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You’re Not Bad at Selling…You’re Just Doing It Wrong | The Social Circle | Ep 41
<p>Making money online sounds exciting… until you actually try to do it.</p><p>Then suddenly it feels awkward, uncomfortable, and a little like you’re becoming someone you don’t even recognize.</p><p>In this episode of <em>The Social Circle</em>, we’re breaking down why monetization feels so weird at first—and how to shift out of that “salesy” energy without losing your voice or your audience.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>Why selling feels uncomfortable (and what you were taught growing up that’s causing it)</li><li>How to sell without pressure or sounding pushy</li><li>Why confidence matters more than any strategy you’re using</li><li>How to stop tying your worth to your income</li><li>Simple shifts that make monetizing feel natural instead of forced</li></ul><p>If you’ve ever hesitated to post a link, share your offer, or talk about money online… this episode is for you.</p><p>You don’t need to become someone else to make money online.<br>You just need to get comfortable being seen.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Circle Hack (Try This Today):</strong>Go back to your last 3 posts and rewrite your call-to-action like you’re texting a friend instead of pitching a stranger.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Tools & Resources:</strong></p><p><strong>Repurpose.io:</strong> <a href="https://repurpose.io?fpr=311209&fp_sid=tsc"><u>https://repurpose.io?fpr=311209&fp_sid=tsc</u></a> </p><p>Helps creators stay consistent by automating distribution; think “post once, publish everywhere. </p><p><strong>Beacons:</strong> <a href="https://beacons.ai/signup?c=candace.wells"><u>https://beacons.ai/signup?c=candace.wells</u></a> </p><p>A “link-in-bio” tool for creators. It lets you create a mini landing page where you can share all your important links in one place; social profiles, affiliate links, products, sign-ups, or even a storefront. </p><p><strong>Maovo A04 Gen 2 Podcast Microphone</strong>:- <a href="https://linktw.in/puiZxn"><u>https://linktw.in/puiZxn</u></a> </p><p>We record using the MAONO A04 Gen 2, our go-to for studio-quality sound that works anywhere. These mics deliver a warm, rich tone with advanced noise reduction and flexible USB or XLR connectivity. </p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to The Social Circle! The podcast for creators who want growth that actually lasts.</p><p>Each week, hosts Candace and Jennifer cut through the noise of social media “hacks” and million-dollar formulas to bring you what’s really working for creators right now.</p><p>Inside every episode, we talk honest breakdowns of social trends and strategies, hacks you can use the same day, real creator success stories and highlights from inside our <a href="http://skool.com/the-social-circle-vip-1058"><u>Social Circle VIP Skool community</u></a>.</p><p>This isn’t about posting more, it’s about building a brand, an audience, and income you can control, without burning out and giving up.</p><p>💡 Want to learn beyond the podcast? </p><ol><li><p><strong>Follow us on Instagram </strong>https://www.instagram.com/thesocialcirclevip/</p></li><li><p><strong>Join The Social Circle VIP:</strong> <a href="http://skool.com/the-social-circle-vip-1058"><u>skool.com/the-social-circle-vip-1058</u></a><u> </u>Our creator community with weekly live coaching, 80+ hours of training, and real strategies to grow with confidence.</p></li></ol><p>🎙 New Podcast episodes <strong>every week</strong>! Subscribe now:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Thesocialcirclevip"> </a></p><p><strong>Youtube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Thesocialcirclevip"><u>https://www.youtube.com/@Thesocialcirclevip</u></a></p><p><strong>Spotify: </strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0jZzLdBW9js6TklQHSU6Wg?si=mtCJuvpJRjG9YKm5gfd_8w"><u>https://open.spotify.com/show/0jZzLdBW9js6TklQHSU6Wg?si=mtCJuvpJRjG9YKm5gfd_8w</u></a> </p><p><strong>Apple Podcasts: </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-circle/id1797627683"><u>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social