<![CDATA[Centred Sales]]>Centred is a podcast for the whole person: self-belief, sales strategy and all of the bits that make us human. What you build and achieve depends on what you believe about yourself, so we start there, because business is an extension of you. I’m Emma, founder of Centred Sales. Some episodes are sales tips and strategy: how to run a sales call, follow up and ask for the decision without pressure. Some are lifestyle: the mindset, relationships and everyday choices that help you feel whole and show up fully. And some are the real stories behind the business, mine included.


New episodes every Tuesday. Kick back, hit play and get the free sales call flow I use with my clients at https://centredsales.com/sales-flow-masterclass

]]>https://centredsales.com/sales-flow-masterclassRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:39:43 GMTTue, 03 Nov 2026 04:21:43 GMT60Emma Allison<p>Centred is a podcast for the whole person: self-belief, sales strategy and all of the bits that make us human. What you build and achieve depends on what you believe about yourself, so we start there, because business is an extension of you. I’m Emma, founder of Centred Sales. Some episodes are sales tips and strategy: how to run a sales call, follow up and ask for the decision without pressure. Some are lifestyle: the mindset, relationships and everyday choices that help you feel whole and show up fully. And some are the real stories behind the business, mine included.</p><p><br /></p><p>New episodes every Tuesday. Kick back, hit play and get the free sales call flow I use with my clients at <a href="https://centredsales.com/sales-flow-masterclass" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://centredsales.com/sales-flow-masterclass</a></p>episodicEmma Allisonhi@centredsales.comyes<![CDATA[Seven Minutes at the US Embassy (My Visa Story, Part 2) ]]>Seven minutes. That's all I was given for my official visa interview at the US embassy to explain why I belonged in the States. In part two of my visa story, my best friend Jess and I go back to those seven minutes and how a no, turned into a yes and changed everything for me.

This one is for anyone who has been carrying something alone. I hope it helps you let the yeses in.

IN THIS EPISODE

-Building a business while I was falling apart, and why showing up was the hardest part

-Jess on her family, her dad and what it means to be a conduit of love

-The rules of the E-2 visa, and the summer of concerts that kept me going

-The wait that kept stretching, and the coffee shop that got us through it

-A rainy brand shoot, a last-minute flight to London and the night before the interview

-Seven minutes at the US embassy, and the sales lesson I took into the room: say it as it is

-Why Centred is called Centred, and what I would say to anyone carrying it alone

CONTENT NOTE

This episode includes grief, health and mental health, including conversations around suicide. If you are in the US, you can call or text 988. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans are on 116 123.


LINKS

The free sales call flow: https://centredsales.com/sales-flow-masterclass

GUEST AND CREDITS

Jess, my best friend and creative director https://disregardstudio.com/

Hosted by Emma, Centred Sales

CHAPTERS

00:00 Where part one left off

00:44 Building a business while falling apart

01:58 Selling, delivering and doubling the price

02:46 What it took to show up on a call

04:31 “You light up rooms”: what Jess saw

05:50 Two very different families

09:03 The rules of the E-2 visa

11:06 The summer of concerts

12:12 When the wait got dark

14:38 The wait that kept stretching

17:03 Faith, and the coffee that got us through

18:09 Choosing the date

19:31 “Absolutely not”: Jess is coming to London

21:01 A brand shoot in the rain

23:29 London: the train, the nap and the passport photo

26:15 Know your numbers, to the penny

27:52 The video that lifted me

29:57 The lawyer's email: use your personality

33:04 The morning of the interview

34:49 Seven minutes in the room

38:32 After the embassy

39:38 The sales lesson: say it as it is

40:42 How are we still friends?

