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On every episode of Ashley & Katrine's Infinite Revenue Playlist, we ask 5 ‘Would You Rather’ questions of our guest. Sometimes they’re related to the topics discussed and sometimes they're randomly specific. Either way, they're a fun and speedy way to get to know our guest and their preferences. This week the 8th episode with Leslie Venetz is out and below is her 'Would You Rather' Q&A: Q: Would you rather have to give up LinkedIn or give up TikTok for your sales content? A: TikTok Q: Would you rather sell 100 small deals to hit quota or two big deals to hit quota? A: Two big deals! Q: Would you rather have the ability to effortlessly navigate the 'good ol' boys club' but constantly face criticism for being too aggressive, or be known for your collaborative/empathetic approach but struggle to break into leadership? A: No right answer here...sometimes it feels like there is no other path forward. So wherever you're at, that's the yes for you for right now, until there's something else. (this ☝ is the only time we've accepted a no answer 😂 ) Q: Would you rather have a funny meme randomly pop up during your sales calls and you never know when or what it's going to be, or every time you close a deal the Macarena plays loudly no matter where you are? A: Omg both? I want all of those vibes in my life! I'm going with the meme one. Can it just be the dog sitting in fire meme that has a sign that says "everything's fine"? Q: Would you rather have to explain allyship to every new person you meet over the next year or would you rather make 1000 cold calls and have to reference Bam Bam by Sister Nancy in each of your calls? A: I would explain allyship to every single person. That could make a difference. Side note - Ashley Coghill can we talk about how Leslie's picture perfectly matched our branding?! Listen to the full episode here 👇 🎧 Spotify: https://rb.gy/48zq4 🍏 Apple: https://rb.gy/jrnig 🎥 YouTube: https://rb.gy/8fiss #sales #womeninsales #womeninrevenue #salestips #salesdevelopment

On every episode of Ashley & Katrine's Infinite Revenue Playlist, we ask 5 ‘Would You Rather’ questions of our guest 💜 💛 💖 Sometimes they’re related to the topics discussed and sometimes they're randomly specific. Either way, they're a fun and speedy way to get to know our guest and their preferences. Last week's episode 🎙 'Show Me You Know Me: Modern Selling' with Samantha McKenna is out and below are her 'Would You Rather' Q&A: Q: Would you rather work with just 5 clients that pay a lot of money, but are extremely difficult to work with OR work with 200 smaller clients that are all easy to work with? A: Although the difficult would be a fun challenge to overcome, I'm going smaller. Q: Would you rather give up LinkedIn forever OR would you rather give up the ability to 'gift'? A: Oh my god, I'm gonna say the ability to gift because LinkedIn, this is so cheesy, but I feel like posting on LinkedIn is a gift! Q: Would you rather use a tool that tells you exactly what type of content to post to get in front of your targeted audience OR a tool that automatically pays you $50 every time someone 'pitch-slaps' you? A: Definitely the pitch slap one. I'd be so, so rich 😆 Q: Would you rather have to do the chicken dance every time someone says #ShowMeYouKnowMe OR never be allowed to use the phrase ever again? A: Chicken dance. I will walk through fire to make anybody laugh, so honestly its a double win for me! 🐔 Q: Would you rather receive 1000 pitch-slaps every single day OR have to give a 100 pitch-slaps every single week? A: Receive. I could never put my name on it. Oh god, receive, receive. Links to the full episode 👇 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eWixYYRE 🍏 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eGNXUci7 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ewrHg6vm

I have to say that I absolutely love window shopping! Whether I'm checking out the latest trends at the mall or browsing through online stores on Amazon and other websites, I always enjoy discovering new and exciting things. However, I know that with this hobby comes the risk of impulse buying and overspending, and I'm determined to take control of my spending habits and behaviour. While buying super cool things might be tempting, I refuse to let it break the bank or negatively impact my finances. That's why I've developed strategies to help me stay on track with my spending goals while still indulging in my hobby. And you know what? I shared the strategies in my latest Podcast episode tagged "Confession of a Window Shopper" Do you have any tips or tricks for managing your spending when you're out and about? Please share in the comment section. PS: There are more than 50 episodes on Money Management that anyone from ages 12 and above can learn from on Voice-Notes by Omotoke (available on Spotify and Google Podcasts). Don't forget to listen and share the content to help #InspireFinancialInclusion. #InspireInclusion #MoneyWeek2024 #WomenandMoney https://lnkd.in/eaHbERhS

