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Dear SaaStr: How Long Should It Take to Negotiate a VC Term Sheet?

SaaStr

How long does it take to negotiate a term sheet? Who should open the negotiation on valuation – VC or entrepreneur? What are the top tips for entrepreneurs preparing for a term sheet negotiation? There really aren’t many variables these days, really just price and how much you raising/selling. What is your ask?

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How long does it take to negotiate a term sheet? Who should open the negotiation on valuation – VC or entrepreneur? What are the top tips for entrepreneurs preparing for a term sheet negotiation?

SaaStr

It shouldn’t take more than a week, or even just a few days, to negotiate a term sheet, once a VC decides they want to do a deal. There really aren’t many variables these days, really just price and how much you raising / selling. I just want to know if I can do it, if I can meet the ask. What is your ask? I just want to know.

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Soft Skills Training for Sales Teams: A Step-by-Step Guide

Highspot

In other words, hard skills guide what sales reps sell, and soft skills determine how they sell to prospects. These challenges compound when teams are spread across different regions and may only meet in person once or twice a year. All of these consultative selling factors contribute to stronger client relationships.

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7 stages of sales pipeline every entrepreneur should understand

Salesmate

If you’re serious about applying this approach, I recommend you buy the book Sell Like Crazy , by Sabri Suby. Meeting Prospects. Meeting prospects is an important step on the path to a conversion. Some people like to meet face-to-face. You should get your lead to complete some activity before the meeting.

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15 Sales Skills That Separate The Best Reps From The Rest

Gong.io

and cross your fingers that you sat in on the “right” calls. Gong captures anonymized data from our customers – web conference meetings, call recordings , and emails – and uses AI to analyze how seller and buyer behavior impacts success rates. . The goal of prospecting is to sell the meeting. You landed the meeting.

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“Why I’m So Interested In Selling,” Bill Butler

Partners in Excellence

It’s a solution that addresses the way buying is changing, integrating digital and personal selling. But what really interested me were Bill’s perspectives on where buying and selling is headed and how we must change our engagement strategies to work with buyers more impactfully.

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“Why I’m So Interested In Selling,” An Analysis

Partners in Excellence

For the past month, I’ve been publishing stories on “Why I’m So Interested In Selling.” Some have had long careers in selling, some are relatively new. I think these unique themes highlight the diverse motivations and experiences that can draw people into selling and sustain their interest over time.

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