Ever felt confident starting the conversation — but totally stuck on what to say next? You’re not alone.

In this episode of Fix This, Grow Fast, Genevieve breaks down the second step in her OCAIN™ framework: Clarity — and why it’s the secret to dissolving pressure, building connection, and closing more sales without sounding like a robot.

You’ll learn:

• Why clarity (not hype) creates permission and trust

• The exact questions to ask without sounding invasive or salesy

• How to identify outcomes, constraints, and priorities—and what to do with them

• Real-life phrasing examples based on your tone (driver, introvert, relational, etc.)

• How to apply the clarity step to DMs, voice notes, and real-world convos

• The “3 conversations a day” practice that builds confidence and closes

If you missed the episodes on Openers (O) or the full OCAIN™ method, go back and catch Episodes 6, 7, and 8. They’re the foundation for this series on selling with SASS — the Savvy and Authentic Sales System.

Bonus: DM me @Genevieve_Skory to get the exact ChatGPT prompts I use to generate natural, trust-building openers.

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• (00:00:00) - How to Reach Out to Prospects With Okane
• (00:02:49) - How to Sell Without Being Pushy or Spammy
• (00:10:56) - The Secret to Making a Sales Pitch
• (00:13:08) - What's a Clear 90 Day Win for You?
• (00:14:26) - How to Prioritize Your Relationship
• (00:17:25) - How to Sell to an Introvert: Tone Matters
• (00:23:16) - How To Start a Conversation With An Introvert
• (00:29:05) - 6 Sales Phrases for When You Don't Know What to
• (00:33:43) - Your Sales DNA guide

Ever freeze up when it’s time to promote your offer, even when you’re excited? You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. You just need a better opener.

In this episode of Fix This, Grow Fast, Genevieve breaks down the #1 reason most sales messages get ignored (hint: it’s your first line) — and shares the 4 simple elements that make your outreach sound natural, respectful, and very you.

You’ll learn:

• The "O" in Genevieve's OCAIN sales framework

• What to say instead of “Hey girl” or “Quick question…”

• Real-life examples of DMs, emails, and voice notes that work

• How to lead with trust, not pressure — and still close the sale

Bonus 1: If you need a refresh on concepts mentioned in this episode, go back and listen to Episode 7: “Use the Script, Just Don’t Be the Script: How to Sell Authentically Without Sounding Weird.”

Bonus 2: DM me @Genevieve_Skory to get the exact ChatGPT prompts I use to generate natural, trust-building openers.

RESOURCES

Free Download: Your Unique Sales Edge: A quickstart guide to uncover your Authentic Sales DNA™

Free Download: Calm Closing Guide: 4 Consent-First Closing Styles That Don't Sound Pushy

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• (00:00:00) - How to Promote Yourself in the Open
• (00:00:42) - Why Your Personality Feels Like You in the Sales Office
• (00:02:20) - How to Find Business Through the Okane Method
• (00:04:14) - The O in Your Script
• (00:05:37) - What All Great Openers Look Like
• (00:11:15) - How to Reach Out to People (without spam)
• (00:17:15) - How to Reach Out to People
• (00:22:08) - How to Get Ghosted Less
• (00:25:16) - How to Start a Communication With Someone
• (00:28:27) - Direct Message: How To Write a Good Message

If you’ve ever followed a sales script that sounded great on paper but felt awkward coming out of your mouth… this episode is your permission slip to sell like you.

In this week’s episode of Fix This, Grow Fast, Genevieve Skory breaks down:

• The real purpose of a script (hint: it’s not to control the conversation)

• How to make any script sound natural, even if someone else wrote it

• The 5-part OCAIN™ Script Framework: Open, Clarify, Align, Invite, Next Step

• 4 authentic closing styles — and how to pick the one that fits your personality

• The exact questions to ask yourself before you hit “send”

Whether you’re sending a DM, hopping on a discovery call, or following up after a webinar, this episode will help you rewrite your sales approach so it finally sounds like you — and gets real results.

RESOURCES

Episode 6:Your Personality Is Your Sales Advantage: The SASS Method Explained (additional information on Your Authentic Sales DNA™)

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Free Download: Calm Closing Guide: 4 Consent-First Closing Styles That Don't Sound Pushy

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Are you stuck in the Markdown Mindset?

