Sales is NOT a Dirty Word

Are you a DFY service provider who wants to convert over 50% of your sales conversations without acting like a douchebag? Then this is for you. In this value packed podcast, creator of the Black Sheep Sales Method™, Aleasha Bahr, brings her signature humor and ”keeping it real” sass to deliver a powerful blend of actionable solo sales episodes and expert interviews. In her solo episodes, she shares easy-to-implement sales strategy that will catapult your sales without pressure, pitching or pretending to be someone else. In her expert interviews, she carefully curates only the most bad ass black sheep guests to share their refreshing, unconventional approaches to all things business, mindset and life. Aleasha and her clients regularly convert 80% of their calls and show you how to do the same with the Black Sheep Sales Method™ - ”Because if it’s a fit, it’s a fact and there’s no selling involved.”

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Episodes

2 hours ago

Tired of the same dated sales strategy? This podcast episode will blow your mind.
In this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I sit down with Dale Dupree, aka The Copier Warrior and founder of The Sales Rebellion, to talk about how embracing your uniqueness, building real relationships, and leading with creativity can transform your sales game. 
Dale shares his wild journey from being in a touring band to becoming a sales icon, and how he used unconventional tactics to dominate one of the toughest industries.
You’ll learn: ✔️ Why playing by the sales rulebook keeps you stuck - and what to do instead✔️ How being unforgettable opens more doors than any cold script ever could✔️ The hidden power of empathy and relationship-driven selling✔️ How to use creativity to turn skeptical prospects into raving fans✔️ Why selling like a ‘black sheep’ isn’t risky - it’s the only way to win in today’s market
👉 Want to start beating out the competition and making more sales than ever? Subscribe to Sales Is Not a Dirty Word and book your Black Sheep Sales Audit at https://calendly.com/aleasha/sales-level-up now! 
#SalesRebellion #AuthenticSelling #StandOutToSell #SalesSuccess #EntrepreneurGrowth #CloseMoreDeals #CreativeSales #RebelSelling #SalesCoach #SalesTips

Thursday Jul 10, 2025

If your sales strategy feels like putting on someone else’s pants that don’t fit you... that’s an important sign to pay attention to. 
You don’t need to become a sales bro to sell like a pro. 
 
Instead, you will naturally become a pro when you have a process that fits YOU. 
In this episode of Sales is Not a Dirty Word, I’m breaking down why one-size-fits-all sales advice makes service providers lose sales. 
 
Listen in to discover: 
✔ How to tell the difference between fear and misalignment in sales
✔ Why copying someone else’s strategy doesn’t work the same
✔ Creating a sales strategy that fits your personality 
✔ How to make sales predictable instead of random and exhaustingTurn this scroll into a breakthrough. Hit play and let’s get into it. 👉 Ready to stop cringing on your sales calls? Book your Black Sheep Sales Audit at  https://calendly.com/aleasha/sales-level-up
#SalesIsNotADirtyWord #SalesWithHeart #BlackSheepSales #AuthenticSales #HumanFirstSelling #NoMoreScripts #SalesConfidence #AlignedSalesStrategy #SellingWithoutStress #RealTalkSelling

Thursday Jul 03, 2025

Do you feel like you’re constantly adding more to your business - more offers, more tasks, more complexity - and still not growing the way you want? 
What if scaling wasn’t about doing more, and actually about doing LESS?
In this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I sit down with Jessica Miller, a business growth strategist who helps entrepreneurs double their revenue without adding extra workstreams or stress. Jessica shares how having a Hell Yes Offer - a single, binge-worthy offer that sells itself 0 can be the key to simplifying your business while making more money.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why most entrepreneurs are wasting time on unnecessary complexity - and how to stop ✔️ How a Hell Yes Offer attracts clients effortlessly - no chasing required✔️ The simple tweaks that can unlock hidden money in your business✔️ Why removing things (not adding them) can skyrocket your profits✔️ How to optimize what’s already working instead of constantly reinventing
👉 Want to scale without burnout? Subscribe to Sales Is Not a Dirty Word and visit JessicaMillerCoaching.com to learn how to create a Hell Yes Offer that fuels your business growth - without the overwhelm.
#BusinessGrowth #SalesWithoutSleaze #HellYesOffer #SmartScaling #EntrepreneurMindset #HighConversionSales #BusinessSuccess #SimplifyToScale #LessWorkMoreProfit #WorkSmarterNotHarder #SalesStrategy #OnlineBusinessGrowth #ScalableBusiness #SalesCoach

