Explore every episode of the podcast Selling Your Expertise: Helping Women Confidently Sell Their Skills
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| 087: How to Follow Up After Networking | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:25:51 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ If your networking follow-up ends with a stack of business cards on your desk, you didn't network, you just collected humans. Renee Hribar unpacks why most people measure a networking event by the wrong number: how many people they met, not how many real pathways they created. She tells the story of a web designer, whose referrals had dried up despite showing up to every breakfast, mixer, and chamber event she could find — stacks of business cards, personalized LinkedIn requests, and zero new clients to show for it. The shift came when the web designer stopped trying to work the entire room and started getting genuinely curious about the handful of people she actually connected with, using real conversation instead of an elevator pitch to learn what they needed next. Renee walks through exactly how to turn a good conversation into a natural follow-up that doesn't feel salesy or forced, then lays out a simple challenge for turning one lingering business card into a real next step. It's a practical reset for anyone who keeps leaving events with a fistful of contacts and no idea what to do with them. Mentioned in this episode: Mind Grow Radio Storytellers Series: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-grow-radio-storyteller-series/id1568724555 Zoom Playground on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zoomplayground Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 086: Stop Relying on Referrals Alone for New Clients | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:33:12 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Most referrals fall apart not because people don't like you, but because they have no idea what to actually send you. Renee Hribar unpacks a private round table she hosted with a group of women business owners, where she asked two deceptively simple questions: where are your clients coming from, and what can somebody actually buy from you? Their answers revealed that inconsistent client flow rarely comes down to marketing tactics — it comes down to proximity and clarity. Renee breaks down the difference between existing trust and borrowed trust, showing how real relationships, not funnels or reels, create the conditions for referrals to happen naturally. She also introduces the idea of a "no-brainer offer," a specific, time-bound entry point that gives your network a handle to grab onto when they want to send you business, instead of trying to describe your entire skill set. Renee closes with a simple five-person exercise listeners can use to test whether their own network actually understands what they do and who they help. It's a reminder that visibility and clarity, not more content, are usually what stand between a service provider and their next client. Mentioned in this episode: Grace - Organize with Grace: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/organize-with-grace-declutter-downsize-move/id1486586569 Alexa's Book Marketing and Publishing Chat: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alexas-book-marketing-publishing-chat/id1544686620 Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 085: Why Your Sales Strategy Isn't the REAL Problem | 24 Aug 2026 | 00:31:42 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ The biggest obstacle between you and your next client isn't your strategy, it's the four inches between your ears. Renee Hribar unpacks why so many talented service providers and consultants convince themselves their sales strategy is broken when the real problem is how they're interpreting rejection. Drawing from a recent coaching conversation with a client who nearly quit her business despite just landing a new one-on-one client, Renee breaks down the difference between disappointment and data, and why one unanswered email or a thinly attended workshop doesn't mean your offer, your niche, or your business model is wrong. She revisits SW4, the sales rule she learned cold-calling in 1990s Manhattan, and explains how to tell the difference between discernment, testing intentionally and adjusting, and defensiveness, deciding something doesn't work because it felt uncomfortable. The conversation moves from networking rooms and referral fatigue into the real inner work of selling: building trust, starting conversations, and tolerating uncertainty long enough to find the room where your ideal clients are actually waiting. Renee closes with a simple written exercise to help listeners identify the one sales activity they've been avoiding and the fear underneath it. It's a practical, no-fluff nudge toward doing the outer work of selling without letting inner resistance quietly run the show. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com Podcasting for Your Spiritual Business - Kim Parkinson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/051-honor-the-season-your-podcast-is-in-and-grow/id1814692686?i=1000752864110 Learning Experience Design for Changemakers - Renee Koster: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-experience-design-for-changemakers/id1896864819 That's Good Parenting - Dori Durbin: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-good-parenting-expert-tips-to-reduce-parenting/id1667186115 Your Productivity Pulse - Michelle Oucharek-Deo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-management-accountability-goal-setting-self-improvement/id1867957851 | |||
