The 5% Institute

AUGUST 8, 2021

Sales pitches are a crucial part of the sales process , and one that you need to get right! Making a mistake while delivering sales pitches can mean the difference between closing the sale – and breaking rapport and starting all over again. Sales Pitches – How To Do It Right. The Old Method To Doing Sales Pitches.

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Sales Hacker

JULY 14, 2022

Let’s start with a definition. Founder-sales happens when the founder is the one responsible for selling his/her products to prospects, and heading the GTM motion for the company. . By default, founders are always selling: Selling to investors on why they should provide them with capital. . Hone your elevator pitch.

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SalesBlog!

JANUARY 8, 2022

I recently graduated from a business start-up class that challenged everyone in the first class, on the spot, to come up with a powerful elevator pitch for their new business. Worst yet, when my turn came to present I started rambling on how great I am at what I do and my years of experience. No problem.

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SaaStr

JULY 30, 2022

Dear SaaStr: What should you not say to a VC during a pitch meeting? A few things: “We hope to sell for $20m-$100m in a few years to a BigCo. Not jump start it. But have a plan in place to address it before you pitch VCs. “We Our sales are flat but we’ll make it up later in the year.” I feel you. I’ve been there.

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Salesforce

JANUARY 2, 2024

Whether you love or dread the elevator pitch, it’s a short window of time in close quarters where a lot of verbal and non-verbal communication happens. Understanding what makes an elevator pitch effective will help you craft one that communicates everything you want in just a few moments. What makes a good elevator pitch?

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Hubspot

AUGUST 2, 2023

Whether you sell furniture or enterprise software, you face the same challenge: finding the right words to say. Sending cold emails, leading prospects through sales calls, and following up all take time and articulation. Sales teams everywhere are starting to use AI to streamline these processes and craft better pitches.

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The 5% Institute

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The elevator pitch is something widely taught in sales; you’re encouraged to have it down pat, with the promise of closing sales easier. In fact, the elevator pitch is actually hurting your sales efforts. What Is An Elevator Pitch? The Elevator Pitch – Why It’s Killing Your Sales. We’ll explain why this isn’t the case.

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The 5% Institute

APRIL 8, 2020

The sales pitch is a crucial part of the sales process , and one that you need to get right! Making a mistake while delivering your sales pitch can mean the difference between closing the sale – and breaking rapport and starting all over again. How To Perfect Your Sales Pitch – A Step by Step Guide. Build some rapport.

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PandaDoc

AUGUST 18, 2020

And if you run a business-to-business (B2B) company, you will probably need to conduct your pitch meetings online for the foreseeable future. Read on, and I’ll show you how to conduct the perfect virtual pitch meeting. Then use this information to structure your pitch. Sit up straight, face the camera, and smile.

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SaaStr

JUNE 8, 2020

Given that so many VC pitches are over Zoom now, I thought it would be worth re-freshing this classic SaaStr post on things it’s easy to get wrong when pitching investors. Pitching VCs is like anything. Before your next pitch: Cold emails work. Do not bring “consultants” to a VC pitch. Rookie errors.

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Gong.io

OCTOBER 18, 2021

And if you want to win more, you need a sales pitch that helps accelerate your winning. There are 5 elements of a winning sales pitch: . Sales Pitch Element #1: The Nexus. Starting with a nexus allows you to tackle the “way we’ve always done things” head on. Sales pitch example #1: The way we do [X] has changed.

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Veloxy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Two people could be selling the same product, but experience very different results. You’re not just selling a product or service, you’re selling yourself. Know Your Product Well Before you start thinking about the most effective sales techniques, you need to cover the basics. Keep reading for more.

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The 5% Institute

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Knowing how to pitch to clients without breaking rapport is a crucial part of the sales process , and one that you need to get right! Making a mistake while delivering your client pitch can mean the difference between closing the sale – and breaking rapport and starting all over again. The Old Method For How To Pitch To Clients.

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Sales Hacker

MARCH 21, 2019

Creating a winning sales pitch has never been more challenging. of 400 surveyed sales reps exceeded quotas last year, and that 61% consider selling harder than it was five years ago. Prospects expect sales pitches to be highly personalized, too. 8 Sales Pitch Tips with Examples. Start Your Elevator Pitch With a Question.

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Hubspot

JULY 6, 2021

That's why any aspiring entrepreneur has to understand how to pitch to investors. Here, we’ll go over some tips, tricks, and tactics that will help you pitch your ideas and business plans confidently and effectively. How to Pitch an Idea to Investors. That’s why you need to consider these steps before you start pitching.

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Iannarino

JULY 16, 2021

He conceded that he only wanted to pitch me. My radar is fairly fine-tuned, so I can normally detect the “connect and pitch” variety of LinkedIn spammers. Few professionals would sell something to someone who wouldn’t benefit from what they sell. Sadly, many have given up hope. No one owes you a meeting.

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Iannarino

JULY 3, 2021

The Gist: No one likes getting a straight pitch on LinkedIn. Do not target the companies that already buy what you sell or are highly likely to start doing so. The primary ingredient in phone spam is the fact that what you sell has no relevance for the person receiving the call. That approach is treated as “spam.”.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 14, 2019

Let's get one thing straight: If you're connecting with a prospect for the very first time, you should never paste your elevator pitch into your email or say it as soon as they pick up the phone. You sound like a salesperson trying to sell them -- which makes the modern buyer run for the hills. What is an elevator pitch?

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Iannarino

JUNE 30, 2021

They may as well have asked for “a chance to pitch you our service,” as neither phrase promises anything of value in exchange for my time. Instead of chastising the salesperson who was just following her training, I offered to give her my feedback on her pitch and how she might improve. There are number of reasons I take cold calls.

