Selling Your Expertise: Helping Women Confidently Sell Their Skills
This podcast helps women entrepreneurs confidently sell their skills and grow authentic, profitable businesses. Hosted by sales strategist Renee Hribar, it covers practical sales strategies, client attraction, and business systems for expert-based businesses. Episodes focus on topics like writing proposals that close, qualifying leads, and selling more to existing clients. The show targets B2B consultants and service providers who want to land high-ticket clients without feeling pushy.
Episodes
092: You Don't Suck at Sales
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/"Just checking in" isn't a follow-up strategy; it's a sign you haven't figured out why the conversation should happen.Renee Hribar continues her October Dynamite series with the story of Joanne, a seasoned business owner whose CRM had become a digital junk drawer of relationships she kept meaning to reopen. Every attempt to message a former contact named Susan e
091: How to Find Clients Without More Marketing
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/"I need more leads" sounds like a business problem, but it's usually a "who" problem in disguise.Renee Hribar tells the story of a client she calls Lisa, a highly credentialed consultant whose referrals dried up. Lisa did what most experts do. She refreshed her website, posted more, and added a newsletter, a webinar and a funnel to her list. By Thursday she had
090: Build Bridges, Not Barriers in Your Sales Conversations
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Your sales call doesn't fall apart at the price; it falls apart the moment you stop listening.Renee Hribar shares the story of a client she calls Lisa, a skilled consultant who ran great discovery conversations right up until it was time to make the offer. That's when she stopped listening, started reciting every package, call, and deliverable she had, and turne
089: Make the One Offer Your Client Actually Needs
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Your client doesn't need everything from you today; she needs to know what's next.Renee Hribar breaks down why so many talented service providers and consultants freeze the moment they can see everything wrong in a client's business. She walks through a coaching story about a woman she calls Sarah, who kept expanding her scope every time she thought about what t
088: Why It's So Easy to Undercharge for Your Own Expertise
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/If you've ever caught yourself saying "oh, I just gave them a quick template," you're already undercharging for what actually solves the problem.Renee Hribar tells the story of a client she calls Kate, a member of her Permission to Sell program, who couldn't put a price on a resource she'd built because charging for it felt "inauthentic" — until Renee asked her
087: How to Follow Up After Networking
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/If your networking follow-up ends with a stack of business cards on your desk, you didn't network, you just collected humans.Renee Hribar unpacks why most people measure a networking event by the wrong number: how many people they met, not how many real pathways they created. She tells the story of a web designer, whose referrals had dried up despite showing up
086: Stop Relying on Referrals Alone for New Clients
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Most referrals fall apart not because people don't like you, but because they have no idea what to actually send you.Renee Hribar unpacks a private round table she hosted with a group of women business owners, where she asked two deceptively simple questions: where are your clients coming from, and what can somebody actually buy from you? Their answers revealed
085: Why Your Sales Strategy Isn't the REAL Problem
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/The biggest obstacle between you and your next client isn't your strategy, it's the four inches between your ears.Renee Hribar unpacks why so many talented service providers and consultants convince themselves their sales strategy is broken when the real problem is how they're interpreting rejection. Drawing from a recent coaching conversation with a client who
084: Why Your Coffee Chats Aren't Turning Into Clients
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Most coffee chats end with a nice conversation and nothing else, and that's a sales problem hiding as a networking problem.Renee Hribar breaks down why casual networking calls fail to convert into clients and introduces her four-part "Before the Call Trust Builder" framework: recon, relevant questions, examples, and deciding the next step. She walks through how
083: Skip the Gatekeeper and Start More Sales Conversations
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/The fastest way to land your dream client might not be through the front door at all.Renee Hribar breaks down the "side door" strategy she's used since her first sales job in Manhattan: instead of chasing an elusive decision maker with an outdated LinkedIn profile, reach out to the people whose job is literally to have conversations- the sales team, biz dev, and
