Podcast appearances and mentions of maria bayer

In this week's episode of The Venue Rx podcast, host Jonathan Aymin welcomes sales strategist and expert Maria Bayer for an insightful conversation on mastering the art of sales in the wedding and events industry. Maria shares her signature approach, Irresistible Selling, which reframes sales as a skill rooted in empathy and client understanding. Drawing from her journey from finance to high-level sales, Maria emphasizes the importance of setting clear expectations, qualifying leads early, and responding promptly to inquiries. She offers actionable advice for venue owners, including how to define and communicate their unique value, build pricing confidence, and streamline their sales process to consistently attract ideal clients.About Our Guest: Maria Bayer is a renowned sales and mindset strategist who helps wedding and event professionals attract high-paying clients and scale their businesses with authenticity and confidence. With over $25 million in personal sales to companies like Target and Best Buy, Maria brings real-world expertise to her clients. She is the creator of Irresistible Selling, a powerful coaching program that blends digital training, group coaching, and mindset work to help creative entrepreneurs book premium clients—without using pushy sales tactics. Her proven strategies have helped clients increase their sales by 2–10x in just one year.In addition to her coaching, Maria is a sought-after speaker who has shared her expertise at top industry events such as WIPA, ILEA, and The Wedding Pro CEO Summit. She leads a thriving community of creative entrepreneurs through her Learn Collaborate Flourish Facebook group, offering support, inspiration, and practical advice. Maria holds a Finance degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and lives in the Chicago area with her husband, Tim, and their dog, Gia. Find Her Here: Email: maria@mariabayer.comWebsite: https://www.mariabayer.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MariaBayerFan/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MariaBayer1Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mebayer/

Sales can be something that we shy away from in the wedding industry, but Maria is here to help us change our mindset. In today's episode she walks us through how to change our attitude, have more confidence and close that sale. If you want a business, not a hobby then sales is an essential ingredient for success.Join Maria's sales programmeJoin Maria's ChallengeFollow Maria on InstagramTime Stamps:00:07 - Understanding Emotional Buying Decisions05:51 - The Journey to Embracing Sales13:51 - Understanding Sales: Shifting Perspectives18:02 - Building Client Relationships Through Process and Value33:26 - Establishing Boundaries in SalesMentioned in this episode:Work with me in 2025Want to work with me in 2025? Here's 3 ways we can work together: 1) One to One with an in-person marketing workshop or online strategy session 2) Work with us at the Wedding Pro Agency 3) Join the Wedding Pro Members Lounge for 2025Wedding Pro Members Lounge

Does this sound familiar? You've been told to lower your prices to attract more clients, only to feel undervalued and struggle to make a decent income. Let's break free from this cycle and learn to attract high-value clients and elevate your sales in the wedding industry! My special guest today is Sales and Mindset Strategist Maria Bayer! Maria Bayer is a leading authority in the wedding industry, with over a decade of experience guiding wedding professionals to multi six and seven-figure success. As the creator of irresistible selling, Maria has pioneered the integration of sales strategy and mindset coaching, long before it became mainstream. Her clients don't just join a program; they become part of a legacy that elevates their business and opens doors to unparalleled opportunities. With a background in high-value negotiations with major companies like Target and Best Buy, Maria infuses her vast experience into actionable strategies that give her clients a competitive edge. Her curated community fosters success and connection, shaping industry leaders and fostering a space where wedding professionals expand their belief in what's possible and are given the tools to make it a reality. **Connect with Maria** Discovery Call >> bit.ly/Discovery-Call Instagram >> https://instagram.com/MariaBayer1 Website >> https://www.mariabayer.com/ Book A Client in 5 Days Challenge >> http://bookaclientchallenge.com/ Favorite Mindset Books >> https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariabayer Favorite Mindset Tools >> Yapp, The Secret Money App, Money/Goal Tracker **Maria's Bonus Offer**: “Discover Your Celebrity Persona For Booking High-End Wedding Clients!” - Unlock your unique celebrity persona and receive a tailor-made strategy to ascend to A-List status in the wedding industry. bit.ly/high-end-clients-quiz Follow Nina Addeo and I Do Wedding Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NOW AVAILABLE: Chat GPT for Wedding Marketing Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 15% Off a Lifetime Membership of Wedding Stock Photos at SourcedCo with Code 1DO15 !⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.idoweddingmarketing.com/resources2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.idoweddingmarketing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nina-addeo/message

