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A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design  Business Podcast

931: Power Talk Friday: Matthew Finlin: The Key to Selling with Authenticity and Compassion

A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast

LuAnn Nigara

Business, Design, Arts

4.8786 Ratings

🗓️ 17 November 2023

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Today With Matthew Finlin: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. If you’re a long-time listener of the show, you already know that I was a salesperson basically from birth. Selling is a part of my nature. But for most designers, that doesn’t seem to be the case. Why is that? Why do some of us gravitate toward selling while it sends others into a panic? My guest today, Matthew Finlin, CEO of The Human Potential Academy, believes he knows—and he’s shedding light on why this happens and what designers can do to bring more assertiveness into the process and close with confidence and compassion. LuAnn Nigara and Matthew Finlin's Ah-Ha Moments “Compassionate closing is all about recognizing that if you have a product or service that you truly believe is going to benefit this person and change their life positively.” -Matthew “I don't care how wealthy you are wants to overpay. That's the truth. But what I know from all the interviews I've done is that 99% of designers are going to deliver their heart and soul into the project—they just need to convey their value.” -LuAnn More About Matthew Finlin Matthew Finlin is the founder and CEO of Human Potential Academy. He has been a business phenom since he started his career a decade ago. From door-to-door sales trainer to high level business in Hong Kong. A man of many talents, he started off as an entrepreneur and after a massive spiritual awakening, he answered the call. His life mission is to bridge the gaps between the business, scientific, and spiritual communities. Matthew's extensive experience in both business and personal development allows him to bring out the best in every individual, helping them achieve their full potential and make a difference in the world. He is dedicated to helping as many people as possible reach their fullest potential by empowering self-leadership. He now trains and coaches his teams and clients in his philosophy: the 5 Pillars of Human Potential. It’s important to note that he started his coaching career working exclusively with women and helping them achieve any goals they desire, whether it’s business, relationships or more. Connect with Matthew Finlin Website Instagram  Website Instagram What’s new with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn Live 2023 Watch the Docuseries! luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob A Big Thank You to Our Keynote Sponsors: Nancy Ganzekaufer Traci Connell Duke Renders Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast

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0:00.0

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0:06.7

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0:38.5

Visit revelwoods.com to get started.

0:52.9

Welcome to a well-designed business.

0:55.0

My name is Luann Nigara, and I'm so glad you found this podcast.

0:59.0

Together with my husband Vince and our partner Bill, we have grown our company Window Works from the ground up,

1:05.0

so I know and I understand the challenges you face in running your interior design business. I also know that your talent

1:13.0

alone isn't enough to ensure your success. So on this podcast, we talk about strategies and

1:19.8

practical steps to help you grow your business. But make no mistake about it, we have our share

1:25.0

of fun here too, mixed in with those aha moments that I love

1:28.8

so much. This isn't fluff. Nobody has time for that. Whether you are a new interior designer

1:34.6

or a season designer, I am here to help you create and to manage the kind of interior design

1:40.4

firm that you dream of. It's straight talk and it's action. Are you ready? Let's get started.

1:49.2

Hi, welcome to a well-designed business. It's Power Talk Friday. If you're a long-time

1:53.6

listener of the show, you know that I love sales. You know that I've been studying it since I'm 10

1:58.1

years old, that I love the nuances of it and that it's basically

2:02.9

after all these years become conversational for me, part of my nature. It comes easily to me,

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