Sales is NOT a Dirty Word

This has led me to believe that entrepreneurs are the only people with the AUDACITY to want to make a lot of money AND enjoy what they do. And not settle until they figure it out, regardless of how scary it is to create something yourself that could easily fail.

Sick of feeling like scaling means selling out? Growing your business shouldn’t come with a side of chaos and compromise – but that’s exactly where so many founders get stuck. What if building a dream team and creating sustainable systems could feel just as aligned as your mission?
In this episode of Sales Is Not a Dirty Word, I sit down with Jessika Phillips – founder of NOW Marketing Group and queen of relationship marketing – to talk about how she built a 7-figure agency rooted in authenticity, community, and heart. From getting laid off while pregnant to leading a 12-person team with full benefits (and full buy-in), Jessika shares the behind-the-scenes growing pains most people won’t admit.
You’ll learn:
✔️ Why your team (and clients) don’t stick around just for money – and what they actually want
✔️ The subtle signals you’ve outgrown a client (and how to break up without the drama)
✔️ How to avoid hiring disasters by asking the right questions up front
✔️ What collaborative role design looks like – and why it leads to longer retention
✔️ How building culture early saves your sanity later (hint: don’t skip the manifesto)
👉 Ready to grow without losing your spark? Subscribe to Sales Is Not a Dirty Word and visit aleashabahr.com for more sales strategy that actually feels good.
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