The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Talking about price with a new business prospect can be tricky. Here’s a list of recommendations and things to consider about the topic of price along with three effective ways to prompt the conversation (including some easy to use ROI formulas). If you do it too soon, you might scare away a prospect.

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 28, 2019

There are dozens of different pricing strategies you can use in your business, and one of the more unique options is the price skimming strategy. Price skimming is an approach to pricing your products that capitalizes on novelty, timeliness, exclusivity, and/or innovation. What is Price Skimming?

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Holden Advisors

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Not every company has a pricing department. Here we explain why they are incredibly important players in the price, cost, revenue equation. Recently, I was on a call with a prospective client who asked the following question: “What are the primary responsibilities of a pricing division? Set the right price and you gain revenue.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

AUGUST 12, 2019

Talking about price with a new business prospect can be tricky. Talking about it too soon —when trust is low—can end the conversation, before it has even gained any traction. Talking about it t oo late could lead to the unfortunate discovery that the prospect is cash poor.

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Holden Advisors

AUGUST 16, 2021

Usage-based pricing, or quantity-based pricing, is the next iteration of the subscription economy, especially for B2B software companies. If you’re considering how your company would fare with usage-based pricing, there’s no time like the present, but here are a few things to think about before you jump in.

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Holden Advisors

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

When it’s time to close the deal, procurement is introduced into the process and now runs the relationship and the deal – and they only focus on the price. Will procurement even care about the time and energy you and your team have invested over the past two years? The goal is a fair exchange for that lower price.

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Red Star Kim

AUGUST 24, 2023

So here is a Book review: All you need to know about commercial awareness by Christopher Stoakes. About the author Christopher Stoakes was originally a lawyer. Overview of “All you need to know about commercial awareness” This is an ideal book for those entering the world of work. (See And he has taught on MBA courses.

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Help Scout

AUGUST 8, 2018

How the company approaches the price increase, however — from gathering data, to writing the price increase letter to customers, to implementation — makes a huge difference in how customers will interpret the decision. How to raise prices with a spirit of generosity. Customer service has always been about maximizing value.

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Holden Advisors

OCTOBER 7, 2021

You can’t have confidence in your price unless you have confidence in the value you deliver to your customer’s business. Try to validate your assumptions about how your products and services can address these needs. These tools will enable your sellers to capture the prices you deserve. That’s pricing with confidence.

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Holden Advisors

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

In other words, it’s not only about the experience you provide, it’s about the value you provide. Think about where you truly add value to your customers. What makes these categories even more powerful, is that all of them are areas that CXOs care about. To supercharge your value, you need to price for it.

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Holden Advisors

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Why is pricing so difficult? It often comes down to organizations not being clear on pricing purpose. Just think—what are some of the pricing purposes we hear in big organizations? One of them we hear a lot is “price to cover cost.” Customers don't care about your cost, and they'll gladly tell you so in a negotiation.

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 18, 2024

Strategically framing your prices. It doesn’t matter if you're operating in the luxury market or if your product is as cheap as chips — it’s how you frame those prices that will influence prospects and accelerate your close rate. 4 Powerful Pricing Tactics That Have Nothing to Do With Discounts 1. Let’s take a look.

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Holden Advisors

OCTOBER 14, 2021

I encourage you to carve out time to get centered and think about some of the upcoming negotiations you have. There’s a lot to consider, but let's start by thinking differently about your customers and the ways you engage with them. Understanding how your buyers think about value is key to identifying their buyer type.

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Red Star Kim

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This week’s PM Forum training workshop “Commerciality: Finance, Pricing, Innovation and Research” was attended by delegates from law, accountancy and insolvency firms. As well as marketing and business development executives and managers there were also those in specialist pricing and bid roles. Price is a major driver of profit.

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Nutshell

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Better understanding of customers: The data collected from your online survey tools can offer valuable insights about your customers and the customer journey in general. Business insights: Insights gathered from survey data can also help you better understand the ins and outs of your sales process.

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Account Manager Tips

JUNE 29, 2021

Define price strategy. Decide on your best price, walk away price, and your bargaining strategy. Think about all of your possibilities and pick the best one. Let's talk about the client lifecycle The sales cycle attracts qualified leads, engages and converts them to clients. Learn about new vendors.

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Sales Gravy

JULY 10, 2017

Number six on the list was “price”. Price is not the deciding criter A consulting firm I know surveyed 1000 Canadian CEO’s two years ago. They asked: “What are the criteria you look at when making a buying decision. The first criterion was “trust”.

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Nutshell

APRIL 4, 2024

Keep reading to learn about those tools, as well as why it’s important to use them! The best online collaboration tools in this category are: Slack Zoom Microsoft Teams Find out more about each one below. There’s nothing especially complicated about this tool — it simply allows you to schedule and run video calls with your employees.

