Episode 91 - Message and Momentum Weekly 14 - How to Stop Friend Zoning Your Potential Clients

In this episode of 'Message and Momentum,' hosts Angela Durant and Anke Herrmann discuss how to effectively prevent 'friend-zoning' your potential clients, a phenomenon where sales conversations turn overly friendly, preventing business transactions.

The discussion covers key strategies for leading sales conversations, maintaining professional boundaries, and creating trust without giving away too much information too early.

Angela and Anke share insights from their own experiences as voice and performance coaches turned business strategists, emphasizing the importance of clarity, structure, and leadership in client interactions to build sustainable business models.

Listen in for practical tips on nurturing leads, setting clear expectations, and converting conversations into successful client relationships.

00:00 Introduction to Message and Momentum

00:56 Meet Angela Durant and Anka Herman

03:27 Understanding Friend Zoning in Client Relationships

11:14 The Importance of Leadership in Sales Conversations

13:28 Setting Up Conversations for Success

20:22 Navigating Initial Client Interactions

28:19 Setting Boundaries with Friends

30:09 The Importance of Giving Value

36:27 Avoiding the Swap Zone

39:17 Energetic Balance in Business

50:18 Crafting a Solid Offer

52:45 Next Steps and Opportunities

Join us on Monday for the next Message & Momentum Weekly session: https://thevisibleclub.com/messageandmomentum

Angela and Anke unpack crucial but often overlooked topics to help you get found and noticed by your ideal clients, AND we open up the floor for hot seat coaching and Q&A, so you get YOUR questions answered.

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To get clarity on YOUR next step towards more visibility and business success, book a call with Angela.

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