Get With the Times or Get Left Behind: Updating Your Biz for Gen Z Are you feeling stuck in your wedding business, trying to cater to the elusive Gen Z clientele? You might have been told to stick to traditional marketing strategies, but let's face it - that's not getting you the results you want. It's time to shake things up and take some brave, imperfect action to attract Gen Z clients and stay ahead in the industry. If you're feeling stagnant or overwhelmed, this episode is your guide to infusing authenticity, experimenting with new approaches, and making your business relevant to the next generation. Get ready to take your wedding business to the next level with some bold, out-of-the-box strategies! Designer, strategist, marketer and speaker, Amanda Shuman is an expert brand strategist and designer for creatives. She's the founder and CEO of Carrylove Designs, a fully-remote digital marketing agency for creative small businesses. With over 100 success stories, her team of designers and copywriters helps creatives craft a brand that stands out from the crowd so they can make more doing what they love. Known for her 'strategy-first' way of thinking, she's had the opportunity to appear on dozens of podcasts, virtual summits, and stages for creatives around the nation and supported entrepreneurs including Heidi Thompson, Maria Bayer, and Brandee Gaar. At Carrylove Designs, she's committed to providing services and education to support creative small businesses so they can get paid more to do what they love while working less. A strong believer in the power of intentional branding, Amanda knows pairing a beautiful brand aesthetic with an intentional website strategy is the cornerstone for success and booking clients effortlessly. Connect with Amanda Shuman Carry Love Designs (website) Instagram Join the Find Your Ideal Client challenge at carrylovedesigns.com/client to build an avatar based on past data and experiences to identify your ideal client clearly. See you next week, friends!

Maria joins Greg to discuss selling and mindset.  This conversation is a must listen to anyone that has trouble selling, finding your ideal client, or feels weird trying to sell. "The best business owners aren't natural born salespeople.  They are the ones who are authentic, understand human behavior, and play part-time therapist." -Maria Bayer

I have the honor of having Maria Bayer, the $25 million sales coach and the creator of Irresistible Selling, in the studio to talk about sales! Hold on — before you get the urge to exit out because the word 'sales' was mentioned, I totally understand that sales doesn't always feel like the most fun topic to talk about.As service-based entrepreneurs, many of us can relate to this uncomfortable feeling that can crop up when it comes time to sell our services. You might even feel icky just thinking about it.Maria is here to change the narrative around selling and help make it not just easier for you but also more enjoyable and authentic. (Yes, it's possible!) It's why I can't WAIT for you to listen to this episode because she is going to light a fire in your belly with a new way of thinking about sales!-----Join The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Community on Facebook!  A free group to take the conversation past the podcast and share best practices, get quick tips you can implement today and be part of a like minded group of CEOs who are building the profitable business they've always dreamed of! For full show notes and guest links click HERE! Please share your biggest takeaway and review our podcast HERE!-----  #FemaleEntrepreneur #weddingproceo #weddingprocoach

Today, we're welcoming back Courtney Wolf of Invision Events on the podcast. In this episode, we're talking all about manifesting and how that is going to really help your business grow and why it's so important to implement this into your daily life.Courtney also shares some of her favorite resources that can help you on your manifesting journey. With the new year, it is the perfect time to start working on your mindset and adding these practices into your life. Courtney's Instagram Invision Events Website RESOURCE LINKS: Secret App Get Rich Lucky Bitch FB eradicator Irresistable Selling with Maria Bayer https://www.valeriegernhausermethod.com/ Apply for E3 DARE TO DEVELOP INSTAGRAM DARE TO DEVELOP SHOW NOTES ASHLEY'S INSTAGRAM/WEBSITE KRISTINE'S INSTAGRAM/WEBSITE Thanks for tuning into Dare to Develop. We hope you enjoyed the episode! Please subscribe and leave us a review.

Do you feel like you’re on the way to achieving your goals and making the money you deserve?  Or...is there something holding you back? Maria Bayer is a sales & mindset strategist, coach & wealth builder. She is the creator of Irresistible Selling – a transformational program and community that helps wedding business owners create a million dollar mindset, stand confidently in their worth, and book high-paying clients they love. Links: bit.ly/amazonmaria bookaclientchallenge.com Learn Collaborate Flourish Facebook Page Maria on Instagram This episode is also brought to you by The Planner's Vault, my online membership site for wedding planners who are hungry to grow, ready to hustle, and actively seeking community and education. In the vault, there are guest experts on many topics relevant to growing and cultivating a successful event planning business with new content added consistently, plus all of my templates that I have built out over the years, like How to Get on Preferred Vendor Lists, The Client Experience, and more. The mission with the vault is to elevate the industry (along with some amazing experts and fellow entrepreneurs) and I want it to be affordable so it's possible to stay invested in the community and yourself for the long haul. The doors are currently closed for The Vault, but join the wait list now so you can be the first to know when the doors re-open.   Weddings for Real on Social Media: Instagram: @weddingsforreal Facebook: @weddingsforreal twitter: @weddingsforreal The host of the show is Megan Gillikin, owner and lead consultant at A Southern Soiree Wedding and Event Planning.  She's also available for wedding and hospitality business consulting and can be reached at megan@weddingsforreal.com. Weddings for Real is edited and produced by Jason Gillikin for Earfluence.

On this episode, my guest, Maria Bayer, sales and mindset strategist, coach, wealth builder, and creator of Irresistible Seeking, shares three ways to add more revenue to your business. This episode is sponsored by my FREE training: 3 legal & tax mistakes made by new and experienced business owners & how you can avoid them. [Sign up for this free Masterclass here, and get ready to unf*ck your biz](https://www.bradendrake.com/masterclass). After achieving over $25 million in software sales, Maria spoke with a group of photographers about selling and the rest was history. Maria has spent the last 8+ years teaching Irresistible Selling to wedding professionals and creatives. 1) There's money you can be making in your business right now without needing to be looking for new clients. The easiest person in the world to sell to is a current client because you've already built the trust. Check in with your current clients to schedule a virtual coffee date. The goal of this meeting, even if their wedding or whatever you're helping them with isn't for several more months, is to listen for pain points you can help them with and additional services you have that they might need. Even if you've already sold them, it doesn't mean their needs have not evolved since you were hired. For example, if you've sold a couple a wedding photography package you may offer additional services such as rehearsal dinner, bach party, or brunch photography. If you're a wedding planner, they may extend their contract with you beyond day-of services or change a one month contract to a longer one because they're struggling to get started planning, If going back and upselling feels icky, approach it from a place of "How can I best serve them?" Your wedding clients don't know what they don't know and you are doing them a disservice if you don't offer them what they truly need. Ask questions to really understand clients' needs so you can best serve them. For example, "Why do you want to hire a professional web designer instead of designing it yourself?" or "Why hire me over somebody on Upwork who can do it for half the price?" You want your client to feel heard. This will also help you as a service provider know what to focus on. 2) After current clients, the next audience to target is past clients. Similar to going back and asking for a referral, you want to email your previous clients or write them a handwritten note. Let them know you enjoyed working with them and that you have not kept them up-to-date on all the services you offer. List the services and the benefits of them so it helps the client see why they should care about your services. Focus on what your products will do for them. Ask them if they have any friends or colleagues that they may recommend your services to. There are ways to create follow-up services in a way you love and leverage all the work you've put into the clients you already have instead of doing the heavy lifting again to find new clients. Post-COVID there are going to be new opportunities for follow-up like receptions, anniversaries, etc. 3) Get referrals from your previous clients. Maria suggests using a strategy a relator friend of hers implements, sending monthly newsletters in the mail with home-related information, and small gifts once a quarter. Keep in touch and up-to-date with past clients by following and engaging with them on social media so you stay top-of-mind. Get in touch with our guest Maria Bayer, sales coach, strategist, and wealth builder, owner of Irresistible Selling Signup for Maria's "Book a Client in 5 Days" FREE Challenge Check out Maria's website Join Maria's Facebook Group "Learn Collaborate Flourish" Follow Maria on Instagram Join Braden's free Facebook group "Braden's Besties"

