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Strategic Selling (MHI)
> Build credibility via: (a) like rank selling = leverage internal people who are peers (role & seniority) to engage
target buyers (b) referrals/case studies (c) executive briefings by internal or external experts
> Early on, admit you are higher priced but better; similarly, frame discounts in writing as one-time special deals
> Work the funnel: prospect  qualify  cover the bases  close the order
(More detailed summary: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-strategic-selling-book-summary-jeremey-donovan)
Assess how you feel
about closing the sale
(be wary of blissful
happiness or total
panic).
Build action plans for
alternate positions
that eliminate red
flags (up to 5 items)
ID & rate changes that
may affect the single
sales objective
Assess your current position Assess each buyer
Buyer Type
Economic
User
Techincal
Coach
Buyer Mode
Growth
Trouble
Even-keel
Over-confident
Influence
High
Medium
Low
Current Disposition (towards deal)
-5 | -4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Win: (individual benefit; ex: recognition)
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Result: (measurable impact on client’s employer; ex: ROI)
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Additional Tips: