SerialBiller

Account Executive

Valued Contributor

Stressed is the understatement on the year

Hey wild folk

So I'm just hitting a big brick wall, feels like it's the same every single damn month... when you have prospects ready to sign and then.... radio silence.

I even had one of my deals on the phone with a statement like 'everyone's bought in, it's just awaiting signature, no concerns whatsoever'.... it's been weeks since she was supposed to sign.

Honestly, what the hell in this world is going on? Frankly, in this market, these forecasts when missed could easily be the reason one gets fired

Another deal almost identical, everything tied up, technical side crossed off, negotiated the price and.,... radio silence.

People telling me 'its a no brainer' then ghosting...

What the holy fuck is going on in this pitiful planet ... swallow me whole 😭😭😭😭

Tell me savages, where the fuck did I go wrong 🥲

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Beans

Big Shot

7

Enterprise Account Executive

It really is the vibe out there right now.
I'm in the same boat so my strategy with quiet prospects who I think are just waiting for the tap turn back on is drip value add content without a CTA, or for those who I think the project died, a breakup style email to get that hard no, and if not why/when do we come back to this.

On top of that do what you can control, keep your metrics up and fill the pipe with the new opps to show your leadership that youre still bringing value with forecasted future revenue.

SerialBiller

Executive

2

Account Executive

Appreciate you, yep, literally went to burn both deals and it actually pushed them closer to signing... still waiting!

TheColdestColdCall

Executive

0

Enterprise Account Executive

We're in a recession. This is another case-in-point example of the media/FED bullshitting us until the pin drops - and then 3-6 months of "were in a recession" in which case we're actually on our way out of one. This has happened before, and everyone "feels it" which is frustrating part of it not being declared.

I feel you, it's the same for us. At least we're all in this together, and nobody can slight you for it.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

5

🦊

We feel ya bruh. Your feelings are valid ❤

SerialBiller

Executive

2

Account Executive

Appreciate you, feels good to let it out.... againnn 😭😭😭

Sunbunny31

Politicker

4

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

Sitting on one right now that we were told twice would be signed by the end of this month, now they aren't quite sure, but it's coming. Dude. No, I'm not assigning your team in good faith. I'm the only one who operates in good faith, apparently.
(no @oldcloser this isn't the one we discussed already - this is existing customer add on)

oldcloser

Arsonist

4

💀

<<<spinning in circles trying to influence the wind on this>>>

Sunbunny31

Politicker

2

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

It's two outstanding....story of my career in sales. :)
Appreciate the spin cycle. ;)

SerialBiller

Executive

1

Account Executive

What a fucking painnn ... still waiting, twiddling my thumbs so much they bleeding

Diablo

Politicker

3

Sr. AE

Feel you. I guess having more contacts in the company might help. I had a similar case but later found out that the signing authority was laid off and things stalled.

SerialBiller

Executive

0

Account Executive

For sho, god damn champions wishing to inflate their egos and filling my head with lies lies and more lies ... why can't people just tell the truth?? Oh yeah, because all buyers are LIERS!!!!!

RealPatrickBateman

Politicker

2

🔪Amateur Butcher🔪

Yerrrrp

SerialBiller

Executive

1

Account Executive

Yup 🔥🔥🔥😭

GDO

Politicker

1

BDM

keep them warm until they get the finances to buy. It's hard for them to buy right now. Be there when it's easier again

SerialBiller

Executive

0

Account Executive

That's if the shop don't sink before hand!!!! Startup life

AnchorPoint

Politicker

1

Business Coach

Examine your discovery conversation process... something is broke there.

SerialBiller

Executive

0

Account Executive

Literally did a whole revamp today with some nice MEDDICC processes

pirate

Big Shot

1

🦜☠️ Account Executive

It's really hard to sell anything not going to lie

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