The Neuroscience Behind Why People Say No to Your “Perfect” Pitch (and How to Fix It)

START to SOLD blog graphic titled “Pitch Techniques: Tools to Turn a NO Into a Yes (Backed by Neuroeconomics!)” by Emily Anne Page, over a business meeting image with people shaking hands and working at a desk.

Time of Reading: 4 minutesWhen a “Perfect” Pitch Gets a No You give what feels like the perfect pitch.You’re prepared.You’re confident.You’re clearly a great fit. And then they say… no.Or worse — they go quiet. It’s confusing. It’s discouraging. And it makes you question what went wrong. For a long time, economists believed people were rational — meaning they … Read more

3 Essentials of Scaling Your Business

3 essentials to scale your business

Time of Reading: 4 minutesUp before sunrise for the next three weeks! ☕️ Why? I’m leading a custom executive training program in partnership with ECRM for the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, working with 15 VIP international businesses. These are not early-stage founders. They’re experts and established businesses in their country and Europe. The question they’re asking is specific to … Read more

Why Shelf Life Matters for Food and Beverage Products

Why does shell matters

Time of Reading: 5 minutesIf you’re an entrepreneur or business owner in the food and beverage industry, you already know that understanding shelf life is critical to your bottom line. In this article (and the video linked at the end), we’ll break down three key questions to help you eliminate costly mistakes and gain confidence in this crucial element … Read more

Legacy & Profit – How to Successfully Exit and Retire From Your Small Business during the “Silver Wave”

Time of Reading: 7 minutesBuild a Business Worth Buying A great exit isn’t luck — it’s the payoff of decisions you make long before you sell: clean numbers, the right buyers, and a business that runs without you. Whether “someday” is next year or ten years out, the best time to prepare is now. If you’re thinking about your … Read more

My Favorite Consumer Product Goods Trade Shows

Time of Reading: 9 minutesMake Every Trade Show Count A trade show is only worth it if you walk in with a pitch that lands and a plan to follow up. The founders who win at shows prepare like it’s a sales meeting — because it is. That’s the prep we do together inside START to SOLD coaching. Heading … Read more

8 Easy Steps to Design RTD Beverage Packaging

Time of Reading: 9 minutesWalk through any grocery store or supermarket and you’ll see tons of canned and bottled beverages. If you’re planning to launch a ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage, you want yours to stand out on the shelf. To accomplish this, your packaging is everything. The style, design, and call-outs on your beverage are the means of drawing the … Read more

From START to SOLD: Business Scaling Gone Wrong: What I Learned After Losing $75K

Time of Reading: 4 minutesScale Smarter Than I Did The lessons that cost me the most are the ones I want to save you from. Scaling works when your systems, margins, and pitch grow together — not when you chase growth for its own sake. Let’s build a scaling plan that protects your profit and your peace of mind. … Read more

From START to SOLD: Confidence in Sales: Anyone Can Master the Pitch!

Time of Reading: 3 minutesConfidence Is a Skill — Let’s Build Yours Confidence in sales isn’t something you’re born with; it’s the natural result of knowing your offer, your buyer, and your next move. Anyone can build it with the right practice. That’s exactly what we sharpen inside START to SOLD coaching. Ready to pitch with real confidence? Book … Read more

ADVICE: Quick Tips To Extend Shelf Life With Packaging (filmed at ECRM with Joe Tarnowski)

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