41:34 Jess: use your voice

42:31 To anyone carrying it alone: let the yeses in

45:21 Why it's called Centred

46:07 It was never about the business

48:39 The next season of Centred

]]>0b4ea2ff-f245-4de4-a1d0-03236ba212beWed, 11 Nov 2026 16:13:07 GMT<p>Seven minutes. That's all I was given for my official visa interview at the US embassy to explain why I belonged in the States. In part two of my visa story, my best friend Jess and I go back to those seven minutes and how a no, turned into a yes and changed everything for me.</p><p>This one is for anyone who has been carrying something alone. I hope it helps you let the yeses in.</p><p>IN THIS EPISODE</p><p>-Building a business while I was falling apart, and why showing up was the hardest part</p><p>-Jess on her family, her dad and what it means to be a conduit of love</p><p>-The rules of the E-2 visa, and the summer of concerts that kept me going</p><p>-The wait that kept stretching, and the coffee shop that got us through it</p><p>-A rainy brand shoot, a last-minute flight to London and the night before the interview</p><p>-Seven minutes at the US embassy, and the sales lesson I took into the room: say it as it is</p><p>-Why Centred is called Centred, and what I would say to anyone carrying it alone</p><p>CONTENT NOTE</p><p>This episode includes grief, health and mental health, including conversations around suicide. If you are in the US, you can call or text 988. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans are on 116 123.</p><p><br /></p><p>LINKS</p><p>The free sales call flow: <a href="https://centredsales.com/sales-flow-masterclass" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://centredsales.com/sales-flow-masterclass</a></p><p>GUEST AND CREDITS</p><p>Jess, my best friend and creative director <a href="https://disregardstudio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://disregardstudio.com/</a></p><p>Hosted by Emma, Centred Sales</p><p>CHAPTERS</p><p>00:00 Where part one left off</p><p>00:44 Building a business while falling apart</p><p>01:58 Selling, delivering and doubling the price</p><p>02:46 What it took to show up on a call</p><p>04:31 “You light up rooms”: what Jess saw</p><p>05:50 Two very different families</p><p>09:03 The rules of the E-2 visa</p><p>11:06 The summer of concerts</p><p>12:12 When the wait got dark</p><p>14:38 The wait that kept stretching</p><p>17:03 Faith, and the coffee that got us through</p><p>18:09 Choosing the date</p><p>19:31 “Absolutely not”: Jess is coming to London</p><p>21:01 A brand shoot in the rain</p><p>23:29 London: the train, the nap and the passport photo</p><p>26:15 Know your numbers, to the penny</p><p>27:52 The video that lifted me</p><p>29:57 The lawyer's email: use your personality</p><p>33:04 The morning of the interview</p><p>34:49 Seven minutes in the room</p><p>38:32 After the embassy</p><p>39:38 The sales lesson: say it as it is</p><p>40:42 How are we still friends?</p><p>41:34 Jess: use your voice</p><p>42:31 To anyone carrying it alone: let the yeses in</p><p>45:21 Why it's called Centred</p><p>46:07 It was never about the business</p><p>48:39 The next season of Centred</p>no00:49:0622Seven Minutes at the US Embassy (My Visa Story, Part 2) full<![CDATA[Why I Really Moved to the States (My Visa Story, Part 1)]]>Everyone asks why I moved to the States. For a long time I gave the easy answer. In part one of my visa story, my best friend Jess asks me for the real one.

This one is for anyone who has been through hard things. I hope my story inspires you to know that... if I could get through the hardes times in my life, so can you.

IN THIS EPISODE

-Why I would rather move for friendship, community and family than for a job

-The years of travelling and teaching before I had anywhere that felt like home

-How Jess and I met: Slack, a retreat in Nashville and a flight to Puerto Rico booked on the spot

-The Shania Twain moment, and don't forget the shrimp

-Learning to let people in, and the answer that gave me permission to ask for help

-The lawyer who said "just marry him", and the car ride where it clicked: "so then we try"

-What it felt like to say goodbye at Christmas, not knowing if I would be allowed back


CONTENT NOTE

This episode includes grief, health and mental health, including conversations around suicide. If you are in the US, you can call or text 988. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans are on 116 123.


LINKS

The free sales call flow: https://centredsales.com/sales-flow-masterclass


GUEST AND CREDITS

Jess, my best friend and creative director https://disregardstudio.com/

Hosted by Emma, Centred Sales


Part two is out 11/10. Make sure to follow the show so it lands in your feed.


CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome back to season two

01:39 “Why did you move to the States?”

03:42 Before the visa: no place that felt like home

04:31 The year everything changed

09:33 Losing her dad, and the friends who didn't stay

10:47 Friendship first, visa second, business third

11:06 How we met: Slack, Nashville and a booked flight

15:12 The Shania Twain moment

16:43 The shrimp incident

19:37 The first trip to Wilmington

21:12 Opening up: the parts nobody saw

28:02 “What if I do?” A hard conversation about mental health

32:53 Therapy, medication and asking for help

35:28 The visa options: “just marry him”

38:08 Deciding on a business visa

41:33 “So then we try”

43:56 The airport roundabout

45:19 After filing: “get out and don't come back”

47:24 Saying goodbye at Christmas

48:28 When the friendship got rough

51:46 Leaving for Nicaragua

55:14 Mexico City and the Western Union trip

56:50 Part two is next

]]>https://centredsales.com/sales-flow-masterclass28bbc12e-fa0b-4fa5-9094-232f2ab14eebTue, 03 Nov 2026 04:25:21 GMT<p>Everyone asks why I moved to the States. For a long time I gave the easy answer. In part one of my visa story, my best friend Jess asks me for the real one.</p><p>This one is for anyone who has been through hard things. I hope my story inspires you to know that... if I could get through the hardes times in my life, so can you.</p><p>IN THIS EPISODE</p><p>-Why I would rather move for friendship, community and family than for a job</p><p>-The years of travelling and teaching before I had anywhere that felt like home</p><p>-How Jess and I met: Slack, a retreat in Nashville and a flight to Puerto Rico booked on the spot</p><p>-The Shania Twain moment, and don't forget the shrimp</p><p>-Learning to let people in, and the answer that gave me permission to ask for help</p><p>-The lawyer who said "just marry him", and the car ride where it clicked: "so then we try"</p><p>-What it felt like to say goodbye at Christmas, not knowing if I would be allowed back</p><p><br /></p><p>CONTENT NOTE</p><p>This episode includes grief, health and mental health, including conversations around suicide. If you are in the US, you can call or text 988. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans are on 116 123.</p><p><br /></p><p>LINKS</p><p>The free sales call flow: <a href="https://centredsales.com/sales-flow-masterclass" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://centredsales.com/sales-flow-masterclass</a></p><p><br /></p><p>GUEST AND CREDITS</p><p>Jess, my best friend and creative director <a href="https://disregardstudio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://disregardstudio.com/</a></p><p>Hosted by Emma, Centred Sales</p><p><br /></p><p>Part two is out 11/10. Make sure to follow the show so it lands in your feed.</p><p><br /></p><p>CHAPTERS</p><p>00:00 Welcome back to season two</p><p>01:39 “Why did you move to the States?”</p><p>03:42 Before the visa: no place that felt like home</p><p>04:31 The year everything changed</p><p>09:33 Losing her dad, and the friends who didn't stay</p><p>10:47 Friendship first, visa second, business third</p><p>11:06 How we met: Slack, Nashville and a booked flight</p><p>15:12 The Shania Twain moment</p><p>16:43 The shrimp incident</p><p>19:37 The first trip to Wilmington</p><p>21:12 Opening up: the parts nobody saw</p><p>28:02 “What if I do?” A hard conversation about mental health</p><p>32:53 Therapy, medication and asking for help</p><p>35:28 The visa options: “just marry him”</p><p>38:08 Deciding on a business visa</p><p>41:33 “So then we try”</p><p>43:56 The airport roundabout</p><p>45:19 After filing: “get out and don't come back”</p><p>47:24 Saying goodbye at Christmas</p><p>48:28 When the friendship got rough</p><p>51:46 Leaving for Nicaragua</p><p>55:14 Mexico City and the Western Union trip</p><p>56:50 Part two is next</p>yes00:57:1321Why I Really Moved to the States (My Visa Story, Part 1)full