| 084: Why Your Coffee Chats Aren't Turning Into Clients | 17 Aug 2026 | 00:46:47 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Most coffee chats end with a nice conversation and nothing else, and that's a sales problem hiding as a networking problem. Renee Hribar breaks down why casual networking calls fail to convert into clients and introduces her four-part "Before the Call Trust Builder" framework: recon, relevant questions, examples, and deciding the next step. She walks through how a little research, one thoughtful question, and a quick example sent before the call changes the entire dynamic, illustrating it with a real story about a consultant named Rachel who landed a paid project simply by preparing differently for a single conversation. The bigger lesson: people don't buy because they understand your title, they buy because they understand their own problem more clearly after talking with you. Renee closes with a simple weekly challenge. One person, fifteen minutes of recon, one thoughtful question, to put the framework into practice right away. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 083: Skip the Gatekeeper and Start More Sales Conversations | 10 Aug 2026 | 00:13:55 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ The fastest way to land your dream client might not be through the front door at all. Renee Hribar breaks down the "side door" strategy she's used since her first sales job in Manhattan: instead of chasing an elusive decision maker with an outdated LinkedIn profile, reach out to the people whose job is literally to have conversations- the sales team, biz dev, and partnership managers who already know the organization inside and out. She shares how one dashboard designer used genuine curiosity, framed as research for an article, to open doors that months of cold outreach couldn't, and how a client added a thousand dollars in revenue from a single email once she helped her see an opportunity that was already sitting in her business. Renee closes with a simple challenge: pick one dream company, skip the perfect contact, and start one real conversation this week. It's a reminder that intelligence in business isn't about knowing everything, but about knowing who to ask. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 081: Avoid Scope Creep (for good) | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:29:26 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ One signature offer can only carry your business so far before it collapses under its own weight. Renee Hribar breaks down how a scary-smart client was stuck charging $3,000 for one all-in-one signature service — and how they rebuilt her business around a five-part offer ecosystem instead: a free monthly workshop as the front door, a $111 named session, a $44 low-ticket membership, a $444 roadmap session, a $3,333 build, and a $111 quarterly continued-support offer. Renee walks through why breaking one offer into a structured pipeline eliminates scope creep, increases client value, and makes revenue predictable rather than a gamble. The result is a business that runs on structure instead of hope, moving clients from curious to engaged to invested to transformed. Renee closes with four questions to map your own path: what brings people in, what's the first paid step, what builds momentum, and what keeps clients in your ecosystem for good. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 080: Stop Giving Free Access (to your expertise) | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:20:11 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ When a client says "we love you" but still won't commit, is that a compliment or a stall tactic? Renee Hribar breaks down a real coaching session with a client who heard the classic corporate line, "We see your value, but we need to think about next steps" — and unpacks why buyers freeze even when they genuinely love you. She shows how fear and control, not skill or results, drive the hesitation and shares the exact scripted response that flipped the power dynamic. Renee also walks through a second scenario where turning a free chat into a paid session led to a $30,000 engagement, introducing her "container" framework for structuring every serious conversation with clear boundaries, pricing, and defined next steps. She closes with three action steps: identify your own "booty call" client, replace one free call with a paid container, and keep building new options every week. Because in sales, options equal power, and acting on that power is what turns interest into revenue. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 079: Close the Sale You (almost) Lost | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:31:20 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ You can nail every mile marker with a prospect and still watch the deal go cold, and the reason usually has nothing to do with your pricing. Renee Hribar breaks down why sales calls that feel amazing in the moment so often end in "let me think about it." Using the real story of a fractional HR director whose promising lead stalled after a great call, Renee introduces the four mile markers every buyer has to cross before they say yes: proximity, reason to engage, education, and indoctrination. She shows exactly where most service providers and consultants skip steps, then walks through a four-step fix, starting the sale before the call even happens, ditching generic discovery questions for research-backed ones, bridging naturally to the offer, and making that offer feel personal instead of like a menu. The result is a shorter, calmer sales call that actually converts, without changing who you are or lowering your price. If you have ever left a call wondering what just happened, this episode hands you the fix. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 078: How To Turn Posts Into Sales Conversations | 06 Jul 2026 | 00:15:16 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Posting more is not the same thing as creating more sales opportunities. Renee Hribar breaks down one of the biggest mistakes consultants, coaches, and service providers make when they are trying to find their next clients. Instead of using content to start conversations, they spend hours creating posts, updating websites, tweaking bios, and perfecting offers without ever inviting a real human connection. Renee explains why the post is not the goal, the conversation is the goal, and how one thoughtful question can open more doors than a month of polished content. This conversation is a reminder that sales do not have to feel pushy, awkward, or forced. When you create simple invitations and keep relationships warm, your content becomes a bridge to connection, trust, and future clients. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 077: Write Client Proposals That Close | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:12:07 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ You already won the client, then your proposal talked them right back out of it. Renee Hribar breaks down why so many consultants and B2B service providers lose deals they had already closed. The problem isn't price or timing; it's sending a seven-page brochure full of "here's my agency" energy when the buyer has already decided they want you. Renee walks through the shift from re-selling your business to acting like the trusted advisor they hired in their head: reflect their world, diagnose before you prescribe, and give them your sharpest advice in their own words. Specificity is what gets you paid, and a proposal that names exactly what a client is missing beats a polished company bio every time. Rework your next proposal around their problem and watch "let me think about it" turn into "this is exactly what we needed." Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 076: Stop Over-Explaining and Start Closing | 22 Jun 2026 | 00:21:16 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ You delivered a VIP day your client loved, so why does the very next call feel like starting from scratch? Renee Hribar pulls apart the hidden leak in your sales process that turns great one-off offers into dead ends, and shows why selling strategy first and separately changes everything. She walks through why one-offs quietly stall your business, how decision fatigue keeps clients from saying yes, and a simple three-part follow-up call structure that bridges one project into ongoing work. You'll also hear why over-explaining costs you the close, and how to step into your trusted advisor role instead. The takeaway is clear; clarity closes, and confused clients never buy. Sell the strategy, guide the conversation, and watch one-off projects grow into clients who stay for years. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 075: How to Sell More to Existing Clients | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:23:50 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Your best upsell opportunity is already sitting in your client roster, they just don't know you can help them. Renee Hribar breaks down the exact reason clients go hire someone else for work you're fully capable of doing: you're letting them enter through one door and never showing them the rest of the house. Using the "referral-reliant Rachel" archetype and a real client story, Renee walks through how consultants and service providers accidentally train their clients to see them as specialists in a tiny box. The fix is simpler than you think; an infographic during onboarding, a sentence woven into a progress call, a testimonial in your email footer. Renee also introduces the PONS meeting framework (Progress, Opportunities, Next Steps) as a natural, non-pushy way to open the door to additional offers before a project ends. This one strategy alone could add tens of thousands of dollars per year in revenue with clients you already have. If you've ever watched a client hire someone else for something you do, this episode is the reset you need. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 074: Why Your Referrals Are Not a Sales Strategy | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:14:16 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ You built a business that works. You just can't explain why, and that's the most dangerous place a consultant can stand. Renee Hribar walks through a real client scenario (meet "Rosie", a booked-out email strategist and ghostwriter with 15+ years of experience) to unpack what actually happens when successful experts hit a plateau. The culprit is almost never a lack of leads. It's invisible systems; growth that happened through referrals and word of mouth, but was never tracked, named, or understood. Renee introduces three tangible actions any consultant can take this week: a "where did they come from" audit tracing the last three clients back to their origin, a simple one-on-one outreach message that reconnects without pitching, and a "what actually works" filter to run before chasing any new strategy. Your next client is probably already in your network. You just haven't looked yet. This episode gives you the lens to find them. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 073: Reset Your Sales Strategy | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:18:50 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Clearing your calendar feels like freedom — until it doesn't. Renee Hribar pulls back the curtain on a real coaching conversation with a consultant who did everything right: she finished out her clients, dropped the underpriced projects, and gave herself space to think strategically. And then the doubt crept in. Through a three-step framework, Renee walks through exactly what happens in the messy middle between stopping the chaos and finding full clarity — and why the answer is never more planning, more tweaking, or a more perfect offer. It's one direction, consistent conversations, and action taken before belief arrives. You don't need certainty to move forward. You need direction, repetition, and the courage to start inviting before you feel ready. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 072: Sales Call Tips for Consultants Who Are Done Winging It | 25 May 2026 | 00:22:27 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ If your sales calls feel like therapy sessions, the problem isn't your personality — it's your structure. Renee Hribar breaks down exactly why sales calls fall apart after the first five minutes — and it has nothing to do with confidence or credentials. Using a real client example (a Columbia-educated, dynamic expert whose calls weren't converting), Renee diagnoses three structural gaps that kill discovery calls before they ever get to the offer. From leading with a story that runs too long, to asking open curiosity questions with no destination, to losing control of the conversation mid-call — these are fixable, practical problems. Renee walks through a simple call framework: send your bio in a pre-call confirmation email, open with a clear goal statement, use guided questions that function like a house tour instead of a blank walk-through, and keep one pocket phrase in your back pocket to reset any call that starts going sideways. The result for her client? Calls that didn't just feel better — they converted into ideal clients. Because a structure built around who you are isn't a script anymore. It's just what you do. