Discover30 Minutes to President's Club | No-Nonsense SalesWhy Most Salespeople Fail at Discovery Calls (And How To Fix It) | Mark Nietzel | Ep. 277 (Sell)
Why Most Salespeople Fail at Discovery Calls (And How To Fix It) | Mark Nietzel | Ep. 277 (Sell)

Why Most Salespeople Fail at Discovery Calls (And How To Fix It) | Mark Nietzel | Ep. 277 (Sell)

Update: 2025-01-07
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ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS:



  • Set Multiple Agendas: Before showing a high-level demo, re-establish the agenda. Explain what you'll show, present it, then recap by tying it back to the meeting's outcome.


  • Dangle the Carrot: Identify one problem to address in your demo, then ask for two or three more use cases. Use curiosity to uncover additional discovery points before diving into the demo.


  • Anchor to an Outcome: Start the call by setting a clear decision-oriented goal, such as determining if further evaluation is worth their time.


  • Be Blunt About Goals: In rip-and-replace scenarios, state the stakes directly, like weighing the pain of switching versus the potential benefits. This disarming honesty builds trust.


MARK'S PATH TO PRESIDENTS CLUB:


  • Commercial Sales Manager @ Procore

  • Sales Manager, Emerging @ Procore

  • Enterprise Account Executive @ Procore

  • Senior Account Executive, Mid-Market @ Procore


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Why Most Salespeople Fail at Discovery Calls (And How To Fix It) | Mark Nietzel | Ep. 277 (Sell)

Why Most Salespeople Fail at Discovery Calls (And How To Fix It) | Mark Nietzel | Ep. 277 (Sell)

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