Thursday Jun 26, 2025

If you’re alive and breathing, you probably haven’t been able to escape all the conversation about AI taking over the world. 
There have been some crazy predictions - including that AI will replace sales people. 
After 15+ years of experience in the sales space as well as many clients using AI in the sales space right now, I’ve got a lot to say on this topic. 
Listen in to Discover: 
Why AI-generated content and outreach feels so cringey
The few places AI actually does help in sales without wrecking trust
What it REALLY takes to close $25k to $1M deals (hint: it’s not ChatGPT)
A cold outreach strategy so creative, AI would short-circuit trying to replicate it
What AI can support in sales and what it simply can’t fake
If you’re concerned AI could take your job or you’re considering firing all your salespeople and using AI instead - please listen to this episode first! #SalesIsNotADirtyWord #KeepSalesHuman #RealTalkSelling #HighTicketSalesTips #SalesWithoutTheSleaze #SalesConversationsThatConvert #SmartSalesMoves

Friday Jun 20, 2025

Are your marketing and sales strategies truly resonating with your audience - or are you unknowingly repelling potential clients?
In this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I sit down with Sam Pepin, CEO and co-founder of Corecentrica, a cutting-edge neuromarketing firm revolutionizing audience engagement and sales conversion. 
Sam shares how understanding the neuroscience behind decision-making can transform the way you approach sales, marketing, and client relationships.
With a background in business development, marketing, and brand strategy, Sam has worked with major brands like Sony, American Express, and Acer. Now, he’s bringing his expertise to service-based businesses, showing them how to craft messages that speak directly to their ideal clients’ decision-making styles.
In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The hidden psychological triggers that drive buying decisions - and how to use them ethically. ✅ Why your ideal clients’ decision-making style matters more than you think - and how to adjust your approach for higher conversions. ✅ How to leverage neuromarketing principles to attract, engage, and retain your best clients. ✅ The biggest mistakes businesses make when trying to connect with their audience - and how to fix them. ✅ How AI and machine learning are transforming personalized marketing outreach.
Interested in using neuroscience in your sales and marketing? Connect with Sam Pepin: 🔹 Website: corecentrica.com 🔹 Email: sam@corecentrica.com 🔹 LinkedIn: Sam Pepin 🔹 Podcast: The Meaningful Podcast

Thursday Jun 05, 2025

In this solo episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, Aleasha breaks down how culture impacts buying decisions, negotiation styles, and trust and how to adjust depending who you’re talking to. 
💥 Whether you’re selling to people in the UK, Israel, India, Mexico or beyond - this episode will empower you to successfully work within different timelines and unwritten rules. 
You’ll discover: ✔️ The real reason Americans are okay talking about money (and Brits squirm) ✔️ Why aggressive negotiation is expected in some countries - but off-putting in others ✔️ How to build trust faster across cultures without changing who you are ✔️ The exact communication style that lands with different global audiences ✔️ Why speed, structure, and service expectations vary - and what to do about it
If you sell internationally or want to start attracting a more global audience - this is your roadmap.
📌 PS: You don’t need to “code-switch” to sell cross-culturally. You just need to know the rules.
🎧 Listen now and tag @aleashabahr with your takeaways. She wants to hear your experience too.
#SalesIsNotADirtyWord #CulturalSales #GlobalSellingTips #ConsciousSales #BlackSheepSales #SalesStrategy #InternationalBusiness #ServiceBasedSelling #SalesWithoutSleaze

Thursday May 29, 2025

Did you know you inherited the way you deal with money from your family and friends? 
That means being wealthy or not is a CHOICE you can make. 
That “I’m bad with money” narrative? That’s not a personality trait. It’s conditioning. And in this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, licensed psychotherapist, best-selling author, and all-around badass Joyce Marter is back to help you shift it - for good.
We’re talking about why your relationship with money might feel like sabotage on repeat, how to stop outsourcing your financial power, and how to finally separate your self-worth from your net worth (hallelujah).
You’ll discover: ✔️ Why so many high-achievers unconsciously recreate their parents’ money stress ✔️ The sneaky ways scarcity mindset shows up - even in multi six-figure and seven-figure earners ✔️ How to detach from financial shame and lead with decisiveness and clarity ✔️ Simple daily tools to rewire your nervous system for abundance ✔️ Creating a new money story that is all about how easy it is for you!
👉 If money has ever made you feel stuck, ashamed, or straight-up stressed, then I highly recommend continuing this conversation with Joyce in her upcoming workshop you can register for here: https://joyce-marter-courses.thinkific.com/products/live_events/new-event
And can go here for all other goodies from Joyce! https://www.joyce-marter.com/resources/joyce-marter-resources/ 
#SalesIsNotADirtyWord #MoneyMindset #FinancialHealing #RewriteYourStory #ServiceBasedBusiness #WomenWithWealth #SalesWithSoul #BlackSheepSales #EnoughnessIsPower

