1258: The Hospitality Secret to Sales That Don't Feel "Salesy" w/ Shelley Mann

Tired of the constant pressure to be "salesy"? This episode flips the script on traditional sales by revealing how a hospitality-first mindset can create sustainable, long-term growth. Sales expert Shelley Mann shares her unique journey from the hotel industry to sales consulting, offering a fresh perspective that prioritizes service, relationship-building, and genuine understanding over aggressive closing tactics. This episode is a must-listen for any founder struggling with the feast-or-famine cycle, as Shelley breaks down how to build a repeatable and scalable "commercial engine." You'll learn a practical, non-sleazy framework for sales that feels authentic and gets powerful results.

💡 What You'll Take Away For YOUR Business

How to transform your sales process from a transactional chore into a relationship-building powerhouse by adopting a hospitality mindset.
The step-by-step framework for building a "commercial engine" that generates predictable and consistent revenue for your business.
Why looking for "white space" in your market—by listening to your clients' adjacent problems—is the key to unlocking new, profitable revenue streams.
The secret to conducting discovery calls that make prospects genuinely want to work with you (without you ever having to "pitch").
How to leverage emotional connection in the sales process to align with how modern buyers, particularly women who influence 80% of decisions, make choices.
Why planning your business exit from day one is the ultimate strategy for building a scalable and valuable company that doesn't depend on you.

📝 About Shelley Mann

Shelley Mann is the founder of Strategic Sales Advisors, a consulting firm dedicated to helping high-performing founders and CEOs build repeatable, scalable commercial engines. With a rich background in the hospitality industry, Shelley brings a unique blend of service-minded strategy and real-world sales expertise to her clients. She focuses on helping business owners move beyond the status quo to drive meaningful, sustainable growth by implementing systems that work. Her approach is a game-changer for entrepreneurs who want to master sales without sacrificing authenticity.

🎯 Shelleys BEST Piece of Advice for Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs

"Prepare for an exit; set your business up where it can function outside of you."

📢 Memorable Quotes

“If you can bring a bit of that hospitality in... that's where companies get really sustainable in their business and that's where they set themselves apart from their competitors.” – Shelley Mann
“If you're doing discovery right, you will convert more business. It's guaranteed.” – Shelley Mann
"My favorite way of engaging with people is saying something like... 'I really want to learn more about you and your business. I would love to hear from you about what's going on... and how I can then support you.'" – Shelley Mann

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1258: The Hospitality Secret to Sales That Don't Feel "Salesy" w/ Shelley Mann