On this episode, my guest, Maria Bayer, sales and mindset strategist, coach, wealth builder, and creator of Irresistible Seeking, shares three ways to add more revenue to your business.   This episode is sponsored by my FREE training: 3 legal & tax mistakes made by new and experienced business owners & how you can avoid them. [Sign up for this free Masterclass here, and get ready to unf*ck your biz](https://www.bradendrake.com/masterclass).   After achieving over $25 million in software sales, Maria spoke with a group of photographers about selling and the rest was history. Maria has spent the last 8+ years teaching Irresistible Selling to wedding professionals and creatives.   1) There's money you can be making in your business right now without needing to be looking for new clients. The easiest person in the world to sell to is a current client because you've already built the trust. Check in with your current clients to schedule a virtual coffee date. The goal of this meeting, even if their wedding or whatever you're helping them with isn't for several more months, is to listen for pain points you can help them with and additional services you have that they might need. Even if you've already sold them, it doesn't mean their needs have not evolved since you were hired. For example, if you've sold a couple a wedding photography package you may offer additional services such as rehearsal dinner, bach party, or brunch photography. If you're a wedding planner, they may extend their contract with you beyond day-of services or change a one month contract to a longer one because they're struggling to get started planning,   If going back and upselling feels icky, approach it from a place of "How can I best serve them?" Your wedding clients don't know what they don't know and you are doing them a disservice if you don't offer them what they truly need.   Ask questions to really understand clients' needs so you can best serve them. For example, "Why do you want to hire a professional web designer instead of designing it yourself?" or "Why hire me over somebody on Upwork who can do it for half the price?" You want your client to feel heard. This will also help you as a service provider know what to focus on.   2) After current clients, the next audience to target is past clients. Similar to going back and asking for a referral, you want to email your previous clients or write them a handwritten note. Let them know you enjoyed working with them and that you have not kept them up-to-date on all the services you offer. List the services and the benefits of them so it helps the client see why they should care about your services. Focus on what your products will do for them. Ask them if they have any friends or colleagues that they may recommend your services to.   There are ways to create follow-up services in a way you love and leverage all the work you've put into the clients you already have instead of doing the heavy lifting again to find new clients.   Post-COVID there are going to be new opportunities for follow-up like receptions, anniversaries, etc.   3) Get referrals from your previous clients. Maria suggests using a strategy a relator friend of hers implements, sending monthly newsletters in the mail with home-related information, and small gifts once a quarter.   Keep in touch and up-to-date with past clients by following and engaging with them on social media so you stay top-of-mind.   Get in touch with our guest Maria Bayer, sales coach, strategist, and wealth builder, owner of Irresistible Selling Signup for Maria's "Book a Client in 5 Days" FREE Challenge Check out Maria's website Join Maria's Facebook Group "Learn Collaborate Flourish" Follow Maria on Instagram     Join Braden's free Facebook group "Braden's Besties"  

On this episode, I chat with Maria Bayer, sales coach, strategist, and wealth builder, about how to close sales when you hate talking on the phone and feel like selling in the DMs is unnatural. This episode is sponsored by my FREE training: 3 legal & tax mistakes made by new and experienced creative entrepreneurs & how you can avoid them. Sign up for this free Masterclass here, and get ready to unf*ck your biz. Today's question comes from Melissa McClure, a wedding and boudoir photographer and educator who asks, "Do you have any tips on closing sales when you hate talking on the phone and when you feel like selling in the DMs is unnatural?" Most importantly you have to get comfortable with talking to your clients. If you can't communicate with them you won't be able to evoke emotion with them and sell them what they truly need. You can't do that in the DMs, especially if you are selling a high-end service. Part of why people are uncomfortable is because no one teaches you how to sell. When you learn a framework of what to say and how to say it in a way that sells value, those conversations are much easier. The more comfortable you are, the more you will come to being open to selling on the phone. Get in touch with our guest Maria Bayer, sales coach, strategist, and wealth builder, owner of Irresistible Selling Website: https://www.mariabayer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariabayer1/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learncollaborateflourish

