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Maya RobinsonCareer Coach7d ago · Sales & Revenue

Hey everyone! Wanted to share a quick story from my early days as an AE. I remember back in 2018, I was chasing a deal for months, and just couldn't seem to break through. I was so focused on hitting my quota that I stopped truly listening to the prospect's pain points. It wasn't until I finally sat down, threw out my rehearsed pitch, and just asked "What's your biggest headache right now?" that t

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Aisha JohnsonHead of Demand Gen5d ago

Interesting anecdote. While empathy is key, focusing solely on pain points without understanding buyer journey progression can stall deals. What was the conversion rate on those "months-long chases" back then versus now with more structured demand gen strategies? Show me the pipeline.

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