{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Sell in Today's Market","description":"The online business space has changed \u2014 and so has the way people buy. In this episode of The Experienced Entrepreneur, Marissa Lawton breaks down what\u2019s really happening behind today\u2019s slower sales cycles and why it\u2019s not a bad thing. You\u2019ll learn how buyer psychology has evolved, what the new customer journey looks like, and how to adapt your business strategy with more steadiness, connection, and confidence. Marissa shares how the old \u201cseven touchpoints before a sale\u201d rule has ballooned to nearly eighty \u2014 and what that means for your marketing, your mindset, and your metrics. You\u2019ll explore how to meet buyers where they are, build genuine trust over time, and make sales that feel aligned instead of forced. Whether you\u2019re a coach, service provider, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation will help you reframe what success looks like in a maturing market \u2014 and remind you that your experience is your greatest asset. In this episode, you\u2019ll learn:   What a sales cycle actually is (and how to track yours)   Why buyers are taking longer to make decisions in 2025   How to shorten your sales cycle without pushing harder   How to build a business that supports longer buyer timelines   Why slower doesn\u2019t mean broken \u2014 it means sustainable   Listen now to Episode 8: How to Sell in Today's Market and learn Why Sales Cycles Are Getting Longer (and What That Means for You) like&amp;nbsp;how to sell smarter, lead softer, and build a business that lasts. ","author_name":"The Experienced Entrepreneur","author_url":"http:\/\/marissalawton.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38973545\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195286625"}