On this episode, I chat with Maria Bayer, sales coach, strategist, and wealth builder, about how to close sales when you hate talking on the phone and feel like selling in the DMs is unnatural.   This episode is sponsored by my FREE training: 3 legal & tax mistakes made by new and experienced creative entrepreneurs & how you can avoid them. Sign up for this free Masterclass here, and get ready to unf*ck your biz.   Today's question comes from Melissa McClure, a wedding and boudoir photographer and educator who asks, "Do you have any tips on closing sales when you hate talking on the phone and when you feel like selling in the DMs is unnatural?"   Most importantly you have to get comfortable with talking to your clients. If you can't communicate with them you won't be able to evoke emotion with them and sell them what they truly need. You can't do that in the DMs, especially if you are selling a high-end service. Part of why people are uncomfortable is because no one teaches you how to sell. When you learn a framework of what to say and how to say it in a way that sells value, those conversations are much easier. The more comfortable you are, the more you will come to being open to selling on the phone.   Get in touch with our guest Maria Bayer, sales coach, strategist, and wealth builder, owner of Irresistible Selling Website: https://www.mariabayer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariabayer1/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learncollaborateflourish

We are chatting with Maria Bayer from Irresistible Selling about how to up-level your sales by shifting your mindset. Maria shares how by shifting your mindset you’ll be able to reach your goals much more quickly and efficiently. A little bit about Maria is that she is a sales & mindset strategist, coach & wealth creator. Maria is the creator of Irresistible Selling which is an online group coaching program designed to help wedding business owners book high-paying clients quickly, grow their business, and create generational wealth. Irresistible Selling Waitlist: http://bit.ly/IS-Waitlist Discovery Call - Don't forget to mention you found Maria through this Podcast: http://bit.ly/Discovery-Call Website: www.MariaBayer.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mariabayerfan Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/learncollaborateflourish Instagram: www.instagram.com/mariabayer1 Email: Maria@MariaBayer.com Get your FREE ticket to attend the Book More Weddings Summit - http://bit.ly/Book-More-Weddings Get your FREE seat to attend the Honour Summit for Online Creators - https://bit.ly/HonourSummit Get our online course How to Start a Podcast is here! Sign up for Flodesk Here and lock in the beta discount of $19 per month forever! Love the podcast? Please leave a 5 ⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts. Stay up to date & visit us at www.teawithjaine.com and follow @jainekershner on Instagram to see our latest IGTV episodes. Have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Email us at hello@teawithjaine.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If you are looking for a new way to boost your sales talk, you won’t want to miss this episode. I sit down with wedding professional and sales coach Maria Bayer about the language of selling, not used car salesman selling, but ACTUAL authentic and genuine sales talk that will not only help book you clients, but become a more trusted and unique version of yourself. So, if you are looking for some sales help in your business on how to connect with what your client actually needs, not wants, then this is the episode for you.  Topics Covered Sales Skills in General  Building Value  Sales Process Mistakes  Stop Leaving $$ on the Table  It’s Not About What You’re Making 

If you struggle with selling, then this episode is for you. Selling is one of the key skills to have as a business owner so that we can truly help solve our clients' problems.  In this episode, I speak with Maria Bayer regarding what beliefs we carry about selling, why does it seem so hard to sell and what are some key strategies to up your game when selling your services or products.  Maria takes her 15 years of selling experience in products and services, and teaches business owners how to book high-paying clients with grace and integrity. She’s an author, speaker, sales and mindset coach and the founder of Irresistible selling - a program that teaches women business owners how to sell with grace and integrity, serve deeply and skyrocket their revenue. I’m sure you all are eager to hear her, so bring on your notepad and pen and let’s get started. If you need to get in touch with her or book a discovery call - https://www.mariabayer.com/ Instagram @mariabayer1

Maria Bayer is a sales coach for creative service providers. She teaches entrepreneurs how to build the right relationships for their business, find the sweet spot with their fees and how to know if a client is a good fit (or not!). Maria shares those tips with us, along with her pivotal moment when she realized that the traditional sales tactics which didn’t feel good to her were NOT the only path to success. She gave herself permission to create her own process and a framework that makes selling natural and exciting.   Don’t forget to grab a screenshot of this episode and share with your entrepreneur friends on Instagram and Facebook. Tag me [@linsibrownson] so I can thank you! Episode Links: Get Episode 16 show notes Join Maria’s “Book a client in 5 days” challenge Receive weekly sales tips from Maria at www.mariabayer.com Connect with Maria @mariabayer1 on Instagram Connect with Linsi @linsibrownson on Instagram Connect with Linsi on Facebook Visit Spark Collaborative for coaching and creative direction

