Most of us didn't start a business because we love sales. We started because we're good at something and wanted to build something around it.
But at some point, you have to sell. And if no one taught you how, that part can feel like the hardest part.
That's what this page is for. Pick the topic that feels most like where you're stuck right now.
Sales Resources Hub
Each one builds on the last. Start at the top, or jump to whatever fits where you are right now.
Your Value Proposition
If someone asks what you do and you stumble through the answer, this is for you. Learn how to build a clear one or two sentence explanation of what you do, who you help, and why it matters.
Knowing Your Ideal Client
If you're trying to sell to everyone, you're probably not connecting with anyone. Learn how to get specific about who your solution can actually help so every sales conversation starts from the right place.
Discovery Conversations
The first real sales conversation you have with someone sets everything else up. Learn the questions to ask so you understand what they need, not just what they say they want.
Handling Sales Objections
If a potential client says "I need to think about it" or "your price is too high," don't go quiet and don't give up. Learn how to respond in a way that feels honest, not pushy, and keeps the conversation going.
Following Up With Prospects
Reaching back out after a sales conversation is uncomfortable for most people. But not following up is costing you clients. Learn what to say and when to say it so following up feels natural instead of awkward.
Each topic on this page has a free AI-powered tool built around it. Write your value proposition, build your ideal client profile, prep your discovery questions, and more. Sign up once and use every tool whenever you need it.
View the Free ToolsSmall business owners and service providers who need to generate revenue but don't have a sales background. If you have good work to offer and no clear way to sell it, you're in the right place.
Yes. Every page on this hub has free content you can use right now. Some pages also offer a free interactive tool that requires your email to access.
Start with Your Value Proposition. It's the foundation everything else rests on. If you can't clearly explain what you do and who you help, the conversations that come after it are harder than they need to be. Work through the steps in order if you can, or jump to whatever feels most urgent right now.
Amie Thompson is an entrepreneur and business strategist who helps small business owners and early-stage founders move from idea to income. She became a CEO without a sales background and built her frameworks from that experience. She is the author of Sales for the Non-Sales Professional and shares weekly training on YouTube.
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Entrepreneur & Business Strategist
Amie Thompson is an entrepreneur and business strategist who helps small business owners and early-stage founders who are good at what they do but stuck on what to do next. A former CEO, she built her frameworks around the six stages every founder navigates, helping people move more effectively from idea to income in ways that fit how they work. As an introverted entrepreneur herself, she knows the conventional path was not built for everyone.
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