carole mahoney - inbound engagement
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Inbound Engagement
The Rules of Engagement for Inbound Sales
Carole Mahoney, Sales Coach
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This is me.Mom.Mainah.Sales coach.Entrepreneur.Recovering marketer.
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“Everything is sales.”
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Is this you?C-Suite
Sales Executive/Manager
Sales rep
Entrepreneur@icarolemahoney
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Buyers don’t want to be tricked or hacked.
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Salespeople don’t trust
salespeople!
The Trust Project2012 Objective Management Group
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Buyers want to engage...
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Source: 2015 SiriusDecision B2B Buying Guide
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...but with whom?
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Source: SalesforLife/IDC
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What are the elements a great salesperson?
Supportive Beliefs
Doesn’t Need Approval
Controls Emotions
Supportive Buy Cycle
Comfortable Discussing Money
Handles Rejection
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Source: Objective Management GroupIcons by The Noun Project
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The Buyer Engagement MatrixTOFU Do they have a problem I can fix?
Do they know it?Do they want it fixed?
MOFU Can they tell me to fix it?Can they pay me?
BOFU Do they believe that I understand their world?Do they believe I have the expertise to help them? Do they want my help?
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Mindset
“Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” ~Napoleon Hill
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1. Never about you. Help people buy right.
2. Be transparent. Look for the no.
3. Take baby steps to speed up the process.
4. Prospects are people, opportunities are
conversations.
Key mindsets = the rules.
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Decision maker hide and seek.
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TOFU
Turn Education and Attention to Interest“Qualify the company, not the contact.” ~Trish Bertuzzi
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TOFU Checklist
Do they have a problem I can fix?
Do they know it?
Buyer
Is this a problem?
What if I don’t fix it?
Can I fix it myself?
Who can help me decide?
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TOFU Checklist
Do they have a problem I can fix?
Do they know it?
Do they want it fixed?
Buyer
Is this a problem?
What if I don’t fix it?
Can I fix it myself?
Who can help me decide?
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Baby steps.
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● Quora
Social Media Interaction
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Content Cocktail Party Rule
● Thought leadership
● Create
● Comment
● Share
● Shelf life
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Content Download ● Did it download ok?
● How did you find it?
● Your idea, or someone
else’s request?
● Any ah-ha moments?
● Why did you select XYZ
on the form?
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Webinars ● Why did you sign up? ● What were you hoping for? ● Did you have an aha
moment? ● What was your #1 takeaway? ● Did you get the promised
follow-up?
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Conferences ● Is this your first time here?● What are you famous for?● What other shows have you
been to?● Are you here for leads or
solutions?● Who are you looking to meet?
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TOFU Questions
● How did we get together? How did you find me?
● How did you get in this business? What are your
responsibilities? How is that measured?
● What do you struggle with?
● Was this totally your idea?
● What are you hearing in meetings from decision makers?
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Buyer Context
Image credit: Chris Skinner
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MOFU
Create Interest and Desire for a Solution“The trusted advisor status is achieved by few, but aspired to by many...” ~Chris Skinner
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MOFU Checklist
Can they tell me to fix it?
Can they pay me?
Buyer
Do I need to fix it now?
How have others fixed it?
Who can fix it?
Can I afford to have it fixed?
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Straight from the...
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Disqualification ● Do they value your time?
● Do you have their attention?
● Are they using you to keep a
vendor honest?
● Do they buy on price or value?
● Do they have a referral
mindset?
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In? Out?
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It’s not you, it’s me realizing you are terrible for me.
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No fixing
@icarolemahoneyImage credit: HubSpot blog
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MOFU Questions
● Where is this in your priorities?
● Does that ever work for you?
● Has it always been that way?
● Am I the first person you have told about this?
● What happens if you do nothing?
● How will you decide if we should work together?
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BOFU Checklist
Do they believe that I understand their world?
Do they believe I have the expertise to help them?
Do they want my help?
Buyer
Do they understand what I want, need and can do?
Are they trustworthy and credible?
Whose help do I want?
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Everyone is nervous.
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The salesperson... ● Did I do everything?● Can I handle their objections?● This is what it all comes down
to.● I’d think it over if I were them…● They’re never going to buy…● If I don’t get this sale, I can’t
pay the bills.● I can’t upset them by asking
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The buyer... ● Uh-oh, how much is this going to cost? Can I get a better price?
● Now they are going to try to trick me…
● I’m not sure… what if? ● Past experience.
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The proposal problem.
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The proposal solution.
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Hey, wait your turn! I’m next in line to write my own
proposal.
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BOFU
Narrow Selection, Get Action Commitments, and Ensure Satisfaction“Close before you propose.”
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BOFU Questions
● Does everybody agree?● I'm not the one. Am I? Are we done here?● Is that everything? What did we miss?
● Where do we start? What would that look like?
● Do you believe I understand the problem and can help?
● Do you want my help?
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Questions?
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