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Veloxy

JUNE 21, 2021

If you sell telecommunications, your cold calls could and should be different than a salesperson selling software. If you sell IT services, your cold calls could and should be different than a financial services consultant. You can use these scripts, tips, and tricks to up your cold call game. Introduction.

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ClickFunnels

DECEMBER 14, 2022

After all, the company that sells the product usually provides the sales page for it – all you have to do is drive traffic to it. Signing up for membership communities. What words, phrases, and metaphors come up over and over again? It might seem like you don’t need copywriting for affiliate marketing. Newsletters.

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Iannarino

AUGUST 6, 2021

Even the emails with a veneer of relevance soon degrade into the same old pitch. Notably, starting by providing information about your company, your clients, and your solutions projects one thing: you have something to sell and you believe this person should buy it. Then listen up.

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Hubspot

JUNE 5, 2018

Your sales pitch can make or break the deal, so it’s a good idea to have that nailed down before meeting with your customer. I’ve been in sales for 15 years and have heard some really great pitches and some really bad ones. I’ve been in sales for 15 years and have heard some really great pitches and some really bad ones.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The process of "crossing the finish line" in this context is most commonly known as a client pitch. Here, we'll cover what that term means, learn a bit more about pitching clients, and get some insight on how to give an effective client pitch presentation. The term "client pitch" is fairly fluid.

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

What makes a good sales pitch? During my 15-year career in sales development, I’ve built and seen many sales pitches. I’ve also been pitched by numerous salespeople — some good and some bad. What we learned was that ALL the best-converting sales pitches include the exact same elements. RELATED: Does Your Sales Pitch Suck?

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Closer's Coffee

APRIL 8, 2019

Many salespeople make these introductions through the use of an effective elevator sales pitch. So, what is an elevator pitch and why should you care? A personal elevator pitch is a quick summary of yourself. Elevator pitches can sometimes be used to highlight a specific idea or a product. 30 seconds or 75 words).

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Cerebral Selling

AUGUST 12, 2023

In my wildest dreams, I never imagined I’d end up in sales. David in his “Big Bang Theory” Days (1997) I started my career as a research scientist and got into sales (by accident) in 2000 at the turn of the dot-com boom. One which I helped start in 2008 was acquired Salesforce, which is how I came to work there.

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Iannarino

JULY 13, 2021

He conceded that he only wanted to pitch me. My radar is fairly fine-tuned, so I can normally detect the “connect and pitch” variety of LinkedIn spammers. Few professionals would sell something to someone who wouldn’t benefit from what they sell. Sadly, many have given up hope. No one owes you a meeting.

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ClickFunnels

JANUARY 27, 2023

How to Build a Sales Funnel For Your Medical Practice How to Create a Winning 6-Email “Indoctrination” Sequence How To Use Email Segmentation To Sell Products and Services How To Start a Weekly Email Newsletter Build A Sales Funnel For Your Medical Practice with ClickFunnels 2.0! But how should it look like?

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Partners in Excellence

MARCH 7, 2024

Marketers sell! At least Carlos Hidalgo sells. Sometimes, “we” have mis-conceived notions about selling, thinking that only those in some sort of formal sales role sells. But selling goes far beyond the titles. And some of the very best have never had a selling title. Preface : Surprise!!

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Lead Fuze

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Today’s buyers are constantly bombarded by sales pitches and presentations. In this article, you†re going to learn how to make a sales pitch with an easy 6-step framework that will get results every time. Step 1 To Make A Pitch: Know Your Customer. Step 2 To Make A Pitch: Tie up the Problem for Your Solution.

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ClickFunnels

JANUARY 26, 2022

Lead Quantity vs. Lead Quality Build a Value Ladder Sales Funnel Add Upsells, Downsells, and Cross Sells to Each Offer Want Russell To Show You How To Build Your First Sales Funnel? Start driving traffic to that landing page. He started excluding women from his Facebook Ads campaigns! Table of Contents: What Is a Lead?

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Lead Fuze

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

You might not have a bad business pitch. Perhaps it just needs some polishing up, or maybe you really do need to work on your skills. First, Let’s Be Clear: A Great Pitch Is like a Great Movie Logline. What is your pitch? Below are the 6 things I do to stay away from a bad business pitch. The pitch is clear.

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ClickFunnels

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Table of Contents: Design Your Sales Funnel First Choose the Right Software Grow Your Email List With a Lead Magnet Set Up an Automated Welcome Sequence Use the Hook, Story, Offer Copywriting Framework Pitch a Free Consultation at the End of Your Welcome Sequence Want Russel To Show You How To Build Your First Sales Funnel?

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Partners in Excellence

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

He leveraged trade shows to meet people, then followed up with prospecting notes. ” He responded, “Well they should care, they are in our ICP, we sell to all sorts of organizations similar to this organization… ” I repeated my question, “How do you know the customer cares?” Why should I respond?”

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Partners in Excellence

APRIL 16, 2024

Why I’m So Interested In Selling Sales wasn’t on my UT Dallas agenda. My Girl Scout cookie days had left me with a one-dimensional view of the profession – pushy salespeople and relentless pitches. It all started my freshman year. Waking up to a request for a meeting in his office felt surreal. Marketing, sure.

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SalesProInsider

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Even after removing the stretching pull on it, the rubber band is stretched a bit beyond where it started. Your beliefs are stronger and all your activity around selling is easier. Financial Advisor sales training doesn’t have to focus on pushy tactics or high-pressure pitches. They aren’t sure the fee is worth it… Bam!

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