Kirsten Schmidtke: The Sales Mindset Shift You Didn't Know You Needed

About this episode

Kirsten Schmidtke discusses how to approach sales with integrity and authenticity, shifting the mindset around selling.

Send us a text What if sales didn’t have to feel icky, pushy, or inauthentic? In this episode, I sit down with Kirsten Schmidtke, sales coach and former tech sales leader, to talk about how to build a more honest, empowering relationship with selling. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your business, Kirsten shares a radically refreshing perspective on how to approach sales with more heart and less hustle. What We Cover: 💡 Why most of us are thinking about sales all wrong—and how to shift from "ick" to integrity 🧠 The stories we tell ourselves about money, worthiness, and receiving, and how to rewrite them 📈 The difference between revenue and real profit—and why it matters more than you think 🔑 The essential sales skills every entrepreneur should practice (yes, even the introverts!) Ready to stop dreading sales calls and start showing up with clarity and confidence? Tune in to learn how to sell in a way that actually feels good. Find Kirsten Schmidtke: 📲 Instagram: @kirstenschmidtke 🌎 Website: kirstenschmidtke.com Want to explore your money mindset? DM “MONEY” to Kirsten on Instagram to get her free guide on money mindset shifts. Links For You: • Follow me on IG •…

People in this episode

Host: Janette Downie

Guest: Kirsten Schmidtke

Topics covered

• sales mindset
• entrepreneurship
• money mindset
• authentic selling
• business growth

Keywords

• sales
• entrepreneur
• money mindset
• authenticity
• business
• sales skills
• profit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Instagram, kirstenschmidtke.com

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