Why do even experienced sales professionals struggle to move prospects from initial interest to closed deals?

The answer often lies in a fundamental misunderstanding of how prospects make decisions about change. Most salespeople jump straight to demonstrating their value without understanding where prospects are in their decision-making journey, assuming they're ready for solutions when they're still figuring out if they even have problems worth solving.

In this episode of Breaking Sales, Dan and Pam break down the four distinct phases that every meaningful sales conversation must navigate. They explore why the sequence of these phases matters, how to assess whether prospects are truly ready for change, and how the time and effort prospects invest in working through decisions with you creates natural momentum toward partnership. You'll come away with a roadmap for creating conversations that honor how people actually work through complex decisions.

If you're ready to start having interactions that feel collaborative rather than transactional, this episode will show you how.