How a Data-Driven View and Integrated Toolset Impacts the Full Sales Cycle - Part 1

Every decision-maker has their own views and motivations. 

• Regardless of cost or usability, user experience is fundamental to successful technology integration. If people don’t use it, what’s the point?
• Moving towards cloud-based software means IT and technical roles need input into the decision-making process. 
• Make something incredibly easy to adopt because if people don’t use it, you aren’t moving your business forward.

Establish a bottom line of trust between departments:

• In many cases, IT and marketing teams might find it challenging to establish a software solution that satisfies all teams.
• A data-driven approach helps establish a solution that drives results. A highly customizable and nuanced solution might sound appealing, but the increased integration costs might make the solution less beneficial than expected.

The truth behind CRMs:

• By definition, a CRM is a customer relationship management tool. However, it is synonymous with a sales platform. Shouldn’t relationship management encompass more?
• Growth is a team sport; it’s not just the job of sales, marketing, or any one department.
• Track touchpoints throughout the relationship to have shared context throughout the customer’s buying journey.

Remove complexity to scale growth:

• Simplifying the buying process and the communication model between internal teams makes scaling dramatically simpler.
• Identifying opportunities to work in alignment fosters a development process that benefits both consumers and your business.
• A time-to-value system is critical. Value progress over perfection, because taking time to make significant steps means your new system might lose value once integrated.

Join us for part two for a more in-depth application of new tech integration. For more content from Jordan, follow him on LinkedIn or tune in to his podcast, Peak Performance Selling.

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