Have you ever stopped yourself from pitching your services because you thought, “Why would someone who makes more money than me ever hire me?” In this episode of The Sales Maven Show, Nikki Rausch dives headfirst into one of the most common mindset traps holding business owners back: believing that your income determines your credibility. If you’ve ever hesitated to reach out to a potential client because they seem “too successful,” this conversation is exactly what you need to hear.

Nikki shares why comparing your financial situation to a client’s is the wrong measuring stick for your value and why it can prevent you from serving people who truly need your expertise. Using the classic “fish climbing a tree” metaphor, she illustrates how self-comparison often overlooks the unique strengths and intelligences each person brings to the table. Drawing from her own journey and the theory of multiple intelligences, Nikki reminds listeners that success takes many forms and your ability to create transformation for others is not defined by your bank account.

Throughout the episode, she offers practical strategies to shift from insecurity to confidence, starting with recognizing your results. Nikki encourages listeners to list the tangible outcomes clients have achieved from working with them, using that as fuel to show up powerfully in consultations. She also breaks down the importance of crafting strong “expertise questions,” the kinds of questions that naturally demonstrate authority and plant seeds of trust, without needing to “dance” for potential clients or prove your worth through income comparisons.

Nikki shares personal stories of working with high-earning clients who initially seemed out of reach, only to later hire her because of her unique skill set and results-driven coaching. Her key takeaway: confidence rooted in competence will always outshine surface-level bravado. By owning your authority, asking better questions, and anchoring in the value you deliver, you can book clients at any income level and serve them better for it.

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