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Facing challenges in your Sales process? Don't worry, it is a normal thing. In the world of sales, challenges often present themselves as opportunities for growth and innovation. At Scalein, we understand the trials and tribulations that sales professionals face on a daily basis. That's why we're here to offer not just sympathy, but practical solutions and expert guidance to help you navigate through the toughest of times. Challenge 1: Prospecting Paralysis Ever find yourself stuck in a spot, struggling to identify and connect with potential leads? You're not alone. Prospecting paralysis is a common hurdle that many sales professionals encounter. The solution? Embrace a multi-channel approach to prospecting, leveraging social media, networking events, and personalized outreach to expand your reach and uncover hidden opportunities. Solution: Get creative with your prospecting efforts. Utilize data-driven insights and digital solutions to identify high-potential leads, tailor your messaging to resonate with their pain points, and establish meaningful connections that drive engagement and conversion. Challenge 2: Overcoming Objections "No thanks, not interested." Sound familiar? Overcoming objections is an integral part of the sales process, but it's also one of the trickiest hurdles to overcome. Instead of viewing objections as roadblocks, see them as opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue and address your prospect's concerns head-on. Solution: Anticipate objections before they arise and arm yourself with compelling rebuttals and case studies that demonstrate the value and ROI of your product or service. Listen actively to your prospect's objections, validate their concerns by empathizing with them, and then pivot the conversation to seek the real truth behind their objection and then reframe the objection towards a mutually beneficial solution. Challenge 3: Navigating the Sales Cycle Closing deals isn't just about making a pitch and hoping for the best. It's a strategic dance that requires finesse, patience, and perseverance. From initial contact to contract signing, navigating the sales cycle can feel like a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. Solution: Break down the sales cycle into manageable stages, setting clear objectives and milestones for each phase. Leverage CRM tools and automation to streamline your workflow, track prospect's interactions, and prioritize follow-ups. Remember, persistence pays off in the end. At Scalein, we're committed to helping you overcome every sales challenge that comes your way. With our proven strategies, expert guidance, and training, you'll not only survive but thrive in today's competitive marketplace. Together, let's turn challenges into triumphs and dreams into reality. #SalesSuccess #OvercomingChallenges #ExpertAdvice #InnovativeSolutions #ScaleinAfrica Your success story starts here! Let's conquer the sales battlefield together!

Many sales pros lie to themselves (and their bosses). Because they only want to deal with inbound leads. And blast outbound prospecting out of the universe. 😨 ================== Let's face it... No one likes to be rejected. And no one likes uncertainty. But that's the reality of sales. You don't know what you don't know. Until you know. Uncertainty and lack of clarity = 99% in all deals. By right, you should be spending most of your time fighting for more certainty and clarity. As a result, sales pros: 🚫 Say things that the managers want to hear. 🚫 Put 'dummies' in their pipeline. 🚫 Tell themselves and everyone that they'll be engaging their pipeline soon. 🚫 Put themselves in a state of delusion. And in the end: ⛔ Their pipeline lacks quality leads. ⛔ Their managers 'play catch' with them. ⛔ They end up closing small-sized deals or none at all. ⛔ They pick up bad habits. ⛔ They keep wanting to improve but never get to it. ⛔ They'll feel constantly stressed out and pressured. ⛔ The sales team dynamics take on negative vibes. On a bigger scale, the company is affected too. ⚠ Leadership spends unnecessary time and effort on strategy discussions. ⚠ Many changes occur in the sales process. ⚠ Many changes in reward structures. ⚠ They try to recruit top performers expecting them to replicate their wins. ⚠ They don't give time for new sales pros to grow. ⚠ They fire and hire repeatedly. ⚠ Blame starts to shift from dept to dept, team to team. ⚠ The marketing team faces huge and unfair pressure to increase inbound. ⚠ Margins start to shrink and critical decisions must be made. ==================== It's a vicious cycle. One can argue that it's also a top-down fault: "Leadership sucks and don't understand" "A deal is a deal. I've closed many deals but..." "The product sucks!" "The market is saturated..." That's another story altogether. But here, we're talking about how sales pros can shift trajectories with just one faster and simpler action: Relentless and immense focus on OUTBOUND. Why? Because you take control and ✅ You lead opportunity creation ✅ You lead discussions ✅ You lead relationships ✅ You lead with expertise and authority ✅ You lead the community you've built in that account to walk with you towards the finish line. You can't do all the above with inbound. Because the prospect made the first move. Not you... Stop Selling Start Building ✌ ==================== Prospecting is a sales pro's unique proposition. And we must step up to the plate to make sure this is true. Stop Selling. Start Building is the future of sales. It is modern prospecting done right. It combines technology and human brilliance. It is personal branding and community building. Take the first step. Before your bosses think they can take that step away from you. Stop Selling. Start Building Newsletter will launch in October. Let me know in the comments or DM me to join the waitlist.