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 071: 5 Step Sales System That Gets New Clients | 18 May 2026 | 00:31:00 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Sales is not content; it's conversations, and Renee Hribar is here to prove that one intentional outreach a day can change everything for your business. In this episode, Renee walks through a real client session with a woman who had all the systems, all the tools, and zero sales momentum. The problem wasn't discipline, laziness, or even messaging. It was the absence of a simple, repeatable daily sales rhythm. Renee breaks down her five-step framework: set a weekly income goal, choose one connection strategy, build a prospect list of five names, reach out to one person a day, and repeat. She also shares exactly how she helped her client rewrite an outreach message that got crickets into one that got an immediate response. Within two weeks, that client had signed a new client and was drafting a proposal for another. If you've been reorganizing your folders instead of making sales, this episode is your reset. Head to askmecoach.com to find Renee's current offers and keep the momentum going. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 070: How to Qualify Leads | 11 May 2026 | 00:23:17 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ When someone says "I need you," most service providers blow it in the next 30 seconds. Renee Hribar breaks down the subtle but costly mistake consultants and service providers make the moment a hot lead comes in — and it has nothing to do with your offer or your pricing. Using a real client example (a 1.2M agency owner with a leaky pipeline), Renee walks through a simple two-step shift: pause the urgency, confirm the right email, and do what she calls recon — researching your prospect before you ever get on a call. This one move builds trust, creates discernment, sets the right tone for the relationship, and filters out the clients who will drain you before they ever sign. The goal isn't more leads. It's a cleaner path from interest to a decision. These small, intentional steps protect your time, improve your conversion rate, and lay the bedrock for long-term client work you actually love. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 069: Stop Starting Over, Sales are in Your Network | 04 May 2026 | 00:21:19 | |
--->> https://askmecoach.com You're not starting over; you're skipping over the easiest money in your business. Renee Hribar breaks down why so many consultants and service providers feel like they're building from scratch, when the truth is they're sitting on a warm list of people who already know them, like them, and are ready to be invited. Through a real client story, Renee walks through a simple three-step system — building a "love list" of 10 real names, meeting those people where they already are, and sending a genuine three-sentence message that ends with an actual question. No funnels, no rebranding, no 17-workshop strategy. Just focused conversations with people who already recognize your name. The fastest path to revenue isn't more visibility — it's proximity, familiarity, and a real invitation. This week's challenge is simple: write down 10 names, reach out to five people today and five tomorrow, and watch what happens when you stop pre-rejecting your own list. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 068: Sell Results, Not Processes | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:23:10 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Most experts lose sales by explaining too much instead of selling what actually matters. Renee Hribar breaks down a common mistake service providers and consultants make when trying to land clients: overexplaining their process. Instead of building trust, too much detail overwhelms buyers and shifts focus away from what decision-makers actually care about — results, time saved, and problems solved. Using a real client story, she walks through how simplifying the message led to a faster, more confident “yes” before price was even discussed. When you shift from teaching to selling outcomes, everything changes. Clear messaging, focused positioning, and outcome-driven language help you close faster and attract better clients without overcomplicating your offer. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 067: Stop Losing Leads (Get a Better Sales Process) | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:56:18 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Your sales problem isn’t your skills—it’s your client journey. When your sales process is unclear, even the most talented consultants lose clients, undercharge, and struggle to build consistent revenue. This conversation breaks down why offers fall flat, why follow-up fails, and how a messy client journey silently kills sales—even when you’re doing “everything right.” By shifting to a simple three-step process—free review, paid strategy session, and clear next-step offer—you create a path that naturally turns conversations into paying clients. The result is more clarity, better clients, and predictable revenue without chasing leads. Sales gets easier when your process does the heavy lifting. And when you lead the journey, clients say yes faster and with confidence. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 066: How to Find Clients in Your Current Network | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:21:48 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ You already have people around you who could become clients—you just haven’t been connecting with them. Instead of chasing new leads, this approach focuses on identifying real sales opportunities within your existing network. From LinkedIn connections to email contacts, there are people already familiar with you who likely have the exact problem you solve—you just need a simple way to engage them. When you shift from visibility to connection, everything changes. More conversations happen, more trust builds, and clients start coming from places you’ve been overlooking all along. | |||
| 065: Stop Giving Away Free Consulting and Sell Strategy Sessions Instead | 06 Apr 2026 | 00:42:15 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Most sales calls fail because you're giving too much away instead of guiding the next step. Renee Hribar breaks down why discovery calls often turn into free consulting sessions that drain your time and don’t convert into paying clients. She introduces a smarter approach using structured, paid strategy sessions that create clarity, build trust, and naturally lead to higher-ticket offers. The focus shifts from proving your expertise to guiding prospects through a clear path forward. When you stop over-explaining and start leading, your sales process becomes simpler and more effective. Clients gain clarity, and closing becomes the obvious next step. | |||
