Better Ways Sales Strategies

JANUARY 3, 2020

Every organization I’ve had the privilege of working with over the past 20 years can tell me some version the value proposition that they provide to their clients and prospects (I’ll use these terms, ‘client’ and ‘prospect’ interchangeably throughout this document). Which is helpful…but not enough.

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Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Strategy) And in the great book by the former leaders of P&G “ Playing to win” they argue strategy is the answer to these five interrelated questions: What is your winning aspiration? leader’s guide to negotiation – book review (kimtasso.com) Author Simon Horton tackles questions in negotiations from a variety of perspectives.

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Negotiation Value Proposition Emotional Intelligence Decision-making 130

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 19, 2024

Value proposition 3. Crafting a Compelling Value Proposition Once you‘ve captured your prospect’s attention, it's time to deliver a strong value proposition. The key to a compelling value prop is understanding your audience and tailoring your message to their needs. Objection handling 4.

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Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

They used the eight step process of John Kotter in his book “Leading Change”. Renewing business strategy – Case study at Fox Williams Jane Biddell shared the strategy review journey for Fox William (law firm) in PM magazine in Jan/Feb 2023. Urgency was driven by the timing of a one day partner conference scheduled for November 2021.

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Red Star Kim

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Nudging and choice architecture also have a lot to contribute: Book review: Nudge: Improving decisions about health, wealth (kimtasso.com). Books on pricing? To keep things balanced, Ronald J Baker (US accountant) wrote “Implementing value pricing – a radical model for professional firms” in 2010.

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Procurement Value Proposition Finance Artificial Intelligence 147

Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 24, 2022

On a more serious note, we considered the advice of Malcolm McDonald on categorising clients from his book Malcolm McDonald on value propositions – How to develop them (kimtasso.com). While none of the delegates’ firms were actively using personas to drive targeting, they all recognised their value.

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Meetings Value Proposition Key Account Management Account Management 100

Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 31, 2022

When clients say "price" they really mean value How to differentiate through value Steps to stand out from the competition World Letter Writing Day Workshop: How to successfully execute a negotiation strategy In other news Quote of the week. A differentiated value proposition is the first step of transforming ideas into results.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 15, 2024

I've never seen anyone book a meeting because they had AE or SDR in their title. Craft a thoughtful value proposition that accommodates those pain points. Lastly, we want to create thoughtful, targeted value propositions to keep our outreach relevant and non-spammy. Lead with a compelling headline. 5-10 a year.

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Account Manager Tips

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

A single value proposition can’t appeal to all your clients. A differentiated value proposition is the first step of transforming ideas into results. Adapted from: Maximizing Value Propositions to Increase Project Success Rates Remember: you don’t have to be the best. What does your client want to achieve?

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Value Proposition Key Account Management Negotiation Account Management 130

Red Star Kim

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In the highly regarded business strategy book “Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works” (by former leaders of Procter & Gamble Lafley and Roger) the strategy cascade process is broken down into five key questions. And targeting approaches and tools are helpful in promoting coaching conversations with fee-earners.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 1, 2020

Here is a breakdown of the easiest and hardest campaigns I have taken part in to book sales appointments with various clients. This information is compiled from my time at TRO Lead Generation and Cobalt Iron using email marketing, social media, digital ads, and other strategies to book sales appointments. Client referrals.

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Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Selling Basics – Detectives and DMUs (Video) and recommended books (kimtasso.com) Client research and listening projects may struggle to keep up with such large and diverse contact networks. A challenging role requiring deep insight into potential clients and value propositions as well as a great deal of confidence.

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Key Account Management Account Management Value Proposition Client Relationships 130

Sales Outcomes

JULY 9, 2024

A six or above indicates you have a better-than-average chance of shaping a value proposition and competing for a deal. The longer you wait to involve others, the more work is involved in getting others on board with your value proposition. Self-assess your prospect or deal on a scale of 1 to 10.

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B2B Value Proposition Suppliers Sales 52

Red Star Kim

AUGUST 7, 2023

The speakers at this panel (hosted at the offices at Dechert) were: Mike Hanbridge, Head of Employer Brand, Blackbridge Communications (the work of this agency on employee value propositions (EVP) at DAC Beachcroft is described here PM Conference Report 2022: Strategy implementation (kimtasso.com) James Harkness, Strategic change and internal communications (..)

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Communication Management Value Proposition Stakeholders 130

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 16, 2019

Let's dive into some of the best tips and tools for finding when to meet and book meetings. Communicate value. What does the individual have to gain from booking a meeting with you? Make sure the value of the meeting is clear. So, how can you balance your schedule and find the best time to meet with others? Meeting Tips.

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Meetings Value Proposition Prioritization CRM 80

Red Star Kim

AUGUST 14, 2023

Presentation skills – TED Talks Chris Anderson book review (kimtasso.com). Some people refer to a value proposition – what are you offering? Others rely on respected style guides such as The Economist Style Guide: 12th Edition: Amazon.co.uk: The Economist, Wroe, Ann: 9781781258316: Books. This ensures consistency.

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Artificial Intelligence Value Proposition Media Emotional Intelligence 130

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 19, 2023

You’ll learn more about prospects' problems and challenges and whether your product or service is a good fit, and you’ll make value propositions that demonstrate exactly how you can help them achieve their goals. Fine-tune your pitch for each lead and focus on how you provide value.

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Arpedio

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Enter value selling – a strategic mindset and approach that focuses on articulating and delivering the unique value proposition of a product or service to potential customers. What is a Value Selling Framework?

