Mitigating Going Dark in Sales Process
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What does "going dark" refer to in the sales process?

  • When a customer makes a purchase
  • When a customer stops responding after a conversation (correct)
  • When a customer asks for a discount
  • When a customer provides positive feedback
  • At what stage of the sales process is going dark most common?

  • Conversation
  • Discovery call
  • Proposal (correct)
  • Commitment
  • What is the key to avoiding going dark and pulling a customer out of it?

  • Sending a "just checking in" email
  • Knowing the customer's event or reason for buying and asking about it (correct)
  • Disqualifying the customer
  • Ignoring the situation and moving on to the next prospect
  • What is trigger-based selling?

    <p>Setting triggers for specific events and using them to pull a customer out of going dark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can triggers be set?

    <p>Through Google alerts or LinkedIn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should you avoid sending a "just checking in" email?

    <p>It may not be well-received</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is disqualification in the sales process?

    <p>Losing a deal at any stage in the process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the stages of the sales process?

    <p>Conversation, discovery call, proposal, commitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the salesperson in avoiding going dark?

    <p>To stay prepared and focused on the customer's needs and events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you ask the customer to avoid a check-in call?

    <p>About their event or reason for buying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • "Going dark" refers to a situation where a customer stops responding after a conversation.
    • The sales process involves having a conversation, discovery call, proposal, and commitment.
    • Disqualification or losing a deal can occur at any stage in the process.
    • Going dark is most common after the discovery call demo, proposal, or commitment.
    • Preparation is key to avoiding going dark and pulling a customer out of it.
    • Find out the customer's event or reason for buying and ask about it to avoid a check-in call.
    • Trigger-based selling involves setting triggers for specific events and using them to pull a customer out of going dark.
    • Triggers can be set through Google alerts or LinkedIn.
    • Avoid sending a "just checking in" email as it may not be well-received.
    • The goal is to stay prepared and focused on the customer's needs and events.

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    Learn strategies to prevent customers from going dark during the sales process, including trigger-based selling, preparation, and avoiding common pitfalls like sending generic emails. Understand the importance of staying focused on customer needs and events to secure a successful deal.

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