How to Scale Your Business by Releasing Limiting Beliefs “Selling Is A Skill That Anyone Can Learn.” — Ursula Mentjes (08:37-08:40) Sales is a valuable life skill that is not routinely taught. Most of the time, sales professionals receive basic training to provide them with a quick initial boost in the job. Unfortunately, these training methods only work short-term, if at all. The defeated mindset that tends to be rampant in sales is not addressed, leading to burning out, exasperation, and unmot...
Dec 31, 2019•29 min•Ep. 103
When it comes to failing businesses, it’s often not what you’re doing, but when. Chas Wilson believes there are sequential strategies that all local businesses should follow in order to reach their fullest potential. In this conversation with Ursula Mentjes, Chas shares some of his top sales techniques to build powerful relationships and expand your reach. He also shares his “BOND” method, and how you can use it to amplify your networking. From time blocking, to utilizing the power of consistenc...
Dec 17, 2019•30 min•Ep. 102
It’s easy to forget how educated, qualified, and tenacious we are when it comes to selling ourselves, which often holds us back. Today’s guest, Kari Switala, shares how she overcame her self-doubt and fueled herself to achieve her goals. Kari is the Chief Creative Officer at Wild Fig Marketing and a newly published author with an inspiring story. She is passionate about using her talents and words to encourage others, which is reflective in this conversation. Join Ursula Mentjes in this episode ...
Dec 03, 2019•30 min•Ep. 101
We tend to ignore what’s directly in front of us until one day it hits us suddenly. At least, that’s what happened for Tena Pettis. Tena went from working in corporate, to starting a digital design agency from scratch, and balancing four successful businesses, only to realize she was succeeding in the wrong way. Tena shares how life redirected her focus and why only juggling doTERRA was the best decision for her. Join Ursula Mentjes in this episode to hear more about how to tune into where life ...
Nov 19, 2019•35 min•Ep. 100
Whether you know it or not, childhood has a major subconscious influence in your day-to-day life as an adult. Today’s guest, Mee Vaj, shares how her experiences with war and abuse as a child shaped her limiting beliefs, but also inspired her to grow her own business. As a refugee, Mee endured many hardships, which has led her to help others learn to confront their own subconscious blocks. In this episode, Mee shares her own journey of overcoming fear and learning to become more in tune with her ...
Nov 05, 2019•31 min
Establishing a reputable name in speaking takes years of hard work, networking, and perseverance. Ross Bernstein, best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books, hits the ball out of the park when it comes to these things. As an author and business speaker, Ross travels around the world to help individuals expand their company outreach and success. In this interview, Ross shares how he’s built his career and how he uses his platform to uplift and give back to others. Join Ursula Mentjes in this e...
Oct 15, 2019•31 min
Today’s guests, Dr. Sara Barber, and Dan Bakker, are co-owners of Foundation Livestock Service. They use their collective knowledge from 34 years of veterinary and production experience to assist beef and dairy clients in enhancing their production and profitability. Both Sara and Dan share insight on what they have had to overcome in order to create a service that brings intrinsic value to their business and to their customers. This interview explores what it means to charge what you’re worth a...
Oct 01, 2019•27 min•Ep. 97
As an entrepreneur, numbers can often be daunting, but LaVonne Shields is here to help. LaVonne is a business accountability coach and accounting strategist. She also serves as an expert for the Inland Empire Women’s Business Center in San Bernardino, a QuickBooks instructor for the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and uses her expertise to help business owners expand their businesses by engaging in their financial management. LaVonne shares what it means to let go of being...
Sep 17, 2019•33 min
Building an authentic, highly grossing company takes hard work, but anyone can do it, and sometimes, more than once! Debbie Allen is a diverse entrepreneur who has sold 6 million-dollar companies, is an internationally recognized business growth strategist and speaker, and a published author. Debbie is ranked as one of the top 3% professional women speakers worldwide and has helped multitudes of individuals grow successful businesses for 25 years. In this episode, she shares her top strategies t...
Sep 03, 2019•37 min•Ep. 95
Podcasting has become an intimate and exciting platform for individuals to connect and share an array of expertise. Ian Levitt was in the broadcasting industry for over 20 years and recently left to start his own production company, Studio Americana. Studio Americana is a professional recording studio that facilitates podcasting and audio recording. In today’s interview, Ian and Ursula discuss the limitless possibilities within the realm of podcasting, how he’s managed to create a simplified cus...
