What in the world is the status quo? How is it able to keep you from closing deals?

My guest, Will Barron, founder of Selling Made Simple and the Salesman Podcast, is here to reveal the number one deal killer. Tune in to learn more about the status quo, Will’s experience with it, and how he was able to overcome this sales challenge.

Introducing Will Barron

• Will Barron, the mastermind behind Selling Made Simple and the Salesman Podcast, brings a wealth of experience and expertise in B2B sales. He specializes in helping salespeople close more deals in a simplified manner.
• Will’s strategies revolve around understanding the root causes of sales stagnation and turning them into actionable steps.

What is the Status Quo?

• You know that feeling where you won’t do anything unless there’s a massive reward at the end? It kind of stalls your motivation to get things done. This feeling illustrates the concept of the status quo.
• Many salespeople face situations where deals stall and ultimately fall off the pipeline, not due to competition or pricing, but simply because of inertia.
• There are psychological and business factors contributing to the status quo. Often, it’s not about the product or the competitor, but more about the inherent resistance to change.

Engaging with Decision Makers

• Often, you may find yourself speaking to individuals who lack the authority to move deals forward. You want to communicate with the decision-makers to close deals.
• Will provides practical advice on identifying and engaging those with the actual power to affect change.

DIY Objection & Simplification

• Without realizing it, you may be oversimplifying or overcomplicating the sales process, making prospects believe they don’t need external help.
• Will explains the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) objection, where prospects feel they can implement solutions on their own.
• He also shares how to keep prospects in the “Goldilocks zone,” where they see the value in seeking professional help for their problem.

“If you’re selling complex products to sophisticated buyers, where there are real financial concerns and businesses on the line, you need to guide them through their buying journey. You need to help them make decisions and move forward.” - Will Barron. 

Resources

www.salesman.com

The Salesman Podcast

LinkedIn Prospecting Course

Cold Call Openers

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