Are you creating sales collateral that actually helps buyers make confident decisions? Or are you sharing ‘all-about-you’ fluff?
Sales and marketing teams often operate in silos. As a result, sales teams eye-roll at "marketing speak" collateral, and buyers are left confused. Let's break down the barriers and create sales collateral that works!
I’ve experienced this firsthand twice recently:
1. Switching to Hubspot: I’ve recommended Hubspot to clients for years, so when it came time to upgrade my CRM, I knew where to look. Hubspot’s sales collateral was spot on: easy to navigate, transparent, and answered all my questions.
2. Exploring Ubico at Collision: Shout out to Scott Erb! Ubico’s simple yet effective sales deck resonated with me. It wasn’t fancy but perfectly supported his key message: a concierge platform and service package that saves businesses like mine time.
These experiences reaffirmed my belief: great sales collateral makes the buying process seamless.
Here’s my actionable advice, inspired by my video series with Brendan Ziolo at Zinc Marketing (watch the full video for more):
1. 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐲: 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬
- Relevance: Tailor materials to the buyer's specific needs.
- Practicality: Ensure content is applicable to real-world sales scenarios.
2. 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞: 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐟𝐟
- Simplicity: Simplify options and details.
- Clarity: Produce clear, digestible content.
3. 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞: 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬
- Confidence: De-risk the buying decision by addressing major concerns.
- Support: Help buyers feel confident in their decision-making process.
It's time to start focusing on "just in time" solutions. Let's bridge the gap and make it easier for buyers to make informed decisions!
Have you faced similar challenges? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!
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