Aug 20, 2019•31 min
Building an online platform can be daunting, but today’s guest, Jenna Redfield, is here to teach you how to tackle your fear and build your online brand. Jenna is a social media expert, with an emphasis on Instagram. She has turned her expertise into a growing business, Twin Cities Collective, and helps other businesses do the same. In this interview, Jenna uncovers the most common mistakes people make when networking, shares the importance of building an authentic and credible brand, as well as...
Aug 06, 2019•35 min•Ep. 93
Today’s guest, Juli Lassow, has mastered the art of establishing fundamental and beneficial retail relationships. After her 17 years of retail with Target, Juli took her experience and founded JHL Solutions. JHL Solutions is a management firm with an expertise in retail which assists large scale businesses in establishing profitable partnerships that allow growth for both parties. In this episode, Juli shares her top strategies to network, how to refine your market and the importance of being op...
Jul 16, 2019•34 min•Ep. 92
Do you need to take your business to the next level or make some definite changes to boost your sales in a big way? In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing information that is helpful and powerful, no matter your current situation. We’re discussing 5 Steps to Take a Quantum Leap in your business this year. When I first started out, and public speaking was a big part of my job, I had a crippling fear that I had to overcome and limiting beliefs about myself that had to be removed. It was a process th...
Jul 02, 2019•34 min
If you’re passionate about speaking but don’t know where to start, Leisa Reid is the speaking coach you need. Leisa is a powerful speaker who has delivered over 400 speeches over the past 4 years and has decided to share her speaking secrets with you. She assists passionate entrepreneurs in building their career by learning how to give effective messages and using those skills to get gigs. Today, Leisa shares more about her journey, the importance of being conscious of limiting beliefs, and how ...
Jun 18, 2019•39 min
Today’s guest, John Golden, is a bestselling author and sales strategist. He is also globally acknowledged as a Sales and Marketing thought leader and speaker. In this episode, John shares his top-selling strategies, how to identify your target audience, and the importance of retrospective intelligence. He provides tangible and relevant tips that will benefit any entrepreneur to articulate their strengths and explore personal experiences to improve overall business. If you’re interested in pursu...
Jun 04, 2019•40 min
Being a parent and working a full-time job can be difficult to balance. It’s common to feel as if you’re missing out on vital parts of your children’s lives. That’s how Sarah Stokes felt, which led her to take matters into her own hands. After taking a leap of faith and launching her own magazine, she was able to grow, sell her magazine and focus on growing her own agency. Sarah is an accomplished business woman who wants to share her passion for business and helping others with you. Tune into t...
May 21, 2019•46 min
Welcome to another episode of Double Your Sales! This week’s episode includes a special guest, Rebekah Hall. Rebekah is an experienced business coach with over 10 years in the industry and has worked with over 2400 companies. Today, Rebekah brings some of the knowledge she’s learned through her work to the table to share it with you. She covers topics such as how to establish value, charging what you’re worth, and the vitality of being humble and teachable. To hear more from Rebekah about how to...
May 07, 2019•44 min
Finding what’s holding you back is possibly the single most important thing to discover and overcome. As a Personal Brand Strategist, Amanda Johnson helps individuals who aspire to exceed their goals as speakers, authors, and coaches pinpoint the message they want to share with the world. After spending years perfecting her own message through her expedition to find her own truth, Amanda’s decision to share that message and her writing with the world changed her life forever – and now she helps ...
Apr 16, 2019•45 min
As a dancer, choreographer and instructor, Melissa has always immersed herself in creativity. But when life threw her a curve ball at her, leaving her a single mother with five young children, Melissa had to take her creativity and apply it head-on into her business. From teaching students in her small WI town, to now teaching students all over the world, Melissa's journey of perseverance and grit will inspire you to grand jeté into the amazing world of entrepreneurship and chase your own amazin...
Apr 02, 2019•37 min
Success doesn’t have set qualifications. Most individuals have beliefs about selling that limit them from ever taking a leap of faith and creating the business they’ve always dreamed of. Today, 23 year-old Megan Adams talks about how she overcame those beliefs and became a million-dollar producer and real estate agent. Not only has Megan pursued her own dreams but she’s helped multitudes of people reach their own. To learn more about how you can bring your own goals into fruition and create the ...
