Welcome to Profitable Joyful Consulting, where you'll discover how to multiply revenues without exhaustion, working with perfect clients on transformational engagements. Host Samantha Hartley shares how talented and ambitious women consultants–just like you!–can build profitable and joyful consulting businesses. Samantha’s practical and motivating weekly episodes draw on her background in international marketing with The Coca-Cola Company, her 20 years as an independent consultant, and her w ...
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Join your host, Patrick McGuire, the Empowered Entrepreneur, as he dives into conversations with high performing people (entrepreneurs, executives, founders, athletes, artists and creators), making an impact. Uncover incredible conversations, understanding the struggles and successes in their journey, and gain insights and access to the tools they use, to fast track your success and empower you.
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Ready to rock your sales game? Welcome to ‘Resilience Rocks Sales’, the ultimate podcast for sales professionals wanting to outperform their competitors without sacrificing their health or relationships. Hosted by Stacey Copas, each episode features practical tips, interviews and inspiring stories from experts who have succeeded over their setbacks. This isn’t just another sales podcast, it’s a path to discovering your peak potential. Join us as we dive deep into the power of resilience and ...
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"You had the power all along my dear."- Glinda the Good Witch We are all valuable and have abundant potential. However, there are roadblocks everywhere that bombard us and convince us otherwise. This potential in the core of our being is our inner goddess. Once we can tap into the goddess within us - along with faith, courage, and support from others - we can do wonders. Welcome to Grateful Goddesses with Karen Pulver. Join Karen on this journey of self-care and self-discovery to unleash you ...
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“It's perfectly effective to be heart-based.” -- Cheryl Jekiel. Is there a distinct way that women lead, different from their male counterparts? In this episode of Profitable Joyful Consulting, we delve into the idea that women possess unique leadership qualities that can revolutionize how we think about leadership. Drawing from the experiences and…
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Intelligent Selling in Professional Services with Regan Barker | Resilience Rocks Sales Ep.26
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In this episode of Resilience Rocks Sales, Stacey is joined by Regan Barker, Head of Revenue Operations at Grant Thornton. The two discuss Regan's career journey from marketing in professional services to her current role, where she extends sales capabilities and integration between sales, marketing, and revenue profitability. Regan shares how she …
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“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou In this episode of Profitable Joyful Consulting, we explore the delicate balance between feminine and masculine energies in communication. Building on the previous two episodes in our series "The…
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“The way we, as women, can help heal the masculine in the world is by balancing our feminine energy with it—modeling healthy masculine behaviors and qualities in ourselves for the women and men in our lives.” Are you a brave and confident female leader, yet you find yourself hesitant when it comes to reaching out to potential clients or posting on …
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Learn how to harness your unique feminine qualities for a more holistic approach to success. “That is the feminine advantage. We get ahead by leaning into what makes us different from business as usual.” Do you ever feel like the only way to get ahead in your business is to be a more masculine version of yourself? Maybe you find yourself downplayin…
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In this episode of Resilience Rocks Sales, we get to know the inspiring journey of Maranda Dziekonski. Maranda, a remarkable leader in the customer success space, shares her story of overcoming extreme poverty, and other adversities from her childhood in rural Michigan. Her path is a testament to resilience, having navigated through significant lif…
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“Now, more than ever, we get ahead by leaning in to what makes us different from business as usual.” Are you a woman consultant? Let's be honest, being a woman in business comes with its own unique set of challenges, but also so many opportunities. I invite you to a special 6-episode series exploring the experience of being a woman in business. If …
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“Stop hiding, be brave, and go big.” Do you feel like your business is one of the best kept secrets in town? Do you try to get in front of people but fall short? I have good news and bad news for you today. The good news is you do not have to be everywhere to get all the clients you need. But the bad news is, if you're like most consultants, you're…
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Personal Branding for Sales Success with Samantha J Brunskill | Resilience Rocks Sales Ep. 24
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In this episode of Resilience Rocks Sales, we meet Samantha J Brunskill, an expert in personal branding and luxury brand creation. She introduces us to the concept of choosing the right buyer and designing your sales process around presupposing people are empowered and self-led. Samantha shares insights from her journey, including her success with …