Are you committing the crime of self-sabotage when selling? If you own your business, you know how important it is to hit your monthly sales target. Bottom line, if you don't hit your numbers, you struggle to pay the bills and keep the lights on. But what if the problem at hand isn't enough leads coming in the door… but something a bit more devious. Self-sabotage. My special guest today is a sales & mindset strategist. Maria Bayer simplifies how to squash self-sabotage when selling And spoiler alert… you may or may not even be aware you're doing this to yourself! So if you're struggling with sales or your close rate is lower than you'd like, this episode is for you. In this episode, you will learn: What the warning signs of self-sabotage are, so you can determine if this is happening in your work life right now (or not) Why Maria believes (some) female business owners have a love/hate relationship with making money. Learn how to sell your expertise as a service, confidently How you can begin to shift your mindset on your financial goals Why it's smarter to talk about benefits instead of features when selling #DoTheThing! Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/maria-bayer-self-sabotage-when-selling

If you're wanting to earn more without working weekends or working more events, having higher paying clients is the way to do it. In this week's episode of the This Week In Weddings podcast, we're chatting about sales strategies for getting higher paying clients with sales strategist Maria Bayer. About our guest: Maria Bayer is a sales & mindset strategist, coach & wealth creator. She is the creator of “Irresistible Selling” – an online group coaching program she designed to help creative business owners book high-paying clients quickly (often on the spot!), grow their business and design a life they love. Maria teaches the authentic selling and mindset strategies that helped her triple her income in less than a year, and go on to book over $25 Million in sales from companies like Target, Best Buy, Ulta, Office Max and Hyatt. After working together, Maria’s clients often 2x - 5x their revenues year over year as they continue applying her strategies. Maria also leads a private Facebook Mastermind group of talented creative business owners called Learn Collaborate Flourish. Maria is a national speaker, and has authored and co-authored several Kindle books, and her articles have been featured throughout the creative industry. Maria holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Illinois, UrbanaChampaign, and currently resides in the Scottsdale area with her husband Tim and fur-baby Gia, usually with a cold brew in hand. In this episode, listeners will hear about: Maria's background in sales and her transition to working with creative businesses How to be successful in sales without being a stereotypical sales person How to set up a sense of urgency early on with potential clients Why higher paying clients are helpful for preventing burnout How mindset affects your ability to book higher paying clients Want to connect with Maria? On the web: www.MariaBayer.com  Facebook: www.facebook.com/mariabayerfan  Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/learncollaborateflourish  Instagram: @mariabayer1  

This week's episode showcases new releases from McRei x Maria Bayer, JACK FROSST, Closed Loop, Fly, Mikko Lindqvist, Your Vish, and Beatmool.

On today's episode, we chat about all things sales with special guest Maria Bayer. We tackle confidence, mindset, how to sell without being "salesy" and what to do when a potential client asks for a dreaded discount. Maria shares actionable strategy and amazing tips to help you up-level your business and become oh-so-profitable in the process. "Change your mindset, change your life!"

On today's episode, we chat about all things sales with special guest Maria Bayer. We tackle confidence, mindset, how to sell without being "salesy" and what to do when a potential client asks for a dreaded discount. Maria shares actionable strategy and amazing tips to help you up-level your business and become oh-so-profitable in the process. "Change your mindset, change your life!"

