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Making Conversations Count: Honest, relatable conversations with business leaders

Conversations are behind the biggest business results. Conversations help form the best business relationships. Everything starts with conversations. Sales trainer Wendy Harris is “Making Conversations Count” each week on her award-nominated podcast (2022 British Podcast Awards 'Bullseye' nominee!) Wendy’s helping you benefit from honest, relatable conversations with business leaders and entrepreneurs - it's the ultimate 'how to' podcast. Sales, marketing, customer profiling and identifying your USP - you name it, it's all here. Wendy has passion for everything to do with conversations and understands the value of sharing these podcast conversations, with a goal of encouraging YOU to build your own valuable relationships. Listen now, and one of these conversations could just change your life. Your host, Wendy Harris is founder of Making Conversations Count a sales training business, and is an expert in her field of opening conversations to lead to sales in business. She is also the best selling author of "Making Conversations Count", available at Amazon! Google “Making Conversations Count” to learn more about this podcast, and about what Wendy does to teach people the art of conversations with her business Making Conversations Count. Feel free to reach out on all the social media platforms via makingconversationscount.com
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Controversial! Wendy's favourite three guests so far! Is one of them yours?

Carrying On The Conversation about three things that make a business successful that Wendy had with... ummm everyone... Been thinking of starting a business? Wish yours was doing better? You've got everything you need in the latest full episode of "Making Conversations Count" (episode 100) to get the best possible growth in your business. We celebrated episode 100 with a virtual 'masterclass', featuring insights from some of the world's biggest experts. And boy did they share. We hope you manage...

Sep 18, 20226 min

100: Three things that make a business successful - an hour long masterclass

By the end of this episode, you'll know the three things you need in place for a successful business "There is so much to running a business that it affects us as individuals, that it affects the people that we work with and the people that we live with. And it's those topics that I love to explore because the whole point of the show is to bring stories, conversations and motivational inspiration for you, the listener, so that you are inspired to go and try these things out for yourself.." Wendy...

Sep 15, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 100

PROMO: The 3 things that make a business successful

In this week's episode of Making Conversations Count we present an hour long masterclass. In this special 100th episode, we'll be exploring the three things that make a business successful - strategy, marketing and sales. We'll be highlighting key takeaways from some of our 99 guests so far, who will give you specific tips on these three key areas. Catch the brand new episode on Thursday. Make sure you're following the podcast in your favourite player (we recommend Apple Podcasts ) so you never ...

Sep 13, 202257 sec

Have you written the perfect book yet? Oh, you need to listen back to episode 99!

Carrying On The Conversation about the perfect book that Wendy had with Mike Capuzzi Get that Word doc started. You've got the perfect book to write We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Mike Capuzzi (expert on shooks) and that you've planned your brilliant book? In this bonus episode, Wendy and Neal discuss takeaways from the recent episode. If you haven't yet heard it, drop everything, and click the episode link above to ...

Sep 11, 20225 min

099: Writing the perfect book so you can get All Shook Up and become an author!

Do you feel that you have the perfect book inside you? Making Conversations about the perfect book Count! "Now, rather than just marketing one book to one kind of target reader, now they have three target readers and it gives them even more opportunity." Mike Capuzzi, Making Conversations Count - (September 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. We're here to get you all shook up! Have you ever thought to yourself that you'd love to get cracking on writing the perfect...

Sep 08, 202241 minEp. 99

PROMO: The perfect book is inside you

In this week's episode of Making Conversations Count we talk to Mike Capuzzi who's literally (excuse the pun!) going to blow your mind and change your life. He'll talk you through how it's not only possible, but likely that you could become a published author by the end of this year. Catch the brand new episode on Thursday. Make sure you're following the podcast in your favourite player (we recommend Apple Podcasts ) so you never miss an episode. "Making Conversations Count" is a podcast from Ma...

Sep 05, 202238 sec

How's it going, making a real human connection? Have you cut back on the social junk food yet?

Carrying On The Conversation about making a real human connection that Wendy had with Simone Heng Ditch that social junk food! We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Simone Heng (expert on human connection) and that you've done your challenges? In this bonus episode, Wendy and Neal discuss takeaways from the recent episode. If you haven't yet heard it, drop everything, and click the episode link above to listen to it, before...

Sep 04, 20225 min

098: Making real human connection and avoiding the digital junk food version

What are you doing to make real human connection? Making Conversations about human connection Count! "Digital connection is the junk food version of real connection. So you must have boundaries within yourself that your digital following is not the same as your friends and family.." Simone Heng, Making Conversations Count - (September 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. Avoid digital junk food and make REAL human connections! How much are you doing to proactively m...

Sep 01, 202238 minEp. 98

PROMO: Real human connections vs social media

In this week's episode of Making Conversations Count we talk to Simone Heng who's an expert on making human connections. She'll be explaining how important it is for us to spend a little less time on social media and a little more time on building our in real life relationships, and maybe even networking. Make sure you're following the podcast in your favourite player (we recommend Apple Podcasts ) so you never miss an episode. "Making Conversations Count" is a podcast from Making Conversations ...

