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This is a podcast for expert entrepreneurs who are tired of winging it and ready to build something more consistent, more structured, and more aligned with how they actually want to work.

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Growth Conversations with Ashley Frank

Welcome to Growth Conversations — a podcast hosted by sales strategist and coach Ashley Frank.

Each week, I dive into the human side of business with real conversations about personal growth, resilience, and reinvention. You’ll hear solo episodes and guest interviews exploring how to lead, sell, and build a business that actually feels good to run.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, team leader, or just figuring out your next step — these episodes are here to help you grow.

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Ashley Frank speaking on The Subtle Art of Influence — guiding without controlling on Growth Conversations podcast.

🎙️ Episode 27 |  You Don’t Need to Be an Influencer — But You Do Need to Be Influential

November 04, 2025•1 min read
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Influence gets misunderstood.

It’s not control. It’s not persuasion. And it’s definitely not manipulation.

In business and in life, your ability to influence others — not pressure them — determines how far you go.

In this episode of Growth Conversations, Ashley unpacks what it really means to be influential and how mastering this quiet skill changes the way you lead, sell, and communicate.

Because the truth is — you don’t need to be an influencer.
But you do need to be influential.

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Ashley Frank is the host of Growth Conversations, a podcast and blog exploring the intersection of business and personal growth. With over 15 years of experience in sales leadership and entrepreneurship, Ashley brings real-world insights, honest stories, and practical strategies to help people grow—not just in business, but as humans.

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