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#136 | Closing the Gap: Sales Secrets w/ Deborah Newton

Most leaders don’t struggle with ideas.

They struggle with closing the gap between value and action.

In this episode of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle sits down with Deborah Newton, a sales strategist and trusted advisor to mission-driven leaders, to unpack what really moves people from interest to yes, without pressure, manipulation, or sleazy tactics.

This conversation dives into:

Why most sales stall long before the ask

The difference between connection and conversion

How clarity, confidence, and timing drive decisions

Sales mistakes even experienced leaders keep making

Reframing…

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