#417 - How to Train Teams on Discovery That Digs Deeper and Closes Bigger | Eleanor Dorfman

#417 - How to Train Teams on Discovery That Digs Deeper and Closes Bigger | Eleanor Dorfman

ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS: Ban Product-Specific Language: Prohibit product-focused terms like "roles-based access" in deal reviews. Instead, prompt reps to explore the customer’s "why" behind their needs, driving better customer questioning and understanding. Tie Incentives to Certifications: Require reps to complete critical certifications (e.g., discovery certification) to access desirable benefits, such as inbound leads, ensuring alignment between AE and leadership goals. Consistency in Value Framework: Maintain your value selling framework across every sales stage—from discovery to demo to proposal—ensuring consistent messaging and alignment throughout the cycle. Embed Framework into Processes: Update all sales processes, stages, and deal reviews to reflect new frameworks. Regularly reinforce these changes in weekly reviews to ensure training sticks and drives lasting behavior changes. ELEANOR'S PATH TO PRESIDENTS CLUB: Head of Sales @ Retool Global Head of Commercial Retention & Regional Director of Commercial Sales @ Segment Global Head of Commercial Renewals and Retention @ Segment Head of Customer Success and Solutions engineering @ Clever Inc RESOURCES DISCUSSED: Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal

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#30 - Getting above the power line and using executives at every part of the sale (Amit Bendov, CEO of Gong)

#30 - Getting above the power line and using executives at every part of the sale (Amit Bendov, CEO of Gong)

Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0 Four Actionable Takeaways: Get to power by asking someone to sign an NDA - requires a certain rank in the org Find th...

18 Nov 202023min

#29 - Playing guitar poorly (in the episode) and using GIFs in hyper-personalization (Jeremy Leveille, Top AE at LeadIQ)

#29 - Playing guitar poorly (in the episode) and using GIFs in hyper-personalization (Jeremy Leveille, Top AE at LeadIQ)

Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0 Four Actionable Takeaways: Build a shared G Drive of screenshots and GIFs for every competitor and situation Skip the...

11 Nov 202025min

#28 - Stop the connect and pitch, get your customers talking (James “Saywhatsales” Buckley, JBarrows Consulting)

#28 - Stop the connect and pitch, get your customers talking (James “Saywhatsales” Buckley, JBarrows Consulting)

Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0 Four Actionable Takeaways: Start all of your LinkedIn interactions with info about them and a tailored video Mix up y...

4 Nov 202025min

#27 - Using the humbling disclaimer to ask your hardest discovery questions (Charles Muhlbauer, Training @ CB Insights)

#27 - Using the humbling disclaimer to ask your hardest discovery questions (Charles Muhlbauer, Training @ CB Insights)

Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0 Four Actionable Takeaways The humbling disclaimer: “I feel a bit crazy asking this question, but…” Use the scale - “i...

28 Okt 202025min

#26 - Let your customers out of the deal and get to the truth without your smelly commission breath (Josh Braun, Founder at Josh Braun Sales Training)

#26 - Let your customers out of the deal and get to the truth without your smelly commission breath (Josh Braun, Founder at Josh Braun Sales Training)

Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0 Four Actionable Takeaways Detach from the outcome and just focus on finding the truth Use an accusation audit when as...

21 Okt 202028min

#25 - Cutting your days to close in half through light speed discovery (Justin Welsh, Founder at JW Strategic Advisory)

#25 - Cutting your days to close in half through light speed discovery (Justin Welsh, Founder at JW Strategic Advisory)

Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0 Four Actionable Takeaways: Plant pain early in your discovery through extreme industry expertise Use an upfront contr...

14 Okt 202028min

#24 - Being disarmingly blunt and disqualifying early (Alex Bruschi, Director of Acquisitions at Towerpoint)

#24 - Being disarmingly blunt and disqualifying early (Alex Bruschi, Director of Acquisitions at Towerpoint)

Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0 Four Actionable Takeaways Use as few words as possible when answering a question Don’t be afraid to walk away from a ...

7 Okt 202026min

#23 - Double dialing, picking up the phone when you get an objection, and sending free coffee (Ashley Kelly, Sr Director of SDR at Brex)

#23 - Double dialing, picking up the phone when you get an objection, and sending free coffee (Ashley Kelly, Sr Director of SDR at Brex)

Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0 Four Actionable Takeaways: Send Nick a coffee so he can feel important too 100 activities per day - mix up phone, ema...

30 Sep 202026min

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