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[PipeGen Live] Displacing Competitors: How to eat your competitor's lunch

Aug 13, 2024
Anthony Iannarino, a renowned sales expert, Ralph Barsi, a seasoned sales leader, and Ryan Oosterveld, a customer engagement professional, dive into the art of displacing competitors. They discuss compelling tactics for getting meetings with buyers bound to competitors and stress the need for a problem-driven sales strategy. Insights on leveraging CRM data for competitive intelligence and the importance of aligning sales strategies with client needs are highlighted. The trio also unpacks the CBD framework to help sales teams stand out in a crowded market.
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding the prevalent feelings of regret among B2B executives can create opportunities for sales professionals to engage effectively with prospects exploring alternatives.
  • Shifting focus from product features to addressing the strategic challenges and insights that executives seek fosters more meaningful conversations and relationships with potential clients.

Deep dives

Competitive Landscape and Market Opportunities

The competitive landscape for businesses has grown significantly, with companies often facing an average of 25 competitors, especially in the software industry, which has witnessed an influx of over 30,000 companies. This saturated market reveals a crucial opportunity, as more than half of B2B executives report high regret regarding their purchases, indicating dissatisfaction with current solutions. This dissatisfaction opens the door for sales professionals to engage potential clients about exploring alternatives. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing the existing sentiments of regret among prospects to effectively position new offerings.

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