Advice Needed: Selling to Laggards in Technology

What do you do if the prospect you are selling to has major concerns over adoption of new technology and achieving ROI given the team who will be using the tool(s) has discretion on what and how they use things along with ownership not pushing standardized processes. I see this as more of a people and culture problem and less of an ability to use a technology platform.


We have thought about piloting and even trying to gain advocates at the store level. Looking for creative ideas. All are welcome!

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Stringer
Arsonist
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SDR
It always helps to say, xyz company (one they are familiar with that use you or even a competitor) adopted this 6-months ago with similar concerns, and they've flourished. 

Another avenue is finding your own company advocate and asking if they would be a reference and speak to your further along prospects.

Rather than a pilot, do a 3-month contracted/paying trial. Might turn some heads, major risks here, but get's you over the long-term contract fear.

Stay away from piloting. Takes too long and because it's not official change, the commitment and time dedication won't be there and it always gives them a way out while confirming what they suspected.  
Trinity
WR Officer
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BusDev
Are you selling into B2B2C?
jhgins
Member
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Director of Enterprise Sales
Yes
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