On every episode of Ashley & Katrine's Infinite Revenue Playlist, we ask 5 ‘Would You Rather’ questions of our guest. Sometimes they’re related to the topics discussed and sometimes they're randomly specific. Either way, they're a fun and speedy way to get to know our guest and their preferences. This week the 7th episode with Cynthia H. is out and below is her 'Would You Rather' Q&A:  Q: Would you rather manage a team or 100 BDRs or a team of 3 BDRs? A: Probably a team of 3 Q: Would you rather have your team have to give up LinkedIn/LinkedIn Sales Nav, or would you rather give up Outreach/Salesloft? A: I would rather give up a tool like Salesloft/Outreach Q: Would you rather be on a small, scrappy sales team with more ownership or a part of a larger, more structured /well-equipped team, but with less ownership?  A: Probably a scrappier, smaller one with a lot more ownership. Q: Would you rather do a whole day of cold calling or a whole day of just putting information in a CRM? A: Cold calling! Q: Would you rather have to do 50 jumping jacks every time one of your BDRs receives a rejection from a prospect, or would you rather sing the entire We Are the champions song by Queen, every time one of your BDRs books an opportunity? A: 50 jumping jacks, that’s gonna get me into shape fast! Listen to the full episode here 👇  🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eUUn--WH  🍏 Apple: https://lnkd.in/eVY2pcur  🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/emTfnT5D

Austin's explosive growth has led to the extinction of numerous, iconic locales. But Amy's Ice Creams is growing right along with our surging population. In this download, Austin Business Journal reporter Sahar Chmais gets the scoop from Founder Amy Simmons. . . . #podcast #podcastinterview #postcastforbusiness #business #Austin #Texas

I highly recommend you take a listen to the 50 Fires Podcast by Carl Richards! I've had others in my network comment recently on this show and I finally listened to Part 1 of his conversation with Morgan Housel and his wife Gretchen. Spoiler Alert: Gretchen steals the show! I love that Carl invited both Morgan and Gretchen on to share in the discussion. I find meaningful conversations unfold so naturally when both couples are engaged in the discussion. One of my favorite takeaways though had nothing to do with the interview. At the end of the episode, Carl normalizes what it's like not to have an early money story. This is something I've been struggling with as I embark down the path of the human side of money. The behavioral aspect ties back with our early money histories. I grew up in a house where money was private. I was sheltered from knowing if we were doing 'okay'. Like Carl, I never experienced money conversations in my family growing up. Did you have conversations about money with your family growing up? Curious to hear in the comments what are some of your earliest memories. Here's a link to the episode: https://lnkd.in/ggw7PGz2 #cfp #financialplanner #behavioralfinance #humansideofmoney

Episode 13 of Best Story Wins is now live! In this episode, our guest is Mike Constantiner of Freestyle, one of the most exciting consumer brands in the market and the first to manufacture tree-free baby diapers. Mike provides a window into the inner workings of building a fast-growing startup and emphasizes the importance of building a narrative where the community—in this case, parents—helps shape the guiding, authentic voice that steers the brand's decisions and pulls more people in (as not only buyers of products but as fans of the brand) who see themselves in the story. Additionally, Mike provides insights into the challenges, errors, and learnings, as well as the wins that Freestyle has experienced in their efforts to make a great product, and blend his philosophy of "make cool shit" with their goal of building a business that has long-term relevance in the market. Join us as we discuss:  - Being competitive with limited time, talent, and capital - The power of continuously making cool stuff and finding the right team to execute  - How crafting and building a great brand story can change the game for your company - And much more Best story Wins is available on:  - itunes: https://lnkd.in/gHQudhbv - Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gEAbQWmu

CFCA is your support system! Find out more about Taha's journey and how CFCA helped him go from a reactive business owner to a proactive business owner. ➕ Listen to the full episode of Beyond The Pump: https://lnkd.in/gA7NrAA3 #CFCA #California #smallbusiness #familyowned #cstore #relationships #community #podcast #beyondthepump

If there is one thing that we believe in, it is the power of partnerships and how they can help you grow faster than trying to do it all on your own. 👯♀️ In this week's podcast episode, Lauren Cheek and Priscilla Presley dive into how Forward Female has utilized partnerships to grow and how you can too. If this is something that you have been thinking about adding to your strategy, tune in! 🎧 #businesspodcast #partnerships #buildingpartnerships #networkingforentrepreneurs #femaleentrepreneur https://lnkd.in/gfZx3vw9

Kate Campbell and Adam O'Brien are on a  4-week streak and getting deep for this one! This week's episode puts on the other hats in their lives, and the crew takes a look at how parenting has helped to make them better marketers (and human beings). Que the "I'm a parent, here's 5 things I learned about marketing" post jokes. 😂 Here's the highlights and none of the lowlights 👇 • 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Parenting and marketing share common themes of understanding audiences, consistency, teaching, and the need for patience. • 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲: How picking their words wisely, and how they deliver those words, is critical in getting the job done • 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁: Kate walks through why  trust is a requirement for being a good parent/marketer • 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 in the workplace and having empathy for working parents are crucial for work   Rock the pod on Spotify now -->  https://lnkd.in/eyyHCdrQ