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Stop This If You Want People to Say Yes (Sales & Influence Tactics)

Julie Menden Episode 146

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Are your words quietly costing you sales, buy-in, and credibility?

In this episode, we’re diving into the art of influence and the common communication mistakes that can sabotage your success without you even realizing it.

Whether you’re in sales, run a business, lead a team, pitch ideas to executives, serve on a board, or simply need people to say “yes” more often, this conversation is for you. We’ll break down how small shifts in clarity, confidence, and presence can dramatically change how others respond to you.

You’ll learn how to stop unintentionally overwhelming people, tighten up your message, and communicate in a way that builds trust, authority, and momentum.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Why “word-vomiting” details loses your audience and how to tailor your message to who you’re talking to
  • How being scattered in your delivery confuses people
  • The power of storytelling and transitions to keep listeners engaged
  • How filler words like “um” and “ah” weaken perceived confidence and what to do instead
  • Why over-explaining hurts your influence
  • How your tone, inflection, and energy can make or break the message

If you want people to trust you, follow you, and say yes more often, this episode will show you exactly what to stop doing and what to start doing instead.

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