If your first instinct is to slash your price just to close the deal, you’re not alone—but you are leaving money (and confidence) on the table. In this episode of Fix This, Grow Fast, Genevieve Skory shares the truth about why discounting is killing your profits, attracting the wrong customers, and making you believe you can’t sell at full value.

From her days competing against national brands to creating boutique offers clients couldn’t resist, Genevieve walks you through the Markdown Mindset Makeover—three simple steps to make price irrelevant and start selling YOU instead of just your product.

Whether you’re in coaching, creative services, network marketing, or retail, these tips will help you raise your prices without losing sales while actually have more fun doing it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why constantly offering discounts is sabotaging your business.

• How to spot the Markdown Mindset and break free from it.

• Three steps to make price irrelevant:

  1. Sell YOU, not just your product.

  2. Differentiate your offer so it can’t be price-shopped.

  3. Position yourself as a trusted expert—not just another salesperson.

• Magic words that make your offer irresistible.

• Real-life examples for coaches, course creators, health and wellness pros, creative entrepreneurs, and product-based businesses.

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If this episode made you rethink your pricing strategy, share it with another entrepreneur who needs the confidence to charge what they’re worth. And don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review. It helps more business owners find these game-changing strategies.

• (00:00:01) - The Markdown Mindset
• (00:03:06) - Why You Can't Afford to Pay Full Price
• (00:04:32) - Why You Can't Compete on Price
• (00:08:37) - 3 Easy Steps to Making Price Irrelevant and Positioning
• (00:16:33) - How to Make a Safe Sales Pitch
• (00:21:39) - Most People Know The Magic Words
• (00:25:08) - A Markdown Mindset Detox

If you’ve ever followed sales advice that felt fake, forced, or just not you, this episode will feel like a warm exhale. Genevieve shares why your Authentic Sales DNA™ is the secret to sustainable, aligned success in business.

Tune in as we explore:

• Why your personality is your biggest sales edge
  
  
• The psychology of trust (and how to build it naturally)
  
  
• Why hype and scripts don’t work for everyone, and what to do instead
  
  
• How to identify your unique traits and communication style
  
  
• The power of value congruence and audience match points
  
  

You’ll also hear about the SASS™ Framework (Savvy and Authentic Selling System) — and why selling with SASS feels so much better (and works better too).

Ready to discover your Unique Sales Edge Map?

DM “map” on social or click the link in the show notes to get started.

RESOURCES:

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• (00:00:00) - Your Authentic Sales DNA
• (00:01:36) - Six Traits That Influence Sales Psychology
• (00:09:16) - How to Build Authentic Sales DNA
• (00:11:04) - 3 pillars of Authentic Selling SaaS
• (00:12:48) - Do Traits Make People More Attractive?
• (00:14:04) - Six Traits That Make Your Ideal Client Attractive
• (00:17:39) - Communication Style: What Is Your Natural Style?
• (00:21:50) - Market Value Congruence and Audience Match Points
• (00:29:09) - Sales Personality Archetypes

It's 3:00 a.m. You're wide awake, spiraling in the silence. You're scrolling job boards. "Was I wrong to leave my job for this? Am I even cut out for this? Am I… a bad mom?"

You're not alone. And no, you’re not a bad mom, and you're definitely not a bad salesperson. You're just missing a few critical clues. This episode is your raw, honest, late-night coaching call on what to do when the dream you built starts to feel like it’s held together with duct tape and doubt.

This podcast is your late-night lifeline and mid-morning momentum boost. I'm a former C-suite exec of a $350M brand turned entrepreneurial sales mentor, my Savvy Selling Method is here to help you trade desperation for direction—and duct tape for a real framework. If you're a burnt-out business owner, emotionally exhausted side hustler, or purpose-driven mom navigating the messiness of motherhood and marketing, you're not alone. And you're not a bad salesperson.

Inside this episode, I will share:

• How to reframe failure as unprocessed feedback
• The 3 hidden reasons you keep missing sales: identity, skill, or courage
• What to say (and feel) when you're scared to sell, scared to close, or scared to even try
• The “Blue’s Clues” reframe that turns awkward silences and ghosted DMs into growth moments
• Why desperation energy kills sales, and how to replace it with confident leadership

This isn't about scripts. It's about showing up in alignment and learning to lead conversations without self-doubt screaming in your ear.

Subscribe to this channel for weekly no-fluff strategies to grow your business without burning out.

