Welcome to my firs solo episode, where I share my own recent story of overcoming fear in order to chauffeur five of my best friends through the state of Utah in a 15-passenger van. I talk about my truck-driving history - and the story behind my unusual skill! It comes from my "Muffler Mama," days, and stars one bold young woman (me) who faced her fears, and the lifelong impact it made. I also recommend two recent podcast interviews with two superstar women, Rhonda Wight and Megan Pritz. Both Megan and Rhonda told specific stories about what it took to get out of their comfort zones in order to ..read more

In this episode, Kay talks with Shama Hyder, CEO of Zen Media. Shama recounts her entrepreneurial journey, starting Zen Media after grad school, and her shift from self-serving motives to serving clients and employees. They discuss the role of confidence, handling rejection in sales, and the impact of Shama's immigrant background on her work ethic.  Shama has received recognition from the White House, United Nations, Forbes magazine and more. Her motivations have evolved, but she's  remained down-to-earth, likable and generous -  sharing rock solid advice on everything from han ..read more

Kay Miller talks with Fiona Galilee, a seasoned sales executive from High Note. Fiona shares her journey from marketing to sales in the Fintech industry, highlighting her initial intimidation by the technical aspects but ultimately finding success through understanding and relating to the products. She underscores the significance of product knowledge, confidence, and a structured sales approach. Fiona also discusses the value of coaching, intuition in sales, and the importance of networking and mentorship for women in the field, advocating for self-support and a positive mindset for career ad ..read more

In this episode, we’ll get to know a little bit more about Diane. I’ll be asking her the same five questions I ask every guest. The answers might surprise you!  What did you want to be when you grew up?  What’s something you want to do that you haven't yet?  What's something you like about yourself? What's something about yourself you'd like to change? What's your favorite vacation spot? About Diane DiResta: Diane DiResta, Certified Speaking Professional, is Founder and CEO of DiResta Communications, Inc., a New York City consultancy serving business leaders who deliver high ..read more

In this episode of "Uncopyable Women in Sales," Kay talks with Diane DiResta, a communications expert and author of "Knockout Presentations - How to Deliver Your Message with Power, Punch, and Pizzazz."  Diane shares specific expertise and advice you can use to improve your communication skills, whether virtually or in-person. She offers practical tips you can use starting right away to make a strong first impression,  communicate your message more persuasively, increase credibility, and more. Listen as Diane discusses the power of doing self-reviews through recordings (hard to do, b ..read more

Transcript is AI Generated (Surprise!) and probably contains some mistakes!  ----- Barbara Weaver Smith shares her journey from academia to sales and the development of her whale hunting sales philosophy. Barbara discusses how this approach, inspired by Inuit traditions (which she explains), applies to large-scale sales and involves meticulous preparation and expert involvement. She also explores the use of AI in sales, citing a multititude of  specifics, including: creating better content, messaging and creating emails, voice messages, scripts, re-purposing content and more. Barba ..read more

In this bonus episode, you'll learn more about Jasmin as she answers these questions:  What did you want to be when you grew up?  What’s something you want to do that you haven't yet?  What's something you like about yourself? What's something about yourself you'd like to change? What's your favorite vacation spot? Be sure to listen to the full episode! Kay Miller interviews women in sales with proven track records, as they share their experiences, success strategies and tools you can use to crush your sales goals. Kay has a history of sales success, earning the nickname “Mu ..read more

In this bonus episode, you'll learn more about Shawna as she answers these questions:  What did you want to be when you grew up?  What’s something you want to do that you haven't yet?  What's something you like about yourself? What's something about yourself you'd like to change? What's your favorite vacation spot? Be sure to listen to the full episode! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2245025/episodes/14886151-shawna-krueger-from-the-corporate-world-to-growing-a-business-based-on-her-passion/edit Kay Miller interviews women in sales with proven track records, as they share thei ..read more

In this episode of "Uncopyable Women in Sales," host Kay Miller interviews her niece, Shawna Krueger, a Bilingual Certified Yoga Instructor and Business Builder, about her transition from aspiring attorney to a successful yoga instructor and entrepreneur. Shawna discusses her initial reluctance to use social media, her dedication to rocket yoga, and her journey to entrepreneurship. The episode delves into overcoming fears, the importance of passion in sales, and creating personal connections. Shawna shares her future goals, including digital products and a book, while Kay emphasizes personal v ..read more

In this bonus episode, you'll learn more about Heidi as she answers these questions:  What did you want to be when you grew up?  What’s something you want to do that you haven't yet?  What's something you like about yourself? What's something about yourself you'd like to change? What's your favorite vacation spot? Kay Miller interviews women in sales with proven track records, as they share their experiences, success strategies and tools you can use to crush your sales goals. Kay has a history of sales success, earning the nickname “Muffler Mama” when she sold more automotive ..read more