Aug 29, 202237 sec

Decided how you'll take control of your life yet? Updated your phone unlock screen?

Carrying On The Conversation about learning how to take control of your life that Wendy had with Blaine Oelkers Pop that new photograph on your phone's unlock screen and let's get started taking control of your life! We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Blaine Oelkers (mindset master behind Selfluence and friend to Jim Rohn) all about helping you figure out how to take control of your life by taking regular mind showers! I...

Aug 28, 20226 min

097: Do you know how to take control of your life and throw out the mind trash?

What have you done to take control of your life? Making Conversations about taking control Count! "I like to tell people who are stuck with a lot of head trash that the solution to pollution is dilution...." Blaine Oelkers, Making Conversations Count - (August 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. Hey, take a mind shower! Are you looking for a way to take control of your life? Are you struggling with negative thoughts and behaviours that are holding you back? Blaine ...

Aug 25, 202240 minEp. 97

Be nice to the crying CEO and have some professional etiquette will ya?!

Carrying On The Conversation about professional etiquette that Wendy had with Kristi Spencer Come on now. Straighten your back. It's not polite to slouch. And don't swear!! We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Kristi Spencer (the etiquette consultant) all about ensuring you have professional etiquette in everything you do. In this bonus episode, Wendy and Neal discuss takeaways from the recent episode. If you haven't yet h...

Aug 21, 20226 min

096: Etiquette and manners in the workplace. Irrelevant in 2022? You can't be f&%$ing serious?!?

How important do you think etiquette and manners are in the workplace in 2022! Making Conversations about professional etiquette Count! "You never know who you're going to offend. It's just never okay. And it's really a good practice for people to get in to just not just don't say those words...." Kristi Spencer, Making Conversations Count - (August 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. Professional etiquette in the workplace. Is it as important in 2022? That's the q...

Aug 18, 202238 minEp. 96

1,2, Tyler's coming for you..r stage fright.

Carrying On The Conversation about public speaking that Wendy had with Tyler Foley How do these people (who do public speaking) do it?!! We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Tyler Foley (child actor and author) all about the process of getting prepped and ready for public speaking. In this bonus episode, Wendy and Neal discuss takeaways from all the insight contained within the recent episode. If you haven't yet heard it, ...

Aug 14, 20225 min

095: What do Freddy Krueger and public speaking coaches have in common? Sean Tyler Foley talks us through engaging audiences.

How public speaking coaches can change your life! Making Conversations about selling on Amazon Count! "Wendy.. if you were to do your podcast the next time, sitting on your hands and never move, people would be like, what is wrong with this episode? They wouldn't know, right? They couldn't see, but they would feel that it was just a little off...." Tyler Foley, Making Conversations Count - (August 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. Public speaking is one of the mo...

Aug 11, 202252 minEp. 95

Making Conversations about public speaking Count - coming this Thursday

Speaking in public is an activity that drives fear through the hearts of even the strongest of strong individuals. Some would probably claim to rather jump out of a plane mid flight than speak on stage. That's why this episode coming on Thursday will likely be of interest because the guest is an expert in public speaking. And general communication. And as you'll hear, a lot of Tyler's stage skill melds with his skills as a father. And the learning continues at home with his family. This episode ...

Aug 08, 202252 sec

Time to find out first hand how much sellers on Amazon can make?

Carrying On The Conversation about selling on Amazon that Wendy had with Lesley Hensell How much money can you actually make selling on Amazon? We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of "Making Conversations Count" in which Wendy spoke with Lesley Hensell all about setting yourself up as a seller on Amazon using the FBA reseller process. She gave us a lot of tips, including some of the things we need to be mindful of when it comes to fake reviews. And how you can stand out from the...

Aug 07, 20225 min

094: How much do Amazon sellers make? If they're good, a lot...

What kind of money can Amazon sellers make from the platform. And what is their strategy? Making Conversations about selling on Amazon Count! "...There's a shady side of Amazon. There are sellers on Amazon who use what we call black hat tactics, including going after other sellers. It can be a difficult place. ..." Lesley Hensell, Making Conversations Count - (August 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. Selling on Amazon is not quite the mystery that the successful ...

Aug 04, 202240 minEp. 94

Making Conversations about selling on Amazon Count

In this week's episode of Making Conversations Count we talk to Lesley Hensell (from Riverbend Consulting ) who is an expert on helping people with selling on Amazon. She will be explaining the most common places that people get stuck, and advising us on how to stand out from every other seller by listing things that people actually want to buy! Make sure you're following the podcast in your favourite player (we recommend Apple Podcasts ) so you never miss an episode. "Making Conversations Count...

Aug 01, 20221 min

Gonna use silence in sales calls as your strategy for growth in your business?

Carrying On The Conversation about using silence in sales calls that Wendy had with Catherine Brown The real psychology of selling? Shut up! ;) We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of " Making Conversations Count " in which Wendy spoke with Catherine Brown all about ramping up your success with your sales calls by using silence. She also talked about what she learned from social audio apps like Clubhouse! We discuss our takeaways from all the insight contained within the recent e...