082: How Doubt Kills Sales
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/One sale is a fluke. Ten is a business.Renee Hribar breaks down why so many B2B service providers and consultants stall out after selling an offer just once, mistaking early doubt for proof the offer doesn't work. Pulling from a people-watching afternoon at a Barcelona cafe, Ford's two-year road-testing process for new car models, and a story about the devil sel
081: Avoid Scope Creep (for good)
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/One signature offer can only carry your business so far before it collapses under its own weight.Renee Hribar breaks down how a scary-smart client was stuck charging $3,000 for one all-in-one signature service — and how they rebuilt her business around a five-part offer ecosystem instead: a free monthly workshop as the front door, a $111 named session, a $44 low
080: Stop Giving Free Access (to your expertise)
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/When a client says "we love you" but still won't commit, is that a compliment or a stall tactic?Renee Hribar breaks down a real coaching session with a client who heard the classic corporate line, "We see your value, but we need to think about next steps" — and unpacks why buyers freeze even when they genuinely love you. She shows how fear and control, not skill
079: Close the Sale You (almost) Lost
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/You can nail every mile marker with a prospect and still watch the deal go cold, and the reason usually has nothing to do with your pricing.Renee Hribar breaks down why sales calls that feel amazing in the moment so often end in "let me think about it." Using the real story of a fractional HR director whose promising lead stalled after a great call, Renee introd
078: How To Turn Posts Into Sales Conversations
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Posting more is not the same thing as creating more sales opportunities.Renee Hribar breaks down one of the biggest mistakes consultants, coaches, and service providers make when they are trying to find their next clients. Instead of using content to start conversations, they spend hours creating posts, updating websites, tweaking bios, and perfecting offers wit
077: Write Client Proposals That Close
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/You already won the client, then your proposal talked them right back out of it.Renee Hribar breaks down why so many consultants and B2B service providers lose deals they had already closed. The problem isn't price or timing; it's sending a seven-page brochure full of "here's my agency" energy when the buyer has already decided they want you. Renee walks through
076: Stop Over-Explaining and Start Closing
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/You delivered a VIP day your client loved, so why does the very next call feel like starting from scratch?Renee Hribar pulls apart the hidden leak in your sales process that turns great one-off offers into dead ends, and shows why selling strategy first and separately changes everything. She walks through why one-offs quietly stall your business, how decision fa
075: How to Sell More to Existing Clients
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Your best upsell opportunity is already sitting in your client roster, they just don't know you can help them.Renee Hribar breaks down the exact reason clients go hire someone else for work you're fully capable of doing: you're letting them enter through one door and never showing them the rest of the house. Using the "referral-reliant Rachel" archetype and a re
074: Why Your Referrals Are Not a Sales Strategy
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/You built a business that works. You just can't explain why, and that's the most dangerous place a consultant can stand.Renee Hribar walks through a real client scenario (meet "Rosie", a booked-out email strategist and ghostwriter with 15+ years of experience) to unpack what actually happens when successful experts hit a plateau. The culprit is almost never a la
073: Reset Your Sales Strategy
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Clearing your calendar feels like freedom — until it doesn't.Renee Hribar pulls back the curtain on a real coaching conversation with a consultant who did everything right: she finished out her clients, dropped the underpriced projects, and gave herself space to think strategically. And then the doubt crept in. Through a three-step framework, Renee walks through
072: Sales Call Tips for Consultants Who Are Done Winging It
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/If your sales calls feel like therapy sessions, the problem isn't your personality — it's your structure.Renee Hribar breaks down exactly why sales calls fall apart after the first five minutes — and it has nothing to do with confidence or credentials. Using a real client example (a Columbia-educated, dynamic expert whose calls weren't converting), Renee diagnos
071: 5 Step Sales System That Gets New Clients
