Send us a Text Message.If I had a dollar for every time that someone had told me in my entrepreneurial journey how over saturated the candle market was then I would be a rich woman and wouldn’t need a candle business in the first place! And the while the reality was that I was in an over saturated market, the candle market is growing year-over-year and I really just needed 1% of this market to be successful. And that leads us to the question of how do you st...
Send us a Text Message.My very first pop-up market was an absolute bust! And while that first pop-up market was not successful, I did learn many valuable lessons that day. I learned that the way the pop-up is marketed to the public is critical as well as how to get customers interested in my booth, what inventory I should have on hand, how to really understand if my booth was profitable that day and so much more. Which is why I’m sharing wit...
Send us a Text Message.How do you overcome a fear of selling? Most often we don’t overcome that fear of selling but if we accept who we are, we are truthful about what we are selling, and we stand behind what we are selling then things will start to fall into place. And that’s what happened with today’s guest Ashley. By being OK with who she was and what she was selling she was able to start growing her virtual assistant business into a full-scale tech...
Send us a Text Message.Being an entrepreneur is like being on a roller coaster. One day you can be on such a high and the next day you can be on such a low. Which is why it’s so important that we are setting boundaries in our business. When we set business boundaries, we are setting ourselves up to avoid burnout and unhappiness and setting ourselves up to succeed as an entrepreneur. Which is why I’m diving into the 4 boundaries you should be setting in your b...
Send us a Text Message.In a competitive market, making a mark as a product maker and establishing a place for your creations in retail spaces can be challenging, which is why I’m bringing you some wholesale strategies when it comes to retailing your products! With nearly 20 years in the industry, retail expert and shop owner Dana Ayala, is a goldmine for product-based business owners looking to expand their reach into the wholesale market. Today, Dana is sha...
Send us a Text Message.When you are creating your products how do you know what will resonate with your customers? How can you create products and stay two steps ahead of your competition? Consumer market trends! This is going to be your secret weapon when it comes to creating products that are going to leave your customers wanting to buy more and keep you two steps ahead of your competitor! Today, I am joined by Dwayne Jef...
Send us a Text Message.We hear this all the time in the entrepreneurial world – if we manifest our goals they will happen! But what if the practice of manifesting our goals is actually causing us to not achieve our business dreams? Today's guest, Rachel Tenney, is bringing a thought-provoking conversation to us where she notes that manifesting goals is basically saying you don’t have to work hard for what you want and that this way of thinking can actually s...
Send us a Text Message.Are you ready to take your business to the next level of growth? And you know that hiring the right team member is crucial for the growth and success of your business. But where do you even start with bringing on a new hire? What are some best practices that you should note before you bring on a new team member? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my 4 best practices when it comes to hiring a new team member so that y...
Send us a Text Message.As a busy entrepreneur it can be challenging to recognize when the growth of our business necessitates bringing someone on to help us. And if you are like my coaching clients you probably have the same questions they do. When is the right time to outsource tasks in my business? Which tasks should I outsource? But at the end of the day if you want to grow your business you will have to hire someone to help with th...
Send us a Text Message.GRAB YOUR FREE COPY OF THE COUNTER-CULTURAL LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES DISCUSSED IN TODAY’S EPISODE. These are going to be invaluable for you as you seek to become a more impactful business leader. https://hi.switchy.io/leadershipprinciples Do you have someone in your life that challenges you? Advocates for you? And pushes you to become the best leader you can be? 15 years ago when I was hired as a brand new leader I received a welcome letter with...
Send us a Text Message.Learn more about my wholesale course: https://andeehart.com/wholesale Are you a product-based business whose interesed in wholesaling but you don’t know where to start? Are you looking for a way to expand your reach into a new product with new customers? Are you ready to increase your sales volume like never before? Do you want to build your brand and your credibility in the retail space? &n...
Send us a Text Message.Do you worry that if your prices are too high and that no one will buy from you or that your current customers will abandon you? Or do you fear being perceived as too expensive, or that you or your product are not worthy of value? Price drives perception in the marketplace and price drives perception of value. Today, I’m diving into pricing and profit and knowing when to raise your prices and how to do it in a way that feels comfor...
Send us a Text Message.Are you struggling with understanding why your customers aren’t buying from you? In the world of entrepreneurship, making sales is often the ultimate goal. However, often times we find ourselves puzzled when our products don't seem to be flying off the shelves. Today, I’m sharing with you 5 reasons why your customers may not be buying from you and it likely doesn’t have anything to do with your product. Does that surprise you? &nbs...
Send us a Text Message.The most common question I got asked by my clients is “what would you do first if you were starting a business from scratch?” And I tell my clients if I could go back and start over, I would start with building an email list and having an email marketing strategy in place. Why would I start an email list vs focusing on social media? How often have you heard about accounts being closed down and business owners losing all of their followers, and havi...
Send us a Text Message.Being a female sales executive in corporate America in a male dominated industry taught me so many valuable lessons, some good and some that are, well let's say that they are just embarrassing! Today's episode is all about the top 17 lessons I’ve learned along the way in corporate sales and at the end I’m sharing 4 of the most embarrassing lessons I learned as well! Lessons like the importance of being your authentic self in the sales world, avoidi...
Send us a Text Message.One question I’m often asked is “how did I make the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship?” So, I’m sharing my journey of why I left my corporate sales job, which I actually really liked, after 17 years, to become an entrepreneur. I’m reflecting on my evolving definition of wealth and how I am finding tremendous fulfillment in pursuing purpose in my life rather than just financial success. I’ll share how faith and prayer played ...
Send us a Text Message.Have you found yourself stuck in a marketing rut, doing the same things and expecting different results? If you are like many of my coaching clients you are likely struggling with reaching a broader audience for your lead generation efforts. It’s important to think outside the box and overcome the fear of selling by getting creative with new ways to reach your target audience. And today, I’m going to share with you 5 creative, and...
Send us a Text Message.When I start working with a new client, 9 times out of 10, I see them making these common sales mistakes. Mistakes like assuming your product or service is the right fit for everyone. Or being offended if you are told no. Or being afraid to ask for the sale. Today, I’m going to share the top 9 common sales mistakes I see when it comes to selling and how to avoid making these mistakes in your own business along with actionable tips to help increase ...
Send us a Text Message.Are you a business owner who feels awkward when talking about your product or services? Do you cringe at the thought of having to sell? I’m Andee Hart and I have over 17 years of executive sales and leadership experience and I’m on a mission to help female entrepreneurs learn how to grow a thriving business with authenticity and confidence. Every Wednesday I’ll provide solid strategies, business growth tips and tools to help you talk ab...