A fleeting thought while soaring through the skies ✈️ In the modern era of sales, the traditional “pitch” has lost its relevance. In the past, salespeople led with pitches to inform prospects about their products or services. However, with the vast information available online, including reviews, demos, and product insights, customers can easily research what they need in minutes. Today, by the time prospects speak with a salesperson, they’re often already familiar with the offerings. As a result, effective selling now focuses on understanding and solving the customer’s specific challenges and barriers to success. Modern salespeople need to ask insightful questions that uncover these needs and align their solutions to address them directly. Instead of pitching, the emphasis is on consultative problem-solving that brings real value to the customer’s unique situation. In summary, pitching is outdated; problem-solving is the new key to sales success. Happy selling! #sales #consultativesales #leadership #problemsolving
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2wAdam Price Great post! You've raised some interesting points.