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Sales is not content; it's conversations, and Renee Hribar is here to prove that one intentional outreach a day can change everything for your business.In this episode, Renee walks through a real client session with a woman who had all the systems, all the tools, and zero sales momentum. The problem wasn't discipline, laziness, or even messaging. It was the abse
070: How to Qualify Leads
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/When someone says "I need you," most service providers blow it in the next 30 seconds.Renee Hribar breaks down the subtle but costly mistake consultants and service providers make the moment a hot lead comes in — and it has nothing to do with your offer or your pricing. Using a real client example (a 1.2M agency owner with a leaky pipeline), Renee walks through
069: Stop Starting Over, Sales are in Your Network
--->> https://askmecoach.comYou're not starting over; you're skipping over the easiest money in your business.Renee Hribar breaks down why so many consultants and service providers feel like they're building from scratch, when the truth is they're sitting on a warm list of people who already know them, like them, and are ready to be invited. Through a real client story, Renee walks through a
068: Sell Results, Not Processes
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Most experts lose sales by explaining too much instead of selling what actually matters.Renee Hribar breaks down a common mistake service providers and consultants make when trying to land clients: overexplaining their process. Instead of building trust, too much detail overwhelms buyers and shifts focus away from what decision-makers actually care about — resul
067: Stop Losing Leads (Get a Better Sales Process)
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Your sales problem isn’t your skills—it’s your client journey.When your sales process is unclear, even the most talented consultants lose clients, undercharge, and struggle to build consistent revenue. This conversation breaks down why offers fall flat, why follow-up fails, and how a messy client journey silently kills sales—even when you’re doing “everything ri
066: How to Find Clients in Your Current Network
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/You already have people around you who could become clients—you just haven’t been connecting with them.Instead of chasing new leads, this approach focuses on identifying real sales opportunities within your existing network. From LinkedIn connections to email contacts, there are people already familiar with you who likely have the exact problem you solve—you jus
065: Stop Giving Away Free Consulting and Sell Strategy Sessions Instead
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Most sales calls fail because you're giving too much away instead of guiding the next step.Renee Hribar breaks down why discovery calls often turn into free consulting sessions that drain your time and don’t convert into paying clients. She introduces a smarter approach using structured, paid strategy sessions that create clarity, build trust, and naturally lead
064: Why Clients Leave After the Sale (and How to Fix it)
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Most service providers think the sale is the win. But that mindset is costing you repeat clients and long-term revenue.Renee Hribar explains why clients leave after getting results and how to fix the gap between delivery and what comes next. She shares a simple framework to guide clients forward, position yourself as a trusted advisor, and create ongoing opportu
063: Sales Calls That Convert
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Sales calls don’t convert when you leave them unstructured.Renee Hribar shares a clear sales call framework designed for consultants and service providers who want to close more clients without chasing or overexplaining. By focusing on qualifying questions, structured conversations, and clear next steps, she shows how to turn discovery calls into consistent clie
062: One Offer to Better Clients
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/When your audience grows faster than your capacity, the instinct to help everyone can quietly destroy your sales strategy.Renee Hribar breaks down the moment many experts face once their business gains momentum. The audience grows, new opportunities appear, and suddenly there are people who respect your work but are not quite ready for your premium services. Ins
061: Stop Waiting For Referrals Start Closing Clients Consistently
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/The clients you want may already be paying attention, and you might be overlooking them.Many consultants and service providers rely heavily on referrals, but referrals alone are not a reliable sales strategy for long-term growth. Renee Hribar explains why waiting for referrals creates unpredictable revenue and how experts often filter out ideal clients before me
060: How to Measure Sales Progress (it’s NOT what you think)
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/If you keep hitting your sales goals but still feel behind, this is your wake-up call.Renee Hribar breaks down why ambitious entrepreneurs move the goalpost the second they get close to success, and how that mindset quietly sabotages confidence, clarity, and consistent sales. Through a real client story, she shows how measurable progress, micro actions, and visi
