SaaStr

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Everyone cited 300+ in-bound pitches a week, with the number seemingly going up every week. CIOs are willing to bet early on a few SaaS start-ups (x) if the value proposition is unique, (y) if the app won’t bring down the business if it fails in a pilot or production — and (z) if they trust the founders. Some big ones.

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Contract X-functional Sell Cold Call 104

Hubspot

JANUARY 14, 2025

Trust a Sales Champion Ultimately, a sales champion isnt just a stellar deal-closer for your sales team. When it comes to B2B sales, relationships, strategic alignment, and trust determine the success of everything, from initial prospecting to long-term client retention. Table of Contents: What is a sales champion? Want to Seal a Deal?

Negotiate 78

Negotiate Cross-sell Drivers/motivators Strategize 78

Gong.io

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You think you’re diffusing a tense situation or building trust by taking ownership. . Now you’ve built trust, a key trait all salespeople need to be effective. And if they trust you, they’ll buy from you (mistakes and all). Or, in response to a net 60 payment request, “Sorry, all contracts require net 30.”.

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Pitch Negotiate Price Trust 99

Anthony Cole Training

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

If you are selling and dealing with some sort of approval process, before you begin to pitch a solution, make sure your prospect is qualified or "pre-approved". Rich is a guy, a professional, and a trusted advisor that helps people complete their dream of owning the right home, at the right time, at the right cost.

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Appointment Sales Up-sell Contract 225

Veloxy

AUGUST 6, 2021

These are calls where the deal gets moved across the line, contracts get signed and reps earn their commissions. By now, you probably already have a rapport and have built some trust – time to score a yes. It’s also up to you to customize your opener and tweak your pitch according to the prospect you’re calling.

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Cold Call Pipeline Prospecting Follow-up 328

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Bryan Elsesser: …the key question of today, Doug, what does a Cutting Edge sales team need to do to be seen as a trusted team today? Doug Landis: Man, I will tell you, and there are bazillion tactics out there that you can use, whether that’s strip lining from Sandler, upfront contract, whatever it maybe.

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Pitch Conversion Sales Territory 112

SaaStr

JUNE 3, 2020

The SaaS Trust Crisis is making it harder to market and sell software and services than ever before. And what I’d like to talk to you about today is the SaaS Trust crisis we’re seeing. And what I’d like to talk to you about today is the SaaS Trust crisis we’re seeing. The situation is getting worse.

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Trust Technology Technology Government 99

Salesforce

OCTOBER 22, 2024

87% of business buyers expect reps to act as trusted advisors. Your sales pitch for each of these prospects should highlight different features and case studies to cater to their priorities. Be prepared to navigate discussions and sales pitches with multiple parties to close the deal.

E-commerce 79

E-commerce Territory Pitch Sales 79

PandaDoc

MARCH 25, 2025

This means you will be working with a technical buyer who will handle the implementation, a financial buyer who wants to only know contracting details and the why, and an end user who only cares about the how. No matter how long it takes, you need to maintain the prospects interest and trust, which is honestly hard.

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Objectives and Key Results Contract Legal Sales 52

Veloxy

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Effective communication enables salespeople to form strong relationships with customers and colleagues, fostering trust and transparency. This level of personal connection helps to establish trust and rapport, making the sales process smoother and more successful. The inside sales team plays a crucial role in this dynamic environment.

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Outside Sales Cold Call Represent Objectives and Key Results 242

Miller Heiman Group

MAY 9, 2019

Over time, the ritual of the handshake evolved into a sign of trust. Indeed, for some time, contracts were superfluous—once you shook on it, the deal was as good as done. Sellers must work to establish themselves not as mere transactional agents but as a trusted resource for buyers.

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Trust Contract Pitch Contact 71

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Most Contracts Are Multi-Year Deals Not a surprise, just a reminder of how common this is in bigger enterprise deals with a trusted vendor. #7. AI a Focus, But Not at The Heart of Growth AI is part of Rubrik’s pitch, but not at its core. 32% of Revenue From Outside U.S. Go global folks as early as practical!

