How Visual Storytelling Closes More Deals with Emily Schneider
In this episode of Call The Damn Leads, I sit down with visual storytelling expert Emily Schneider to talk about the power of design, simplicity, and psychology in sales.
Emily shares how she helped turn a simple pitch deck into a $300,000 investment (in less than 24 hours!) and why less is more when it comes to closing deals.
If you're still bombarding prospects with data, boring slides, and long-winded pitches, this episode will show you how to make an instant impact with high-converting visuals.
Key Highlights
🎯 The $300K Pitch Deck Transformation – How a 17-slide presentation turned a Word document into massive investor buy-in overnight.
🧠 Why “Less Is More” in Sales – Over-explaining kills deals. Emily shares how to simplify your message for max impact.
🎨 Visual Psychology in Sales – How the right font, colors, and layout can make or break a sales pitch.
🚀 The "Outsider Advantage" – Why most people are too close to their own message—and how hiring an expert can 10x conversions.
💡 Marketing vs. Sales: The Key Difference – Marketing is one-to-many. Sales is one-to-one. Learn how to balance both for bigger results.
💡 Actionable Takeaways
1️⃣ Simplify Your Message – If your pitch deck needs 20+ slides, you’re doing it wrong. Strip it down to the core message that sells.
2️⃣ Use Visual Storytelling – Data alone won’t close deals—but showing the story behind the numbers will.
3️⃣ Trust Outside Experts – If you’re too close to the mess, you won’t see the message. Get an expert to refine it.
4️⃣ Know Your Audience – Some buyers love data while others need visual context. Learn to present in a way they understand.
5️⃣ Ask This Before Any Sales Pitch – "If my prospect only remembers one thing from this presentation, what should it be?"
🔗 How to Connect with Emily Schneider
🌎 Website: https://iamemilyschneider.com
💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/emily-schneider
Call The Damn Leads
“By sales professionals, for sales professionals.” Each week, Drewbie Wilson, a sales vet with 20+ years in the game, brings you humor, real-world stories, and powerful strategies to help you excel in your sales career.
Expect a wild mix of:
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Real Sales Stories: Tales that entertain and inspire
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Proven Tactics: Practical tips for boosting your sales game
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Humor and Energy: Fun takes on the ups and downs of sales life
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Expert Advice: Learn from seasoned pros across different fields
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