059: 3 Ways to Close Unsure Clients Without Discounts
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/When a client says “We’ll start in a few months,” most service providers accidentally kill the sale.Renee Hribar breaks down exactly how to handle the “wait to start” objection without discounting, chasing, or getting weirdly sweet. She walks through three real-world sales scenarios and shares clean, professional scripts that protect your calendar, your cash flo
058: Interview to Offer (Make A Sale)
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Your podcast interviews could be your most elegant sales pipeline — if you design them that way.Renee Hribar breaks down the three-part framework that turns podcast guests into paying clients without awkward pitching or chasing. Instead of hoping great conversations magically convert, she explains how to intentionally design the second conversation, deliver a st
057: 3 Ways to Get Proposals Accepted And Close Sales Calls Faster
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Sending a proposal isn’t the problem; losing control after sending it is.When clients say they’re “thinking about it,” what’s really happening is decision drift. Buyers don’t decide in a vacuum, and when experts step back too early, outside opinions fill the gap. This conversation reframes stalled proposals as a role issue, not a pricing or confidence problem, a
056: Stop Wasting Discovery Calls on UNqualified Leads (Steal My 5-Day Fix that changes everything)
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/If your sales process starts and ends with a calendar link, you may be pushing away your best clients.Renee Hribar breaks down why modern buyers need guidance before they ever book a call, and how consultants and service providers can create a simple sales front door that automatically pre-qualifies leads. Using a real-world five-day email framework, she shows h
055: Book 3 Calls in the Next 7 Days
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/If you need clients now, posting more content isn’t the problem — proximity is.Renee Hribar breaks down a simple, repeatable strategy for booking sales calls using the people already in your world. Instead of cold outreach or chasing strangers, this approach focuses on warm connections, clear invitations, and small, specific entry points that make it easy for bu
054: Mastering Client Follow Up
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/If your clients love your work but keep hesitating on the next step, this sales shift changes everything.Many service providers struggle when buyers say all the right things but never move forward. Renee Hribar breaks down why pushing harder backfires and how changing the front door of your offer creates momentum without pressure. Through a real client story, sh
053: How to Restart Your Sales Without Hustling Harder
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/You do not need to grind harder to prove you are serious about your business.This conversation reframes the pressure many consultants and service providers feel at the start of the year and replaces hustle with clarity. Renee Hribar breaks down why momentum comes from simple, direct action instead of exhaustion, especially when cash flow feels uncomfortable. The
052: How Consultants Turn Conversations Into Paying Clients
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Selling your expertise isn’t about confidence or content — it’s about practice.Renee Hribar challenges the idea that feeling “stuck” means something is wrong with you, and reframes sales hesitation as a lack of structure, rhythm, and real-world repetition. Instead of chasing motivation or perfect messaging, she walks through why most consultants and service prov
051: Steal This To Find Clients For January (even from the couch while eating cheese)
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Your next client might already be sitting in your inbox.Renee Hribar shares a low-energy, high-return sales move for coaches, consultants, and service providers during the pre-holiday haze: review your inbox and send one simple reconnection email. The focus is not explaining everything or building a full plan, but starting a genuine conversation with a clear, co
050: Pricing Vs Offer The Results First Way To Close Clients
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Sending pricing without a real offer can quietly kill the sale, even when the client already wants to work with you.Renee Hribar breaks down what happened in a private coaching session where a highly skilled consultant sent numbers with no context and then spiraled when the prospect went silent. The fix is simple and repeatable: lead with three outcomes the clie
049: Where Are My People? Find Your Next 5 Clients
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Finding your next five clients is not a mystery when you have a simple connection strategy that works.Renee Hribar walks through a practical, human way for experts and service providers to find real, paying clients without becoming a content machine or chasing every new platform. She breaks down three specific places your ideal clients are already hiding social