Maria Bayer is the creator of “Irresistible Selling” – an online group coaching program she designed to help creative entrepreneurs book higher-paying clients, grow their business and design a life they love. She teaches the authentic selling and mindset strategies that helped her tripled her income in less than a year, and go on to book over $25 Million in sales from companies like Target, Best Buy, Ulta, Office Max and Hyatt. Maria is a national speaker, and has authored and co-authored several Kindle books. She resides in the Chicago area with her husband Tim and fur-baby Gia, usually with a cold brew in hand. Maria Bayer’s StoryHow Maria’s career in sales began. [4:31] The manager who cultivated her natural talent and mindset. [6:19] Successful Sales InsightsThe sales approach of advocate and consultant. [8:11] It starts with building trust. [11:02] Consistency and fulfilling expectations is key. [13:26] The value of just being yourself. [14:49] The parallels of sales and dating. [15:20] What to do when you hear “No.” [28:03] What to do if you are uncomfortable asking questions. [31:57] Corporate SellingThe first contact with a potential customer. [17:15] It’s important to have a sales process. [19:45] Framing the meeting. [23:29] A breakdown of what should be included in the process. [24:02] How to stand out from other vendors. [26:11] Valuable Resource Acquity (https://acuityscheduling.com/) – Online appointment scheduling software. Clients schedule appointments, pay, and complete intake forms online 24/7. [34:00] Contact Links Website (http://www.mariabayer.com) Facebook (http://facebook.com/mariabayergauer) Instagram (https://instagram.com/mariabayer1) Twitter (https://twitter.com/MariaBayer1) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mebayer/) Irresistible Selling (http://bit.ly/irresistibleselling) FB Group – Learn Collaborate Flourish (https://www.facebook.com/groups/learncollaborateflourish) (http://www.giftbizunwrapped.com/GooglePodcasts) . That helps us spread the word to more makers just like you. Thanks! Sue

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When I did my podcast listener survey a few months ago, the main topic that listeners wanted to hear more about was selling. How to get more sales, how to become better at sales and how to do it without feeling sleazy. Maria Bayer is the perfect person to take us through this topic today on She Creates Business a Podcast for Wedding Pros. Maria Bayer is the creator of “Irresistible Selling” – an online group coaching program she designed to help creative entrepreneurs book dream clients, grow their business and design a life they love. Maria teaches the authentic selling and mindset strategies that helped her triple her income in less than a year, and go on to book over $25 Million in sales from companies like Target, Best Buy, Ulta, Office Max and Hyatt. She also leads a private Facebook Mastermind group of talented creative business owners called Learn Collaborate Flourish. Maria is a national speaker, and has authored and co-authored several Kindle books, and her articles have been featured throughout the creative industry. Maria holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and currently resides in the Chicago area with her husband Tim and fur-baby Gia, usually with a cappuccino in hand.

One of the biggest challenges I’ve heard from some of you is finding clients and closing sales. When I have a question about sales, my mind goes directly to Maria Bayer - a sales coach for creatives.  So I invited her on the show to pick her sales brain for this episode of the Office Talk podcast.  Drawing from her sales experience in Corporate America, Maria now coaches creatives on how to book clients quickly and for more money. And she’s sharing some of her top tips with us in this episode. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The flaw in the traditional “ideal client” exercise and how to attract the “right client” instead How to determine when to change your contract at your client’s request and when to hold your ground The questions to ask your potential clients to reveal what matters most to them and how to use that information to  sell more purposefully Why you should avoid email when closing a sale and what to do instead How to get your client to see your value and gain trust Who should be included in the conversation when booking a client The power of saying “no” to clients Ways you can gain insight into your clients’ needs   To learn more and get the show notes, visit: www.annettestepanian.com/podcast/27

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Have you had moments in your entrepreneurial life when you’ve felt worn down and listless? Like you were in it for the wrong reasons… Are you ignoring a passion that you have longed to explore? It’s time to stop feeling burnt out, start taking control, and find the meaning you’ve always wanted out of life. Sales Coach for Creative Entrepreneurs, Maria Bayer, finally took control of her life and found her purpose by running a successful online business about sales. Listen to Maria’s story and savvy tips and get closer to finding your purpose and gaining control of your life! In this episode, you will learn… How to embrace your breaking point and take control of your life The value of having a mentor Three key steps for owning your value as a business owner How to understand and acknowledge your money mindset RESOURCES: Blinkist Acuity [Connect with Maria: Twitter (@MariaBayer1), Facebook (MariaBayerFan) Instagram (@mariabayer1), Website: mariabayer] INSIGHTS: Tweet: “I needed to change my beliefs so that my actions matched my beliefs.” @MariaBayer1

As creative professionals, we photographers are often drawn in by the artistry of creating beautiful images, and many of us struggle with the necessary business mindset that it takes to turn photography into a viable full time business. Maria Bayer is on a mission to change that mindset for photographers and other wedding professionals—she’s a... Read the Post The post Episode 20: Maria Bayer: How to Sell as a Creative Entrepreneur appeared first on Photo Field Notes Podcast: Career Advice for Photographers.

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