| 064: Why Clients Leave After the Sale (and How to Fix it) | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:26:48 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Most service providers think the sale is the win. But that mindset is costing you repeat clients and long-term revenue. Renee Hribar explains why clients leave after getting results and how to fix the gap between delivery and what comes next. She shares a simple framework to guide clients forward, position yourself as a trusted advisor, and create ongoing opportunities instead of one-time work. When you lead the next step, you don’t just close sales, you build a business that grows with your clients. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 063: Sales Calls That Convert | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:21:54 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Sales calls don’t convert when you leave them unstructured. Renee Hribar shares a clear sales call framework designed for consultants and service providers who want to close more clients without chasing or overexplaining. By focusing on qualifying questions, structured conversations, and clear next steps, she shows how to turn discovery calls into consistent client conversions. This method builds confidence, improves sales outcomes, and creates stronger long-term client relationships. When your sales process is structured, closing becomes predictable instead of stressful. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 062: One Offer to Better Clients | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:13:58 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ When your audience grows faster than your capacity, the instinct to help everyone can quietly destroy your sales strategy. Renee Hribar breaks down the moment many experts face once their business gains momentum. The audience grows, new opportunities appear, and suddenly there are people who respect your work but are not quite ready for your premium services. Instead of creating complicated new programs, Renee explains why the smarter path is building a simple entry offer that gives the “not yet” audience a clear next step while protecting your time and energy. She walks through the real reason many offers flop and shares the 80/20 insight that helps consultants and service providers grow without overextending themselves. By testing one variable at a time and creating a version one offer that delivers a quick win, experts can serve more people while keeping their premium client work intact. Growth does not require serving everyone at the same depth. The key is building a path that allows the right clients to move forward while giving the rest of your audience a powerful starting point. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 061: Stop Waiting For Referrals Start Closing Clients Consistently | 09 Mar 2026 | 00:20:30 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ The clients you want may already be paying attention, and you might be overlooking them. Many consultants and service providers rely heavily on referrals, but referrals alone are not a reliable sales strategy for long-term growth. Renee Hribar explains why waiting for referrals creates unpredictable revenue and how experts often filter out ideal clients before meaningful sales conversations even begin. By shifting attention to the people already engaging with your emails, social posts, and conversations, it becomes much easier to identify real buying signals and open the door to new client relationships. Instead of chasing new audiences or reinventing your niche, the focus becomes simple and practical. Pay attention to who is already listening, start genuine conversations, and invite the right people into clear outcome-focused calls that naturally lead to clients. When you stop overlooking the signals around you, finding your next client becomes much easier and far more consistent. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 060: How to Measure Sales Progress (it’s NOT what you think) | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:29:16 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ If you keep hitting your sales goals but still feel behind, this is your wake-up call. Renee Hribar breaks down why ambitious entrepreneurs move the goalpost the second they get close to success, and how that mindset quietly sabotages confidence, clarity, and consistent sales. Through a real client story, she shows how measurable progress, micro actions, and visible KPIs transform sales from emotional pressure into sustainable growth. Sales success is not just about revenue. It is about systems, decisions, boundaries, and building offers that support your life. When you measure progress correctly, you stop chasing numbers and start building a business that actually feels good to run. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 059: 3 Ways to Close Unsure Clients Without Discounts | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:17:41 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ When a client says “We’ll start in a few months,” most service providers accidentally kill the sale. Renee Hribar breaks down exactly how to handle the “wait to start” objection without discounting, chasing, or getting weirdly sweet. She walks through three real-world sales scenarios and shares clean, professional scripts that protect your calendar, your cash flow, and your momentum. You’ll learn how to restructure payment plans, introduce good faith deposits, and always book the next step so deals stop floating and start closing. Waiting doesn’t have to mean losing. With the right sales strategy, you can preserve the relationship and still move the deal forward with confidence. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 058: Interview to Offer (Make A Sale) | 16 Feb 2026 | 00:33:59 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Your podcast interviews could be your most elegant sales pipeline — if you design them that way. Renee Hribar breaks down the three-part framework that turns podcast guests into paying clients without awkward pitching or chasing. Instead of hoping great conversations magically convert, she explains how to intentionally design the second conversation, deliver a strategic “taste test” of your expertise, and introduce a no-brainer paid next step that feels natural and aligned. High-ticket clients are not found — they’re guided. When you shift from casual networking to intentional follow-up, your podcast stops being content and starts becoming a conversion engine. