{"id":3845,"date":"2025-07-29T07:14:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T07:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kimloystudios.com\/?p=3845"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:36:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:36:12","slug":"why-im-ditching-sales-calls-even-though-they-made-me-e126k-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kimloystudios.com\/nl\/blog\/why-im-ditching-sales-calls-even-though-they-made-me-e126k-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Waarom ik verkoopgesprekken stop (zelfs al hebben ze me dit jaar \u20ac126k opgeleverd)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;18px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>Get Free Hyperrealism Brows Pattern Training:\u00a0<span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skool.com\/hyperrealism-brows-foundation\/about\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.skool.com\/hyperrealism-brows-foundation\/about&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777046977389000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0TVxy4GyQwySemhbVThDLy\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"m_-5031136715822617314mt-tracked-link_3_1776414154589\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]If you&#8217;re a PMU artist thinking about starting your own training program, or you&#8217;re already knee-deep in it \u2014 I want to share something real with you.<\/p>\n<p>Not a tip or a tactic this time, but a behind-the-scenes look at what\u2019s actually been happening inside my business over the past year \u2014 what worked, what didn\u2019t, and the radical change I\u2019m making in 2025 that might surprise you.<\/p>\n<p>I hope it gives you clarity, confidence, or even just permission to design your business in a way that actually supports the life you want. Not just the income.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive in.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>From \u20ac0 to \u20ac126k \u2014 What Happened When I Launched My PMU Training Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I launched my training business in October 2023 with the help of a business coach. My goal was simple: teach PMU artists how to master the hyperrealism technique and grow a profitable, in-demand business.<\/p>\n<p>Fast forward to November 2024 \u2014 the training side of my business brought in \u20ac126,000 in new revenue.<\/p>\n<p>That number doesn\u2019t include client work in the studio. Just training.<\/p>\n<p>Amazing, right?<\/p>\n<p>Except\u2026 it came at a cost I wasn\u2019t prepared for.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||7px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>What No One Tells You About Sales Calls<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s how the business was set up:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No public pricing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No \u201cbuy now\u201d button<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No info pages or sales pages<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone wanted to join my program, the only way was to book a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kimloystudios.com\/strategy-session\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>sales call<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with me.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, I understand the logic \u2014 sales calls convert better. You get to connect personally, understand someone\u2019s goals, help them see the value, and guide them to a yes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But after a year of doing it\u2026 I\u2019m done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||7px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>Why I\u2019m Quitting Sales Calls (Even Though They Work)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>This year, I\u2019ve spent dozens of hours on sales calls. Some weeks I\u2019ve had 5+ calls and not a single one converted. That\u2019s time I\u2019ll never get back.<\/p>\n<p>And here\u2019s the real kicker: Most of my audience is based in the U.S. I\u2019m in Europe. That means the ideal call times (for them) are between 3 PM and 10 PM my time \u2014 the exact hours I need to be with my daughter.<\/p>\n<p>Dinner, bath time, bedtime\u2026 missed, rushed, or delegated to an iPad because I\u2019m trying to close a sale.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not why I built this business.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||7px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>Revenue at the Expense of Freedom? No Thanks.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, \u20ac126k is great. But I don\u2019t want it if it means sacrificing time with my family every night. I don\u2019t want to miss the moments I started this business to protect in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>So here\u2019s the radical shift I\u2019m making in 2025:<\/p>\n<p><strong>No more sales calls.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At least, not in the traditional \u201cbook a Zoom and pitch\u201d format.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||7px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>The New Vision: Freedom-Based Sales<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Next year, I\u2019m building a new system that\u2019s:<br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More transparent (info, pricing, FAQs all on the site)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always available (no waiting for a call slot)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aligned with how my dream clients <i>actually<\/i> buy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone wants to learn about my programs, they can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch free content<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read my blog or emails<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DM me with questions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy when they\u2019re ready<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No pressure. No deadlines. No awkward time zones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might mean my revenue dips a bit next year while I rebuild. But I\u2019m okay with that. Because what I gain \u2014 evenings with my family, the ability to cook real meals, read bedtime stories \u2014 that\u2019s worth more than any euro figure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3148\">Watch This: The Behind-the-Scenes Shift in My Business<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3390\">If you want to see exactly how I\u2019m reworking my business for more freedom and sustainability in 2025, watch the video below.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZC5kVlgFHZE?si=JtQ32mr-oKJcXM-6\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||7px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>For the PMU Trainers (or Future Trainers) Reading This<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking about launching your own training program, here\u2019s what I\u2019ve learned:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales calls work, but they come with a time cost.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think carefully about how you want to sell \u2014 not just what\u2019s effective, but what\u2019s <i>sustainable<\/i>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your systems should support your lifestyle, not sabotage it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And remember \u2014 just because \u201ceveryone else\u201d is doing it one way, doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||7px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>Want to See How I Build This New Way?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019ll be documenting my journey \u2014 what I try, what flops, what works \u2014 right here on the blog and over on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@KimLoystudios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>YouTube.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t just about scaling. It\u2019s about building a business that supports the life you want to live.<\/p>\n<p>If that\u2019s what you\u2019re after too, stick around.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re ready to build a training business that\u2019s profitable and gives you time freedom, let\u2019s talk.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||7px|||&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3945&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Want to Master Hyperrealism Brows and Become a Booked-Out, Premium PMU Artist?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re serious about creating beautiful, realistic healed results \u2014 and finally charging what your work is worth \u2014 this is your next step.<\/p>\n<p>Inside the Hyperrealism Brows Mastery Program, you\u2019ll learn one of the rarest and most natural-looking PMU techniques in the industry. It\u2019s designed for artists who are ready to stand out, attract dream clients, and build a high-income business without the guesswork.<\/p>\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f Step-by-step online training<br \/>\u2714\ufe0f Weekly personalized video feedback<br \/>\u2714\ufe0f Detailed breakdowns of brow patterns, mapping, pigments, etc\u2026<br \/>\u2714\ufe0f A supportive community of artists growing with you<\/p>\n<p>And the best part? <span>You can join today!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skool.com\/hyperrealism-brows-mastery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.skool.com\/hyperrealism-brows-mastery&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1756565317850000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3hvZIhkbBc_dzW39bcUy0D\">Click for more info and price \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>See you inside,<br \/>Kim x<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;8px||7px|||&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|50px|50px|50px|50px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;facebook&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kimloystudios\/&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#275996&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; follow_button=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;]facebook[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;youtube&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC7NcJ8Us1nYPsnaGVfdqM5w?view_as=subscriber&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#AC4135&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; follow_button=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;]youtube[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;instagram&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kimloystudios\/&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#B0ADDB&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; follow_button=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;]instagram[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][\/et_pb_social_media_follow][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/kimloystudios.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Email-Signature-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Email Signature&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get Free Hyperrealism Brows Pattern Training:\u00a0HEREIf you&#8217;re a PMU artist thinking about starting your own training program, or you&#8217;re already knee-deep in it \u2014 I want to share something real with you. 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