Hosted by Tamara Smith · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 53 episodes
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Sales as Service is the podcast for creative agencies and solopreneurs who want to grow their businesses without feeling awkward about sales. If you’ve ever thought, “I hate selling,” or wondered how to get more clients, this show is for you. We make sales simple and approachable with practical tips on topics like: How to get clients for your creative business Easy sales strategies for solopreneurs Overcoming the fear of selling Building a sales process that works Whether you're a freelancer, entrepreneur, or running your own agency, you’ll learn how to handle objections, close deals, and grow your business with confidence—without hard-sell tactics. Listen in to discover how a simple change in your perspective can create a complex change in your business.
Tamara Smith hosts Sales as Service, a business show with 53 episodes published.
Too many founders hold back from selling because they think they’re just not cut out for it. But today’s guest, Joshua Schulman, is here to challenge that belief. As a communication coach with a background in public spea
In this re-release episode, I talk with Elizabeth Howell, owner of Howell Media, about the power of organic marketing for small business owners and solopreneurs. Elizabeth shares how she helps entrepreneurs fight marketi
There's a point in every founder's journey where doing great work stops being enough. The habits that built the business — staying close to delivery, saying yes, solving every problem — quietly become the ceiling. In thi
Natasha Golinsky is the founder of On Purpose Projects, a certified women-owned full-stack web development agency specializing in complex, custom builds — Shopify, WooCommerce, web apps, and API integrations. She's been
What does it mean when your offer stops converting? Most founders go straight to the copy — rewriting, repositioning, polishing. Becca Camp says that's usually the wrong place to look. In this live episode recording, we
For a lot of women founders, being “the one who handles everything” becomes part of our identity. At first, it feels like a strength. We become dependable, resourceful, capable. We figure things out. We solve problems. W
The longer you’re in business, the more you realize—this isn’t just about strategy. It’s about how you see yourself. In this episode, I sit down with Samantha Kaye Harris, Workforce Retention and Confidence Strategist, t
If your pipeline feels inconsistent, it’s easy to assume you need more leads, more content, or more visibility. But what if the real issue isn’t volume—it’s clarity? In this episode, I sit down with messaging strategist
Referrals are a strong signal that your work matters—but they’re not a strategy you can rely on long term. In this conversation, I sit down with leadership coach Kimberly Boyd to talk about what happens when a referral-b
Somewhere along the way, sales became more complicated than it needs to be. Funnels, tech stacks, automation all before we ever have a real conversation. But when you strip it back, every new client opportunity comes dow
We’ve been taught that consistency and visibility are the keys to growth. Show up, post regularly, build an audience—and the clients will follow. But what happens when the content is working and the sales aren’t? In this
There’s a lot of people out there who do what you do. From the outside, it can feel like you’re competing on the same offer, the same services, the same outcomes. But what actually sets your business apart isn’t what you
What if the version of success you’ve been chasing is not actually the one you want? In this episode, I sit down with Erin Hines, founder of Darn Good Business Coach, to talk about the pressure so many business owners fe
What if one of the biggest growth opportunities in your business isn’t finding the next client, but keeping the ones you already worked so hard to win? In this episode, I’m joined by Erica Wood, founder of Client Journey
We've all been there — refreshing our analytics, watching a post disappear into the void, and wondering why the clients aren't coming. But what if the algorithm isn't actually the problem? In this solo minisode of Sales
For so many women — especially those of us who built our careers inside structured environments — waiting to be chosen becomes second nature. We wait for the promotion, the opportunity, the client, the seat at the table.
Longevity in business isn’t built on intensity. It’s built on discipline and consistency. In this episode, I sit down with Laura Patterson, Founder and President of VisionEdge Marketing, a strategic growth consulting fir
Sales has never been more automated. AI can write your emails, personalize outreach, and schedule follow-ups. But as tools multiply, something important is getting lost: the discipline of direct, human connection. In thi
Facts tell—but stories sell. In this episode of Sales as Service, I’m joined by Kendall Cherry, founder and executive ghostwriter at The Candid Collective, for a conversation about what story-driven sales actually looks
Selling isn’t just a skill. It’s emotional. And for many women founders and service-based business owners, that emotional weight shows up as guilt, second-guessing, and a constant fear of “doing it wrong.” In this episod
Natasha Golinsky
eCommerce agency founder, trauma-informed business coach, four-time RBC Women of Influence nominee, mom of three, breast cancer butt-kicker · On Purpose Projects
1 appearance on this show
Stacy Eleczko
website copywriter and brand messaging strategist
1 appearance on this show
Sean Malone
Co-Founder · Harvard Univ.
1 appearance on this show
Vance Morris
Chief Experience Officer - Deliver Service Now Institute · Deliver Service Now institute
1 appearance on this show
Laura Patterson
founder and president · Accents Home & Gifts
1 appearance on this show
Kendall Cherry
The Candid Collective
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Nadia Brown
leadership and sales expert
1 appearance on this show
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