Does this sound familiar? You've been told to follow a generic sales processin order to achieve better results, but it's not working. You're feeling the painof wasted time and missed opportunities as you struggle to align with yourbuyer's needs. It's time to break free from the ineffective actions anddiscover a new approach that will truly improve your sales outcomes. In this episode, you will be able to:- Discover champion selling and advocacy strategies to boost your sales success.- Learn the importance of building trust with champions and how it can drive your sales results.- Gain insights on aligning your sales process with the needs of your buyers for better outcomes.- Unlock the power of multithreading and engaging multiple stakeholders to close more deals.- Harness the effectiveness of texting in your communication to increase sales engagement and conversions.My special guest isDarin Alpert, an experienced GTM professional and entrepreneur, joinsKevin Dorsey on the Live Better Sell Better podcast to share his expertise onaligning the sales process with buyer needs. With a background in foundingand selling companies, as well as receiving backing from renowned investorMark Cuban, Darren brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights tothe discussion. Together, they delve into the importance of having achampion or coach in the sales process, exploring the characteristics thatdefine a true champion and offering guidance on how to identify and developthem. With a focus on multithreading and transforming champions intoadvocates, Darren provides actionable strategies for maximizing salesoutcomes by aligning with the needs of buyers. Sales professionals looking toenhance their success will find this episode to be a valuable resource. The key moments in this episode are:         00:00:06 - Introduction          00:01:14 - The Importance of Champions                   00:03:57 - Defining Champions, Coaches, and Mobilizers                   00:06:11 - Challenges as a Buyer                   00:09:02 - Buying Reputation          00:12:32 - The Importance of Communication and Understanding in Sales          00:13:34 - The Role of Salespeople as Consultants          00:14:53 - The Negative Impact of Speed in Sales            00:17:37 - The Importance of Multithreading in Sales          00:24:57 - The Importance of Customer Stories          00:26:07 - Buyers Prefer Talking to Yodas            00:27:32 - Power and Influence in Sales          00:29:03 - Leveraging Internal Champions          00:30:57 - Building Champions Through Product-Led Growth