Alright, buckle up. I’ve got a story for you. I just got off another sales call, and girl, let me tell you, it felt like I was being hit on at a bar. You know that moment when someone’s trying to get your number and you already know where it’s headed? Yeah, it was like that.
So here’s how it all started…
I got a random DM from someone I don’t even know. Honestly, I have no clue how they got on my friends list or why they decided to slide into my DMs in the first place. But there he was, asking questions about who I serve and what kind of coach I am. At first, I thought, “Okay, maybe he’s genuinely interested.” But I quickly realized this wasn’t about me—it was all about him.
He was young—maybe 26—and let’s be real, not my target audience. My content is for busy moms and women entrepreneurs, not some 20-something who probably just learned how to tie his shoes yesterday. But, being open to conversation, I said sure when he asked if I’d hop on a call.
Mistake number one, right?
The Call that Turned South
So, we jump on this call, and surprise, surprise—it turns out he doesn’t actually care about what I do. Instead, he goes on about how he and his company help people like me make six-figure months. You know the drill. Then came the PDFs, the videos I was supposed to watch, and even a voice note to remind me about the next call.
And guess what? I didn’t read the PDFs, didn’t watch the videos, and couldn’t care less about the voice note. You ever been on a date where you know five minutes in that you’re so not interested, but you stay out of politeness? Yeah, that was me.
The whole thing just felt off—pushy, aggressive, and all about closing a deal. I wasn’t interested in whatever he was selling, but still, I gave him the benefit of the doubt and politely explained that I’m too busy. Between coaching my clients, homeschooling my three kids, and running a household while my husband’s working out of state, my plate’s overflowing.
But of course, he didn’t hear a word of that.
The “Fix-It” Pitch
His response? “But if we could fix all of that for you, would you be interested?”
Bruh.
I wasn’t sure if I should laugh or scream. I mean, come on, he wasn’t even listening. It’s like being out with a guy who’s pretending to care about your day but really just waiting for the right moment to ask if he can come over. The whole thing felt… icky.
But I told him I was unavailable for the rest of the weekend, hoping he’d just take the hint and move on. Well, no. In classic bro marketing fashion, he slid back into my DMs. Because, you know, persistence is key (insert eye roll).
So I said, “I’ve got time right now, take it or leave it.”
And that’s when the real seduction started.
The “One-Night Stand” Sales Tactic
For the next 45 minutes, I was peppered with questions, all leading to the same point. He’d repeat everything I said back to me, trying to get me to say “yes” at every little step. You know the tactic—it’s all about making you feel understood so that by the time they drop that $10k pitch, saying “yes” just feels like a natural conclusion.
It was like he was trying to seduce me into a sales funnel—like the smooth-talker at a bar who says all the right things, only to get what he wants for the night. He wasn’t interested in a real relationship, something long-term. No, this was a transaction, a (ahem) arrangement, where he was looking for a quick win, not a commitment.
And just like that guy at the bar, he wasn’t in it for the long haul. He wanted the sale, and after that, he’d be out the door, leaving me with nothing but an empty promise of unicorns and rainbows.
No Thanks, Bro
When it came time for his big pitch—you guessed it—I said no. And when he asked why I wouldn’t want his magic system that was guaranteed to scale my business to six figures a month, I laid it out for him: I’ve heard this before, and I’m not buying it.
You see, these guys are trained to do one thing—sell. They’re not here to help you or even make sure their solution works for you. They’re here to close the deal, get their check, and move on to the next person. And if it doesn’t work out for you? Well, that’s your problem, not theirs.
It’s like the dating version of the “walk of shame.” You buy into the promises, thinking this could be the one, only to wake up the next day realizing you were just another name on their client list. And trust me, I’ve been there. I’ve fallen for those high-ticket programs that promised the moon and stars, only to be left with nothing but regrets and an empty wallet.
Been There, Done That
Just like some women have fallen for the nice guy’s pitch at the bar, I’ve fallen for this sales version more than once. And just like in real life, the sting of being used doesn’t go away any easier the second or third time around.
That’s why I promised myself, and God, that I’d never operate that way. No seducing clients into deals that don’t serve them. No walking them through a line of questions just to get them to say “yes” so I can close the sale.
Why I’m in It for the Long Haul
You see, I’m not here for the one-night stand version of business. I’m here for the real relationship—the one where we get to know each other, we work together, and I’m genuinely invested in your success. I don’t just coach; I go all in. I review your content, discuss your ideas, help you strategize, and even pray for your business.
I’m selective about who I work with because I give my clients my all. When you’re with me, it’s a long-term commitment, not a quick transaction.
So, if you’ve ever been seduced by bro marketing, or if this little story hits close to home, shoot me an email. Let’s chat—not because I’m trying to sell you anything, but because I genuinely care about making real connections.
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