Sales Maven

Sales Maven

Do sales conversations make you feel awkward or pushy? It’s time to ditch the outdated salesy strategies. Your guide, Nikki Rausch, will show you how to combine kindness with selling skills to meet your prospects where they are. And in the process, how to uplevel your influence and income. Learn how to earn business easily and effortlessly.

Episodes

July 21, 2025 18 mins

What if the most powerful thing you could say… was nothing at all?

In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, Nikki Rausch sits down with Carol Becker, a member of the Sales Maven Society, who shares her remarkable transformation from mechanical design engineer to caregiver support specialist. After surviving a coma and navigating ...

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Have you ever said something in a sales conversation that landed the wrong way—even when your intentions were good?

In this solo episode of the Sales Maven Show, host Nikki Rausch breaks down what not to say if you want to build trust and close more deals. Sharing a recent personal exper...

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Are your sales conversations being driven by confidence and strategy—or by your ego?

In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, host Nikki Rausch unpacks the critical difference between ego-driven reactions and strategic thinking in sales. She highlights ...

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Want to boost your sales confidence while juggling business, family, and faith?

In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, host Nikki Rausch chats with Shana Cooper—CPA, entrepreneur, and mom of five—about the power of sales confidence in both personal and professional life.

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How do you keep clients coming back—even when times get tough financially?

In this episode of the Sales Maven Podcast, Nikki Rausch shares actionable tips on how to retain clients during economic downturns. Learn how to stay top of mind, introduce effective downsell offers, and communica...

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Want to build instant rapport with your audience—without feeling fake or forced?

In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, host Nikki Rausch reveals how to quickly connect with groups during presentations. Drawing from her NLP background and years of experience, Nikki unpacks the subtle but...

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What does it really take to live an aligned life—one where your personal and professional goals support each other instead of compete?

In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, host Nikki Rausch is joined by bestselling author, book strategist, and coach Stacy Ennis to unpack what it means...

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Are your business proposals closing the deal—or costing you clients?

In this on-air coaching episode of the Sales Maven Show, host Nikki Rausch welcomes long-time client and email strategist Kathy Farah for a ...

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What makes someone instantly likable—and how can you tap into that skill in everyday conversations?

In this episode of The Sales Maven Show, host Nikki Rausch shifts the spotlight from sales strategy to one of the most powerful tools...

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What if the key to scaling your business wasn’t working harder—but identifying the right success conditions to make growth inevitable?

In this episode of the Sales Maven podcast, host Nikki Rausch interviews Mandi Ellefson, founder of Hands-Off CEO, to explore how uncovering and applying success conditions can transform your business. Mandi shares her journey from financial struggle to building a multimill...

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In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, host Nikki Rausch shares powerful conversation tips to help you handle pricing discussions with confidence—especially during promotional periods. Nikki walks you through how to manage expectations when a sale is around the corner, wh...

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In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, host Nikki Rausch sits down with Sales Maven Society member and client Patricia Viscount, a fun and authentic copywriter who knows how to turn insight into income. Patricia shares how tuning into buying signals has transformed her approach to sales and client engagement.

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In this heartwarming episode of the Sales Maven Show, host Nikki Rausch welcomes Levi Ware—musician, speaker, and co-founder of the Melodic Caring Project (MCP). Levi shares the incredible origin story of MCP, a nonprofit that streams live concerts to children and families navigating serious illnesses.

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In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, host Nikki Rausch chats with Jill Shroyer, a trusted member of the Sales Maven Society and founder of Expedition HR. Jill shares how she's streamlined her sales process and grown her business by improving how she consults with potential clients.

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In this solo episode of the Sales Maven Show, host Nikki Rausch tackles a topic every business owner faces but few like to talk about: harsh feedback.

Whether it’s an offhand comment online or unsolicited criticism from someone who isn’t your ideal client, knowing how to handle negative feedback is a crucial skill for any entrepreneur. Nikki shares practical strategies to navigate tough comments confidentl...

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In this episode of The Sales Maven Show, host Nikki Rausch welcomes her inspiring client, Samantha Irwin, for a conversation packed with strategies to help you close more sales through exceptional customer service. Samantha works with women business owners to elevate frontline service and create customer experien...

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March 31, 2025 43 mins

Ever wonder what it really takes to spark a meaningful connection and keep a conversation flowing with ease? In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, host Nikki Rausch is joined by Jake Stahl, CEO of

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What if one conversation could shift the direction of your business and lead to more successful sales?

In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, host Nikki Rausch welcomes back returning guest Read more

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If you’ve ever hesitated when discussing pricing or faced resistance from clients, this episode is a must-listen! Nikki walks you through the key mindset shifts and practical techniques to confidently communicate the value of your offer, handle objections with ease, and guide clients smoothly through high-ticket sales...

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Networking isn’t just about handing out business cards—it’s about building genuine relationships that help you and your business thrive.

In this episode, Nikki welcomes Faithann Basore, business owner and CEO of Window Cleaning Plus and The Networkers Tour Guide. Faithann shares how networking saved her business during COVID and provides actionable strategies to make your networking efforts more effective.

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