Why I Told a Client NOT to Hire Me (Ethical High-Ticket Sales in Today’s Economy)

Jereshia Said

In this episode, I share why I turned down a high-paying coaching client, even though he was ready to invest and what it reveals about ethical high-ticket sales. Learn how to qualify clients with discernment, build trust in a “trust recession,” and scale with integrity, not pressure.

What I Recommended & Resource Links

• Ethical Sales Framework Guide (free download) - https://www.jereshiahawk.com/sales-guide
• Messaging Course (Market Like a CEO) - https://www.jereshiahawk.com/marketlikeaceo

Why You Should Listen:

1. Learn How to Qualify Clients with Ethics, Not Just Tactics: Discover how to assess readiness and alignment so you're not just closing more deals, you’re closing the right ones.
2. Avoid the Trap of Scaling Too Soon: Understand why marketing funnels, paid ads, and coaching programs often flop when you skip over key business foundations.
3. Fix Your Messaging to Earn Trust (and Clients): Learn why your offer isn’t converting, how to test your messaging publicly, and how to build demand from the ground up.
4. Build a Scalable Business Without Burning Trust: Get clear on how to increase take-home profit now, while setting up the infrastructure to grow later, without relying on hype or pressure.

Tune in to learn why saying no is sometimes the most ethical and profitable sales move you can make.

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