Thursday May 22, 2025

Are your proposals making people excited to buy - or just confusing the hell out of them?
In this solo episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, Aleasha dives into one of the biggest mistakes service providers make in sales: focusing too much on what they do (aka the steak) instead of the transformation their clients want (aka the sizzle 🔥).
Whether you're a marketing pro, coach, consultant, or service-based business owner, this episode will increase your sales. Aleasha shows you how to effectively connect the dots between your deliverables and the results your clients are actually craving.
You’ll discover: ✅ Why deliverables don’t sell - and what to focus on instead ✅ Real-life examples of how to reframe your offer so people get it instantly ✅ How to make your proposals irresistible without overpromising ✅ The sneaky mistake that’s causing potential clients to ghost you ✅ The mindset shift that turns “meh” marketing into booked out biz
👉 Want to turn “I don’t understand what exactly you do” into “How do I work with you?” Hit play, then like, share, and subscribe to Sales Is Not a Dirty Word for more unfiltered sales wisdom. 
And if you're ready to connect the dots in your own offer? Aleasha’s your girl.
#SellTheSizzle #SalesWithoutSleaze #BlackSheepSales #ServiceBusinessSuccess #AuthenticSales #SalesStrategyThatWorks #ClientConversion #SalesTips

Thursday May 15, 2025

Ever feel like you're playing small in life or business? In this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I sit down with Israel Duran, a sought-after business growth strategist, speaker, and trainer, to uncover the four-step formula for creating impact and generational wealth.
Israel shares his wild journey from struggling with self-doubt and a near-death experience to building a thriving business and coaching leaders worldwide. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your skills into a purpose-driven, profitable business, this episode is for you.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
✔️ The 4 Steps to Building Influence & Impact – The exact process to go from obscurity to authority ✔️ Why most entrepreneurs stay stuck – And how to break through resistance ✔️ The mindset shift that leads to real success – It’s NOT just about “doing more” ✔️ Why monetization comes LAST – And what you should focus on first ✔️ How to turn your voice into a legacy – No matter your background or experience
👉 Want to build a business that actually makes a difference? Subscribe to Sales Is Not a Dirty Word and visit israelduran.com for exclusive resources to help you level up.
#EntrepreneurMindset #SalesWithoutSleaze #GenerationalWealth #ImpactDrivenBusiness #SalesSuccess #AuthenticSelling #ConvertMoreClients #BusinessGrowth #LegacyBuilding #SmallBusinessTips #PurposeDrivenEntrepreneur #WealthBuilding #SmartSalesStrategies #SalesCoach #ScalingYourBusiness
 

Thursday May 08, 2025

Think introverts can’t sell? Think again. Being the loudest in the room has never been the secret to great sales - being the most attuned to the person you’re talking to is.
In this solo episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I’m breaking down why introverts are often the best people to crush it in sales - even if they’ve been told otherwise. 
If you’ve ever felt “bad at small talk”, too awkward, or too drained after conversations to be “good at sales,” this one is for you.
You’ll find out why some of the top performing reps on corporate teams where I worked I were the soft-spoken ones - and how their lowkey style built more trust, faster.
Listen in to discover: ✔️ Why being drained by people doesn’t mean you’re bad at sales - it’s a clue to your secret sauce ✔️ The natural superpowers introverts bring to sales (empathy, curiosity, pattern-interrupt energy) ✔️What to do with those non verbal cues you’re always picking up on ✔️ How to go deeper in sales conversations without feeling like you’re forcing it ✔️ Why introverts often overestimate how bad a call went - and how to fix that ✔️ How to make a sales conversation feel effortless instead of exhausting (hint: structure is your best friend)
👉 Ready for a custom sales strategy that works with your personality - not against it? Subscribe to Sales Is Not a Dirty Word and head to aleashabahr.com to build a sales system that actually feels good to run.
Or skip the line and book a Level Up Call here: https://calendly.com/aleasha/sales-level-up
#SalesIsNotADirtyWord #IntrovertSalesPower #BlackSheepSales #QuietButMighty #SalesConfidence #NoMoreScripts #AlignedSelling #EmpathySells

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