Every business has a garden.
Most just don’t realize how neglected theirs really is.
You can have the slickest pitch deck.
The flashiest website.
A LinkedIn banner that screams “authority.”
But when the Zoom call starts — when it’s time to actually sell — your garden is exposed.
And clients?
They can smell the rot from a mile away.
The 3 Energy Killers That Are Costing You Deals
After a bunch of sales conversations, there are 3 things we see over and over again that kill conversions — regardless of how good your offer is.
1. Lack of Authenticity
If you’re putting on a voice, a persona, or a performance during your calls — you’ve already lost.
The second you stop being you, people stop trusting what you say.
No real connection = no real sale.
2. No Passion for the Work
You can fake excitement, but you can’t fake conviction.
Prospects feel when you’re just going through the motions.
If you’re not fired up about the transformation you offer, why would anyone pay premium rates for it?
3. Self-Serving Intentions
This one’s the dagger.
If it’s obvious you’re more excited about the invoice than the impact, your call dies right there.
People buy when they feel understood — not when they feel used.
Your Business Is a Garden — Here’s What That Means
Think of your brand, your team, and your energy as a garden.
Your pitch, your ads, your funnel — those are just the signboards outside.
But when someone gets on a call, they’re stepping through the gate.
They’re walking into your garden.
And if that garden isn’t full of life — if it’s full of weeds, wilted energy, and dried-out soil — it shows.
No matter how pretty your signs are, they’ll walk away.
You can’t fake the garden.
Stop Chasing Butterflies. Start Growing Flowers.
Too many professionals are out here chasing butterflies — chasing leads, chasing deals, chasing the next quick win.
But butterflies don’t land in chaos.
They land in beauty.
Your job isn’t to chase.
Your job is to build a garden so vibrant, so aligned, so authentic…
That the right clients come to you.
You want to build a garden where:
Your team breathes your culture
Your pitch is an extension of your values
Your energy makes people lean in, not back away
That’s when things change.
That’s when you stop pushing.
And start pulling.
Clients Know When It’s Real
You’re not fooling anyone.
People can smell authenticity.
They can feel alignment.
And they can sense when someone is in it for more than a paycheck.
The businesses that win?
They’re the ones whose garden smells like roses — not desperation.
And in today’s market, your energy is the differentiator.
The Real Secret to Sales That Scale
You don’t need a better script.
You don’t need more automation.
You don’t need another funnel hack.
You need a better garden.
One that’s:
- Rooted in purpose
- Watered with consistency
- Overflowing with genuine intent to serve
That’s what creates inbound momentum.
That’s what builds brands that last.
And that’s how you close high-trust, high-ticket deals — without begging for them.
Every call you take is a walk through your garden.
What are they seeing?
Are they stepping into something vibrant, alive, and real?
Or are they walking away wondering why your pitch didn’t match your energy?
You already know the answer.
Now build the garden that attracts the clients you want to serve.
With good energy,
scaleKing (Jacques and André Leonard) 👑