Selling AI

Warren Kucker

Sellers learning from sellers how to navigate the new world of selling AI, with AI.

  1. Sep 30

    Your Buyer Doesn't Know What to Ask For Yet

    In this episode of Selling AI, Mike De Lonartis, the chief revenue officer at Verity, discusses the sales process around robotics and autonomous drones in warehouses. He shares insights on the challenges of the sales process, the evolution of the buyer's journey, and the demand creation cycle in the AI space. The conversation covers the role of the account executive (AE) in managing the sales process, the importance of deliverables, and the evolution of enterprise selling. It also delves into the significance of industry expertise and presence on LinkedIn for sales professionals. Takeaways Physical product sales processEvolution of the buyer's journey Deliverable-based selling ensures continuity and guides the buyer through the sales cycle.Industry expertise and presence on LinkedIn are crucial for sales professionals to build credibility and understand their buyers.Enterprise selling fundamentals remain consistent, emphasizing the importance of proving value, confidence in the solution, and integration into the client's environment. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Robotics Sales01:42 Mike's Background and Role at Verity03:14 Contrasting Sales Process: Software vs. Physical/Digital Nexus04:47 Challenges of Physical World Constraints05:43 Deep Discovery in Solution Design07:30 Managing Win Rates and Performance Measurement11:33 Education and Demand Creation Cycle15:17 Opportunity Closing Cycle and Product Maturity17:31 Evolution of Account Executives and Client Success20:59 The Role of the Account Executive21:45 Deliverable-Based Selling22:14 Guiding the Buyer Through the Sales Cycle23:09 The Framework for Guiding the Buyer26:22 Mapping the Buyer's Journey27:15 Evolution of Enterprise Selling32:27 The Significance of Industry Expertise

  2. Aug 19

    "Motivation Is the Gas Pedal. Logic Is Just the Steering Wheel."

    The conversation delves into the emotional psychology of buying, the transition from clinical psychology to sales, lessons from the corporate environment, and the role of emotional messaging in B2B sales. It explores the emotional journey in B2B sales and the significance of understanding emotional needs in decision-making. The conversation covers topics such as positioning products for the cutting edge, building resilient relationships, the five F framework, psychology vs. behavior shifts, differentiation and emotional connection, and the future of information access in business and consumer supply chains. Takeaways Emotional psychology plays a crucial role in B2B salesUnderstanding emotional needs is essential for effective decision-making in sales Position products for the cutting edgeBuild resilient relationshipsUnderstand psychology vs. behavior shiftsFocus on differentiation and emotional connectionPrepare for the future of information access Chapters 00:00 The Psychology of Buying01:22 Transition from Clinical Psychology to Sales02:12 The Shift from Healthcare to Business Consulting03:24 Lessons from Corporate Environment08:13 Emotional Psychology in B2B Sales13:01 The Emotional Journey in B2B Sales21:20 The Role of Emotional Messaging in B2B Sales25:47 Positioning for the Cutting Edge27:24 Building Resilient Relationships29:43 The Five F Framework32:09 Psychology vs. Behavior Shifts36:36 Differentiation and Emotional Connection42:31 The Future of Information Access Resources from Chris: 🎯 The Resilient Relationship Scorecard — assess the strengths and weaknesses of your customer relationships using The Buycologist's Five Fs framework to identify areas for improvement: https://thebuycologist.com/five-fs-scorecard/ 📬 Influence Without Feeling Gross on Substack: https://thebuycologist.substack.com/ 🌐 Website: https://thebuycologist.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchris/

    "Motivation Is the Gas Pedal. Logic Is Just the Steering Wheel."
  3. Aug 12

    The AI Committee Is Step Two Now, Not the Last Gate

    The conversation with Jean-Marc Chanoine covers his career arc, the evolution of Templafy, the impact of LLMs on document automation, the shift in software buying, and the engagement with AI strategy teams. It also delves into the importance of industry and process knowledge, the political aspect of buying, and the data play and IT-first discussion in the buying cycle. The conversation covers the build vs. buy dilemma, the impact of AI on sales, strategic career planning, and the future of work and software. It delves into the challenges of decision-making, the role of AI in sales, career advice, and the potential shifts in the software industry. Takeaways Importance of industry and process knowledge in go-to-market strategiesShift in software buying and decision-making towards AI strategy engagementThe impact of LLMs on document automation and the political aspect of buying Build vs. buy decisions require careful consideration and strategic planning.AI is transforming the sales process and requires a focus on data, communication, and human engagement.Strategic career planning involves treating job pursuits like a sales cycle and nurturing relationships with potential employers.The future of work and software may see a shift towards smaller, localized software companies and a focus on tailored, AI-driven solutions. Chapters 00:00 Career Arc and Transition to Sales02:20 Discovery of Templafy and Transition to Sales Role03:36 Evolution of Templafy and Document Workflows04:51 Impact of LLMs on Document Automation08:07 Shift in Go-to-Market Team Construction08:38 Importance of Industry and Process Knowledge13:29 Economic Buyers and Political Aspect of Buying14:05 Shift in Software Buying and Decision Making20:43 Engagement with AI Strategy Teams22:58 Data Play and IT-First Discussion24:59 The Build vs. Buy Dilemma30:16 The Impact of AI on Sales33:37 Strategic Career Planning39:56 The Future of Work and Software

    The AI Committee Is Step Two Now, Not the Last Gate

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