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You Don’t Have a Pipeline Problem, You Have a Momentum Problem | Ep 64
👤 Connect with Paul
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcaffrey/
🎤 Planning your sales kickoff? Click here.
🔗 Quick Summary
Most salespeople think their deals stall because of ghosting or a weak pipeline — but that’s not the real issue.
In this solo episode, Paul Caffrey reveals the hidden reason deals slow down: lost momentum.
You’ll learn how to regain control of your deals, keep energy high between meetings, and move faster in Q4 using four simple, practical steps that top-performing sellers use every day.
🕒 Timestamps
00:00 — “They didn’t have a ghosting problem. They didn’t have a pipeline problem. They had a momentum problem.”
01:10 — Why ghosting isn’t the issue — it’s your deal velocity
02:30 — Tip #1: Prepared next steps — decide what, who, when, and why before every call
04:45 — Tip #2: Not all pain leads to action — how to spot the difference
06:10 — “Every problem does not mean action” — how to test real urgency
07:25 — Tip #3: Book a meeting from a meeting — the habit elite sellers swear by
09:15 — How to uncover hidden objections when prospects delay booking
10:40 — Tip #4: Follow up individually — know who’s pro, neutral, or against your deal
12:00 — Why calling stakeholders post-meeting gives you a 10x advantage
13:00 — Recap: The four momentum builders to speed up your Q4 pipeline
💡 Key Takeaways
⚡ You don’t have a pipeline problem. You have a momentum problem.
🧭 Prepared sellers control pace. Always define the next step — what, who, when, and why.
💬 Pain ≠ urgency. Not every frustration deserves a fix.
📅 Never end a meeting without the next one scheduled.
👥 Call stakeholders individually before and after meetings to test alignment.
🚀 Momentum is built, not chased. Prepared sellers move faster because they plan faster.
🧩 The Four Momentum Builders
Have prepared next steps before every meeting.
Validate pain — confirm it’s a real problem, not a mild inconvenience.
Book a meeting from a meeting.
Follow up individually to gauge stakeholder support.
🎧 Episode Quote
“They didn’t have a ghosting problem.
They didn’t have a pipeline problem.
They had a momentum problem.”
🎯 Call to Action
Before your next meeting, write down:
‘What’s the decision I expect to be made today?’
If you can’t answer that, neither can your client.
(c) Paul M. Caffrey — Speaker | Author | Sales Coach
LinkedIn | Book Paul for Your Sales Kickoff
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By Paul M. Caffrey👤 Connect with Paul
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcaffrey/
🎤 Planning your sales kickoff? Click here.
🔗 Quick Summary
Most salespeople think their deals stall because of ghosting or a weak pipeline — but that’s not the real issue.
In this solo episode, Paul Caffrey reveals the hidden reason deals slow down: lost momentum.
You’ll learn how to regain control of your deals, keep energy high between meetings, and move faster in Q4 using four simple, practical steps that top-performing sellers use every day.
🕒 Timestamps
00:00 — “They didn’t have a ghosting problem. They didn’t have a pipeline problem. They had a momentum problem.”
01:10 — Why ghosting isn’t the issue — it’s your deal velocity
02:30 — Tip #1: Prepared next steps — decide what, who, when, and why before every call
04:45 — Tip #2: Not all pain leads to action — how to spot the difference
06:10 — “Every problem does not mean action” — how to test real urgency
07:25 — Tip #3: Book a meeting from a meeting — the habit elite sellers swear by
09:15 — How to uncover hidden objections when prospects delay booking
10:40 — Tip #4: Follow up individually — know who’s pro, neutral, or against your deal
12:00 — Why calling stakeholders post-meeting gives you a 10x advantage
13:00 — Recap: The four momentum builders to speed up your Q4 pipeline
💡 Key Takeaways
⚡ You don’t have a pipeline problem. You have a momentum problem.
🧭 Prepared sellers control pace. Always define the next step — what, who, when, and why.
💬 Pain ≠ urgency. Not every frustration deserves a fix.
📅 Never end a meeting without the next one scheduled.
👥 Call stakeholders individually before and after meetings to test alignment.
🚀 Momentum is built, not chased. Prepared sellers move faster because they plan faster.
🧩 The Four Momentum Builders
Have prepared next steps before every meeting.
Validate pain — confirm it’s a real problem, not a mild inconvenience.
Book a meeting from a meeting.
Follow up individually to gauge stakeholder support.
🎧 Episode Quote
“They didn’t have a ghosting problem.
They didn’t have a pipeline problem.
They had a momentum problem.”
🎯 Call to Action
Before your next meeting, write down:
‘What’s the decision I expect to be made today?’
If you can’t answer that, neither can your client.
(c) Paul M. Caffrey — Speaker | Author | Sales Coach
LinkedIn | Book Paul for Your Sales Kickoff