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THE SALES PLAYBOOK - June Edition

Jun 30, 2026
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A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDER, KRISTY DAVIES-SUMPTER

 

When it comes to growing your business and making sales, you've got a choice.

1. You can HOPE the second half of the year turns out better than the first; or

2. You can DECIDE exactly what you want it to look like and build a plan to make it happen.

It isn't talent, experience or even how good your service is that will get the sales rolling in right now....

It's planning. And following that plan.

Businesses that take this seriously don't wake up each morning wondering where the next enquiry will come from. They know who they're targeting, what they're selling, how many conversations they need to have and where conversions are going to come from.

That doesn't make sales effortless, but it does make it far less stressful.

This month I'd encourage you to take time away from your desk to plan.
And if you need my help, check out the Sales Success Planning Bootcamp below.

There is still plenty of year left to make this your strongest one yet.

Answer this question, honestly...

"If I carried on doing exactly what I'm doing now and get the same results when it comes to my sales, would I be happy with where my business is in 90 days?"

If the answer is no, you need to make a positive change.

The first thing to identity is this: 
What is holding you back?

  • Lack of time?
  • Fear of selling?
  • Not knowing what to focus on?
  • Inconsistent action?
  • Prioritising other activities?


Being honest with yourself is often the first breakthrough here.

Your business results will not change, and you won't take the action, unless you make a conscious decision to understand and adapt your mindset.

15 Minute Sales Actions

When business is busy, it's easy to believe you need a whole day to make progress on sales.

The reality is, some of the biggest improvements come from actions that take less than 15 minutes.

This week, choose just one:

  • Follow up with three leads who have gone quiet.
  • Ask one happy client for an introduction.
  • Request a case study or review.
  • Reconnect with someone you haven't spoken to for six months.
  • Send a proposal you've been putting off.

None of these actions will transform your business overnight.

But repeat them every week, and you'll build something far more valuable than a one-off sales spike. You'll build momentum.

The Sales Success Planning Bootcamp

Create Your 90-Day Sales Success Plan
Just 3 x focused 1-hour sessions

13th, 15th & 17th July
10am to 11am each day

Join us for this practical three-part online bootcamp that helps business owners build a clear sales strategy, identify their best opportunities, and create a focused action plan for the next 90 days.

Over three interactive sessions, you'll build your own ‘Sales Success Plan’, giving you clarity on who you're targeting, what you're selling, how much revenue you want to generate, and the activities needed to achieve it.

By the end of the bootcamp, you'll have a clear, actionable plan to follow so sales start to be a successful part of your business growth.

FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW


 

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