You are in for a real treat on today’s show, and I am so excited to have Steve Benson joining me to have a candid conversation about field sales and outside sales. No matter what you think about field and outside sales, Steve is going to transform your mindset. Steven Benson is the founder and CEO of Badger Maps. His passion for mapping developed at the University of Wisconsin, where he majored in Geography. In 2012 Steve founded Badger Maps , the #1 Sales App in the Apple App Store, which helps...
Sep 24, 2018•28 min
Today, we have the incredible, amazing Nancy Meyer, owner of We Mentor, Inc. We Mentor is now a sponsor of the show which is exciting for everything Nancy and her WeMentor community brings to Double your Sales. Do you need new skills and strategies to grow your business? Or modernize your business? Is your business running you? Maybe you’re recovering from a major setback and need a new skill set to recover and rise from the experience with greater clarity, resilience, and a new perspective. If ...
Sep 17, 2018•29 min
Entrepreneur Darren Dobier is today’s guest. He’s the owner of Diro Outdoors which specializes in taking individuals and groups on fun outdoor adventures. kayaking, paddle boarding, big tire biking and snowshoeing. With their mission to inspire and outfit the community to get outside more often and strive to remove barriers that often prevent people from doing so. A completely mobile business, they can come to you and meet people in various locations across the Twin Cities, Minnesota with all th...
Sep 03, 2018•30 min
Being an entrepreneur is a tangible goal for anyone but often requires a major mindset shift and dedication. Making intentional choices and surrounding yourself with people who bring you joy is a solid first step to accomplishing your business and life goals. Torey Ivanic, the founder of Open Space and author of No Big Deal, is on this weeks’ podcast of Double Your Sales to give insight on how you can take control of your life and business. Tune into this weeks’ episode to learn how to find move...
Aug 06, 2018•31 min
There’s no set equation set in stone for the right way to start a business, but people often overlook the importance of having fun with what you do. Many of us have limiting beliefs that hold us back from experiencing all of the opportunities in store for us and really enjoying the ride. Sheryl Roush is an entrepreneur and expert in business with advice that feels like sunshine. Tune into this episode of Double Your Sales with Ursula Mentjes to learn how to move forward in your business and defe...
Jul 02, 2018•37 min
I am so excited to have the very amazing Carl Allen with us today! I'm sure you're really going to love him and today we're going to be talking about a different way of doubling your sales ! You will want to take some notes because Carl is going to share some strategies that you may not have thought about before, so please get your pen and paper ready. Listen in now to find out more! Carl is an entrepreneur investor and corporate deal-maker. He has worked on transactions that are worth over fift...
Jun 04, 2018•35 min
Like any entrepreneur, it’s likely you’re searching for the quickest, easiest, and most effective ways to grow your business. In order to create a successful enterprise, you should look at the people who have done just that. Cheryl Leitshuh, also known as the Yoda for small businesses, is a coach to help women and other individuals start, build, and establish thriving businesses. Tune into this episode of Double Your Sales to get a few tips, tricks, and have a mindset shift for the most effectiv...
May 28, 2018•31 min
Business is the backbone of our society. It is a vital part of what makes our society function, and the entrepreneurs who have mastered the art of business are very successful. Brian Hughes is a prime example of a successful entrepreneur and business coach. He began his first business selling architectural services in 1989, only to progress to starting his own company in 2008. Brian’s company helps other entrepreneurs kick-start their sales, and today he is going to share some of the details on ...
May 21, 2018•31 min
You are really in for a treat today! I have the very amazing Bob Burg here with me and I know that many of you have heard of him and will be eager to hear our conversation! In their best-selling business parable The Go-giver , and then in their follow-up, The Go-giver Leader , Bob Burg, and John D. Mann challenge conventional wisdom about success. Now they have come up with a new and equally compelling story about the power of genuine influence in business and beyond . The Go-giver Influencer is...
May 14, 2018•32 min
Do you like where you are currently? Did you know that you are not really stuck there and you can actually change who you are and where you are at any time? Today, I have the very amazing and really incredible Dr. Janet Woods with me! I'm really excited to be having a conversation with Janet today because we travel in similar worlds and she has been both a great inspiration and a great teacher to me! Janet is a trusted advisor to executives, entrepreneurs, and individuals . She is the founder of...