048: Convert Former Clients into New Revenue Before Year End
—>>http://askmecoach.com/You’re closer to your next client than you think — your revenue is sitting in relationships you’ve already built.Renee Hribar breaks down a simple, precise, and deeply human way to make December your highest-revenue month without launching anything new. Instead of chasing strangers on social media, she shows how to identify warm leads, reconnect intentionally, and us
047: How Service Providers Close More High Ticket Clients
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/Turning free discovery calls into consistent high-ticket clients is easier than most service providers realize.Renee Hribar breaks down the new sales landscape for consultants and high ticket service providers, revealing why traditional posting, waiting, and hoping no longer works. She shares real client examples and explains how strategic, personalized invitati
046: Why Nobody’s Booking Your Discovery Calls (and What to Do Instead)
Discovery calls are not dead, but they desperately need a makeover.Sales strategist Renee Hribar breaks down how to shift from vague, low-conversion conversations to focused, desirable calls that clients are eager to say yes to. She explains why buyer behavior has changed, how the old discovery call model falls flat, and the simple framework that helps service providers, consultants, and experts c
045: Sales Secrets for Turning Workshops Into Paying Clients
Most speakers stop at applause. But the real money is made in the follow-up.Renee Hribar shares her proven three-touch workshop sequence that transforms speaking engagements into ongoing client relationships. She breaks down how to capture your audience before, during, and after your talk without being pushy, plus the small moves that turn genuine connection into consistent sales. From simple Link
044: Stop Losing Sales: Say this instead
Most people don’t realize they’re losing sales because their offers aren’t clear.Renee Hribar shares the story of a business consultant who struggled to turn conversations into clients—not because she lacked skill or passion, but because her offers were vague. Through Renee’s signature RH3 Closing Method, she learned to articulate specific results, timeframes, and value so potential clients could
043: How To Stop Being Perfect and Start Selling with Confidence
Perfectionism might feel like preparation, but it’s really a disguise for fear.Renee Hribar shares real client stories that reveal how waiting for everything to look “perfect” can quietly stall your growth. She reminds entrepreneurs that progress—not perfection—creates results, and that your next client is already in your world waiting for you to show up. Through her three-step framework—Post it,
042: Create Clarity in Your Marketing
What if selling your services felt simple, clear, and magnetic?Renee Hribar shares how one coach transformed her results by shifting focus to a single front window offer—her book anthology project. By leading with her highest-value offer, she filled her program, attracted new coaching clients, and made her content creation effortless.This story highlights the power of choosing one clear message to
041: How to Continue the Conversation and Grow Your Business
Silence from potential clients doesn’t mean no—it usually just means they’re busy.Renee Hribar shares how to shift your mindset around follow up, moving away from the idea that you’re forcing attention and instead focusing on continuing the conversation. Through a simple yet powerful “front window” strategy, she demonstrates how spotlighting one clear offer can attract ideal clients, generate disc
040: Follow Up Strategies that Create Predictable Income
Avoiding follow ups is like putting your business growth on pause.Renee Hribar shares the story of Sheila, a bookkeeper who was nervous about reaching out but discovered how a simple, customized follow up framework led to new opportunities, client connections, and even high-ticket sales. With only a few follow ups, she booked presentations, offered free reviews that opened doors, and landed a $4,0
039: How Can Simple Follow Ups Help You Build Confidence in Sales
Your silence doesn’t serve your clients, but your courage just might.Renee Hribar shares the story of Sheila, a newly certified bookkeeper balancing family responsibilities, who struggled with asking for fair rates and following up with potential clients. Through guidance and mindset shifts, Sheila learned that following up isn’t about pestering—it’s about caring, reconnecting, and offering suppor
038: How She Turned a Dead Feed into a 5-Figure Week - with One Post
She ditched the hustle, posted once, and signed new clients. Here’s how you can too.Playing it safe will NOT get you noticed; being yourself will.Renee Hribar shares how one simple shift transformed her client’s marketing: adding a compelling question to every piece of anchor content. By focusing on connection over volume, and courage over conformity, this small change sparked conversations, reviv
037: How is Playing It Safe Holding You Back?