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“One of the great pleasures of owning my own business has been building relationships with my team members.” Women consultants fall into different camps when building a team for their consulting businesses. Those who are doing everything themselves because they either believe they can't afford to hire team members or that no one else can do things …
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“Mindset is actually the greatest determiner of success, far more than skills or talents.” If there is anyone who's done a 180 degree turn on mindset, from thinking it was total nonsense to thinking it's absolutely everything, it’s ME. I clearly remember the days I would think I don't have any limiting beliefs. Boy was I wrong. But the great news h…
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“I want you to be rich. I want you to be financially free. I want you to have access to whatever you want in your life.” One of the topics I get questions about most from my clients and community is money. There's so much to cover about money, and I've covered a lot of it! But I couldn’t possibly expect you to dig through over 200 episodes to find …
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In this episode, Stacey chats with James Michael from Justified Talent about his unique journey from the military to becoming a small business sales recruiter. James shares his insights on resilience, the psychology of performance, and his innovative approach to recruitment that ditches the traditional resume for behavioural analytics. Highlights: …
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“This is the most important three minutes of the season, and possibly of the show.” Here we are! We’re at the end of Profitable Joyful Consulting Season 18. Can you believe we’ve been together for four years and 216 audio and video episodes! If you’re new here, we talk about all the ways to become a more profitable, joyful consultant, tackling topi…
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Conquering Imposter Syndrome: How High-Power Women Silenced Their Inner Critic With Carline Durocher, Sarah Hurley, Catherine Hayes, And Maria Filipova
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Embark on a transformative journey with the Grateful Goddesses podcast as we delve into a dynamic conversation with four extraordinary high-powered women: Carline Durocher, Sarah Hurley, Catherine Hayes, and Maria Filipova. These accomplished individuals will offer profound insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and silencing our inner critic. Jo…
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“You have to believe - more than anyone out there - that you are the one to do this work, that you're the one who can solve their problems, that you are the one who can build this business.” What do you have to do to be successful? Can you really earn a million dollars as a one-person business? I get these questions all the time from women consulta…
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“An escalation clause assumes that when the value you bring your client increases, your rates also increase.” A viewer writes, “Have you ever priced your engagements with an escalation clause that allows you to raise the price as the business grows, with your assistance, of course?” I love this question! An escalation clause is a sophisticated pric…
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What will it take for you to align your revenue goals with personal freedom? Find out on this episode of Profitable Joyful Consulting on YouTube or your favorite podcast app: www.samanthaspodcast.com. Related Episodes: ➡️ Financial Principles for Consultants https://samanthahartley.com/financial-principles-for-consultants/ ➡️ What Are Your Non-Nego…
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Samantha Ettus: Unleash Your Inner Activist And Speak Out Against Anti-Semitism @2024NewVoices
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In a world plagued by the resurgence of antisemitism, the fight against hatred and prejudice has become more crucial than ever. From the darkest days of the Holocaust to the recent tragic events in Israel, the Jewish community continues to face a wave of discrimination and violence. The diaspora, scattered across the globe, is witnessing a disturbi…
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In this episode of Resilience Rock Sales, Ben Angel, author of The Wolf is at The Door - How to Survive & Thrive in an AI-Driven World, discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on businesses, particularly in sales. Ben shares his journey, insights on AI's fast-evolving landscape, and gives practical advice on leveraging AI tools while being …
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“When your perfect clients come to your homepage, I want them to say "I'm in the right place.” Let’s talk about websites for consultants. What do you need to include? What do you need to leave out? What does each page need to have on it? In this episode, we’ll go through exactly what you need to do to have a consulting website that will help you la…
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“Perfect clients give you energy when you work with them. You're more energized and excited than before you started.” How do I get clients and is there really such a thing as perfect clients? Not only am I answering those questions, but I will show you how to land your first (or next) five perfect consulting clients. Before you dive into the nuts a…
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In this episode of Resilience Rocks Sales, host Stacey Copas is joined by Denise Murtha Bachmann to explore the transformative power of curiosity in sales. Denise shares her 30-year journey from door-to-door sales to becoming a leading voice in AI and machine learning within the sales industry. Together, they discuss how curiosity can enhance clien…