Mar 18, 2019•21 min
Turning your passion into a full-time job can be a difficult transition, but a fulfilling accomplishment when systematically executed. As most things in business, this is much easier said than done, but Rebekah Scott, designer, business coach, author, and podcast host, has found a way to harmonize all aspects of her life – including business and family – and shares how you can too. Rebekah’s love and passion for her company and her family radiates through all of her endeavors, but her tenacity a...
Mar 04, 2019•30 min
No matter what your business is, learning to cater to your audiences’ needs is the most important task. In todays’ episode, Laine Torres, a photographer for personal branding, talks how to become a good listener, how to sell and market yourself, and how to project your goals. Laine has a strong marketing background and uses strategic skills to meet her clients’ needs, including professional makeup, personal styling, and using her unique eye to create a concept that both meets her clients vision ...
Feb 18, 2019•35 min
Self-doubt is something many of us struggle with, which is why it’s important to have motivational and encouraging individuals in our lives. Often times, it can be difficult to embrace the truth about our own potential. Connie Pheiff is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, coach, and transformational speaker who specializes in helping individuals activate their own true power. In this episode, Connie talks about her top strategies for building a personal platform, identifying your values, and ...
Feb 05, 2019•32 min
Pushing yourself to reach your full potential can be a difficult task but one that’s well worthwhile. It is easy to get in our own heads and talk ourselves down but Lisa McDonald has defied that normalcy. Despite the obstacles, Lisa has had to endure. She is a motivational speaker, TV, and radio host, podcaster, blogger, and has successfully published 4 children’s books. Lisa is an advocate for empowering others and uses her skills to help individuals accomplish their goals. To learn how you can...
Jan 21, 2019•40 min
Stepping out of your comfort zone and starting your own company can be an intimidating pursuit. Yet, despite the risks and self-doubt that is exactly what Sally Doyle did. Sally is the owner of Absolute Business Solutions, a bookkeeping firm in Minneapolis, and has over 20 years of experience prior to launching her company in 2018. Sally focuses on entrepreneurs and uses her skills as a certified pro-advisor to help business owners evaluate and grow their finances. If you’re interested in expand...
Jan 07, 2019•30 min
Our purpose often comes unexpectedly but we have to be ready to grasp onto those opportunities. Michelle French was climbing the corporate ladder on the American Airlines sales team until a drastic turn of events led her to start her own nonprofit event organization. Michelle has acquired valuable insight through her business and has a passion for helping others. Join Michelle and Ursula Mentjes in this episode of Double Your Sales to help you take on new beliefs that will boost your productivit...
Dec 17, 2018•31 min
Pamela Egan is an artist with a passion for floral design. Pamela has been successful in cultivating her passions and talent in order to create a successful and growing business. Not only does her background and instinctual creative abilities shine through her floral arrangements but she continues to surpass clients’ expectations by creating an upscale, caring, and welcoming ambiance for their spaces. Tune into this episode of Double Your Sales with Ursula Mentjes to learn more about how you can...
Dec 03, 2018•32 min
Kristin Ford Hinrichs is the Owner and Chief Effectiveness Officer of Best in Learning, an independent consulting firm that works with organizations who are committed, engaged and ready to roll up their sleeves to find the very best learning solutions to improve processes, streamline workflow, and increase productivity. Kristin works in the areas of off-the-shelf and custom content, platforms, methodologies and technologies, to support alignment and performance. Customers include corporate, gove...
Nov 19, 2018•33 min
Starting up a business can be a daunting task but also a very fulfilling one. Many entrepreneurs have limiting beliefs that hold them back in the startup process - hearing their stories could help you avoid those setbacks. In this interview, Connor Gillivan, the CMO of freeeup.com, published author, and online salesman, will share selling strategies and freelance secrets that could take your business to the next level. Tune into this episode of Double Your Sales with your host, Ursula Mentjes, t...
Nov 05, 2018•27 min
I am thrilled beyond words to have today’s guest, Kateri Ruiz, on today’s show. Kateri is Founder and CEO of MAIA, a community having an online directory that connects consumers with women-owned businesses. On today’s episode, Kateri shares a fascinating story of why she decided to begin her company...which began very close to home! The mission of MAIA is to change the status quo on gender equality at the highest levels of leadership. MAIA is a group of women-conscious consumers and it’s the fir...
Oct 15, 2018•30 min