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 057: 3 Ways to Get Proposals Accepted And Close Sales Calls Faster | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:26:42 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Sending a proposal isn’t the problem; losing control after sending it is. When clients say they’re “thinking about it,” what’s really happening is decision drift. Buyers don’t decide in a vacuum, and when experts step back too early, outside opinions fill the gap. This conversation reframes stalled proposals as a role issue, not a pricing or confidence problem, and shows how consultants and service providers can stay in the strategic advisor seat without sounding pushy or salesy. Clear deadlines, better qualifying questions, and a simple two-step path turn hesitation into forward momentum. When you guide the decision instead of waiting on it, deals close faster, and scope creep disappears. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 056: Stop Wasting Discovery Calls on UNqualified Leads (Steal My 5-Day Fix that changes everything) | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:21:47 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ If your sales process starts and ends with a calendar link, you may be pushing away your best clients. Renee Hribar breaks down why modern buyers need guidance before they ever book a call, and how consultants and service providers can create a simple sales front door that automatically pre-qualifies leads. Using a real-world five-day email framework, she shows how to replace hope-based selling with a system that builds trust, authority, and alignment before conversations even begin. This approach creates fewer calls, better clients, and far more predictable sales without adding more work. When prospects finally book a call, it feels less like selling and more like alignment. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 055: Book 3 Calls in the Next 7 Days | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:29:13 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ If you need clients now, posting more content isn’t the problem — proximity is. Renee Hribar breaks down a simple, repeatable strategy for booking sales calls using the people already in your world. Instead of cold outreach or chasing strangers, this approach focuses on warm connections, clear invitations, and small, specific entry points that make it easy for buyers to say yes. The framework works for consultants, service providers, and fractional roles who want consistent conversations without burning out. This episode delivers a seven-day plan that replaces guesswork with clarity and confidence. When you stop trying to convince strangers and start leading warm conversations, sales become faster, simpler, and more aligned. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 054: Mastering Client Follow Up | 19 Jan 2026 | 00:24:47 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ If your clients love your work but keep hesitating on the next step, this sales shift changes everything. Many service providers struggle when buyers say all the right things but never move forward. Renee Hribar breaks down why pushing harder backfires and how changing the front door of your offer creates momentum without pressure. Through a real client story, she explains buyer psychology, readiness signals, and how education and indoctrination drive confident decisions. This approach protects relationships while positioning you as the trusted advisor clients want to follow. When you stop chasing and start qualifying, the right next yes becomes inevitable. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 053: How to Restart Your Sales Without Hustling Harder | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:12:06 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ You do not need to grind harder to prove you are serious about your business. This conversation reframes the pressure many consultants and service providers feel at the start of the year and replaces hustle with clarity. Renee Hribar breaks down why momentum comes from simple, direct action instead of exhaustion, especially when cash flow feels uncomfortable. The focus remains on realistic sales moves that generate revenue without introducing new products or complicating the process. The takeaway is permission to restart without shame and sell in a way that feels clean, honest, and sustainable. Simplicity is not a shortcut; it is often the fastest path forward when you want clients to say yes again. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 052: How Consultants Turn Conversations Into Paying Clients | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:30:23 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Selling your expertise isn’t about confidence or content — it’s about practice. Renee Hribar challenges the idea that feeling “stuck” means something is wrong with you, and reframes sales hesitation as a lack of structure, rhythm, and real-world repetition. Instead of chasing motivation or perfect messaging, she walks through why most consultants and service providers stall between conversation and conversion — and how simple systems create momentum. Selling becomes easier when it’s treated as a practiced skill instead of a personality trait. With the right container, clarity follows action, confidence builds through repetition, and clients stop feeling random. | |||
