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Why “Value Propositions” Are Useless

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It’s 2014, by now I assume you are no longer relying on Palm Pilot, going to Blockbuster for your in-home movie entertainment, so why are you still relying “value propositions” in the hope of engaging with potential buyers and winning clients? People love the term value proposition, so user friendly, none threatening, cute, warm, and safe.

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Pitch – Please!

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While many will argue that as long as it gets the job done, except it is that view that leads to inconsistencies in results, rather than predictable outcomes that result from professional selling, rather than professional order taking. Still little about the outcomes, and “what’s in it for the buyer”. But still a pitch.

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Has Sales Lost Its Sense Of Humor?

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I find you can put a wild-assed proposition out there, laugh, and wait for the prospect. If you have built the unique rapport a shared laugh can bring, you can overcome challenges the smartest expert can’t. Humor is also one of the best ways to uncover information. If they don’t follow you, well it was just a joke, and you move on.

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The Human Side Of Automation

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To be clear, this was not an either-or proposition; it was a reminder that the human element plays a pivotal role in success. Sure, it may be argued that Sales is a unique asset, perhaps more important than some other assets, but an asset nonetheless. By Tibor Shanto. An Asset By Any Other Name.

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They’re Not Interested – What Now?

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First mistake, he assumed that telling me about his brand, and their Unique Selling Proposition (which other than his company’s name was not unique at all), would arouse a deep and hidden need and desire. I had what he was selling, so need and want were non-factors. (He should take my program).

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Dude, You’re Gonna Need More Than 15 Minutes

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But unless you are selling a coffee service or window cleaning, how much real or tangible value can you effectively communicate. By asking for 15 minutes you are undermining your so called “value proposition”. Just stop this juvenile practice, and sell. Ah, look at that time is up!

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Sales Data Or Insight Driven?

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Sales is impacted by this as much as any part of business, but there some unique opportunities for sales and sales departments, both good and not so good opportunities. Being data driven sounds good, but data is data, being driven by insights gleaned from data is the winning proposition. Tibor Shanto .

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