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Sales Outcomes

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A six or above indicates you have a better-than-average chance of shaping a value proposition and competing for a deal. The longer you wait to involve others, the more work is involved in getting others on board with your value proposition. Self-assess your prospect or deal on a scale of 1 to 10.

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B2B Value Proposition Suppliers Sales 52

Red Star Kim

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This American book talks you through the strategy development process for a fictious law firm become the firm of choice – strategy development (kimtasso.com) One delegate asked for business plan templates – and the post I just mentioned explains why templates are not always a good idea. 10 reasons why (kimtasso.com). kimtasso.com).

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Business Planning Emotional Intelligence Marketing Management 147

Arpedio

MARCH 13, 2024

Book demo Defining Your Value Proposition In the competitive marketplace, having a strong value proposition is essential for capturing the attention of potential customers and differentiating your offering from competitors. Let’s explore the key components of crafting a compelling value proposition.

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Peter Simoons

APRIL 21, 2024

Over 25 years ago Yves Doz and Gary Hamel wrote “No company can go it alone” as the opening statement of their book “Alliance Advantage: The Art of Creating Value Through Partnering”. Both partners will benefit and, more importantly, the value proposition for the end user, or patient, will increase in value too.

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Value Proposition Leadership Marketing Management 52

Hubspot Sales

JUNE 26, 2018

People want to be told a story, to understand how your value proposition is going to mesh with their business and enhance it. Step 2: A value proposition. Summarize the value of your promise to deliver to prospects, and explain why they should buy from you. How you accomplish that is up to you. What do you do?

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Account Manager Tips

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Introduce your value proposition and start with your conclusion. Dan Roam, in his outstanding book Show and Tell , describes the story lines of three different presentations – each delivers some sort of transformation. Introduce your value proposition and start with your conclusion. The hook (2 minutes).

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Value Proposition Decision-making Shareholders Government 246

Peter Simoons

MARCH 24, 2024

The best alliance partner selection process is the one that helps you to find the most optimal partner to realise your value proposition with. The 4-step process as described in my book and as that we teach in our Alliance Masterclass is such a process!

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Value Proposition Management Meetings 52

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

By staying ahead of the competition, sales professionals can carve out a distinct advantage and win over customers with compelling value propositions. Focus on Value Proposition: When engaging with economic buyers, emphasize the unique value proposition of your offering and its potential impact on their business objectives.

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Red Star Kim

JUNE 15, 2023

64% KAM/ABM processes for the firm 36% KAM/ABM processes for specific clients Where do you see your main KAM role at present?

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Key Account Management Account Management Management Client Relationships 130

Arpedio

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Book demo Understanding Consultative Selling Core Principles Shift from Transactional to Relationship-Oriented Selling Consultative selling marks a departure from the transactional mindset of merely closing deals. Book demo Conclusion Consultative selling stands as a beacon of differentiation in today’s sales landscape.

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Value Proposition Prioritization Decision-making Communication 52

Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 19, 2023

17% Really high 39% High 50% Average Do you think your personality is mostly: Adapting to dog, cat and bear personalities – Better business relationships (kimtasso.com) 25% Dog 63% Cat 13% Bear Are you clear on your message (value proposition) when taking/making calls?

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Emotional Intelligence Value Proposition Decision-making Digitalization 130

Red Star Kim

JUNE 7, 2023

Marketing strategy is the most undervalued skill by businesses, marketers say (marketingweek.com) Value Disciplines: Customer Intimacy, Product Leadership and Operational Excellence When discussing value propositions and competitive positioning at the workshop, we considered the relevance of Treacy and Wiersema’s three strategic choices.

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Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In order to sell someone, you first have to get them to book a meeting with you. You probably didn't even get the chance to pull out your attention-grabbing statistic or perfectly phrased value proposition before the call ended. What's the best way to book time on your calendar? " Communicate the value of the appointment.

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Hubspot Sales

JULY 22, 2024

It‘s essentially a digital elevator pitch — a quick yet thoughtful rundown that sheds light on your value proposition and how your solution is specially equipped to suit your prospect’s needs and interests. Push your value proposition. If you don’t close a deal right now, you might be at the top of the list next time.

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Hubspot Sales

JUNE 17, 2024

30 seconds: Value proposition / unique selling point. How we approach this is…” Value Proposition/Unique Selling Point. Here's an example — "Our coaching services empower your sales rep to leverage our video frameworks to book more meetings." You're selling the meeting, not the solution. Power through.

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Think! Inc.

AUGUST 13, 2020

In her book The End of Competitive Advantage , Columbia Professor Rita McGrath states: "Long term structural advantage is gone and being replaced by a series of short term transient advantages." We announced our new and improved value proposition at sales kickoff. Financial incentives were put in place.

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Arpedio

APRIL 3, 2024

Value Proposition Development: In solution selling, it’s essential to articulate the value proposition of the proposed solution clearly. Book demo Key Principles of Solution Selling Solution selling is guided by several fundamental principles that shape its approach and execution.

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Flevy

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The term “Lean Startup” methodology was first put forth by Eric Ries in his book “The Lean Startup.” The 9 building blocks include: customer segments , value propositions, channels, customer relationships, revenue streams, key resources, key activities, key partners, and cost.

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Manufacturing Value Proposition Digital Transformation Investors 104

Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Be crystal-clear about your value proposition. If you’re going to sell to a multi-million dollar business, you’d better be prepared to quickly and clearly articulate your value proposition. When engaging with prospective businesses, make sure you are clear on your offering’s unique value proposition.

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