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If this hit home, share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur who’s questioning their sanity and sales skills. And if you’re ready to stop spiraling at 3 a.m., hit subscribe and leave a review.

• (00:00:00) - You're Not a Bad Mommy
• (00:08:03) - Don't Be Desperate in Sales
• (00:15:34) - How to Stop Trying and Starting Again in Sales
• (00:19:16) - A Day in the Life of Fail
• (00:20:00) - How to Stop Being Desperate During Sales
• (00:22:02) - The 2 Reasons Why People Fail at Sales
• (00:25:32) - How to Say the Things You're afraid to Say

Do people really hate selling—or just the way they’re taught to do it?

In this episode of Fix This, Grow Fast, Genevieve Skory dives into why most of us cringe at the idea of sales and how to completely rethink it. If you’ve been forcing scripts, manufacturing urgency, and lowering your prices just to make the sale, this is your wake-up call.

Tired of saying the wrong words, feeling fake, or dreading DMs? Genevieve shares the truth about what selling really is—the transfer of inspiration—and introduces her Calm Confidence Framework that helps you:

1. Lead with clarity, not persuasion
2. Speak to transformations, not features
3. Stand firm in your value and authority
   
   

Whether you're a solo coach, network marketer, or sales leader, you're going to walk away with real, actionable insights to feel empowered by your next conversation.

Show Notes

Why People Hate Selling & How to Lead with Calm Confidence

We've all been there: dread when hearing “Do you have a minute to talk about something that could change your life?” —or worse, realizing you're shipping out your worth just to close a deal. If that feels familiar, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why even smart, capable women loathe selling—and it’s not about skill
• The misconceptions around sales tactics: scripts, urgency, persuasion
• How you’ve been trained to hustle instead of lead
• The roots of sales-related shame, impostor syndrome, and rejection
• How to hold firm in calm confidence with the Calm Confidence Framework
• Why customers buy transformation backed by conviction, not features or hype

RESOURCES

Imposter Syndrome Checklist – a free tool to reconnect with your authority

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Private Podcast for Social Sellers – next-level strategies for social-based selling

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Hustle Hangover Recovery: Recalibrate Your Business Without Burning It All Down

You’re not lazy. You’re not flaky. You’re not “falling behind.”
You’re likely in a hustle hangover—and it’s time to recalibrate, not reinvent.

In this episode, Genevieve Skory gets real about what it feels like to build a business that’s busy but not aligned. If you’re constantly overwhelmed, always chasing momentum, and missing the summer you promised yourself, this is your official permission slip to pause, reset, and rebuild with intention.

Inside, you’ll learn how to spot the signs of burnout hiding in plain sight, how to realign your business to support your actual life (not some hustle fantasy), and why constant content and convincing energy are killing your clarity.

Whether you're a coach, creator, network marketer, or mompreneur, this episode gives you a powerful framework to shift your strategy and your sanity this summer.

SHOW NOTES

Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and still falling behind in your business, even though you're working harder than ever?

You’re not unmotivated. You’re not failing. You’re likely in what I call a hustle hangover, and this episode is your roadmap to recovery.

In this episode, we’re talking about what really happens when you’ve been pushing, performing, and proving for months (or years), and your body—and business—say enough.

You’ll learn how to stop building a business that burns you out, and start recalibrating it to support your actual life (not just your highlight reel). Whether you’re running a business as a mom, creator, coach, or network marketer, this episode is your permission to pause, reset, and realign your goals with your values.

Topics Covered:

• What a hustle hangover is and how it silently drains high-achieving women
• How burnout hides under “busy” and why you don’t need to do more—you need to do differently
• What to do when summer arrives and you feel guilty for resting
• Why missing family moments for the sake of your business is a signal, not a sacrifice
• The 3-part recalibration method: anchor, simplify, and realign
• High-trust visibility vs. content overload
• The power of clean offers without convincing energy
• Intentional follow-up that feels like service, not pressure

The Recalibration Framework:

1. Anchor Before You Act. Ask: Am I doing this from alignment or anxiety?
   

• (00:00:00) - What is the Hustle Hangover?
• (00:07:11) - How to Relax When You're a Hustler
• (00:09:11) - It's Time to Stop the Hustle Hangover
• (00:11:58) - How to Use Your Summer Business
• (00:13:42) - How to recalibrate your life this summer
• (00:15:49) - How to Salvage Your Business From a Frankenstein Approach
• (00:21:42) - It's Time to recalibrate your life