Say it Better with Lasada Pippen

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Say It Better with Lasada Pippen Every leader, educator, and professional has a message. The question is, are they saying it in a way that actually lands? In this limited series, communication coach and keynote speaker Lasada Pippen sits down with industry leaders for real, unfiltered conversations about the role communication plays in their success. From the boardroom to the classroom, from managing teams to navigating family, how do the best in the business say it better? Each episode pulls back the curtain on the moments that mattered, the words that changed the room, and the lessons learned when communication fell short. No fluff, no filler. Just honest conversations that will change the way you think about how you show up and speak up. What You'll Walk Away With Every episode is designed to give you something you can use. You'll gain insight into how top leaders communicate under pressure, handle conflict, and build trust with the people around them. You'll hear the real stories behind their biggest wins and the moments they wish they had said it differently. And you'll leave each conversation with practical strategies to sharpen your own communication, whether you're leading a team, standing in front of a room, or just trying to be better understood in your everyday life. Say It Better is for professionals who know they have something valuable to say and are ready to say it with more clarity, confidence, and impact.

Episodes

  1. You're Selling It Wrong: Why Relationships Close More Deals Than Pitches | Lauren Hankins

    May 21

    You're Selling It Wrong: Why Relationships Close More Deals Than Pitches | Lauren Hankins

    Welcome back to the Say It Better podcast. I sat down with my good friend Lauren Hankins, a healthcare partnership leader with over a decade of experience building and scaling businesses, and the author of her debut self-help memoir, Big Boned. Lauren is one of those people who makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about sales and communication. Here is the truth she dropped in this conversation: the best product does not always win. The best relationship does. And if you are walking into every meeting with a slide deck instead of a genuine conversation, you are already behind. This episode is for anyone in sales, leadership, or any role that requires you to communicate with people and actually get results. In this episode we cover: Why sales has nothing to do with your product and everything to do with your relationshipsHow Lauren builds trust with executives before she ever mentions what she is sellingWhat communication breakdown really looks like in corporate environments and how to fix itWhy smart does not equal leadership and what actually makes a great leaderThe C.L.E.A.R. framework for communication that will change how you run your meetingsHow simplicity sells and complexity kills deals every single timeWhat her memoir Big Boned is really about and why she wrote itLauren is sharp, real, and full of gems. This one is not just about sales. It is about showing up as a genuine communicator in every area of your life. Learn more about Lauren: Website: www.laurenhankins.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldenning/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurendhankins/ --- Learn more or book LP here: https://www.lasadapippen.com/ Follow LP: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lasadapippen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LasadaPippen/ X: https://x.com/LasadaPippen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LasadaPippen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lasada-pippen-keynote/ Produced by Wonderhaus

    43 min
  2. How to Build a $55 Million Business by Dumbing It Down | Kory Rykman, Allstate Agency Owner

    Apr 16

    How to Build a $55 Million Business by Dumbing It Down | Kory Rykman, Allstate Agency Owner

    Welcome back to the Say It Better podcast. This episode is one you are not going to want to sleep on. I sat down with my friend Kory Rykman, an Allstate agency owner managing over $55 million in annual recurring premiums across multiple locations in the Southeast. He is a two-time MVP and Best in Company Award winner for Allstate, and the way he thinks about sales, leadership, and building a business is something every entrepreneur needs to hear. Kory's story starts with immigrant parents, a dream, and a taste of what was possible. From chasing a dentistry degree to selling software to hospitals, to watching his wife's insurance comp plan and deciding to bet on himself, Kory has built something serious. And the through line in everything he does comes down to one thing: keep it simple. This conversation goes deep on what it really takes to build and scale a business, delegate without losing momentum, and sell in a way that actually connects with people. In this episode we cover: How Kory simplifies complex insurance products into language that actually closes dealsWhy he was the bottleneck in his own business and what he did about itThe mindset shift that took him from grind mode to building a team that runs without himHow he spends $190,000 per month in marketing and what that investment looks likeHis approach to lead generation including mail, internet leads, and high-intent prospectsWhy young entrepreneurs fail by underestimating how big they can actually beThe books that shaped how he sells, leads, and thinks about long-term wealthKory is the real deal and this conversation will push you to stop overcomplicating what you are building and get out of your own way. ➡Learn more about Kory: https://www.facebook.com/koryrykman https://www.linkedin.com/in/koryrykman/ https://www.instagram.com/kory_mcfly?igsh=MThvZHNieDEwenkwbQ== https://m.youtube.com/@kory.rykman --- 📣Learn more or book LP here: https://www.lasadapippen.com/ 📲Follow LP: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lasadapippen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LasadaPippen/ X: https://x.com/LasadaPippen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LasadaPippen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lasada-pippen-keynote/ Produced by Wonderhaus Works

