[Battle of the GPTs] Episode 5 : Selling Techniques

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  1. Read the question I asked
  2. Read both GPT responses
  3. Vote in the poll!
  4. [Bonus] Share why in the comments

Question: Which sales methodology should I use?


GPT 1 Response:

When selecting a sales methodology, consider factors such as industry, target audience, product complexity, and sales team dynamics. Popular methodologies include Solution Selling (tailored solutions), Consultative Selling (trusted advisor), Challenger Sale (new insights), SPIN Selling (effective questioning), Account-Based Selling (high-value accounts), and Social Selling (leveraging social media). No one approach fits all, so evaluate your specific needs, conduct market research, and experiment with different methodologies to find the best fit for your sales processes and goals.


GPT 2 Response:

There are many different sales methodologies that can be effective, and it's important to find what works for your team and your specific situation. Some of the ones mentioned include Value Selling, Sandler, Challenger, Cerebral Selling, MEDDPICC, and Questions that Sell. It's also possible to combine different methodologies or come up with your own approach. Ultimately, the key is to ask thoughtful questions, understand the business issue, and focus on measurable impact on cost or revenue. It's also important to have a common language when discussing opportunities in order to be on the same page. However, forecasting individual deals is difficult, so it may be more helpful to forecast numbers based on pipeline stages and historical performance data. The best salespeople are adaptable and dynamic, able to borrow from different methodologies as needed. So, there isn't necessarily one "right" answer, but rather finding what works for you and your team.

Who nailed selling techniques?

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⚙️ SalesGPT
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Filth
Politicker
7
Live Filthy or Die Clean
I feel like neither is focusing on the Pros/Cons of either and that is a real lack of intelligence in this answer from both products. This is just a composite search response.
Filth
Politicker
5
Live Filthy or Die Clean
@bravadojanitormaybe need to add "no contest or both missed it" 3rd option.
bravadojanitor
Opinionated
4
product
You're right! Thank you.
Maximas
Tycoon
1
Senior Sales Executive
Strongly agree:)
punishedlad
Tycoon
5
Business Development Team Lead
I think 1 is better because it actually gives a super quick summary of what each method consists of.
Filth
Politicker
5
Live Filthy or Die Clean
I agree with @punishedladexcept for this caveat in the 2nd's answer:

"Ultimately, the key is to ask thoughtful questions, understand the business issue, and focus on measurable impact on cost or revenue. It's also important to have a common language when discussing opportunities in order to be on the same page."
Sunbunny31
Politicker
2
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
See, I liked that phrase too, but preferred the more concise answer of 1.
coletrain
Politicker
5
Account Executive
1 tells you about each instead of a name, both could be improved by providing a quick use case/scenario where it would work.
HVACexpert
Politicker
3
sales engineer
If you know what these methodologies are it’s helpful. If you don’t, now you have to go ask each GPT what each one is, unless explanations are added.
Sunbunny31
Politicker
3
Sr Sales Executive 🐰
1 is more concise and provides a bit more context as well.
2 is a ball of text with no definitions, but the clause Filth pointed out is a good one.
braintank
Politicker
2
Enterprise Account Executive
Neither...
CuriousFox
WR Officer
1
🦊
Meh 🤷‍♀️
5

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