| 051: Steal This To Find Clients For January (even from the couch while eating cheese) | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:13:43 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Your next client might already be sitting in your inbox. Renee Hribar shares a low-energy, high-return sales move for coaches, consultants, and service providers during the pre-holiday haze: review your inbox and send one simple reconnection email. The focus is not explaining everything or building a full plan, but starting a genuine conversation with a clear, contained next step like a quick screen share or a casual January invite. The reminder is simple and powerful: email is not a marriage proposal, it is just a question. Ask first, then build the solution only after someone says yes. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 050: Pricing Vs Offer The Results First Way To Close Clients | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:20:53 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Sending pricing without a real offer can quietly kill the sale, even when the client already wants to work with you. Renee Hribar breaks down what happened in a private coaching session where a highly skilled consultant sent numbers with no context and then spiraled when the prospect went silent. The fix is simple and repeatable: lead with three outcomes the client wants, define the container for how you will work together, stack the value so the investment makes sense, and include clear terms, a deadline, and a payment link to remove friction. The biggest shift is moving from deliverables to results, so the buyer evaluates impact, not just price. Tie it all together with a deadline and an easy way to pay, and you stop losing momentum to the law of depreciating intent. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 049: Where Are My People? Find Your Next 5 Clients | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:33:11 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Finding your next five clients is not a mystery when you have a simple connection strategy that works. Renee Hribar walks through a practical, human way for experts and service providers to find real, paying clients without becoming a content machine or chasing every new platform. She breaks down three specific places your ideal clients are already hiding social media, your existing email and contacts, and straight up search, then shows how to turn low pressure questions and anchor content into focused conversations that qualify buyers instead of wasting time on vague coffee chats. By the end, you will know exactly which actions to take to reconnect with warm contacts, reach out to new prospects, and invite them into clear time bound calls that respect your energy and lead to aligned sales. It all comes back to asking smart questions, sharing useful stories, and offering one specific next step so you can line up five real humans to talk to this week. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 048: Convert Former Clients into New Revenue Before Year End | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:35:11 | |
You’re closer to your next client than you think — your revenue is sitting in relationships you’ve already built. Renee Hribar breaks down a simple, precise, and deeply human way to make December your highest-revenue month without launching anything new. Instead of chasing strangers on social media, she shows how to identify warm leads, reconnect intentionally, and use time-bound invitations to spark new sales. Through her Love List method and real client success stories, she proves why former clients, warm contacts, and nearly-there prospects are the easiest people to close before year end. This perspective shift helps you stop overworking and start using the relationships that you already trust. With thoughtful outreach and a clear next step, you can bring in high ticket revenue now while still fully enjoying your holidays. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 047: How Service Providers Close More High Ticket Clients | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:34:45 | |
—>>https://www.askmecoach.com/ Turning free discovery calls into consistent high-ticket clients is easier than most service providers realize. Renee Hribar breaks down the new sales landscape for consultants and high ticket service providers, revealing why traditional posting, waiting, and hoping no longer works. She shares real client examples and explains how strategic, personalized invitations combined with a simple three-part call structure can turn free sessions into five-figure client relationships. With practical guidance on identifying big goals, testing current reality, and assigning meaningful homework, Renee teaches how to lead instead of over-teaching, while protecting your time and positioning yourself as the expert. You walk away with a repeatable and sustainable sales process that builds momentum and keeps conversations leading naturally into paid work. The right structure lets your brilliance shine while helping the right clients clearly see their next step with you. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 046: Why Nobody’s Booking Your Discovery Calls (and What to Do Instead) | 17 Nov 2025 | 00:30:36 | |
Discovery calls are not dead, but they desperately need a makeover. Sales strategist Renee Hribar breaks down how to shift from vague, low-conversion conversations to focused, desirable calls that clients are eager to say yes to. She explains why buyer behavior has changed, how the old discovery call model falls flat, and the simple framework that helps service providers, consultants, and experts consistently attract aligned clients without relying on constant content, cold outreach, or platform hopping. This approach puts clarity, intention, and a specific outcome at the center of every call. By renaming the call, giving it purpose, and reaching out with confidence, you create a clear path toward paid work. The right people start raising their hands, the sales process becomes easier, and your calendar fills with clients who genuinely want your help. This intentional framework brings relief to both you and your leads, supports predictable revenue, and helps you build stronger relationships that naturally lead to yes decisions. Renee shows how a small shift can revive your sales pipeline and bring your business back to life. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 045: Sales Secrets for Turning Workshops Into Paying Clients | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:24:32 | |
Most speakers stop at applause. But the real money is made in the follow-up. Renee Hribar shares her proven three-touch workshop sequence that transforms speaking engagements into ongoing client relationships. She breaks down how to capture your audience before, during, and after your talk without being pushy, plus the small moves that turn genuine connection into consistent sales. From simple LinkedIn strategies to advisory offer invitations, these steps help you create a sales system that builds your pipeline long after the event ends. Whether you’re a consultant, coach, or service provider, these sales moves help you sell naturally while serving powerfully. Learn how to go from applause to booked clients with clarity and confidence. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 044: Stop Losing Sales: Say this instead | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:17:37 | |
