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Apple Rating 5.0 (112)
Since Mar 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Feel awkward selling your services? You're not alone. The Sales Maven Podcast is your go-to show for learning sales strategies, rapport building and how to sell with confidence, kindness, and credibility without ever feeling pushy or fake. Hosted by trusted sales strategist Nikki Rausch, each episode gives you practical sales tips, conversation examples, and real-life sales coaching so you close more deals, strengthen client relationships, and grow your business. Perfect for women entrepreneurs and service-based business owners ready to turn "I hate selling" into "I've got this."

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The Networking Conversation Strategy That Leads to Clients

Jun 08, 2026 19m

The Networking Conversation Strategy That Leads to Clients Have you ever been at a networking event and completely blanked when someone asked, "So, what do you do?" Or maybe you found yourself…

Why Smart Entrepreneurs Stay Stuck: Mastering Excellence with Guest Expert, Andrea Liebross

Jun 01, 2026 35m

Why Strategy Fails Without Belief What if the real thing holding your business back is not your strategy, but your belief in what's possible? In this Mastering Excellence Series episode of the Sales…

Things I Don't Do When Selling

May 25, 2026 13m

What if some of the most common sales tactics are actually hurting your relationships with potential clients? In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, Nikki Rausch shares five things she has…

Should You List Your Prices (Here's What I Actually Found)

May 18, 2026 13m

Should you list your prices publicly or wait until a potential client gets on a call with you? In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, Nikki Rausch tackles one of the most common questions business…

The Words That Work - How Language and Framing Change Everything in Sales Conversations

May 11, 2026 12m

The Words That Work - How Language and Framing Change Everything in Sales Conversations What if the reason your sales conversations aren't converting has nothing to do with your offer and everything…

S1E324 The Real Reason Your Business Feels Harder Than It Should

May 04, 2026 37m

How often do you feel like you're doing everything "right" in your business yet your results aren't matching your effort? In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, Nikki Rausch sits down with…

Stop Explaining Your Schedule - What to Say Instead

Apr 27, 2026 9m

How often have you felt the need to apologize for your own success or your own personal time when a new client wants to get started? In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, Nikki Rausch addresses a…

Podcasting That Converts Without Feeling Salesy - Ana Xavier

Apr 20, 2026 48m

Are you tired of pouring hours into your podcast only to feel like you're shouting into a void with no ROI to show for it? In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, Nikki Rausch sits down with Ana…

Why You're Struggling to Ask for Help (And How It's Costing You Clients)

Apr 13, 2026 19m

When someone offers you a compliment or a hand with a project, do you immediately accept it, or do you find yourself deflecting, minimizing, or politely declining? For many heart-centered…

How to Gracefully Decline a Prospect Who Isn't the Right Fit

Apr 05, 2026 27m

Have you ever had a prospect who looked perfect on paper? They had the budget, the need, and the right timing, but something in the conversation left you feeling completely out of alignment. In this…

What Builds Referrals Better Than a Referral Program - Guest - Melissa Rose

Mar 30, 2026 35m

Have you ever wondered why some businesses seem to have a never-ending stream of high-quality leads while others struggle to get a single shout-out, even when they offer cash incentives? In this…

Stop Saying Yes Too Fast - Scope Creep Scripts That Protect Your Boundaries

Mar 23, 2026 25m

When is the last time you were on a client call and, out of the blue, they asked for something completely unexpected? Before your brain could even catch up, did you find yourself blurting out a…

Precision and Poise - How to Say No Professionally Without Over-Explaining

Mar 16, 2026 30m

How do you say no without burning a bridge or getting pulled into a debate? In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, Nikki Rausch tackles an uncomfortable but essential skill for business owners and…

A Confused Mind Does Not Buy: 5 Habits Killing The Clarity In Your Business

Mar 09, 2026 30m Transcript

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How to Increase Revenue With Existing Clients Without Adding More Work

Mar 02, 2026 13m Transcript

Want to make more money this year without working more hours or constantly chasing new leads? In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, Nikki Rausch breaks down how to increase revenue with existing…

Why Formal Referral Programs Rarely Work and What to Do Instead

Feb 22, 2026 24m Transcript

Have you ever spent hours building out referral programs only to hear crickets? You are not alone. In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, Nikki Rausch dives into why formal referral programs so…

How To Delegate By Identifying What And Who To Delegate To, Before Hiring Ever Begins (Mastering Excellence Series)

Feb 16, 2026 51m

Feeling overwhelmed in your business but unsure where to start with delegation? In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, Samantha Prestidge, founder of Auxo Business Services, shares her practical…

Best Conversation Starters For Your Sales Conversations

Feb 09, 2026 24m

In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, Nikki Rausch dives into one of the most overlooked parts of a successful sales conversation: conversation starters. Not scripts. Not pitch openers. But…

The Mental Structure Behind Effortless Recall and Powerful Conversation - Mastering Excellence Series

Feb 02, 2026 42m

In this Mastering Excellence series episode of The Sales Maven Show, Nikki sits down with Roger Knecht, President of Universal Accounting Center, to unpack a skill that completely changes how…

Unmasking Consultant Culture: Why Your Expertise Is Not Selling Itself

Jan 26, 2026 27m Transcript

Are you assuming your expertise should sell itself? Many consultants feel this way, and this episode will challenge this belief in an important way. This week on the Sales Maven Show, Nikki Rausch…

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