May 07, 2018•33 min
I am very excited to have Sarah Becker with me today! Sarah is a holistic problem solver and she is super smart- in fact, she's a real genius! She has some really great stories to tell you today and I'm sure you're going to want to take some notes, so be sure to have your pen and note-pad ready when you listen in to and hear the awesome tips she has to offer you. Sarah is really passionate about helping people and with her unique set of skills, which range from Excel spreadsheet guru to process ...
Apr 30, 2018•31 min
Are you joyously following your heart and doing what you are really meant to be doing on the planet? Or would you really love to make a difference, but it just keeps feeling like something is missing? Well, the truth is that a very small shift can actually make a huge difference! Our guest for today's show, the very cool and very amazing Linda Rasch, believes in contributing to a greater cause and making a difference in game-changing ways . She really believes that the most powerful message come...
Apr 23, 2018•30 min
The world of publishing has opened the door for passionate business leaders to build their brand, business, and credibility by sharing what they’ve learned with the masses. As the CEO and founder of Motivational Press, Justin started opening that door early on in his foray into business and found that creating that credibility as a new voice in any market can be challenging. It was a challenge Justin wanted to learn to master breaking through. From book marketing tips to the true importance of b...
Apr 16, 2018•30 min
A strong referral is one of the most valuable ways to grow your business, but oftentimes we can feel pushy or like we are imposing when we ask for them. How can we bring a level of authenticity to our sales and referral process without relying on “the pitch?” I am so excited to talk to my guest, David Schwandt, today because he has figured out how to sell his services without feeling like he is imposing on his network. As an added bonus to me and all my other Minnesotan listeners, he’s a local! ...
Apr 09, 2018•29 min
When we talk about selling strategies, we rarely turn the conversation back to ourselves. It is easy to be in the mindset of serving the customer or client, but today I wanted to show you how telling your own story with vulnerability and honesty can be just the thing you need to give your sales some momentum. My guest today is a new friend, Kirsty Spraggon. Kirsty is a former Realtor, and now an inspirational speaker. Kirsty is a storyteller at heart, and that is why I am so excited to dive in w...
Apr 02, 2018•28 min
When it comes to business, you always want to be prepared. We all have a plan for starting a business, but what about leaving one? Do we have a plan in place in the event of your death? These thoughts can trend towards the morbid, and we often avoid talking about them for that very reason. Nevertheless, we need to be prepared for the future. The legacy of our businesses and the people who depend on them are at stake. We rarely think about life insurance or insurance for our businesses because we...
Mar 26, 2018•34 min
As always, I'm super excited to introduce you our guest for today, the incredible Shonna Jordan! Shonna is the first non-profit of 2018 and the second non-profit of all time on this podcast. This is great because there are so many non-profits that we really want to support out there and although we have an open invitation for them, it's still very hard to convince them to come to Sales Camp! Shonna is the director of development for Houses With Hope and her organization was our non-profit of the...
Mar 19, 2018•35 min•Ep. 57
With all the focus on social media currently, creating a referral network has almost become a lost art. So today I am super excited to introduce you to Ray Anderson, an expert in organizational development who I met years ago, through networking with some business associates at an event. He has years of experience working with sales teams, so what he has to share today is going to be really valuable. Listen in as Ray shares what he has learned over the years about getting the very best out of pe...
Mar 12, 2018•29 min
Do you have the confidence to go out and represent your business in the very best way possible? The truth is that most people could really use some help with that, so today I'm excited to introduce you to Kim Somers-Egelsee, a soul sister and a very dear friend who has lit up my world in so many ways! She has such a lot to share- about confidence and about helping people to feel better about themselves so that they can represent themselves in the way that they really want to, both in business an...
Mar 05, 2018•36 min
No one will believe in your business like you do. No one has the vision like you do. That means no one can grow your business like you can! If your limiting belief is that your innovative ideas can never make it, then you definitely need to hear what my guest has to say today. Grab some pen and paper, because I think you are going to want to take notes. With us today is the incredible Howard Lim of How Creative. How Creative is a branding agency based out of sunny L.A? Howard and his team are pi...
