# 065: Stop Giving Away Free Consulting and Sell Strategy Sessions Instead

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Podcast: [Selling Your Expertise: Sales Help for B2B Consultants, and Service Providers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/selling-your-expertise-sales-help-for-b2b-consultants-and-service-providers-7286921)
Published: 2026-04-06T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://reneehribar.com/podcast-episode/065-stop-giving-away-free-consulting-and-sell-strategy-sessions-instead
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Duration seconds: 2535

## Resource

—>> https://www.askmecoach.com/ Most sales calls fail because you're giving too much away instead of guiding the next step. Renee Hribar breaks down why discovery calls often turn into free consulting sessions that drain your time and don’t convert into paying clients. She introduces a smarter approach using structured, paid strategy sessions that create clarity, build trust, and naturally lead to higher-ticket offers. The focus shifts from proving your expertise to guiding prospects through a clear path forward. When you stop over-explaining and start leading, your sales process becomes simpler and more effective. Clients gain clarity, and closing becomes the obvious next step.

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