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Negotiating is NOT Part of the Sales Prospecting Process

The Sales Hunter

Negotiating with the prospect or offering a discount to a prospect to entice a sale is absolutely pathetic. Negotiate second. When you’re prospecting, you’re in the phase of the relationship where you’re trying to determine what the customer is looking for. Let’s get real. Sell first.

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Sales Podcast – 12 Non-Negotiable Sales Truths

Closing Bigger

This sales podcast is focused on 12 Non-Negotiable Sales Truths. As a sales trainer and keynote speaker I come across people often who want to short-cut and negotiate the price of sales success. There are also twelve not-so-popular sales truths. We sometimes forget that prospecting is our lifeline.

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From Legacy to Modern Sales Approaches, Who Leads | Part 7

Iannarino

The Gist: In a transactional sale, the salesperson has too little power to lead the client. In the legacy solution approach, the salesperson must negotiate a linear sales process. From Legacy to Modern Sales Approaches Parts 1-6: Part 1 | Approaches. Part 2 | The Starting Question.

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Embracing the Pro Athlete Mindset for Sales Success

Sales Gravy

In the competitive world of sales, adopting the right mindset is crucial for success. On this episode of the Sales Gravy podcast, Jeb Blount spends time with Dre Baldwin, a former professional basketball player in the NBA turned business guru to discuss why sales professionals who adopt a pro athlete mindset have greater success.

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B2B Reads: Negotiation Strategies, Dealing With Disruption, and More

Heinz Marketing

In addition to our Sunday App of the Week feature, we also summarize some of our favorite B2B sales & marketing posts from around the web each week. Concessions vs. Negotiations: Sales Credibility at Stake by Anthony Iannarino Once a client ask is made, the salesperson is in a negotiation whether they like it or not.

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What Is a Sales Cycle and How Do You Optimize It for Consistent Sales?

Salesforce

It’s no different in sales — only instead of game rules, you use a sales cycle to make sure you’re following the right steps at the right time. It’s no different in sales — only instead of game rules, you use a sales cycle to make sure you’re following the right steps at the right time. Why is a sales cycle important?

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From Legacy to Modern Sales Approaches, The Sales Process | Part 10

Iannarino

The legacy approaches follow processes that were effective in the past, but they have been consistently losing their value for sales organizations and their clients. The nonlinearity of the sales conversation has reduced the value of a linear approach, even though the concepts are worth retaining. Part 2 | The Starting Question.

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