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Flourish Academy PodcastAuthor: Heather Lahtinen
Our purpose at the Flourish Academy is to leave people better than we found them. We hope to inspire and motivate you to reframe your thinking in a way that serves you. Our hope is that you will reply with, "wow, I never thought of it that way." Language: en Genres: Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Podcast Ep 410 - You're Not Being Generous. You're Being Condescending.
Episode 410
Monday, 20 April, 2026
In this episode, Heather unpacks one of the most common (and hidden) beliefs that quietly sabotages your sales: "I feel like I'm taking money from people." While it may sound compassionate, this thought actually creates hesitation, underpricing, and lost opportunities. Heather breaks down why this belief is inaccurate, what it's really implying, and how to replace it with a more grounded, ethical, and empowering approach to selling. Want to go deeper into this work? Explore the Ethical Selling Course here: https://flourishacademy.mykajabi.com/offers/9zD7CTDy/checkout Key Takeaways: "I'm taking money from people" is not accurate—it's a harmful belief. It implies force, loss, or harm, none of which is true in a voluntary transaction. Selling is a mutual exchange—not taking. Your client chooses to invest because they value what you offer. This belief quietly undermines your sales. It leads to hesitation, underpricing, over-discounting, and a lack of confidence. Your clients are capable adults. Assuming they can't make their own financial decisions is not compassionate—it's condescending. Your discomfort becomes your client's doubt. When you second-guess your pricing, your client feels it and may hesitate, too. Ethical selling is clear, calm, and honest. It's about presenting your offer and allowing the client to choose—without pressure or apology. Sustainable pricing serves both you and your clients. When you're properly compensated, you show up better and deliver a higher level of service. You don't need perfect confidence—just a better thought. Shifting to beliefs like "people can decide how to spend their money" creates immediate relief and clarity. This episode will help you shift from hesitation and discomfort into clarity, confidence, and ethical selling that actually serves both you and your clients—allowing you to stop second-guessing, own your pricing, and lead your sales conversations with calm authority. How to Support the Podcast: Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, share, and leave a review. If you like the content, please share with your friends by posting on social media so that we can reach and impact more people. Join our next free coaching workshop: www.getcoachedbyheather.com Connect: Heather Lahtinen: Website, Facebook, Instagram