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Are you new here? Welcome! Let me introduce myself: I am Samantha Hartley, and I do one thing. I help women consultants multiply revenues without exhaustion by working with perfect clients on transformational engagements. If you're a woman consultant listening, then I have a question for you: Are you getting the results that you want? Or do you sus…
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“How do I know my genius zone is what people need? Find out what's out there, what they've tried, and whether you have a way to solve a problem that is relevant, resonates with them and makes sense.” This season, I’m answering listener questions. Today’s is: How do I know my genius zone is what people need and how do I find my offerings and hone th…
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In this episode of Resilience Rocks Sales, we meet Leslie Greenwood, a dynamic force in the world of sales, leadership, and community building. Leslie shares her journey from being a 'stay-at-home mom' to becoming a successful sales leader and the co-founder of Wednesday Women, a platform dedicated to highlighting executive women throughout the yea…
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“Freak-outs are going to happen whenever you're susceptible to that irrational, fear-based voice.” Do you get the 4:00 AM freak-outs? “Oh my God, there's not enough money. That client's going to fire me. Am I healthy? Am I sick? Is the world going to end?” Let's talk about how to get your brain under control so you can get good sleep and build your…
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“Focus on people you have a spark with.” How do you follow up with people and create relationships with them without bugging them? Today I am answering that question from a viewer and I'm so excited about it. Spoiler alert: It’s all in the spark. What you’ll learn in this episode: How it's traditionally taught to follow up, and why I think that mig…
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“I want you to think of referrals as a bonus - a gift from the Universe. They’re a gift from people who are around you.” Season 18 is all about answering your questions. I really enjoyed this one: “My frustration is growing referrals without hounding my clients. I ask annually or immediately after we hit a success milestone. I still need more refer…
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Making the Magic Word 'Yes' Happen More Often with Todd Hartley | Resilience Rocks Sales Ep.19
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In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Todd Hartley, the powerhouse behind Wirebuzz, to find out the secrets of securing a 'yes' more often. Todd shares his journey from a struggling sales novice who accidentally found the best way to sell his agency services, to becoming a sought-after sales trainer on the world's biggest stages. …
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“Objections are ways a person is letting you know, here's what I need to overcome in order to make this work for me. It's actually good news if you think of them as buying signals.” What do you do when you get objections during the sales process? Freak out, get nervous, get insecure – maybe all of the above? You’re not alone. What should you say if…
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There was a time when I thought there was a huge dichotomy between consulting and coaching. What's the difference between coaching and consulting? Is there any? I've always ignored this question really, because … so what? I just didn't think it was that important. But today I'm answering it because (a) so many people ask me about it, and (b) there …
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In this episode of Resilience Rocks Sales, Stacey is joined by Ben Jones, a seasoned expert in generating high-converting leads and developing young entrepreneurs. Ben shares his journey from selling vegetables on the roadside to becoming a successful figure in the sales landscape. He discusses the importance of resilience in sales, the transformat…
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The biggest barrier to earning $100,000 per engagement is simply your belief that it's possible. Are there consultants who are really earning $100,000 per engagement? Believe it or not, that is one of the most frequently asked questions that I get from pretty much everyone. And the answer is 100 percent YES. In fact, most of my clients earn a hundr…
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“What do other consultants do to build and grow their businesses?” That's the number one question I get from clients and podcast listeners. Other questions include: Are your clients really getting paid a hundred thousand dollars per engagement? What do I need to do to make that happen? How do they handle objections on a sales call? What’s the best …
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This episode of Resilience Rocks Sales, featuring David Meltzer, digs into the power of asking for more in sales, leadership, and life. David shares his journey of resilience, transitioning from a world of scarcity to one of abundance by embracing values, daily practices, and an execution model that prioritizes giving, receiving, and asking for mor…
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“The relentless pursuit of more and more and more growth can actually destroy your consulting business and your health.” What would you say if I told you the key to growing your business is actually slowing down? This season we’ve been talking about expansion: landing perfect clients, charging more money, and building the most profitable, joyful co…
