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20Sales: Scaling Hubspot from $3M to $1BN in ARR | How to Hire and Ramp Sales Teams | How to Scale Customer Success Successfully | How and When to Go International and Crush It with Jeetu Mahtani

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

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Break Through Sales Barriers with Honest Dialogue

Sales representatives often hesitate to ask challenging questions that probe deeper into customer motivations and needs. This reluctance limits engagement, as true sales success requires building rapport and positioning oneself as a trusted advisor. By exploring personal goals and the potential consequences of not having a solution, sales reps can elevate conversations from surface-level interactions to more meaningful discussions. Moreover, it is crucial for sales professionals to view the sales process as a collaborative 'doubles match' rather than a competitive game. This mindset fosters comfort in challenging each other, ultimately aiming for mutual success. While discounting can incentivize quicker decisions, it should not be the primary strategy, as leading with discounts can undermine the value of the offering and the sales professionals' approach.

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