by Connie Podesta | Nov 3, 2026 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Business As Usual Is Over, Quit It Series, Sales, Virtual Sales Speaker
Empathy in sales is what wins deals now. As a sales keynote speaker, I’ve watched hard selling fail again and again, here’s how to make the shift . By Connie Podesta, Sales Keynote Speaker I’ve spent years on stage as a sales keynote speaker, and here’s what I...
by Connie Podesta | Oct 6, 2026 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Business As Usual Is Over, Comedy and Therapy, Communication, Keynote Speaker, Leadership Speaker, Quit It Series, Sales, Sales Keynote Speaker, Stand Out Strategies
Selling gets easier when you understand sales communication styles. Stop talking your way, start communicating theirs, and let comfort, not pressure, close the deal. Want to close more deals? First, know your audience. Selling gets easier when you understand sales...
by Connie Podesta | Sep 30, 2026 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Business As Usual Is Over, Motivational Speaking, Quit It Series, Sales, Stand Out Strategies
Customers rarely say no because of price. They say no because they didn’t connect. Learn to read bottom-line vs. relationship buyers and adapt fast. Most lost sales don’t come down to price or the market. They...
by Connie Podesta | Aug 26, 2026 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Business As Usual Is Over, Communication, Keynote Speaker, Quit It Series, Sales, Stand Out Strategies
Selling gets easier when you stop talking your way and start communicating theirs—because comfort, not pressure, is what actually closes deals. If you want better sales results, stronger client relationships, and fewer stalled conversations, there’s a place we have to...
by Connie Podesta | Feb 11, 2026 | 10 Ways to Stand Out, Keynote Speaker, Motivational Speaking, Quit It Series, Sales, Stand Out Strategies
Your ego can fuel sales success—or sabotage it. Learn why top performers listen first, talk second, and let customer needs drive the close. In today’s hyper-competitive sales environment, where AI tools can analyze data and automate outreach, what truly sets top...
by Connie Podesta | Jan 27, 2026 | Business As Usual Is Over, Keynote Speaker, Quit It Series, Sales, Stand Out Strategies
Stop Assuming and Start Listening: The Modern Salesperson’s Guide to Closing More Deals You’ve heard the old saying about making assumptions, right? Let’s just say it doesn’t work out well for the person making them. In today’s fast-paced, diverse world, assuming you...