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Contract Growth Pitch Trust 121

Adaptive Business Services

DECEMBER 18, 2019

You’ve built up your book of business, your marketing is a fine-tuned lead generating machine, but are your pitches closing as many deals as they should be? In this guide we’ll explore simple yet effective “hacks” to increase your pitch acceptance rate, close more deals and grow your book of business. #1 How to Design Your Pitch.

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Pitch Objectives and Key Results Follow-up B2B 62

Veloxy

MAY 30, 2024

Building Trust and Credibility Building trust is essential in cold outreach. This honesty can build trust and respect with potential customers. This means using contractions, asking questions, and using simple, straightforward language. Our goal is to nurture these leads and build trust so they move to the decision stage.

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Objectives and Key Results Cold Call Click Through Rate Technique 246

Partners in Excellence

MAY 30, 2012

We want to engage the customer, determine their needs, create great insights—only until we understand what product we need to pitch, then relentlessly pitch features and functions. We don’t listen closely to the customer, probing, examining, testing ideas; instead we listen for cues to start pitching our product.

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Customers Pitch Trust Contract 95

The 5% Institute

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Firstly, instead of pitching your services or offer – you’re coming at it from a position of serving and solving a problem. This especially works if your next step is going to be asking them to sign some kind of contract or agreement, because it leans on a small commitment – being asking them to help you try. The Trusted Advisor.

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Objectives and Key Results Consult Technique Closing 144

Salesforce

MARCH 7, 2024

To successfully negotiate a contract in today’s sales climate, you need to prioritize relationship building over persuasion, practice active listening, and empathize with your customers’ challenges. What you’ll learn: What is contract negotiation? Why is contract negotiation important?

Contract 59

Contract Negotiate Objectives and Key Results Legal 59

Sales Hacker

JUNE 1, 2022

Rapport refers to an established relationship based on mutual trust and understanding. Mutual trust is the goal, and it’s on the seller to build that rapport through demonstrating trust and value. Mutual trust is the goal, and it’s on the seller to build that rapport through demonstrating trust and value.

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Pitch Contract Trust Follow-up 112

Martech

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Despite believing this would create a “win-win-win” situation, every company Austin pitched the idea to rejected Branch allegedly due to contracts in place with Google. 29) Tinter went on to reveal that Microsoft had also tried to pitch Samsung. Pitching Bing to Apple (Oct.

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Trust Objectives and Key Results Engineering Negotiate 88

Sales Hacker

JANUARY 14, 2025

Guy Yalif: One thing that we are, finding helpful is small group events, dinners with senior people where we’re not pitching. Uh, and often afterwards they’d be like, I expected you to pitch me. where we are creating community for them to connect. Can I learn a little bit more about? It’s getting reviewed.

GTM 108

GTM Growth B2B Pipeline 108

PandaDoc

AUGUST 17, 2020

This, in turn, helps build rapport and trust by expressing yourself freely. You can tactfully adjust your approach according to the prospect’s reaction to your pitch. Sharing and explaining videos, infographics, datasheets, and presentations could make your sales pitch more effective. Creating a Well-Drafted Contract.

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Closing Contract Negotiate Pitch 105

Gong.io

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You think you’re diffusing a tense situation or building trust by taking ownership. . Now you’ve built trust, a key trait all salespeople need to be effective. And if they trust you, they’ll buy from you (mistakes and all). Or, in response to a net 60 payment request, “Sorry, all contracts require net 30.”.

Pitch 62

Pitch Negotiate Price Trust 62

Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The science of it relies on the psychological triggers you can leverage to land more contracts. Let’s look at some examples of pitches I’ve used to promote my business. Ask yourself, which is a stronger sales pitch ? “I Your sales pitch is a lot stronger if you can guarantee results. Leverage Specificity. Create Urgency.

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Closing Pitch Trust Contract 98

Highspot

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Does that inspire trust? This level of expertise allows well-trained reps to pivot on the fly, tailoring their pitch to different buyer needs. That trust grows as reps use their in-depth understanding to suggest relevant features and benefits, helping buyers make informed decisions. Probably not. co-marketing materials).

Product 52

Product GTM Objectives and Key Results Cross-sell 52

Gong.io

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Pitching 5. Pitch a targeted value prop. If you’ve followed the previous tips, you’ve secured a platform to make your pitch. Successful cold calls ALMOST ALWAYS involve making such a pitch: I know, I know. “Pitch” seems to be a bad word in sales today. . Quick Links 1. Prospecting 2.

