<p>In this episode, host Jacqueline Twillie interviews Erica Franklin, a sales consultant and philanthropist, about her sales career and journey to becoming a global philanthropist. Erica shares her experience of breaking free from the myth of the strong Black woman and embracing a softer life. She also discusses the importance of trust, learning, and storytelling in sales and leadership. Erica offers advice for setting up a successful business, including investing in technology and resources. She emphasizes the value of knowing your worth and shares her journey of taking a sabbatical and transitioning into entrepreneurship. Erica concludes by expressing her gratitude and fulfillment in her current winning season.</p> <p>Takeaways</p> <ul> <li>Sales can be a male-dominated industry, but underrepresented leaders must embrace their unique strengths and redefine gender roles in the workplace.</li> <li>Breaking free from the myth of the strong Black woman and embracing a softer life is essential for personal and professional growth.</li> <li>Trust, learning, and storytelling are fundamental values that enhance sales and leadership effectiveness.</li> <li>Investing in technology and resources and taking a strategic approach to business development can set entrepreneurs up for success.</li> <li>Knowing your worth and willingness to take risks is crucial for personal and professional growth.</li> </ul> <ul> <br></ul> <p>Chapters</p> <p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p> <p>02:36 Theme: Imagine a Gender Equal World</p> <p>04:11 Busting the Myth of the Strong Black Woman</p> <p>05:56 Embracing a Soft Life</p> <p>08:07 Supporting Others to Embrace a Soft Life</p> <p>08:33 Setting Up for Success in Business</p> <p>10:04Values that Inspire Daily Leadership</p> <p>11:47 Journey to be a Global Philanthropist</p> <p>13:44 Honing Values and Building Confidence</p> <p>15:59 Recognizing a Winning Season</p> <p>21:56 Understanding the Value You Bring</p> <p>23:04 Boosting Confidence and Leadership</p> <p>24:53 Recognizing a Winning Season</p> <p>26:19 Connecting with Erica Franklin</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support</a>

Winning Season

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Storytelling in Sales: Erica Franklin's Winning Strategy

MAR 20, 202427 MIN
Winning Season

Storytelling in Sales: Erica Franklin's Winning Strategy

MAR 20, 202427 MIN

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<p>In this episode, host Jacqueline Twillie interviews Erica Franklin, a sales consultant and philanthropist, about her sales career and journey to becoming a global philanthropist. Erica shares her experience of breaking free from the myth of the strong Black woman and embracing a softer life. She also discusses the importance of trust, learning, and storytelling in sales and leadership. Erica offers advice for setting up a successful business, including investing in technology and resources. She emphasizes the value of knowing your worth and shares her journey of taking a sabbatical and transitioning into entrepreneurship. Erica concludes by expressing her gratitude and fulfillment in her current winning season.</p> <p>Takeaways</p> <ul> <li>Sales can be a male-dominated industry, but underrepresented leaders must embrace their unique strengths and redefine gender roles in the workplace.</li> <li>Breaking free from the myth of the strong Black woman and embracing a softer life is essential for personal and professional growth.</li> <li>Trust, learning, and storytelling are fundamental values that enhance sales and leadership effectiveness.</li> <li>Investing in technology and resources and taking a strategic approach to business development can set entrepreneurs up for success.</li> <li>Knowing your worth and willingness to take risks is crucial for personal and professional growth.</li> </ul> <ul> <br></ul> <p>Chapters</p> <p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p> <p>02:36 Theme: Imagine a Gender Equal World</p> <p>04:11 Busting the Myth of the Strong Black Woman</p> <p>05:56 Embracing a Soft Life</p> <p>08:07 Supporting Others to Embrace a Soft Life</p> <p>08:33 Setting Up for Success in Business</p> <p>10:04Values that Inspire Daily Leadership</p> <p>11:47 Journey to be a Global Philanthropist</p> <p>13:44 Honing Values and Building Confidence</p> <p>15:59 Recognizing a Winning Season</p> <p>21:56 Understanding the Value You Bring</p> <p>23:04 Boosting Confidence and Leadership</p> <p>24:53 Recognizing a Winning Season</p> <p>26:19 Connecting with Erica Franklin</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support</a>