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30 Minutes to President's Club | No-Nonsense Sales

240 (Sell) Master Parallel Selling Strategies to Speed Up Every Deal (Samantha McKenna, #samsales Consulting)

Aug 13, 2024
Samantha McKenna, CEO of #samsales Consulting and former head of Enterprise Sales at LinkedIn, shares her expert insights on parallel selling strategies. She emphasizes scheduling regular meetings with champions to keep deals moving and suggests simultaneous next steps to accelerate progress. The importance of understanding the buying committee and preparing for presentations is discussed, alongside strategies for overcoming budget objections. Listeners will find her innovative techniques for fostering strong relationships and maintaining deal momentum particularly compelling.
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Quick takeaways

  • Regularly meeting with your champion ensures deal momentum and mitigates scheduling issues, enhancing the overall sales process.
  • Understanding the buyer's board presentation strategy allows sellers to tailor support effectively, addressing potential objections and streamlining deal closure.

Deep dives

Understanding the Cold Calling Process

The podcast emphasizes the critical breakdown of the cold calling process into manageable steps, providing a structured approach for sales professionals. It highlights the significance of thorough preparation for each phase of a cold call, ensuring that sales reps understand not just what to say, but how to say it effectively. For instance, the incorporation of voiceovers embedded in QR codes allows individuals to master the appropriate tone, greatly enhancing their communication skills. This systematic method, derived from a comprehensive analysis of successful strategies, aims to empower salespeople to engage customers more effectively.

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