049: Surviving & Thriving As Women In A Male-Dominated Sales Industry with Amy Blain

"Sales can just really wear you down because you're constantly going up against people not trusting you." - Amy Blain

Sadly, most people don't trust salespeople, and honestly, can you blame them? Too many sales systems prioritize closing the deal over cultivating trust. In this unfiltered episode, Dr. Nadia Y. Brown sits down with Amy Blain, Sales Director at Porchlight Book Company and Founder of Shatter Sales, to explore what happens when trust, not pressure, becomes the foundation of selling.

With over 25 years of experience, Amy shares how she moved beyond transactional, quota-driven selling and into a relationship-first approach rooted in her philosophy: Connect. Cultivate. Close. Together, she and Dr. Nadia unpack how traditional sales training often fuels mistrust, the cultural realities women face in sales, and why so many women are turning to entrepreneurship to reclaim autonomy, flexibility, and financial power.

This episode is a must-listen for founders, leaders, and sales professionals eager to implement trust-centered practices that boost revenue and team morale. Trust isn't a "soft skill"; it's a revenue strategy that can transform your sales approach and results.

Connect with Amy:

Shatter Sales Newsletter >

Shatter Sales Mastermind >

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Porchlight Website >

Porchlight Newsletter >

Connect with Dr. Nadia:

LinkedIn: @‌drnadia

Instagram: @‌iamdrnadia

Website: www.thedoyenneagency.com

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