What if selling yourself didn’t feel fake, forced, or awkward - but natural, connecting on a human level, like meeting a new friend or dating?

In this episode, I sit down with Curt Tueffert, award-winning sales expert, keynote speaker, professor, and “Selling Skills Sherpa” to explore how anyone (yes, including purpose-driven professionals, introverts, and impact seekers) can confidently bring sales strategies into their job search without compromising authenticity.

With 40+ years of real-world experience, Curt shares how job seekers can borrow from the best sales teams starting not with a pitch, but with curiosity, listening, and value. We also dig into the art and science of selling and how to apply both to your career conversations.

We covered:

• Why the best salespeople - and job candidates - start with listening

• ABC redefined: Always Be Curious

• The IMPACT formula for sales success and how to apply it to interviews

• Why you must believe in your value before others will

• The underrated power of “driving trial” and how pro bono work can open doors

• How to speak to problems, not just profiles and make people want to know more

✨ Practical Takeaways:

• Start by listening - curiosity builds connection and trust

• Know your value inside-out, it’s the foundation of all confident communication

• Offer a “test drive” whether it’s a short project, workshop, or bold idea

This episode is for anyone ready to finally have fun selling — your skills, your story, your value.

How to get started? Curt suggests drafting 8 curiosity questions to use when meeting new people - 2 each under the acronym FORM: 🟢 Family 🟦 Occupation 🟣 Recreation 🟠 Motivation

Your life. Your rules. For more freedom, flow, and fun.

Links: 🔗 Learn more about Curt and his work 📘 5 Stones for Slaying Giants and other resources at PeakSalesStrategy.com