228. You Made It, You Just Missed It

On her 48th birthday, Krista opens with her annual dedication to her cousin Kate, then tells the story of a week that showed her she'd been speeding past her own impact. It took a lunchtime conversation with an old friend, a drive home on I-95, and an email she never expected to get. If you're an entrepreneur who's always looking ahead to the next thing, or anyone who brushes off compliments with a joke, this one is for you. Do you buy it? IN THIS EPISODE [0:00] A birthday dedication to Kate [3:15] The Sell: you made it, you just missed it [4:30] Rereading last year's birthday email [6:30] What an old friend said at lunch [10:40] The joke we all make instead of saying thank you [13:30] Why the finish line keeps moving [15:30] The email that proved the whole point KEY QUOTE "My validation doesn't need to come from external sources, yet people are holding up a mirror for what they see. And I'm not taking enough time to look in my own mirror." – Krista Demcher MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Baltimore Real Producers You Are Your Brand keynote and the Sell Yourself Challenge Episode 81: Krista's tribute to her cousin Kate Krista's weekly Friday email Connect with us 📸 Instagram: @SheSellsHeSellsPodcast ▶️ YouTube: She Sells He Sells Podcast