Sales gets a bad reputation, especially among people who care deeply about doing business with integrity.
But selling doesn’t have to mean persuading, pressuring, or performing.
In this episode of Brand for Good, I explore the relationship between marketing and sales, and why stronger branding, trust and relationship-building make the sales process feel far more natural.
I also share what ethical sales looks like in practice, whether you’re having a one-to-one conversation or making an offer through an email, workshop, podcast or launch. Along the way, I revisit my Relationship Flywheel and the idea that relationships—not simply leads—create sustainable growth.
And finally, I talk about the part of sales we don’t discuss nearly enough: rejection.
Recently, one of my offers resulted in 27 unsubscribes. That experience reminded me that making offers means giving people the opportunity to say yes or no—and that rejection isn’t always a verdict on the value of your work.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why marketing and sales are two sides of the same coin
How branding and relationships reduce the pressure on the sales process
What ethical selling looks like one-to-one and one-to-many
Why relationships can be more valuable than constantly chasing new leads
What 27 unsubscribes taught me about rejection, resilience and continuing to make the ask
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