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Sep 2024
40m 28s

245 (Sell) How to Outplay Competitors an...

Armand Farrokh & Nick Cegelski
About this episode

FOUR ACTIONABLE LEADERSHIP TAKEAWAYS

  • In rip-and-replace deals, start by asking why the existing solution was chosen to understand the problems and motivations behind it.
  • Late in the deal, confirm with your champion if you’re their top choice. Use their guidance to strengthen your position against competitors.
  • When prospects compare you to competitors, suggest specific aspects to evaluate that highlight your strengths and expose competitors' weaknesses.
  • In rip-and-replace deals, emphasize key product gaps that significantly impact the business, and ensure decision-makers are committed to addressing them.


PATH TO PRESIDENT’S CLUB

  • Founder & CEO @ Outbound Squad
  • Owner @ Jason Bay Consulting
  • Director of Marketing @ Chamber DS, Inc.
  • Marketing Director & Corporate Sales Trainer @ National Services Group, Inc.


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