Why do we still need sales hunters today? It seems like cold calls aren’t effective anymore, emails from unknown senders often go unread, and SMS messages are rarely opened. People know what solutions they’re looking for and actively search online. We have a well-designed website with clear technical summaries that explain our solutions. Prospects can easily find what they need. In today’s market, prospects often self-educate and may believe they know what solution they want before even meeting a salesperson. At that point, they might just expect a sales pitch, technical presentation to address objections, a well-prepared proposal, and attractive pricing. With the right product, they might place an order quickly because we know our solution is the best on the market. They rely on informative white papers and online resources. But here’s the key question: Can prospects really build rapport and trust by just reading a white paper? And if the solution doesn’t meet their expectations, who’s responsible—marketing, the white paper, or the buyer for making the wrong choice? That sounds ideal, but it overlooks a crucial reality: do prospects really know what solution they need? In many cases, a salesperson has already proposed a solution, and the prospect might just be comparing it to ensure they’re making the right choice. Or, they may need multiple proposals to comply with their internal processes. Meanwhile, when they say, “Your proposal is still with purchasing,” what they might really mean is, “We already bought from a vendor we trust—someone with whom we’ve built rapport—not just a company we found online.” Sales hunters are still essential. They don’t just react to demand—they create it. While prospects may think they know what they want, a skilled salesperson can uncover hidden needs, offer better alternatives, and guide them through the complexity of their decision. It’s not just about having the best product; it’s about building trust and showing value throughout the buyer’s journey, which a website or white paper alone cannot achieve. If the solution fails, it’s not just about who provided the information but whether the salesperson truly understood and addressed the customer’s unique needs. Picture Source: Overheard Sales on X

Not Making the Sales You Want? Try This Instead... Are you tired of sales and marketing tactics that seem to work for others but don’t work for you? Perhaps you have tried automating what you can, hiring someone to manage social media, cold outreach, VA support or switching platforms, the list goes on. Then we get to sales - sell in the dms, sell from a masterclass, low ticket, high ticket, calls, no calls, objection handling, push for a decision in the moment, challenger sales, consultative sales, peak performance sales and so on..... The truth is, when it comes to sales, I’ve done it all. Outdated techniques like dominating conversations, handling objections to within an inch of my life, and creating urgency when it didn’t exist. Did it work? In short, yes, but I wasn’t comfortable, I didn't enjoy it and without being overly dramatic, I felt like I'd sold my soul. So why did I do it? Because that was what was expected in the environment I was working in, I was being paid to perform in this way and had to demonstrate this way of selling, at least that's the way I showed up when eyes were on me. But do you know what worked so much better and delivered consistent epic sales results and felt so good? Leaning into my values, my strengths, my feminine flow based on genuine connection, building strong relationships, and providing genuine solutions to the real problems. There are so many different sales and marketing strategies that in truth will only work for a few, so why not focus your efforts on what will work every single time? With over 1,000 sales calls under my belt as well as over 20 years in professional corporate sales, I’ve perfected the art of tuning into energy and knowing exactly how to build rapport and trust quickly, gaining permission before making an offer by truly diagnosing the real problem. Here’s how my process works: Connection: We start by creating a genuine connection. It’s all about getting that initial moment right. Trust and Rapport: We build trust by understanding the nuances of nurturing without jumping into a pitch. Comfort and Openness: Once trust and positioning are established, your potential client will feel safe enough to share their struggles. Permission: Only after earning emotional permission do we position your solution, ensuring the offer is welcomed and well-received. This forms the basis of my Conversion Code, my proven framework for converting more clients and making more sales with ease. I’m going to be sharing my Conversion Code in a free 3-day challenge at the end of this month. You’ll learn how to make mighty sales from a tiny tribe by leading with connection, relationships, and creating safety in your sales interactions. This is your chance to transform your sales approach and feel confident in creating epic sales in your business. Ready to change the way you sell? Let’s make selling an amazing experience for both you and your clients. Comment "Mighty" for the link to register 💪🏻