Playing it safe might be the very thing keeping you stuck.Renee Hribar shares the story of a marketing professor turned entrepreneur who realized that following the same industry playbook only made her blend in. By daring to do things differently, tell her story, and align her offers with what felt true, she was able to step out of the shadows and build real momentum in her business.This conversat
036: Create Sales Momentum with One Simple Step
Momentum begins with a single step, not a perfect plan.Renee Hribar shares how one business coach helped her simplify her process, launch a straightforward intake form, and send a concise email that led to genuine conversations and two new clients in just 30 days. Instead of waiting for the perfect funnel, she took imperfect action that created genuine results.The lesson is clear: clients don’t bu
035: How To Get (GREAT) Clients
The first yes is always the most important.Renee Hribar shares the story of a busy business coach who left corporate consulting to create more flexibility, only to find herself overwhelmed and invisible in her market. Together, they mapped out a simple yet powerful strategy using a Spotlight interview series to reconnect with her network, create valuable content, and build her email list while off
034: Framework to Warm Up Cold Leads
Turning cold leads into warm conversations is easier than you think.Renee Hribar shares her favorite messaging framework to help you confidently connect with past contacts, colleagues, or prospects without feeling salesy. She breaks down the steps, complimenting, asking sincere un-googleable questions, and bridging into natural conversations, so you can book more client projects without complex fu
033: How to Build a Sales Bridge Without Being Pushy
People don’t buy when they understand you; they buy when they feel understood.Renee Hribar shares how to move beyond surface-level conversations and create meaningful connections that naturally lead to sales. By combining a genuine message, story-based anchor content, and a thoughtful question, you can transform casual reconnections into high-value client relationships.This approach takes the pres
032: Turn Your Workshop Into Recurring Revenue
A $47 workshop can be the doorway to consistent five-figure months.Renee Hribar shares her three-step process to transform a small workshop into ongoing monthly recurring revenue without creating new content. By debriefing with participants, inviting them to the next step, and offering continued support, she shows how service providers can generate deeper client connections and steady income.It’s
031: How a Simple Offer Turned Into $7K in One Month
A small, simple offer can open the door to big client transformations.Renee Hribar shares how a casual $47 workshop, sold without a sales page or launch, led directly to high-ticket clients and stronger relationships. She explains why low-ticket, no-brainer offers work so well as entry points, helping clients see what’s possible while giving you clarity on who your best-fit buyers are.This episode
030: 3 Questions to Find the Right People for Your Offer This Week
The fastest way to new opportunities isn’t a giant email list—it’s the people you already know.Renee Hribar shares three powerful questions to help you refine your “love list,” identify who already sees you as a trusted advisor, and reconnect with potential clients and collaborators. With just a handful of genuine connections, you can grow your business without complicated funnels or cold pitches.
029: Why You Don’t Need a Big List to Make Big Sales
You don’t need a big list to make sales; you need the right conversations.Renee Hribar shares how she built her first client base with no email list, no funnel, and no fancy tech, just genuine connections and conversations. By reaching out to people she had already supported in some way, she transformed her relationships into her very first paying clients.This episode is a reminder that you alread
028: Anchor Content Strategies
Clarity is the fastest path to more conversions—and anchor content is your secret weapon to get there.Renee Hribar shares the story of Kelly, a brand designer who transformed her results by simplifying her message and creating targeted anchor content. By speaking in a way her audience could understand, inviting select people to review her work, and strategically sharing her content, Kelly went fro
027: How to Use Anchor Content as a Sales Strategy
Sales success doesn’t come from posting more; it comes from creating the right kind of content.Renee Hribar breaks down her proven “anchor content” method, a powerful evergreen approach that not only works long-term but can also spark meaningful client conversations before it’s even published. She explains how to identify the one question your clients ask most often, turn it into a demo of your ex
026: How to Qualify Leads and Build Client Connections
Even when a sales conversation doesn’t lead to a yes, it can still be a powerful win.Renee Hribar shares a fresh perspective on what to do when your initial outreach ends in silence. Instead of spiraling or overhauling your entire business, she introduces three powerful reframing questions to help you stay grounded, gain insights, and keep the door open for future connection. By focusing on genero
025: Sales Conversations Made Simple
Every sales conversation doesn’t need to end in a transaction to be a success.Renee Hribar shares her simple but powerful “3 C’s” framework—Connector, Collaborator, and Client—that completely redefines how to approach conversations, sales calls, and outreach. With this mindset, every connection becomes valuable and creates opportunities for referrals, partnerships, or future clients. She breaks do