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In this episode of Resilience Rocks Sales, Stacey speaks with the author of Endless Referrals and The Go-Giver series, Bob Burg. You'll hear Bob's captivating journey from broadcasting to becoming a globally recognized sales expert, known for his transformative philosophies on the power of giving in sales. Explore the core principles of The Go-Give…
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“I want you to be closing more sales and helping those people who should be working with you.” What’s the first thing that pops into your head when I say the word sales? Do you cringe? Want to retreat into a cave or ball yourself up in the fetal position? I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be so scary or difficult. In this episode of Profitabl…
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“What is in your business that your clients are paying you for? Is there a method, training or workshops that you bring? Whatever it is that your client is paying you for, that is the asset in your business.” -- Erin Austin Imagine a world in which your business continues to thrive while you take a step back to rest and relax. If you’re a consultan…
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Resilience and Vulnerability in Sales Leadership with Michael Nitschke | Resilience Rocks Sales Ep.15
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In this episode of Resilience Rocks Sales, Stacey Copas shares a deep and vulnerable conversation with Michael Nitschke, author of Leading Out of Loss. Michael shares his incredible journey from being a successful real estate salesperson to taking on the additional role of CEO at only 30 after the sudden passing of his father. With no management ex…
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Here’s how to write posts that get your perfect clients to take action. Wish you knew how to get your writing to be irresistible and unputdownable? How would you like for your LinkedIn posts to get you leads, or your email newsletters to reactivate past clients or activate potential new ones? In this episode of Profitable Joyful Consulting, I'm sha…
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We all create stories in our heads based on our perceptions of events we experience. These false narratives can stay with us throughout our lives and contribute to us attracting negative people or experiences that feel familiar to us. For example, if we are verbally abused growing up, we may attract an abusive mate when we are older, as this is a f…
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Diana Hartley: The Highly Sensitive People and Empath’s Guide To Unleashing Gifts For Personal Growth And Collective Well-being
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Empaths and sensitive people have a good perception of what’s really going on in the world. They take in 100 times more information than the “normal person.” Join Karen in her conversation with Diana Hartley, an empath herself, as they converse about empaths and sensitive people. Diana’s mission is to “help highly sensitive people called heart peop…
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Nurturing Resilience and Consistency for Success in Sales with Lisa Barry | Resilience Rocks Sales Ep.14
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In this episode of Resilience Rocks Sales, we meet Lisa Barry, a consistency expert who shares her journey from engineering to having million dollar months in coaching. Lisa discusses how having an all-in 'whatever it takes' approach when working with her mentors led to her success. She highlights the importance of internal strength in sales and ho…
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“Women need to claim our power. We need to prioritize leading and not just serving.” Some people need to learn things the hard way. You might be surprised to hear I’m one of those people. :-\ When I first started my consulting business, I made more than my share of mistakes. But it’s the lessons I’ve learned through those mistakes that have carried…
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Strategies for Turning Setbacks into Success with Craig Schulze | Resilience Rocks Sales Ep.13
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In this episode of Resilience Rocks Sales, Stacey sits down with entrepreneur Craig Schulze to unpack his remarkable journey of resilience in business and life. From becoming an engineer and starting his own fitness business after leaving home at 15, to surviving the tumultuous global financial crisis, Craig's experiences offer valuable insights in…
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One of the fastest ways to get to a million and beyond is by expanding your team. Does the idea of adding team members stress you out? Do you immediately imagine managing difficult personalities or chasing down late deadlines? Fear not. In this episode of Profitable Joyful Consulting, I’m sharing why expanding your team is one of the fastest ways t…
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In this episode of the Grateful Goddesses podcast, host Karen Pulver shares her personal journey as a stroke survivor. Back in February 12, 2023, Karen experienced a life altering stroke that changed her perspective on life. In this inspiring episode, Karen interviews fellow stroke survivor Peter Krammer and stroke support coordinator Molly Pretet.…
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You want to know what your potential partner is going to be like when they're at their worst. – Samantha Hartley Last week, you heard all of the reasons you should not consider forming a partnership in your consulting business. I shared some of the dreadful reasons women seek partners and what causes those relationships to crash and burn. Listen he…
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