I strongly believe some SDRs/BDRs commission plans are inadequate for prospecting complex solutions. SDR/BDR variable is paid on the amount of sales opportunities generated, those accepted by salespeople because they have a good chance of converting in a sale. This is a classic ‘Lead-Based’ model which pays on leads generated and is appropriate when selling small or transactional solutions. Small or transactional solutions need the involvement of a few buyers who can make decisions individually. This above mentioned model fails when selling complex solutions which require interaction with several buyers from different job functions. Complex solutions are characterized by an unpredictable sales process, numerous touch-points, several activities performed with different stakeholders and so on. In this situation, a sale is not the result of a single conversation or a series of conversations with a single person but comes after several conversations with people from different business functions. When SDRs/BDRs prospect complex solutions they are still paid following a model which rewards transactional behaviors. In addition, their targets are stretched and this creates a domino effect on their performance. Let’s make an example: let’s assume you’re an SDR/BDR who needs to generate 6 sales opportunities per month to reach your quota. Let’s suppose you work for a company that sells complex solutions which require the approval of at least 6 people. To generate a valid sales opportunity you should arrange a call with at least 2 or more of the 6 people who (usually) approve the purchase. Do you see the problem? The sales opportunity would cost you twice the effort give you half the results so, if you generate the opportunity following the standard, how many hours of work will you need to generate it? This is why for an SDR/BDR is more convenient to devote work singularly on each one of the 6 functions (following the example above), hoping to generate 6 calls with 6 different people by personalizing the conversations. When this happens, the problem is another: how to make sure a SDR/BDR is paid correctly for these 6 conversations? If the only way to pay him/her is to accept the sales opportunity generated, should a salesperson accept 6 different sales opportunities? And what should a salesperson do with 6 different sales opportunities mentioning the same potential solution for the same prospect? Should she duplicate all the information on 6 different opportunities so to waste time which can be spent differently? As you see, all these problems are generated because we most of the current commission plans still pay for simple activities. In a nutshell, we don’t align commission plans with the commercial goals we want to achieve. As a consequence, don't complain if a SDR/BDR asks you to accept a ‘not-so-qualified’ sales opportunity or to jump an opportunity you created. Unfortunately this is the only way they have to achieve their goals.

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🚀 Ready to level up your sales game? Starting with these tips from a recent article I stumbled upon: 🌟 Understand the Prospect's Pain Points: It's all about solving problems, not just selling products. Dive deep into what your prospect needs. 🌟 Know Your Customer in Advance: Preparation is key! Show your customers you care by being well-versed in their needs and situation before every meeting. 🌟 Always Follow Up: 80% of sales require at least 5 follow-ups. Don't miss out on valuable connections by skipping this crucial step. 🌟 Use Rejection as an Opportunity: Sales and rejection go hand-in-hand. Embrace rejection as a chance to grow and refine your sales skills. 🚀 Ready for more advanced techniques? Here are a few to elevate your sales game: 🌟 Manage Your Time Effectively: Treat your calendar like gold and prioritize tasks to maximize productivity. 🌟 Leverage the Right Technology: Stay ahead with tools like digital calendars, CRM software, and prospecting tools for seamless operations. 🌟 Understand Your Prospect's Role: Tailor your approach based on who you're interacting with. Speak their language and address their specific needs. 🌟 Never Stop Prospecting: Keep your pipeline full by actively seeking new opportunities, whether through referrals, prospecting tools, or good old-fashioned cold calls. 🌟 Perfect Your Objection Handling: Anticipate objections and address them proactively to guide the conversation toward a successful close. 🚀 Sales is a continuous process of growth and adaptation. Embrace these tips to elevate your sales game and stay ahead in the competitive industry! https://lnkd.in/gicuRWA

