The Startup Operator
Masterclass: B2B Sales with Jen Abel - Part 2 (Customer Discovery)
Mar 25, 2022
Jen Abel, co-founder of JJELLYFISH, is a B2B go-to-market strategist helping Indian founders break into the US market. In this engaging discussion, she emphasizes the value of empathy in sales, advocating for genuine customer interactions instead of scripted pitches. Abel highlights the importance of asking the right questions to qualify leads effectively. She also delves into the complexities of enterprise sales, stressing the need for champions within large organizations, and explores the strategic use of free trials in communicating product value.
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Quick takeaways
- Sales rejection should be seen as constructive feedback for founders to refine their target market and product offerings.
- Customer discovery must prioritize understanding the actual problems faced by potential customers instead of solely seeking product validation.
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Reframing Sales Rejection
Sales rejection is seen as an opportunity for redirection rather than discouragement. Early-stage startup founders can benefit greatly from binary responses of yes or no, as maybes often indicate confusion or lack of clarity. Understanding the reasons behind rejections allows founders to refine their approach and avoid targeting groups that are not a good fit. By embracing the feedback from rejections, founders can better identify their target market and hone their product offerings.
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