Do I Have a Sales Problem or a Marketing Problem? Here’s How to Tell
📝 Episode Summary
When business feels slow, it’s easy to throw more time (or money) at the wrong thing. More ads? A fancier proposal? A brand refresh? A new funnel? But before you panic-hire a sales rep or sink another $5K into your next campaign, Brooke and Scott walk you through the key question:
👉 Is this a sales problem or a marketing problem?
In this episode of Sippin’ Matcha and Helping You Make More Sales, Brooke draws from her rare combo of experience as both a certified StoryBrand guide and a seasoned sales coach to help you confidently diagnose what’s really going on in your pipeline—and what to fix first.
📘 What You’ll Learn
The difference between one-to-many (marketing) and one-to-one (sales) communicationClear signs you’re dealing with a marketing issue (hint: lots of leads, no conversions)How to know if you’ve got a sales issue (hint: ghosting, long timelines, low close rates)Why good messaging is the foundation for both sides of the equationWhat to check before you add a sales rep to a broken system🔗 Resources Mentioned
🧠 Sales Conversation Assessment — Pinpoint where your sales conversations are stalling📣 The Good Humans Growth Network — Conference and community for service-based business owners📖 StoryBrand Framework — The messaging method Brooke uses with clients🗣️ Join the Conversation
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🤝 Connect with Brooke on LinkedIn
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