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Beyond Your Business

Welcome to Beyond Your Business Podcast with Amy Sussex.

Beyond Your Business: Real talk on business, leadership, and life.

Running a business is so much more than strategy, systems, and sales it’s about who you are as a leader, the life you’re creating, and the experiences you’re shaping along the way.

I’m Amy Sussex, business consultant and operations strategist, helping visionary women entrepreneurs lead with confidence, simplify their operations, and scale sustainably. Through strategy, systems, and intuition, I support women in building businesses that feel as good as they look impactful, and built to last.

On this podcast, you’ll hear:

· Real conversations about leadership, operations, and scaling sustainably

· Mindset shifts and behind-the-scenes lessons from entrepreneurship and motherhood

· Practical strategies you can put into action right away

· Stories from incredible women building bold, beautiful, sustainable businesses

Every episode is rooted in my values of Leadership, Aligned Success, Service & Impact, Empowerment, and Sustainability because growth should never come at the cost of your health, values, or vision.

You’re not meant to do this alone. Let’s rise together, Beyond Your Business.

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61: Mastering Authentic Sales with Kirsten Schmidtke

May 21, 2025

Amy met Kirsten at a @highvibewomen brunch as well as say her speak at their recent event. It was wondering to connect with her on the podcast. Kirsten Schmidtke, a sales and success coach known for her powerful, heart-centered approach to sales. Kirsten shares her journey from corporate tech sales to entrepreneurial success, highlighting the pivotal moments that led her to a career focused on empowering high-achieving leaders.

Kirsten discusses the mindset shifts that transformed her sales approach, from viewing sales as a service to leading conversations with authenticity. She shares three powerful mindset shifts for entrepreneurs looking to master sales:

Sales as Service: Focus on serving clients, not pitching.
Client-Centered Conversations: Prioritize the client’s needs and desires.
Sales as Leadership: Approach every conversation as an opportunity to lead, not just sell.

Kirsten also emphasizes the importance of not outsourcing sales too early and shares her proven framework for high-ticket sales. She dives into effective outreach strategies, overcoming objections with grace, and maintaining a clear sales process that aligns with one's values.

Tune in to learn how to redefine your sales approach, cultivate authentic connections, and scale your business without compromising your integrity.

Connect with Kirsten

https://www.kirstenschmidtke.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenschmidtke/

https://www.instagram.com/kirstenschmidtke/

Resources

Websitehttps://thebusinessmanagementco.com/

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