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Technique Cold Call Objectives and Key Results Objection handling 133

Hubspot

JANUARY 4, 2019

Pitch the solution, not the product. You'll qualify the prospect, build a genuine rapport with them, and earn their trust. Pitch the solution, not the product. Finalize the signing of the contract and any additional paperwork. If we throw in [freebie], would that convince you to sign the contract today?".

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Closing Contract Technique Drivers/motivators 101

Sales Hacker

AUGUST 21, 2019

Having established empathy and rapport, use language that will continue to build their trust in you as an advisor – with words that are personal and demonstrate honesty. Sharing a small bit of personal information helps build trust, but keep the conversation centered on the other person: “I understand. I’ve been there!”. “I

Contract 107

Contract Up-sell Prospecting High impact 107

Gong.io

MAY 31, 2021

Process: Trust it. Contracting. Contracting Process. A clear-cut contracting process eliminates (or at least minimizes) the Wild Wild West of Deal Making. A clear-cut contracting process eliminates (or at least minimizes) the Wild Wild West of Deal Making. All CRM-related conversations are not to be trusted.

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Territory Objectives and Key Results Contract Price 118

Hubspot

JANUARY 1, 2021

Put simply, being liked boosts your chances of making a sale, since it naturally confers a sense of trust and comfort. Done right, mirroring increases overall trust between salesperson and prospect because it helps blur the line between business and personal interactions. The challenge? Gesture recognition.

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Technique Sales Pitch Sports 95

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

If done right, customer success can drive significant additional revenue through attitudinal loyalty and trust, proving it is a revenue enhancer, not just a cost center. Most SaaS products are not commodities that can be easily swapped, so customers are willing to pay fair prices for trusted brands. Long-Term Contracts 8.

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Price Contract Territory Quota 112

Search Engine Land

APRIL 19, 2024

Dig deeper: How to build and maintain client trust in your agency Agree on parameters in the statement of work It’s critical to lay out the engagement parameters in the statement of work. Good agencies will often pitch in and help without compensation. The client might ask for more meetings than you’ve contracted for.

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Contract Clients CRM Meeting 95

PandaDoc

AUGUST 29, 2022

An average deal negotiation process typically consists of these steps: Submission of a proposal Promotion to the shortlist Becoming a preferred vendor Scope approval Quote sending Contract sending Contract signing. And the higher your annual contract value, the longer your average sales cycle. Contract sending.

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Negotiate Contract Objectives and Key Results Legal 98

Sales Hacker

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Relationship-building involves trust, rapport, and a genuine desire to help other people. In addition, demonstrating that you are a subject matter expert generates trust among your customers. . phone calls, presentations, pitches, etc.) Contract Negotiation. and written (e.g., Social Media & Social Selling.

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Negotiate Teamwork Referrals Relationship building 107

Outreach

MAY 14, 2019

Salespeople require extensive and continuous training and mentorship Relationships between sellers and buyers are deep and built on trust Contracts are carefully worded, reviewed, and edited There’s no absolute rule when it comes to the number or names of steps in a company’s B2B sales process.

B2C 91

B2C B2B E-commerce Real Estate 91

Martech

JANUARY 16, 2024

Oxytocin fosters trust and connection. Remember, prospective clients are more likely to trust the word of their peers over any marketing spiel you could concoct. Mix informational content with analytical insights or persuasive pitches to keep your audience engaged and interested. Vary your content. Tone consistency.

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B2B Angle Contract Trust 137

Gong.io

JULY 25, 2022

One answer to this question is the Sandler pain funnel, a method of establishing need and urgency with prospects that feels more like a consultative interview than it does a sales pitch. Upfront contract. The Sandler pain funnel is a powerful method for building trust and rapport with your clients. Fulfillment.

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Consult Up-sell Pitch Follow-up 117

Martech

OCTOBER 8, 2021

What’s more, advocacy, trust and loyalty are being better understood as long-term consumer metrics. Additionally, marketing projects — whether they’re campaigns or websites or whitepapers or videos — regularly involve working with outside resources, whether it’s an agency or a contract designer or photographer.

Non-Profits 107

Non-Profits Territory Contract Campaign 107