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8 Insider Tips to Define Your Offering’s Value
Aug 12, 2020
3 mins

When meeting with C-level executives or a VP of Sales or Operations, I am often asked how and when to introduce selling value to their sales team. They all believe in the importance of creating a value-based sales strategy, but they struggle with its implementation.

Focus on Desired Customer Outcomes to Improve Revenue Growth
Feb 20, 2020
3 mins

Two years ago, I heard a “value nugget” that has influenced how I help organizations define their value proposition and distill it down to three words or less. It came from John Chambers, former Chairman of Cisco Systems, who grew Cisco’s annual revenue from $70 million to $47 billion.

How to Boost Sales Results with Business Value Conversations
Jul 20, 2018
4 mins

Here’s what I’ve discovered after working with thousands of sellers around the globe for over 20 years: a very small number of sales reps conduct business value conversations with their buyers. This is despite the reality that value selling improves margins, close rates, and customer satisfaction better than any sales strategy out there.

3 Avenues to a Persuasive Value Proposition
Aug 24, 2017
4 mins

A compelling value proposition is critical to sales success. It can, without a doubt, make or “brake” a sale and is often the root cause when new products or solutions fail to reach their destination. Without a clear value map or an understanding of “what’s in it for them,” prospects have little reason to invest in your offering.

Why Customer Learning is the Key to Sales Success
Feb 14, 2017
3 mins

This has been said many times in the past, but it’s always worth repeating: Buyers will go through the first half or more of their journey without you. According to research from Forrester, 67% of a buyer’s learning is made before engaging with a member of your sales team.

How to Deal with Prospects Who Only Focus on Price
Nov 8, 2016
3 mins

Most of your prospects will focus on price once they think they have found a product or service that will meet their needs. It’s normal to want to know how much something will cost. However, it’s best to avoid responding directly to this question until you have established the problem and the value of solving that problem.

4 Steps to Move Conversations From Price to Value
Jun 7, 2016
3 mins

While it may seem like customers only focus on price, many of them actually place a higher importance on other attributes. By skillfully framing the conversation using your knowledge of those attributes, you can move their focus from price to value.

How to Communicate Value to Buyers, Buying Committees & Finance Teams
May 3, 2016
3 mins

The most effective way to motivate buyers is to quantify a solution’s value. While marketing and sales organizations often produce rich content that supports various aspects of the buyer’s journey, they often fail to communicate value as a bottom-line differentiator. When this happens, they lose an important opportunity to persuade buyers and business decision makers. In order to capitalize on this opportunity, value must be communicated to three distinct audiences: buyers, the buying committee and the finance team. Each group has a unique perspective, and their interests must be clearly addressed by your sales reps.

A Smarter Value Selling Process: Flip Your Sales Pitch
Apr 12, 2016
3 mins

Has your sales cycle grown longer and more complex? Are you challenged by new buying behaviors that exclude you in the early stages of discovery? Chances are you’re also faced with more restrictive corporate and financial oversight, which shifts purchasing authority to CFOs and inter-departmental committees. How can you get the attention of buyers and decision makers in such a dynamic sales environment? A proven approach is value selling, a strategy that develops distinct sales messages focused on the bottom line. When all is said and done, prospects want to know how investing in your solution helps save money, increase sales and revenue, and achieve pertinent business goals.

How to Weave Value Selling into Your Storytelling
Mar 29, 2016
4 mins

Everyone loves a good story – from fables and folktales to case studies and compelling copy in marketing campaigns. A well-crafted story clearly illustrates how your solution adds value to an organization, and elicits a positive emotional response from the reader.

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