brain would still LOVE one more hour for rehearsal. We need to run that one song again. I should double-check my gear. S#;T = I'm not ready. But eventually... It's time to walk onstage and do whatever you can. Business has these exact moments. You tweak your offer. Rewrite your sales page and research your pricing... (for days) You make a ton of content and journal on clarity. But let's be real. You already know what to do. You're just afraid to walk onstage and ask someone to buy. If fear is running the show, it can't be fixed by strategic thinking. I recorded today's episode of Mindset to Market about exactly this, including ONE simple question I use to figure out whether I'm dealing with a genuine strategy problem or plain old fear. 🎧 Listen Now: 140 - Is It Strategy... or Is It Fear? And then, come join me tonight! 🥳 The Solopreneur Sales System We'll map out what's actually underneath a sustainable sales system — and yes, we'll talk about the human being who has to USE it. I'm ditching traditional webinar structure for a more hybrid working masterclass vibe and I'm excited! Bring a notebook and questions, and please feel free to invite a friend! See you tonight. xo, P.S. Can't make it live? Register anyway and I'll send the replay. |
Deborah C. Smith, Business Coach, Marketing Strategist & Podcast Host
Hi, I'm Deborah, your go-to business coach for bespoke offer creation and simple technical solutions. I've been helping coaches, consultants and service providers monetize their expertise and and scale their online business operations for over a decade. In 2007, I built NYC's first ever mobile juice bar and grew that into a 7-figure citywide wellness and catering company. Our success was rooted in smart systems, strong relationships and understanding the power of sharing your story. I offer coaching as well as hands on technical support to move your business project from idea to income in a short amount of time. My work is for soloprenerus with a few years in business who are ready to invest in operations that align with their soul and easily scale. Please check out my podcast and join my list for weekly marketing tips and exclusive event invites!
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