The Unexpected Lever
The Unexpected Lever
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Prioritize Discovery Over Demos with Tom Josephson, TCP Software
6 minutes Posted Sep 26, 2024 at 9:00 am.
Is discovery or demos the secret weapon in sales?In this episode of V5, host Jarod Greene chats with Tom Josephson, Director of Solution Consulting at TCP Software, about a controversial take: demos aren’t as crucial as everyone believes. Find out how mastering discovery can lead to deeper customer connections and more successful deals.In this episode, you’ll learn:The Power of Discovery: Tom explains why understanding your buyer’s needs through effective discovery can give you an edge over competitors, even when pricing becomes a factor.Shifting the Focus: Setting clear expectations for demos ensures they are laser-focused on what matters most to the customer.Value-Based Selling: Tom shares insights on how to sell capabilities during discovery, getting buyers excited and showing alignment long before the demo.Things to listen for:
Demos don’t matter, discovery does
Lessons Tom learned from the deals he lost and won
Why strong discovery sets up the demo for success
What to do when a prospective client requests early demos
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Is discovery or demos the secret weapon in sales?In this episode of V5, host Jarod Greene chats with Tom Josephson, Director of Solution Consulting at TCP Software, about a controversial take: demos aren’t as crucial as everyone believes. Find out how mastering discovery can lead to deeper customer connections and more successful deals.In this episode, you’ll learn:The Power of Discovery: Tom explains why understanding your buyer’s needs through effective discovery can give you an edge over competitors, even when pricing becomes a factor.Shifting the Focus: Setting clear expectations for demos ensures they are laser-focused on what matters most to the customer.Value-Based Selling: Tom shares insights on how to sell capabilities during discovery, getting buyers excited and showing alignment long before the demo.Things to listen for:(00:00) Demos don’t matter, discovery does(00:45) Lessons Tom learned from the deals he lost and won(02:07) Why strong discovery sets up the demo for success(03:02) What to do when a prospective client requests early demos(03:53) Steps to secure buy-in on the importance of discovery