Jul 31, 20226 min

093: The science of silence in sales calls - the real psychology of sales

While prospecting, are you keeping your silence in sales calls? Making Conversations about silence in sales calls Count! "...my research shows that both business owners as well as the full time sales professionals they hire all, when polled anonymously, all will reveal that they feel that the sales profession is pushy and a little bit embarrassing and they are concerned about how they will be perceived in the sales process..." Catherine Brown, Making Conversations Count - (July 2022) Psst! Low o...

Jul 28, 202248 minEp. 93

Are you inspired to find passion and purpose in your life and business and to feel 'enough'?

Carrying On The Conversation about finding your passion and purpose that Wendy had with Nicola Buckley How did the pandemic affect you? Do you feel enough? We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of " Making Conversations Count " in which Wendy spoke with Nicola Buckley all about finding your passion and purpose. We discuss our takeaways from the recent episode. If you haven't yet heard the full episode, drop everything, and click the episode link above to listen to it, before you l...

Jul 24, 20225 min

092: Finding passion and purpose in business and life?

Are you finding passion and purpose in everything you do? Making Conversations about finding passion and purpose Count! "...how do we create time and space for you, given your life. Given your family. Given the role that you have. How do we create time and space for yourself?" Nicola Buckley, Making Conversations Count - (July 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. Leadership. It's a bit like a coat you know... This is one of those real rollercoaster conversations our...

Jul 21, 202250 minEp. 92

Have you started working ON your business rather than in it, yet?

Carrying On The Conversation about working on your business not in it that Wendy had with Nick Cramp Don't you think your life would be easier if you were able to work on your business rather than in it? We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of " Making Conversations Count " in which Wendy spoke with Nick Cramp all about making your business better before bigger. We discuss our takeaways from the recent episode. There's no point scaling your business until it's in a position to be...

Jul 17, 20225 min

091: Are you working on your business not in it? You might need to make it better before bigger!

Are you working on your business not in it? Making Conversations about better before bigger Count! "I think business owners can learn a lot from sport and look at that analogy. If you want to play at the top level, you've got to also give yourself periods to recover, regroup, rethink and all those lovely re prefixes that are really important." Nick Cramp, Making Conversations Count - (July 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a lower bandwidth version for you. It's one of the most important questions...

Jul 14, 202241 minEp. 91

Have you nailed down your foundations? Have you addressed the 'F' of the 'FTE'?

Carrying On The Conversation about your ideal customer profile that Wendy had with Paul and Shreya Do you have the right foundations in your business? We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of " Making Conversations Count " in which Wendy spoke with Paul and Shreya and covered all aspects of ICP sales. We discuss our takeaways from the recent episode. Getting your ideal customer profile figured out can make the difference between a thriving business and a surviving business! If you...

Jul 10, 20229 min

090: Figured out their ideal customer profile (ICP)? Sales will be easier when your client avatar is clear!

Do you have the ideal customer profile of your target clients? Making Conversations about Marketing Counts, Count! - Even the title suggests it's meant to be! "The mindset is probably half the battle. Too many people, even in marketing, they take their advertising campaigns, they shut them down too early... discredit ideas. And sometimes you're not following the right process. It's not that marketing does not work. You're not following the right process." Paul and Shreya, Making Conversations Co...

Jul 07, 202234 minEp. 90

Hey, business owner. Feeling that legendary emotional support?

Carrying On The Conversation about legendary emotional support for business owners that Wendy had with Tommy Breedlove Do you feel emotional support in your business? Are you being given the space to prioritise your business? We hope you managed to catch the most recent episode of " Making Conversations Count " in which Wendy spoke with Tommy Breedlove - the Legendary author (literally!) We discuss our takeaways from the recent episode. It's not easy running a business, particularly when the bus...

Jul 03, 20226 min

089: The secret of overcoming self-sabotage from the man now offering legendary emotional support for business owners!

Looking for legendary emotional support? Who better to get it from than a man who overcame self-sabotage, twice? Making Conversations about legendary support Count! "When I started working on my inner game, my mental game, my emotional, my spiritual game, in three years, I went from a junior partner in the firm, to a senior partner, to an owner, to running the international practice. And my income doubled..." Tommy Breedlove, Making Conversations Count - (June 2022) Psst! Low on data? Here's a l...

Jun 30, 202233 minEp. 89

(VIDEO) Making Conversations about legendary support Count (PROMO)

Are you getting enough emotional support in your business? Making Conversations about legendary support Count! Make sure you're all set to continue making those conversations count this Thursday as we're joined by author and business consultant Tommy Breedlove. If you enjoyed "The Wolf of Wall Street" you'll enjoy this. You’ll hear: Pain and humble beginnings: the legendary origin story! Prioritise your business Tommy’s advice for entrepreneurs starting out Tommy’s conversations that counted Wha...

Jun 29, 202252 sec
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