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Grant Temple The Sales Plug x Stormi Banks Interview

March 04, 20255 min read

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If you’ve ever struggled to make consistent sales, today’s edition will change the way you think about marketing forever.

Because what if I told you that most online business owners are doing sales backwards?

Most people think success comes from:
❌ Writing better scripts
❌ Overcoming objections more smoothly
❌ Posting “value” content every day and waiting for leads

While all of that can help, it’s not what makes Stormi Banks & Pink Print Firm millions of dollars per year.

Who is Stormi Banks?

Stormi Banks is the CEO of Pink Print Firm, one of the top grant-writing agencies in the U.S.

She’s built a multiple 7-figure business, helping entrepreneurs secure over $19 million in grant funding to grow and scale their businesses, without taking on debt.

But she didn’t get here by just “selling” her services.

She built a movement.

An absolute powerhouse brand that DOMINATES her industry.

Stormi doesn’t just sell grants. She builds campaigns that sell themselves.

She turns simple ideas into high-converting, buzz-worthy campaigns that:

✅ Capture deep emotional connections with her audience
✅ Position HER as the only logical choice
✅ Drive massive sales while keeping her marketing lean & efficient
✅ Turn casual followers into die-hard customers who trust her

And today, I’m giving you the FULL breakdown of how she does it.

But first check out Stormi on IG - @iamstormibanks

& hire her team at Pink Print Firm to get grant funding for your business here. 


🔥 The Sales Plug Breakdown: How to Build a Sales Campaign That Sells For You

1. Play the Long Game: Why Quick Promotions Kill Your Sales

Most people launch a new offer every 2 weeks and wonder why they struggle to close sales.

Stormi does the opposite.

Instead of doing scattered promotions, she builds long-form campaigns that run for 3-4 months.

Her reasoning? People need time to warm up.

Her audience goes through:
Phase 1: Teaser & Introduction – Building curiosity and setting the stage
Phase 2: Value & Education – Providing free resources, events, and in-depth training
Phase 3: Offer & Enrollment – Selling, but in a way that feels like the natural next step

This removes resistance and makes buying feel inevitable.

Takeaway for you: Instead of jumping from offer to offer, think in campaigns. Pick one core theme and stick to it for 90-120 days.


2. Build a Brand, Not Just a Business

Most online businesses rely on ads & cold outreach to generate leads.

Stormi does the opposite.

Instead of just “selling” grants, she built Pink Print Firm into a recognizable brand.

How? By focusing on emotional connection:

She treats her agency like a product, not just a service.
She aligns her brand with a mission people want to be a part of.
She creates consistent brand visuals, messaging, and experiences.

The result?

Her audience feels emotionally connected to her business, so when she offers something, they don’t see her as a salesperson. They see her as a trusted leader.

Takeaway for you: If you want people to buy from you, don’t just focus on “sales.” Focus on creating a brand identity that people feel drawn to.


3. The Secret to Running Campaigns That Actually Convert

Stormi shared something that 99% of online business owners never think about:

If your campaign doesn’t evoke emotion, it’s dead in the water.

Her process:

1️⃣ Start with an emotion – What do you want people to feel? Excited? Angry? Inspired?
2️⃣ Design the campaign around that feeling – Everything from the messaging to the visuals should reinforce that emotion.
3️⃣ Create a “common enemy” – In her last campaign, the enemy was debt and lack of access to funding.
4️⃣ Use high-energy content to bring people in – Her ads, posts, and emails all aligned around the theme.
5️⃣ Cap it off with an event – A live event (in-person, virtual, or both) that solidifies the movement and drives sales.

Why this works:
When people feel something deeply, they act.

Most businesses stay surface-level in their marketing.

Stormi goes all in on emotional storytelling, and that’s why she wins.

Takeaway for you: If your marketing feels boring, it’s probably too rational. People don’t buy based on logic. They buy based on feelings. Make them feel something.


4. How She Turns Events Into High-Ticket Sales

Most people see events as separate from sales.

Stormi sees them as a sales tool, but not in a pushy way.

Her process:
She creates a high-energy experience. (People should be excited to be there.)
She meets customers where they’re at. (Virtual events for those who can’t make it in person.)
She delivers so much value that people feel naturally inclined to buy.

By the time she makes an offer, her audience is already sold.

Takeaway for you: Think about how you can incorporate events, webinars, or live experiences into your sales process.


5. The Power of Pre-Framing: Why Her Sales Feel Effortless

One of the biggest reasons people struggle to close sales?

❌ They try to convince people on the sales call instead of preparing them beforehand.

Stormi pre-frames every sale.

She:
✔️ Delivers value for months BEFORE making an offer.
✔️ Makes sure her audience understands the value before seeing a price.
✔️ Eliminates objections through content & storytelling.

By the time people get to the offer, they’re already sold in their mind.

Takeaway for you: If you constantly hear “I need to think about it,” your pre-framing needs work. Make sure your marketing answers objections BEFORE people get on a call.


This interview is packed with gold.

If you want to understand how to create high-converting sales campaigns, you NEED to watch this.


⚡ Weekly Sales Firepower

🛠️ Tool: [Work w/ Stormi Banks To Get Grant Funding For Your Online Biz]


At the end of the day...sales isn't just about what you say, it's about how you position yourself before the sale even happens.

Most businesses struggle because they’re reactive…scrambling to chase leads, handle objections, and push for a close.

Stormi proves that real power comes from being proactive.

→ Build authority before you pitch
→ Create demand so customers come to YOU
→ Make buying the become the natural next step

If you take only one thing from this: stop making yourself just another option.

Position yourself as the ONLY OPTION.

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