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MTD Sales Training

MAY 7, 2014

Pricing how do I sell against low price how do I sell value low price' Most companies that haven’t adapted to the changes will either no longer. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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Nutshell

MARCH 20, 2024

Keep reading as we cover everything you need to know about lead generation software, from the top platforms available to how to choose one for your business. Choosing lead generation software can be tricky, though, with so many tools to choose from. How do you know which one is right for your business? Don’t believe us?

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Nutshell

APRIL 4, 2024

NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED GET STARTED Features to look for in a meeting scheduler tool Let’s start by talking about what sorts of features you should expect to find in the top meeting scheduler apps. You should also look for a tool that can automatically send out reminders about your meetings. Learn more 2.

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Account Manager Tips

AUGUST 17, 2022

How to use price anchors Clients use tactics too Free course on negotiation What I'm reading now Workshop: How to successfully execute a negotiation strategy In other news Quote of the week. Either the high price, or the low price. It's called price anchoring. Higher prices make people tend to think about the good things.

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Sales Readiness Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In the modern, competitive sales landscape, negotiation is no longer simply about price. It is about value. Smart sales professionals know that a deep understanding of how the deal will unfold and who will be involved is crucial to setting yourself up for a successful negotiation.

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Nutshell

APRIL 4, 2024

NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED GET STARTED Features to look for in a meeting scheduler tool Let’s start by talking about what sorts of features you should expect to find in the top meeting scheduler apps. You should also look for a tool that can automatically send out reminders about your meetings. Learn more 2.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 17, 2024

Customer reviews offer unfiltered, honest feedback about a product or company that can make or break a prospective purchase. Provide social proof: Another benefit of customer reviews is that they offer social proof, allowing prospective customers to read what their peers have to say about a product or service.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 11, 2024

There are several different options out there, so we’ll list some of the top tools below and give a bit of info about them. Gboard Price: Free First on our list of the best dictation software is Gboard. Apple Dictation Price: Free (with Apple device) Apple Dictation is basically just the Apple version of the previous two tools.

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Nutshell

JANUARY 11, 2024

There are several different options out there, so we’ll list some of the top tools below and give a bit of info about them. Gboard Price: Free First on our list of the best dictation software is Gboard. Apple Dictation Price: Free (with Apple device) Apple Dictation is basically just the Apple version of the previous two tools.

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Think about how many potential customers you’re missing out on when you don’t attempt to approach those who already showed interest in your business. Read on to learn more about website visitor tracking and how it can help your B2B business grow. about people who browse your website. How does website visitor tracking work?

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Nutshell

JANUARY 18, 2024

Here’s what we’ll cover: Table of Contents eSignatures vs. digital signatures The 5 best eSignature apps for your business How to choose an eSignature app Frequently asked questions Keep reading to find out more about the best document signing apps! Each app on this list is assessed based on qualities like ease of use, features, and price.

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Help Scout

AUGUST 22, 2023

Learn about 10 pricing strategies based on the science of consumer behavior for inspiration and insight on how to effectively set your prices. Read the full article

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Hubspot Sales

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Price: HubSpot charges a percentage of each transaction, so you only pay for the service when you use it. Price: Free. Price: Zoho offers Basic at $49 per month, Standard at $99 per month, Professional at $249 per month, and Enterprise varies in pricing. Price: Lite at $8.50

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Brooks Group

MARCH 7, 2024

Procurement managers have a reputation for focusing only on price. They make buying decisions about products and services they don’t personally use. Useful product life, anticipated benefits, compatibility, upgrade ability, and several other factors can outweigh the issue of price. Is this deserved?

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Hubspot Sales

MARCH 25, 2024

The Prospect Who's Afraid to “Sell in” When we asked Patty Radford Henderson , CEO & Founder of Annum , about some of the most frustrating prospects she deals with, she referenced buyers who were a little sheepish about bringing potential offerings to company leadership. How to Handle Them: Shift the focus from price to value.

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Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 14, 2023

Value leaks undermine a buyer’s confidence in your solution, reducing your likelihood of closing — and even if you do win, you’ll have a harder time charging full price. Buyers will request concessions to address their concerns about perceived shortcomings. You reference price or "low costs" in your outreach email.

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QYMATIX

MARCH 19, 2024

Powered by AI and predictive sales software , dynamic pricing is one of the most potent instruments in this battle for relevance and profitability. This article will take you on a journey through the transformative power of dynamic pricing in B2B. Dynamic pricing, when managed effectively, can achieve both. Absolutely.

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Hubspot Sales

MAY 16, 2022

Obviously, that figure has massive implications for businesses of all sizes, and several business owners are faced with a question that's every bit as uncomfortable as it is pressing: What do we do about our prices? Tips for Fair Inflation-Driven Pricing. Comprehensively reevaluate your pricing strategy.

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Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

If you’re thinking about a career in sales, you probably want to hear the cold, hard truths about sales and what it entails. Pricing Negotiations There’s no doubt that at some point in your career, you will deal with pricing negotiations. agrees that one of his biggest challenges is pricing.

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