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Lessons from LinkedIn: How to sell with a buyer-first mentality

Lessons from LinkedIn: How to sell with a buyer-first mentality

FromReveal: The Revenue Intelligence Podcast


Lessons from LinkedIn: How to sell with a buyer-first mentality

FromReveal: The Revenue Intelligence Podcast

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jul 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Sellers often think they are putting their buyer first. However, only 23% of buyers agree. In this episode, Jonathan Lister, VP of Global Sales at LinkedIn, dives into what buyer-first selling really is and why it’s essential today. You’ll learn how to use buyer-first behavior to build strong relationships that drive value across every stage of the buying process. This new mentality will be a win for you and your buyer. Key Takeaways:05:49 - Gong's Celebrate Together is Almost Here14:41 - How the increase in job postings on LinkedIn has affected Jonathan's business25:08 - Solving the trust gap between buyers and sellers26:16 - Data Breakout: Adapting how you sell to the way buyers want to be sold to27:49 - Examples of what buyers may consider deal killers32:20 - How to use data to measure how you're putting buyers first36:44 - Pieces of data that Jonathan leverages which might surprise sales leaders39:20 - Sales is value40:47 - Micro action: How can you put your buyers firstWant to explore Revenue Intelligence for your org? It starts here: https://www.gong.io/revenue-intelligence/Connect with Devin Reed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinreed/Connect with Sheena Badani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheenabadani/Connect with Jonathan Lister: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanlister/
Released:
Jul 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Reveal is for revenue leaders who want to reach their fullest potential. Every week we interview sales practitioners, leaders, and experts to explore how they use revenue intelligence – a new way of operating based on data instead of opinions – to win their market. You’ll hear candid stories of success (and failure), how to win with a data-first mentality, plus you’ll take home a micro action you can use today. Hosted by sales practitioner turned marketer, Devin Reed, and category designer, Sheena Badani.