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"We always say 'Motivation is like a shower. You should visit it daily.' You have to keep yourself motivated every day. How do I get myself motivated and sold back on myself so that I can be the best version of how I want to show up for my clients?" –Julee Gracey In this episode, sales and marketing coach, speaker, and author of Highly Confident, Julee Gracey explains why confidence is the foundation of pricing, pitching, and growing a bookkeeping business. She shares practical strategies to help you strengthen your internal dialogue, communicate your value clearly, and attract higher-quality clients who are willing to pay for your expertise. In this episode, you'll learn:
To learn more about Julee, click here. Follow Julee on Instagram. Get a copy of Highly Confident. Time Stamps 00:55 – Introduction to Julee & her background in sales 06:17 – Why confidence is required before you can sell 10:41 – Rewiring negative self-talk & managing imposter syndrome 14:01 – The difference between selling & closing 16:05 – Why you should stop handing out business cards 20:11 – Understanding the three types of clients 27:01 – How to overcome fear of networking events 33:21 – Shifting from price focus to return on investment 36:26 – A real example of raising prices & holding firm 40:29 – Overview of Julee's book Highly Confident
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Michael Palmer is an acclaimed business coach who has helped hundreds of bookkeepers across the world push through their fears and exponentially grow their businesses and achieve the quality of life they've always wanted.