    48 min
  3. The CEO Blind Spot Nobody Talks About | Nick Fraunfelder, CEO of SureOak

    Mar 19

    The CEO Blind Spot Nobody Talks About | Nick Fraunfelder, CEO of SureOak

    Welcome to the very first episode of the Say It Better podcast. I could not have asked for a better person to kick this off than my friend Nick Fraunfelder, CEO of SureOak, a digital marketing agency helping major brands like SoFi get found by Google and AI. Nick leads a team of 35 people across four continents, and the way he thinks about communication, culture, and leadership is something every business owner, manager, and aspiring leader needs to hear. In this conversation, Nick drops real talk about what it actually takes to build a team that executes on a vision, how to have the hard conversations no one wants to have, and why caring is not soft. It is a non-negotiable standard. One of the things that stuck with me most from this episode: people will forgive mistakes. They will not forgive not caring. That alone is worth the listen. In this episode we cover: How Nick built a unified culture across a fully remote, globally distributed team.Why it took him a year and a half to get the vision right, and what finally made it click.The "Six by Six" framework for giving employees real feedback before it's too late.What it means to position people properly and why A players will never take direction from C players.How to communicate vision in a way your team can actually run with.The difference between growth decisions and scale decisions.Why the toughest challenges in business always come back to people.How AI is changing consumer behavior and what that means for your brand right now.Nick brings heat the entire conversation, and we even get into talent vs. passion, ego vs. service, and what Coach Wooden and Tom Brady can teach us about leadership. This one is fire. Learn more about Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-fraunfelder/ https://www.youtube.com/@sureoak https://sureoak.com/strategy-call --- 👉 Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode when a new episode drops 📕 Download the free Say It Better Playbook and start leveling up your communication today. speak.lasadapippen.com/free-say-it-better-playbook 🌐Learn more or book LP here: lasadapippen.com 📱Follow LP: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lasadapippen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LasadaPippen/ X: https://x.com/LasadaPippen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LasadaPippen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lasada-pippen-keynote/ Produced by Wonderhaus Works

    54 min
  4. Say It Better Podcast is HERE (and it's fire)

    Mar 17

    Say It Better Podcast is HERE (and it's fire)

    After more than a year of people asking and encouraging me to start a podcast, I finally took the challenge and said yes. The Say It Better Podcast is on its way, and it is going to be worth the wait. I've got some phenomenal people lined up to sit down with me right here in the studio. We're talking CEOs, millionaires, leaders, friends, and people from all walks of life who have figured out how to communicate, lead, and elevate everything around them. Whether you're running a business, starting one, or working toward becoming the leader you know you're capable of being, this podcast was built with you in mind. No fluff, no filler. Just fire conversations to help you say it better in every area of your life. --- 👉Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode when the Say It Better seasonal series drops. 📕Download the free Say It Better Playbook and start leveling up your communication today. speak.lasadapippen.com/free-say-it-better-playbook 📱Follow LP: Follow LP Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lasadapippen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LasadaPippen/ X: https://x.com/LasadaPippen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LasadaPippen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lasada-pippen-keynote/ Produced by WonderHaus Works

    2 min

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Say It Better with Lasada Pippen Every leader, educator, and professional has a message. The question is, are they saying it in a way that actually lands? In this limited series, communication coach and keynote speaker Lasada Pippen sits down with industry leaders for real, unfiltered conversations about the role communication plays in their success. From the boardroom to the classroom, from managing teams to navigating family, how do the best in the business say it better? Each episode pulls back the curtain on the moments that mattered, the words that changed the room, and the lessons learned when communication fell short. No fluff, no filler. Just honest conversations that will change the way you think about how you show up and speak up. What You'll Walk Away With Every episode is designed to give you something you can use. You'll gain insight into how top leaders communicate under pressure, handle conflict, and build trust with the people around them. You'll hear the real stories behind their biggest wins and the moments they wish they had said it differently. And you'll leave each conversation with practical strategies to sharpen your own communication, whether you're leading a team, standing in front of a room, or just trying to be better understood in your everyday life. Say It Better is for professionals who know they have something valuable to say and are ready to say it with more clarity, confidence, and impact.

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