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In this episode of Sales Tales, learn how to speed up your deals and keep them from stalling. If you’re a sales rep, leader, or founder, use this checklist to shorten sales cycles, boost forecast accuracy, and close more deals.
We cover:
✅ Decision Step: A decision isn’t real without a clear timeline tied to real pain — plus how to use Up Front Contracts to stay on track.
✅ People Problem: Spot hidden influencers and blockers before they slow you down.
✅ Navigating the Process: Map the full buying process early — legal, procurement, and all.
✅ Pain vs. Gain: Find true urgency. Not all motivation closes deals.
✅ Sustaining Momentum: Use BAMFAM and value check-ins to prevent stalls and keep urgency high.
Key takeaway: Use these 5 checks to audit any deal and fix what’s slowing you down.
👉 Listen now and learn how to increase deal velocity — and stay tuned for next week’s episode on reviving cold deals.
By Josh ShirleyIn this episode of Sales Tales, learn how to speed up your deals and keep them from stalling. If you’re a sales rep, leader, or founder, use this checklist to shorten sales cycles, boost forecast accuracy, and close more deals.
We cover:
✅ Decision Step: A decision isn’t real without a clear timeline tied to real pain — plus how to use Up Front Contracts to stay on track.
✅ People Problem: Spot hidden influencers and blockers before they slow you down.
✅ Navigating the Process: Map the full buying process early — legal, procurement, and all.
✅ Pain vs. Gain: Find true urgency. Not all motivation closes deals.
✅ Sustaining Momentum: Use BAMFAM and value check-ins to prevent stalls and keep urgency high.
Key takeaway: Use these 5 checks to audit any deal and fix what’s slowing you down.
👉 Listen now and learn how to increase deal velocity — and stay tuned for next week’s episode on reviving cold deals.