Most people don’t realize they’re losing sales because their offers aren’t clear. Renee Hribar shares the story of a business consultant who struggled to turn conversations into clients—not because she lacked skill or passion, but because her offers were vague. Through Renee’s signature RH3 Closing Method, she learned to articulate specific results, timeframes, and value so potential clients could clearly say “yes.” The shift from inspiration to clear invitation changed everything. When you simplify your offers and communicate exactly what transformation you provide, you make it easy for clients to buy. Clarity creates confidence—and confident offers create clients. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 043: How To Stop Being Perfect and Start Selling with Confidence | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:16:00 | |
Perfectionism might feel like preparation, but it’s really a disguise for fear. Renee Hribar shares real client stories that reveal how waiting for everything to look “perfect” can quietly stall your growth. She reminds entrepreneurs that progress—not perfection—creates results, and that your next client is already in your world waiting for you to show up. Through her three-step framework—Post it, Ping them, Pitch lightly—Renee guides you to take imperfect action and start conversations that lead to real opportunities. Momentum doesn’t come from polishing; it comes from doing. Progress beats perfect every single time—and your clients are waiting for you, not your perfection. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 042: Create Clarity in Your Marketing | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:10:34 | |
What if selling your services felt simple, clear, and magnetic? Renee Hribar shares how one coach transformed her results by shifting focus to a single front window offer—her book anthology project. By leading with her highest-value offer, she filled her program, attracted new coaching clients, and made her content creation effortless. This story highlights the power of choosing one clear message to lead with instead of overwhelming potential clients with everything you can do. When you focus on one time-bound offer, you create urgency, clarity, and connection that naturally lead to more sales and impact. | |||
| 041: How to Continue the Conversation and Grow Your Business | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:17:31 | |
Silence from potential clients doesn’t mean no—it usually just means they’re busy. Renee Hribar shares how to shift your mindset around follow up, moving away from the idea that you’re forcing attention and instead focusing on continuing the conversation. Through a simple yet powerful “front window” strategy, she demonstrates how spotlighting one clear offer can attract ideal clients, generate discovery calls, and lead to long-term projects. This approach not only makes follow up easier but also transforms it into a natural part of building relationships and growing your business. By reframing your mindset and making one edit to your offers, you can start turning conversations into paying clients. | |||
| 040: Follow Up Strategies that Create Predictable Income | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:13:14 | |
Avoiding follow ups is like putting your business growth on pause. Renee Hribar shares the story of Sheila, a bookkeeper who was nervous about reaching out but discovered how a simple, customized follow up framework led to new opportunities, client connections, and even high-ticket sales. With only a few follow ups, she booked presentations, offered free reviews that opened doors, and landed a $4,000 cleanup client, all while staying aligned with her 20-hour workweek goal. This episode is a reminder that consistent, caring follow ups can transform “not right now” into long-term business growth. By focusing on connection, clarity, and confidence, you can create a reliable sales process that supports both your income and your lifestyle. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 039: How Can Simple Follow Ups Help You Build Confidence in Sales | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:09:19 | |
Your silence doesn’t serve your clients, but your courage just might. Renee Hribar shares the story of Sheila, a newly certified bookkeeper balancing family responsibilities, who struggled with asking for fair rates and following up with potential clients. Through guidance and mindset shifts, Sheila learned that following up isn’t about pestering—it’s about caring, reconnecting, and offering support. This reminder is for every entrepreneur who hesitates to reach out: the relationships you’ve built don’t expire. One simple follow-up can turn a maybe into a yes and create the momentum your business needs. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 038: How She Turned a Dead Feed into a 5-Figure Week - with One Post | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:08:50 | |
She ditched the hustle, posted once, and signed new clients. Here’s how you can too. Playing it safe will NOT get you noticed; being yourself will. Renee Hribar shares how one simple shift transformed her client’s marketing: adding a compelling question to every piece of anchor content. By focusing on connection over volume, and courage over conformity, this small change sparked conversations, revived client relationships, and led to new business opportunities. The takeaway is clear, safe does not sell, but authentic and different does. With a little courage and the right strategy, you can create real momentum by simply being fully yourself. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||
| 037: How is Playing It Safe Holding You Back? | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:09:28 | |
Playing it safe might be the very thing keeping you stuck. Renee Hribar shares the story of a marketing professor turned entrepreneur who realized that following the same industry playbook only made her blend in. By daring to do things differently, tell her story, and align her offers with what felt true, she was able to step out of the shadows and build real momentum in her business. This conversation is a reminder that safe rarely creates progress. Confidence comes from permission to do things your way, and that’s exactly what makes your expertise stand out. Mentioned in this episode: Ask Me Coach Askmecoach.com | |||