148: Adam Moves In With Jacquelyn Nicholson + We Three Create a New Sesame Character Named... And Microsoft, We're Sorry, Jacquelyn Refuses Your Teams Platform

Rebels, gather 'round. Welcome back to our spirited chinwags of Selling Local, where conversations about living in the present are as radiant as they are Rebellious. Jacquelyn Nicholson, the muse of insightful chatter and genuine connection, takes to the mic alongside your cheeky n' charismatic duo, Bethie and Adam. This podcast brings you the essence of community and the heartbeats behind the sales journeys that are turning heads, inspiring belly laughs and creating curiosity where you realize, wait, if they can do this ... there's no stopping meeee! 

 

The Mic + Heart Drop Moment

 

Cue Jacquelyn, cuddled in authenticity and oozing warmth, asking, "Is my microphone quality up to Rebellion standards?" "Crystal clear" Adam and Beth quip appreciating the natural beauty of her home that's definitely not a filter. This isn't just chatter; it’s Rebellious rapport.  Cue chef's kiss.

 

Jacquelyn doesn’t aim for mere "success." Her legacy spans being the person her husband would remarry "all over again" and the mother her kids proudly show-off, as if Swifty was holding up the show waiting just. on. their. arrival.  She’s not just another sales savant..  she’s a motherhood and career virtuoso who knows no bounds. The economy may shake, the cosmos may shift, but Jacquelyn's commitment to authenticity remains unfazed.

 

Where Trading Places Meets Real Life with I'm Just Going to Do It

 

When life hands Jacquelyn a time suck snooze-a-thon of a sales meeting, she transforms it into a curtain-call monologue worthy of Trading Places. Her story of transitioning from a technology buyer to a bonafide sales Rebel at Johnson & Johnson is layered with humor and the classic epiphany of, “I could totally do this better.” Jacquelyn squashed and set ablaze the snake-oil tactics of decades past, opting instead for being the boss's favorite Rebel Rogue who knows all the J&J product trivia, from Band-Aids to Baby Oil.  No.  No. No, Diddy jokes here.

 

Let’s Sell Local, Eh?

 

Oh born Midwesterner of Illinois loins, how do you sell local in our globetrotter world Adam asks? "It's about face-to-face connection and/or making Zoom feel like a warm hug." Jacquelyn suggests if the community you crave doesn’t exist... "craft it yourself."  Organize local meetups, yacht-rock trips like Melissa Gaglione's Florida escapade, or simply start a lunch club with friends where absence results in relentless Rebelicious ribbing. In the selling universe, think like a buyer, not like a standard salesperson "Always Be Closing" Glengary Glen Ross reincarnation (cue literal vomit) be and show up like a neighbor bringing a casserole where TOTAL magic unfolds ... spoiler alert: your Tupperware comes back with a side of breakthrough, for yourselves and those you're seeking to connect with.  Cue the sun rays ... and puppy kisses.

 

The TOTALITY Experience

 

Speaking of TOTALITY gatherings, let’s talk TOTALITY Knoxville, Tennessee 2024 ... whose Maiden Voyage was this past September.  We didn't get a chance to bestow the Death Wish coffee brew, or the Bear ((( Huggles))) Jacquelyn requested.  She spent TOTALITY on a tarmac awaiting takeoff, but Hurricane Helene had other plans for Olivia's Gramma.  We're officially promising publicly Jacquelyn the ultimate duo mix: peanut butter + jelly doesn't stand a chance with what's in the pipeline (ha, see what I did there... "sales" humor) with this duo... we're unleashing a chocolate fountain thats eloped with the secret stash of the favorite barista of each participant joining us.  Resistance to this will be futile.  We double dawg dare  y'all to pack enough enthusiasm to match Jacquelyn's quad shot latte.  2025 tickets are capped at (125) ...we nudge y'all to Forest Gump Run over here Stat:  https://www.thesalesrebellion.com/totality/

 

Leadspace: Writing Love Letters to Data

 

In her day job, Jacquelyn leads Leadspace, bridging the gap between market data and meaningful customer experiences. With a sprinkle of Rebelicious magical experiences, Leadspace gives your sales crew the insights they crave, making "cold calls" warmer than a french bulldog's cuddle puddle at naptime. It’s not about selling with sales "techniques" (ew and stop it right now) --- it's about connecting with genuine care for, and learning what makes buyers tick, uncovering with them to learn what they care about and caring enough to help them do better for themselves.

 

He Did It... Elmo Rules... Adam Leaves The Rebellion For Sesame Street

 

And so, as we approach the finale, Adam remembers he promised us his Elmo... a reminder that selling local, being legendary, and connecting souls authentically is never just about the sale. It's about crafting your story and being ready to share it with an authenticity that even a red-eyed, latte-guzzling commuter can embrace and appreciate.

 

So remember, friends, our Rebelicious Rebels... Legends Never Die. We nudge youz to pick up that phone, chinwag with your favorite barista, send that text, and create the community you desire. Be the change, Live Legendary, and break all the rules ... start by laughing in the shower, skipping merrily down the block.  Or, ya know, with an Elf on the Shelf-level Elmo impression.  We love you.  Go Be You.