Dec 22, 2024
Rebels, gather
'round. Welcome back to our spirited chinwags of Selling Local,
where conversations about living in the present are as radiant as
they are Rebellious. Jacquelyn Nicholson, the muse of insightful
chatter and genuine connection, takes to the mic alongside your
cheeky n' charismatic duo, Bethie and Adam. This podcast brings you
the essence of community and the heartbeats behind the sales
journeys that are turning heads, inspiring belly laughs and
creating curiosity where you realize, wait, if
they can do this ... there's no stopping meeee!
The Mic + Heart Drop Moment
Cue Jacquelyn, cuddled in authenticity and oozing warmth,
asking, "Is my microphone quality up to Rebellion
standards?" "Crystal clear" Adam and Beth quip
appreciating the natural beauty of her home that's definitely
not a filter. This isn't just chatter; it’s
Rebellious rapport. Cue chef's kiss.
Jacquelyn doesn’t aim for mere "success." Her legacy spans
being the person her husband would remarry "all over
again" and the mother her kids proudly show-off, as if Swifty
was holding up the show waiting just. on. their. arrival.
She’s not just another sales savant.. she’s a motherhood and
career virtuoso who knows no bounds. The economy may shake, the
cosmos may shift, but Jacquelyn's commitment to authenticity
remains unfazed.
Where Trading Places Meets Real Life with I'm Just
Going to Do It
When life hands Jacquelyn a time suck snooze-a-thon of a sales
meeting, she transforms it into a curtain-call monologue worthy of
Trading Places. Her story of transitioning from a technology buyer
to a bonafide sales Rebel at Johnson & Johnson is layered with
humor and the classic epiphany of, “I could totally do this
better.” Jacquelyn squashed and set ablaze the snake-oil
tactics of decades past, opting instead for being the boss's
favorite Rebel Rogue who knows all the J&J product trivia, from
Band-Aids to Baby Oil. No. No. No, Diddy jokes
here.
Let’s Sell Local, Eh?
Oh born Midwesterner of Illinois loins, how do you
sell local in our globetrotter world Adam asks? "It's
about face-to-face connection and/or making Zoom feel like a warm
hug." Jacquelyn suggests if the community you crave doesn’t
exist... "craft it yourself." Organize local
meetups, yacht-rock trips like Melissa Gaglione's Florida escapade,
or simply start a lunch club with friends where absence results in
relentless Rebelicious ribbing. In the selling universe, think like
a buyer, not like a standard salesperson "Always Be Closing"
Glengary Glen Ross reincarnation (cue literal vomit) be and show up
like a neighbor bringing a casserole where TOTAL magic unfolds ...
spoiler alert: your Tupperware comes back with a side of
breakthrough, for yourselves and those you're seeking to connect
with. Cue the sun rays ... and puppy kisses.
The TOTALITY Experience
Speaking of TOTALITY gatherings, let’s talk TOTALITY
Knoxville, Tennessee 2024 ... whose Maiden Voyage was this past
September. We didn't get a chance to bestow the Death Wish
coffee brew, or the Bear ((( Huggles))) Jacquelyn requested.
She spent TOTALITY on a tarmac awaiting takeoff, but Hurricane
Helene had other plans for Olivia's Gramma. We're officially
promising publicly Jacquelyn the ultimate duo mix: peanut butter +
jelly doesn't stand a chance with what's in the pipeline (ha, see
what I did there... "sales" humor) with this duo... we're
unleashing a chocolate fountain thats eloped with the secret stash
of the favorite barista of each participant joining us.
Resistance to this will be futile. We double dawg dare
y'all to pack enough enthusiasm to match Jacquelyn's quad shot
latte. 2025 tickets are capped at (125) ...we nudge y'all to
Forest Gump Run over here Stat:
https://www.thesalesrebellion.com/totality/
Leadspace: Writing Love Letters to Data
In her day job, Jacquelyn leads Leadspace, bridging the gap
between market data and meaningful customer experiences. With a
sprinkle of Rebelicious magical experiences, Leadspace gives your
sales crew the insights they crave, making "cold calls" warmer than
a french bulldog's cuddle puddle at naptime. It’s not about selling
with sales "techniques" (ew and stop it right now) --- it's about
connecting with genuine care for, and learning what makes buyers
tick, uncovering with them to learn what they care
about and caring enough to help them do better for
themselves.
He Did It... Elmo Rules... Adam Leaves The Rebellion
For Sesame Street
And so, as we approach the finale, Adam remembers he promised
us his Elmo... a reminder that selling local, being legendary, and
connecting souls authentically is never just about the
sale. It's about crafting your story and being ready to share it
with an authenticity that even a red-eyed, latte-guzzling commuter
can embrace and appreciate.
So remember, friends, our Rebelicious Rebels... Legends Never
Die. We nudge youz to pick up that phone, chinwag with your
favorite barista, send that text, and create the community
you desire. Be the change, Live Legendary, and break all
the rules ... start by laughing in the shower, skipping merrily
down the block. Or, ya know, with an Elf on the Shelf-level
Elmo impression. We love you. Go Be You.