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Jun 24
14m 37s

How to Spot Dead Deals Hiding in Your Pi...

JEB BLOUNT
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Here's a question that'll make your blood boil: Why do most sales leaders spend their pipeline reviews asking about dollar amounts and close dates while completely ignoring whether their reps actually have real deals? That's the brutal reality I see in sales organizations every single day. Leaders are obsessing over MEDIC, BANT, and other qualification frame ... Show More
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