Selling doesn’t have to feel gross… and it definitely doesn’t have to feel forced.
In this episode of The Gates in Real Life, we explore Gate 26: The Gate of the Egoist, a powerful gate in the Heart Center that carries the energy of influence, persuasion… and aligned, ethical sales.
From the Gene Keys lens, we unpack the shadow of Pride (trying to control outcomes through force), the gift of Artfulness (influencing through embodiment and truth), and the siddhi of Invisibility (serving without ego).
But this isn’t just theory. We get real about…
- The surprising conditioning we all carry around “sales”
- How selling a cookie (or anything!) with joy is totally different than selling from fear
- Why being magnetic isn’t about tactics… it’s about trust
- How to know if you’re operating from pride or authentic alignment
- Selling isn’t about scripts – it’s about love
- How spiritual entrepreneurs can rewire their nervous systems for success
If you’ve ever said, “I’m not good at selling” or felt weird about charging for your gifts… this episode is your permission slip to do it differently.
No more forcing.
No more manipulating.
Just aligned offers, spoken from the heart.
Tune in and feel the shift.
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Melissa’s Offerings:
If this conversation resonated with you, you’ll find more inside my Substack, Remembering Who You Are… where Human Design meets business, personal growth, and the deeper work of living in alignment with who you already are. https://substack.com/@melissanaslund
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Heidi’s Offerings:
Come join me on Substack, where I explore the middle path between business success and well-being for heart-led biz owners: substack.com/@servicewithsoul.
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