Take The Leap
Take the Leap is the podcast where we get real about the rollercoaster that is entrepreneurship and life.
Sure, some folks make running a business look like a walk in the park, but let's be honest – it's more like a wild ride through a theme park with unexpected twists and turns!
Join us your co-hosts, Victoria & Ashlan, as we spill the beans on our own real-life experiences and shine a spotlight on some amazing guests. From the highs of success stories to the lows of epic failures, and hey, we'll even throw in some cringe-worthy, laugh-out-loud embarrassing moments for good measure!
So buckle up and tune in every week for a dose of raw, unfiltered truth about what it's really like to chase your dreams and build a business. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just dipping your toes into the startup world, we've got something for everyone. Even if it's just to make you think, "I'm so glad I didn't do what they did!"
Take The Leap
#111: Sales is Life: How to Lead (and Sell) Without Feeling Sleazy
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Ashlan and Tory chat with Drew Norton, the Everyday Sales Leader, about taking big career leaps, leaving “secure” income behind, and building sales teams that don’t feel gross. Drew shares how he went from door-to-door sales to leading teams generating ~$20 million/year in revenue, then took another leap into coaching and consulting so he could help others grow. Listen if you want to get better at selling, build a sales process that feels ethical, or figure out when it’s time to leap again.
Favorite takeaways:
- Ceilings are real, especially inside organizations. Entrepreneurs often leap when they can’t progress or create impact where they are.
- Find your “tribe.” Entrepreneurship gets lonely; community (masterminds, networking, mentors, even “buy someone lunch”) speeds up progress.
- The worst advice usually comes from people who haven’t done the thing. Filter your input accordingly.
- Sales isn’t about pressuring people to make a choice. Great sales help people clarify what happens if they don’t change.
- Business owners are salespeople… even if they hate the label. If you have a business, you sell something.
- Don’t outsource sales too early. Early-stage founders often need to own sales longer than they want to.
Guest & Host Information:
- Guest, Drew Norton, The Everyday Sales Leader
- Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
- Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies
Connect with Drew:
- Website: https://theeverydaysalesleader.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydaysalesleader/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theeverydaysalesleader/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theeverydaysalesleader
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theeverydaysalesleader
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theeverydaysalesleader
Connect with us:
- On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today
- On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today
The Course:
The Take the Leap course contains everything you need to know to successfully launch your business now. Sign up today to join the course and get support from Ashlan & Tory who will guide you through your journey as a new entrepreneur.
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