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Last year, I met 33 companies without a sales qualifying process 🤯 Here’s one question I asked them all to narrow their Sales qualified Leads👇 💬 ‘Tell me about a good sales meeting that resulted in a new customer and a bad meeting that wasted your time?’ Is it this simple? No. But it’s a start on the journey to develop a qualifying framework and inadvertently begin creating their ideal client profile. This lack of a process at the beginning of the sales process also indicated 👇 👉 Low to no ideal client profiles mapped 👉 No clear pathway for moving deals from lead to closed won 👉 No to low sales process structure to build a repeatable pipeline Interestingly, these companies typically identified the same challenges with their sales. Questions sounded like: 🔎 How do I get the next meeting? 🔎 What happens when people ghost me? 🔎 How do I hire someone to lead sales and fix this? 🔎 How do I do outbound to more leads and close more deals? 🎉 The good news… More leads are not the answer. You don’t need to hire, just tighten your process. We are able to build this framework and save Founders tons of time. ☠ The bad news… You are unclear on who your customer is. You have to start saying no to people you want to help. You have been wasting time in meetings that should have never happened. So why was there no qualifying process in these 33 businesses? They had 👉 A live product Paying customers Revenue $10k - $500k And, regular sales meetings The reality was  👉 No one showed them how. So, back to where to start. Questions! My second favourite question is: 💬‘How do you separate a buyer and new customer from the prospect that ghosted you?’ As Founders begin to list the answers, a shape forms for qualifying inputs that are measurable and searchable this also gleams the beginning insights to their ideal client’s profile. What gets me most excited is that with this new information, a Founder can start to leverage it in their meetings, providing a greater experience. So what are the outcomes of building a clear sales process? ⏳ Save time not being in the wrong meetings 🔁 Sharpen product feedback loop by building for a market not individuals 🎣 Find a repeatable sales process that matches your buyers journey needs In these calls, Founders walked away with their first qualifying framework and the first sharpening of their sales axe. This work progresses into the sales playbook V1 and sets up for scaleable growth💰 📓. If you are reading this, nodding and feeling like you or someone you know has been 1. Wasting time in meetings 2. Talking to the wrong prospects 3. Want to build your first sales playbook Reach out. Why can we help you? Well, Roy and I have been building sales processes together since 2021 when we launched 3 SaaS products to market in 16 months and have now worked 150+ Founders on Sales and we'd love to to help you next. Ping me or Roy for more info! #sales #founders

10 Sales Tips That Separate The Top 1% From Everyone Else 1. Embrace the 'No' Instead of moving on quickly after a rejection, top performers schedule a follow-up meeting to discuss what didn't meet the client's needs. They use this feedback to adjust their pitch for similar clients in the future. 2. Leverage Silence After presenting a proposal, instead of filling the silence with more selling points, they wait for the client to respond. Often, the client will discuss their true concerns or considerations, providing an opening for more personalized persuasion. 3. Educate, Don't Just Sell Create a series of value-added content (e.g., industry reports, case studies, webinars) that address common challenges or questions in the industry. Share these with prospects to demonstrate expertise and build trust before pitching your product. 4. Personalize Relentlessly Use CRM data to track and analyze past interactions, purchases, and feedback from each client. Then tailor your communication to reference these insights, showing a deep personal understanding and commitment to their specific needs. 5. Focus on the Relationship, Not Just the Deal Implement regular check-ins with clients outside of the sales cycle. Offer advice or share relevant articles and news, to show interest in their long-term success rather than just closing a sale. 6. Utilize Social Proof Strategically Curate a collection of video testimonials and detailed case studies showcasing how your product or service solved specific problems for similar clients Share these directly with prospects who face similar challenges. 7. Adopt a Consultative Approach Prepare a list of probing questions that challenge your client to think about their problems in a new light, such as: "What if you could solve X, what impact would that have on Y?" This encourages them to consider the value of your solution more deeply. 8. Master the Art of Storytelling Develop stories that include a: - relatable character (similar to the client) - challenge or problem - the journey to solving it with your product or service - successful outcome Make sure to highlight the tangible benefits. 9. Stay Disciplined with Time Utilize time blocking to dedicate specific hours of your day to high-value activities such as prospecting and client meetings. Allocate other times for administrative tasks. 10. Embrace Technology and Tools Integrate advanced CRM analytics to identify patterns in customer behavior, sales cycle lengths, and conversion rates. Use this data to prioritize leads with the highest potential and tailor follow-up strategies based on what has been most effective in similar scenarios. Incorporate these specific strategies into their sales process. Sales professionals can not only improve their effectiveness but also significantly enhance their ability to connect with clients. What are your best sales tips? Add them in the comments below!