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Car Engines and Gas Prices Can Help Eliminate Obsolete Sales Tactics

Understanding the Sales Force

Speaking of gasoline, what about the pricing? When I was growing up there was a well-traveled road with eight gas stations next to each other, and there were non-stop price wars with prices ranging from 17.9 Today, gas prices run in the range of $3-$5 and pricing gas by the 9/10 cent doesnt make any sense.

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Dear SaaStr: What Was Your First Meeting Pitching a VC Like?

SaaStr

In fact the very first VC I ever pitched as a founder offered to fund us tentatively with $5m by the end of the first meeting! And we were a pretty good duo pitching, my co-founder and me. Bear in mind, Id done a lot of VC pitching as a VP at start-ups before. I asked for something like $7m-$8m at a significantly higher price.

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Leveraging AI in Podcasting for Enhanced Sales Strategies

Sales Pop!

For example, if an AI tool identifies that a segment on overcoming pricing objections receives high replay rates, this indicates a need to delve deeper into pricing strategies in future episodes or even create specific sales collateral.

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How To Create An Elevator Pitch That Works (With Examples)

ClickFunnels

The post How To Create An Elevator Pitch That Works (With Examples) appeared first on ClickFunnels. That’s what an elevator pitch tries to accomplish — by systematizing the elements required for an effective sales pitch, an elevator pitch attempts to catch interest and convert in as little time as possible. High-Impact.

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How to Pitch Using Questions

Cerebral Selling

Formulating a Question-Based Pitch. To begin constructing a provocative question-based pitch, it helps to start by identifying the enemy of your product or service (Note: this enemy might be something you’re very familiar with but may very well be a hidden one your customers are not). Modern sales training. Smart-home thermostat.

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How to write a sales pitch that works: Expert tips and examples

PandaDoc

That means a winning sales pitch is essential. Effective pitches, when done right, connect you with a customer’s needs while showcasing your value and inspiring them to take action. In this article, we’ll cover the ins and outs of sales pitches, including what it is, what makes one work, and how to craft one that will drive results.

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Losing sales because buyers see you as a commodity? Do these 3 things!

Cerebral Selling

Instead, rethink your pitch to sound different. Related post: Three principles scientifically proven to help your message break through your customer’s armor Related post: A Simple Hack to Transform Your Pitch Into One Customer Can’t Ignore! But that’s not what customers care about! Many of which, they lack the clarity around to solve.

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