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#5: Jamie Kern Lima—How to Overcome Your Fear of Selling

The StoryBrand Podcast · with Jamie Kern Lima · February 1, 2021 · 31 min

Summary

This episode with Jamie Kern Lima, founder of IT Cosmetics, focuses on overcoming the fear of selling by sharing relatable struggles and the mindset needed to build a successful brand. It's a goldmine for ecommerce entrepreneurs who hesitate to promote their products, offering practical perspectives on connecting with customers authentically and passionately.

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founder & leadershipbrand & contentdtc strategy

Topics covered

fear of sellingauthentic brand buildingcustomer connectionsales mindsetstorytelling in marketingovercoming rejection

Episode description

If you're running your own business then you know selling your product can be a challenge. Whether it's finding leads, crafting the perfect pitch or dealing with crippling self doubt, you need to sell your product to stay in business. We're taking a slight detour from our 7-Part Series, How Your Business Is Like An Airplane, to talk with Jamie Kern Lima, who is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. As co-founder of IT Cosmetics, she grew the company from her living room into a $1.2 billion megabrand, all in less than ten years! And she accomplished it all by pushing through her fear of selling. Don and Jamie have an enlightening one-on-one conversation giving you the insight you need to overcome your fear of selling and come out the other side more confident than ever. This is Business Made Simple. -- Pre-order Jamie's new book, "Believe IT", at believeit.com. Order "Business Made Simple" NOW on Amazon or wherever you buy books. Then register for our first ever Business Made Simple Summit livestream on February 9 for FREE! Go to BusinessMadeSimpleSummit.com and register using your receipt or order number. Want to become a Business Made Simple Certified Coach? Apply now at CertifiedBusinessCoach.com Needing to hire a Business Made Simple Certified Coach? Go to HireACoach.com At Business Made Simple, we teach you everything you need to know to grow a business — BusinessMadeSimple.com

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Embrace vulnerability and share your personal story to build authentic connections with customers, turning weaknesses into strengths.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Shift your mindset from 'selling' to 'serving' your customer's needs and solving their problems.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Understand that every 'no' brings you closer to a 'yes,' and persistence is crucial in building a successful business.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Focus on the transformation your product offers, not just its features, to resonate deeply with your target audience.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Believe passionately in your product's value to inspire confidence and overcome the internal resistance to selling.

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