024: Discovery Call Success with No Brainer Offers
A powerful sales call isn't about pushing—it's about positioning.Renee Hribar shares the essential roadmap for what to do once you're actually on the sales call. She breaks down how one client used her “zero to sales in 10 minutes a day” system to turn discovery calls into booked and paid projects—even while pregnant. Learn how a no-brainer offer can bridge the gap between interest and investment,
023: Close More Clients with Smart Sales Call Prep
Most sales calls fail before they even start—but not for the reasons you think.If you've ever dreaded hopping on a call with a potential client, you're not alone—and you're not doomed. Renee Hribar shares the powerful shift that transformed one life coach’s entire business by changing what she did before the sales call. From client recon sheets to pre-call emails, this episode dives into the simpl
022: Testimonials and Brag Folders that Quiet Your Inner Critic
You don’t need to be fearless to succeed, you need the right tools.Renee Hribar shares how to move through fear in business using simple, powerful tools to shift your sales mindset. She revisits "Sally", a brand strategist who overcame self-doubt by naming her inner critic and building two key resources: a brag folder and a family sweetness box. These tools aren’t just feel-good extras—they’re cri
021: How to Make Offers and Charge Your Worth Without Guilt
You are allowed to sell something that comes easy to you—and be paid well for it.Renee Hribar dives into the common struggles entrepreneurs face with sales confidence, especially when the inner mean girl voice takes over. Through the story of a brilliant brand strategist who struggled to charge for her expertise, Renee offers mindset tools to overcome fear, self-doubt, and resistance to making off
020: How to Follow Up Without Feeling Awkward (And Actually Get the Client)
You don't have to be pushy to stay in the conversation and close more sales.Renee Hribar shares the powerful concept of “follow up forever” and how it transforms the way you nurture client relationships without feeling salesy. From virtual book clubs to walking groups and batch cooking parties, she offers real-life client stories showing how fun, personal connection points create consistent, meani
019: How to Fix Your Messaging So High-Ticket Clients Find You First
People don’t buy coaching calls or course modules—they buy the result they believe you can help them achieve.Renee Hribar shares a powerful story from her days running a sales agency to illustrate the truth behind every buying decision. Whether you’re selling beige reconditioned phones or a high-ticket coaching package, what matters to your client is how their life will change. She explains how to
018: How to Use Your Story to Get More Clients (Without Feeling Like You're Bragging)
Your story could be the spark that brings your next dream client to your doorstep.Renee Hribar unpacks the ripple effect of sharing a personal story by following Emily, a business owner who simply posted a short, vulnerable story on LinkedIn. Without fancy graphics or complicated messaging, she attracted attention, booked discovery calls, and signed a new client, all within a week. This story illu
017: The Real Reason Clients Aren't Reaching Out (And How to Fix It Today)
Your story is your most powerful sales tool, especially when you're trying to attract new clients.Renee Hribar dives into how real-life stories create connection, build trust, and lead to more clients, even when you think your story isn’t “big enough.” Through a powerful client example, she breaks down how vulnerability and relatability made all the difference in shifting from crickets online to b
016: Mindset Blocks Women Entrepreneurs Must Break
A single outreach message can change the trajectory of your business.Renee Hribar shares a real-life listener success story that illustrates how shifting from fear-based assumptions to courageous, heart-led outreach can open doors you never saw coming. This episode revisits the power of connection over pitching and offers inspiration for service providers and coaches alike who want to make genuine
015: How to Shift Your Mindset around Sales
What if the only thing holding you back from your next sale is the story in your head?Renee Hribar unpacks "The Cake Effect"—a relatable, mindset-based barrier that keeps women from reaching out, following up, and confidently selling their services. With humor, honesty, and a dose of sales wisdom, she shares how imagined worst-case scenarios often sabotage real opportunities. From podcast guest in
014: Spotlight Marketing to Attract Clients
You do not need a huge audience to make real connections that grow your business.Renee Hribar breaks down how service providers like funnel builders, tech experts, and consultants can use two simple tools—the love list and a monthly spotlight—to create genuine connections and turn them into consults without feeling salesy. She shares a specific outreach strategy that holds attention, builds trust,
013: Love List Strategy for Client Attraction
The key to client attraction isn't shouting louder—it’s showing up with love and intention.Renee Hribar shares the transformational power of the "Love List" strategy, a heartfelt and effective approach to connecting with your ideal clients. Through the story of Jane, a relationship coach who struggled after referrals dried up and marketing efforts fell flat, Renee reveals how meaningful, consisten
