John O' Gorman

When Big Companies Buy: The Sophistication of Buying Revealed

When Big Companies Buy: The Sophistication of Buying Revealed

Organisations are increasingly organized, structured and careful in terms of how they buy. As salespeople we know this to be true. Yet, it is easy to underestimate just how sophisticated many buyers have become. Let us take the example of the buying process for major IT purchases in a large telco (as shown in the […]

 John O' Gorman

Selling To Solomon – Selling To Buyers Who ‘Know It All’

Selling To Solomon – Selling To Buyers Who ‘Know It All’

Much of traditional selling is based on the premise that the seller knows more than the buyer.  Well, this assumption is increasingly being proven to be false.  Today’s buyer is more skilled and experienced than ever before and that presents the salesperson with both opportunities and challenges. (a) Complex Decisions Require Skilled Managers Managers are […]

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