Fix This, Grow Fast

By Genevieve SkoryBusiness Entrepreneurship Education Self-Improvement Careers

Fix This, Grow Fast episodes

September 02, 2025How to Open a Sales Conversation Without Sounding Pushy or Weird - Part 3
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™
https://dna.gskory.com/
Free Download: Calm Closing Guide: 4 Consent-First Closing Styles That Don't Sound Pushy
https://calmclose.gskory.com/
Need help now? Book "The Fix," a 40-minute 1:1 coaching session with me.
https://thefix.gskory.com/

RESOURCES
Free 7-day trial to The Sales Confidence Studio (our community + system)
https://www.skool.com/sales-confidence-studio/about
Subscribe to my newsletter, The Shift (real talk that gets real results)
https://newsletter.gskory.com/
Visit my website
https://gskory.com
35 min
August 26, 2025Use the Script, Just Don’t Be the Script: How to Sell Authentically Without Sounding Weird - Part 2
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
Free 7-day trial to The Sales Confidence Studio (our community + system)
https://www.skool.com/sales-confidence-studio/about
Subscribe to my newsletter, The Shift (real talk that gets real results)
https://newsletter.gskory.com/
Visit my website
https://gskory.com
35 min
August 22, 2025Stop Discounting! How to Sell at Full Price Without Losing Clients
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.
Show Notes
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:
Sell YOU, not just your product.
Differentiate your offer so it can’t be price-shopped.
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.
RESOURCES
Free 7-day trial to The Sales Confidence Studio (our community + system)
https://www.skool.com/sales-confidence-studio/about
Subscribe to my newsletter, The Shift (real talk that gets real results)
https://newsletter.gskory.com/
Visit my website
https://gskory.com
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.
26 min
August 19, 2025Your Personality Is Your Sales Advantage: The SASS Method Explained - Part 1
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
Free 7-day trial to The Sales Confidence Studio (our community + system)
https://www.skool.com/sales-confidence-studio/about
Subscribe to my newsletter, The Shift (real talk that gets real results)
https://newsletter.gskory.com/
Visit my website
https://gskory.com
32 min
August 12, 2025Stop Discounting! How to Sell at Full Price Without Losing Clients
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.
Show Notes
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:
Sell YOU, not just your product.
Differentiate your offer so it can’t be price-shopped.
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.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Free Guide: Markdown Mindset Detox – Making Price Irrelevant.
Got to:https://MarkdownMindset.gskory.com/
Subscribe to my newsletter, The Shift (real talk that gets real results).
Go to: https://newsletter.gskory.com/
Need help now? Book "The Fix," a 40-minute 1:1 coaching session with me.
Go to https://thefix.gskory.com/

LET'S CONNECT:
Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoTheDoToday
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genevieve_skory/?hl=en
Visit my website at: https://gskory.com

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.
32 min
August 05, 2025How to Recover from Being a Bad Sales Person
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.
RESOURCES
Free 7-day trial to The Sales Confidence Studio (our community + system)
https://www.skool.com/sales-confidence-studio/about
Subscribe to my newsletter, The Shift (real talk that gets real results)
https://newsletter.gskory.com/
Visit my website
https://gskory.com
34 min
July 22, 2025Why People Hate Selling & How to Lead with Calm Confidence
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:
Lead with clarity, not persuasion
Speak to transformations, not features
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
Free 7-day trial to The Sales Confidence Studio (our community + system)
https://www.skool.com/sales-confidence-studio/about
Subscribe to my newsletter, The Shift (real talk that gets real results)
https://newsletter.gskory.com/
Visit my website
https://gskory.com
24 min
July 21, 2025The Hustle Hangover Fix
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:
Anchor Before You Act. Ask: Am I doing this from alignment or anxiety?
Simplify What Moves the Needle. Stop the Frankenstein strategy. Focus on trust-building content, lead generation, and clean conversion.
Realign with Your Real Life. Your business should support the life you’re actually living, not the one hustle culture told you to build

RESOURCES
Free 7-day trial to The Sales Confidence Studio (our community + system)
https://www.skool.com/sales-confidence-studio/about
Subscribe to my newsletter, The Shift (real talk that gets real results)
https://newsletter.gskory.com/
Visit my website
https://gskory.com
26 min
July 16, 2025Burn the Slimy Sales Playbook: Selling with Soul, Strategy & Sanity
Are you so done with manipulative sales tactics and sending awkward DMs to strangers? This first episode sets the entire tone for our journey together. If you're building a business and feel gross, confused, or exhausted when it comes to selling, you're not alone.
Genevieve Skory, former C-suite executive turned soul-aligned sales mentor, is here to help you break free from outdated, slimy strategies and tap into truth, authenticity, and alignment. She shares her door-to-door candy bar hustle story (in the rain, no less) to teach timeless principles of emotional connection, strategic messaging, and how to actually sell without selling out.
You’ll learn:
Why nobody wants to be sold to and how to work with that, not against it.
How emotional connection trumps information every time.
Simple mindset and messaging shifts to make sales feel good again.
What the brain really needs before it says “yes.”
This episode is a masterclass in rewiring your relationship to sales. Say goodbye to sleazy and hello to savvy.
Don’t forget: Listen to this episode seven times — yes, really. Repetition unlocks mastery.
Get the Newsletter: https://newsletter.gskory.com/
Follow Genevieve on Instagram: @genevieve_skory
FULL SHOW NOTES
Are you struggling to sell your product or service without feeling like a pushy salesperson? In this first episode of Burn the Slimy Sales Playbook, former C-suite executive and soulful sales mentor Genevieve Skory teaches how to sell authentically without feeling slimy, manipulative, or fake.
Whether you're a network marketer, online business owner, health coach, or social seller, you’ll learn how to create emotional connections, speak to your customers’ pain points, and stop the endless cycle of sales tactics that don’t align with who you are.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why traditional sales tactics don’t work in today’s emotionally aware marketplace
How to stop cold messaging and start creating emotional connection with your audience
The brain science behind why “facts don’t sell—but feelings do"
The biggest mistakes new entrepreneurs make in their sales messaging
How to craft sales conversations that feel authentic, aligned, and effective
Perfect For Listeners Searching For:
How to sell without being pushy
Emotional-based sales for online coaches
Sales strategies that feel authentic and aligned
How to stop cold messaging and sell with connection
Network marketing without spammy tactics
Ethical marketing strategies for women entrepreneurs
How to build trust and clarity in your brand message
Key Topics Covered:
Genevieve’s first sales story: selling candy bars in the rain in a cheerleading uniform
What it means to create “emotion-first messaging”
The neuroscience of why customers buy based on feelings
How to shift from “what you sell” to “how your audience feels"
Why clarity, repetition, and emotional resonance matter more than hype
Mentioned in This Episode:
Free Cheat Sheet: “From Slimy to Savvy – Emotional Sales Script Starter”
Download it here: https://savvy.gskory.com/
Follow Genevieve on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/DoTheDoToday
Follow Genevieve on all other socials: @genevieve_skory
If this episode hit home, don’t just listen once—listen to it seven times (seriously). Repetition builds mastery.
Be sure to follow, subscribe, and leave a review. It helps us reach more purpose-driven entrepreneurs ready to rewrite the sales script.
RESOURCES
Free 7-day trial to The Sales Confidence Studio (our community + system)
https://www.skool.com/sales-confidence-studio/about
Subscribe to my newsletter, The Shift (real talk that gets real results)
https://newsletter.gskory.com/
Visit my website
https://gskory.com
39 min