Feb 26, 2018•27 min
Are you feeling balanced, on purpose, and full of joy? Even the most joyful among us would probably admit that we can stand a little help in this area. You are going to enjoy my conversation today with an amazing transformational healer with whom I share an affinity for the world of energy and healing. She is changing lives and sharing her secret as she speaks authentically from the heart. Nancy Clairmont Carr is a transformational expert, energy healer, speaker, and entrepreneur. She empowers c...
Feb 19, 2018•32 min
Today I’m excited to introduce you to Kyle Payne, who has been part of the Sales Coach Now community and whose success we’ve has been watching over the past year. Kyle was recently on a panel at the Quantum Sales Summit, where he shared a number of really great strategies that he used to grow his sales. Listen in as he shares some of these strategies on the show today. Kyle is a digital marketing consultant with Viviel, an award-winning digital marketing agency in Minneapolis Minnesota. He has b...
Feb 12, 2018•37 min
In order to be successful in business, it is important to take cues from successful business owners. Whether you are just starting your first business, or about to double your sales yet again, having a mentor or a coach can make all the difference. Today, I have with me a veteran coach who just so happens to be one of my favorite collaborators, Rebekah Hall! Rebekah has been coaching businesses for over a decade, amounting to over 2,000 businesses getting well on their way to success. While her ...
Feb 05, 2018•37 min
To celebrate Double Your Sales’ 50th episode, I am turning the mic on myself and answering all the questions I usually get to ask my guests. Some of you might already know my story, but I think it is always a good practice to remind ourselves of our past so we know how much farther we have left to go. From the moment I started my own business, I wanted to help entrepreneurs and business owners make a lot of money and find success, whatever that might mean to them. The only reason I am in such a ...
Jan 29, 2018•30 min•Ep. 50
When we talk about doubling sales, so much of our focus revolves around the next new strategy or following a new lead. What if I told you that you could see a tangible shift in your sales success simply by practicing positive thinking? Today, I am chatting with the incredible Michael Losier, who literally wrote the book on the Law of Attraction. The Law of Attraction is all about changing your negative focus and attention into positive focus and attention. The energetic response around you will ...
Jan 22, 2018•37 min
For some of us, stepping out and starting your own business feels like entering a brave new world. For people like Andrew Fuller, it’s more like fulfilling destiny. In today’s episode, I am sitting down with Andrew to talk all things entrepreneurship. This is particularly exciting for me, because I feel like I am a part of the Fuller family! My first interview with a Fuller was Andrew’s daughter Kayla, who is giving Millennials a fabulous reputation in business. Andrew will be the first to tell ...
Jan 15, 2018•25 min
I can’t wait to dive into today’s episode. I am sitting down with one of the Quantum Sales Summit sponsors, Jim Hohl. Jim has been in Marketing for nearly 25 years. He is the founder and CEO of Visify, a Digital Marketing agency he built with his business partner. They specialize in marketing for coaches, consultants, and trainers to make the most of their online presence. Over his quarter of a century in the business, he has managed to quadruple his profits! I cannot think of a better person to...
Jan 08, 2018•41 min
I think we have a lot to learn from Millennials who are crushing it in sales and in business. That is why I have Beccah Leindecker on the show today. Beccah is a Realtor in Minnesota who has managed not just to build up an independent business over this past year but has structured her life around travel goals. She and her husband traveled 81 days out of this past year, and if that sounds impossible to you, then you need to hear what Beccah has to say! Beccah has a lot going on. Being a Realtor ...
Jan 01, 2018•32 min
Today we have the super inspiring Martha Womack on the show and she really has an incredible story to tell! Martha has been an entrepreneur for years. As the youngest of three girls, she was born and raised in West Texas. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology in 1984 and then she moved across Texas, through Albuquerque and landed in Southern California, at the age of twenty-nine. At one point she thought of pursuing Law Enforcement, but she decided not to do that and took ...
Dec 26, 2017•46 min•Ep. 44
Millennials have an undeservedly bad reputation these days, especially in business. They have been labeled as entitled and demanding, unable to commit. I know for a fact that there are Millennials out there doing business well and making great strides to double their sales. It’s time to break down that myth and share with you a story that will inspire anyone, young or old, to have the confidence they need to be a successful business owner. I am so excited to interview a young woman who is an ind...
Dec 18, 2017•26 min•Ep. 44