Brilliant and helpful read, running my own small business I will be sure to put some of these practices into place

In a world where sales often feel like an elusive art form, Sara Nasser Dalrymple’s “More Sales Please” shines as a beacon of clarity and actionable wisdom. With a focus on making sales feel effortless, Dalrymple offers a refreshing perspective that is both relatable and practical for business owners at any stage of their journey.

Dalrymple’s background as a business mentor, strategist, and educator shines through in the pages of this book. Drawing from her 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, she breaks down complex concepts into digestible nuggets of wisdom that are easy to implement.

One of the book’s greatest strengths lies in its accessibility. Dalrymple understands the common struggles faced by entrepreneurs when it comes to sales—whether it’s feeling like a natural salesperson, procrastinating on promotion, or facing the dreaded silence after a product launch. By addressing these pain points head-on, she creates a supportive framework for readers to overcome their inhibitions and embrace sales with confidence.

Is “More Sales Please” For You?
What sets “More Sales Please” apart is its emphasis on simplicity and consistency. Dalrymple advocates for a step-by-step process that requires just 30 minutes a day—a refreshing departure from the overwhelming sales tactics often peddled in the business world. Through her guidance, readers learn how to navigate the sales process with ease, saying goodbye to guesswork and hello to tangible results.

Perhaps the most valuable aspect of Dalrymple’s approach is its emphasis on authenticity. In a landscape where sleazy sales tactics abound, she champions a more genuine and human-centered approach to selling. By prioritizing relationships and adding value to potential customers, readers discover that sales can be not only effective but also deeply rewarding.

A Must-Read
“More Sales Please” is a must-read for any business owner looking to unlock their full sales potential. Whether you’re struggling with self-promotion, seeking to increase sales without adding to your workload, or simply craving straightforward advice that delivers results, Dalrymple’s book offers a roadmap to success. With its actionable insights and empowering message, this book has the power to transform the way you approach sales—and propel your business to new heights.

This book has some really helpful tips and tricks for starting a small business or already existing small business that need an extra push. As a small business owner myself, I found this book to me helpful. Thank you!

A mentorship in a book!

A great read is you are a small business owner like I am. It has practical advice to help you grow as an owner. I think this is a great read if you have a business or are thinking about starting one.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for an arc. All opinions expressed are my own.

I think it was an interesting read, probably better for even smaller businesses and more helpful for B2C. As a person who’s owned a small business earlier, I can definitely relate to the stress when you have to be the worker, manager, contract negotiator, seller, and administrator.

That being said, I felt like this book came with some tips, but a lot of it is basic intuition. However, I also felt it a bit lacking. Now I know that not all activities will be the same for every business, but there could still have been more examples. In general, there is a lot of “what” to do to be successful, but not a lot of “how”. Like “make selling fun and easy”, but no description of what that looks like or how to do it.

For instance, in the paragraph on “What does a good sales plan look like?” You get points like “attracts new people into your world regularly”, “instils confidence, clarity and connection”, “makes it easy for you to track what’s working”. For me these are the benefits of a plan, but they say nothing about what a sales plan should actually include.

There are still quite a few tips, and every chapter comes with a story from another business owner who’s “made it”. But it’s basically all the same: find your niche, be yourself, and make it easy. And although I agree that some of it is necessary for every business, I think this book is definitely more applicable to “fun” companies or B2C companies. As someone who does B2B marketing in an industry where safety is the most important factor, and peoples lives are at risk if a project is completed incorrectly, some of this information isn’t really transferable and just won’t work for my industry.

I believe I’m just not the target audience for this book. I thought I was because of the small business perspective, and the fact that I have a lot of varied tasks and responsibilities, but it just doesn’t translate as well to B2B businesses.

This book is good for you if you’re trying to run a small business! Sales are built on relationships and connections.

I gained so much from this book and would highly recommend it to any small business owner looking to understand sales and marketing. it is a truly informative and practical resource to help you with sales. There are so many great tips and examples in this book that it has me actually excited to focus more on sales and building my brand. It's well worth the read!

📖 17 / 100 in 2024
✍️ Non-Fiction / Small Business
⭐️ 4 stars

More Sales Please by Sara Nasser Dalrymple

(Thank you to @netgalley for the digital ARC copy!)

for you if you like ....

getting more sales ;) elevating your client experience, feeling aligned to yourself while you’re selling, updating your beliefs as you grow, creating useful and interesting content, and understanding what drives the purchase of your services

A clever companion for getting eyes on your business and more people inside your offers, by Sara Dalrymple, Sales & Business Mentor. There aren’t a lot of books that are specifically geared to solo entrepreneurs (something I as well am trying to shift with my upcoming Aligned Action book series). In this book, Sara lays out practical advice that will work well for business owners who want a step by step, but want to personalize the steps to their own needs and preferences.

I found I agreed with all of her advice, and I learned a lot as well. I especially liked how she talked about your results being directly linked to the sales activities you undertook 3-6 months ago - I think this is such valuable advice we all need to read over and over until it really sinks in!

Most of my highlights took place in the first half of the book, and I found those more enlightening than later chapters which were quite social-media focused. The format of each chapter concluding with a business owner’s story was an effective device I found helpful as I read to integrate what I was learning!

I would call this book inspirational and tactical. It is a good one for business owners and self straters. What you can learn? There is no hard skills or templates for sure, however what you will find is the motivation that the author could do it, means you can achieve results as well. There is a description of a self starting business owner will ups and downs, learning outcomes and some good advice. You can get inspiration that sales and marketing can be learned through doing and celebrating small milestones of success.

Star rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 3.5
TLDR: Check this book out if you want to start a small-business, struggling with your brand, or want to increase your own SMB sales with some practically sound advice.

In "More Sales Please," Sara Nasser Dalrymple serves up a refreshing cocktail of practical wisdom, actionable advice, and a sprinkle of humor to transform your business game. If you've ever felt like a fish out of water in the sales ocean, this book is your life jacket.

Dalrymple, a seasoned business mentor and sales virtuoso, dismantles the notion of sales as a dark art and makes it accessible to every small business owner. In just 30 minutes a day, she promises to turn your sales struggles into a symphony of success.

Sales, according to Dalrymple, aren't just transactions; they're built on connections and ease. Readers are encouraged to ditch the pushy salesperson persona and embrace the art of sharing authentically. The book cleverly weaves in Lauren Currie's insight on how incredible things happen when women learn to sell, adding a touch of empowerment to the mix.

The key takeaway? Your content and message create the bridge between you and your audience, fostering a connection that transcends the typical buyer-seller relationship. "More Sales Please" is not just a guide; it's a permission slip to be yourself, connect effortlessly, and watch your business grow. Are there aspects that feel vague? Yes, because every business or small business can defer from one another. This does have good examples and does have research to support the claims which is nice. This does give you other resources to look into. The biggest takeaway is building up the confidence in starting or pushing forward in your business. I am hoping this gave me the push I need to start with mine.

So, if you've ever launched something to the sound of crickets or felt the awkwardness of self-promotion, grab a copy of "More Sales Please." Dalrymple's blend of expertise, relatability, and humor will make you wonder why sales ever felt like a grind in the first place. Cheers to more sales, less grind, and a business journey that feels like a dance, not a march.

BIG THANKS to NetGalley and Practical Inspiration Publishing for the ARC.

For certain readers this may be helpful especially someone who's really reluctant to sell themselves and their products. Not that much new information for me but that's fine.