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7 Lessons Helping Start Pardot, SalesLoft and Calendly (Video + Transcript)

SaaStr

I was sitting in high school and I had this idea to build some shareware software, so like any enterpriser in 9th grade, I wrote some code, put it on America Online, CompuServe and Prodigy at the time, and a random stranger from Idaho emailed … Or, sent a check in the mail for $12.95 to my residence in Tallahassee, Florida.

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It’s Not the Wild West: 12 Tactics to Make Your Price Negotiations Smooth and Successful

Salesforce

There’s no better feeling than closing a deal after a tough price negotiation. Negotiation is a learned skill, requiring time for research, discovery, and due diligence long before both parties ever sit down together. What you’ll learn: What is price negotiation? Why are price negotiations important?

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How to Negotiate Your Next Sales Contract: 9 Tips for Success

Salesforce

To successfully negotiate a contract in today’s sales climate, you need to prioritize relationship building over persuasion, practice active listening, and empathize with your customers’ challenges. We’ll explore practical tips and strategies to help you navigate the negotiation process effectively.