Ep 126 Getting Buyers to Buy When They’ve Already Made Up Their Minds
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Em Holldorf discusses modern sales strategies and the importance of adapting to changing buyer behavior.
Sales strategies that worked in the past are no longer enough in today's rapidly evolving market. By the time a buyer engages with a sales team, they’ve often already made up their mind. So how do you break through the noise and stand out in a crowded, info-overloaded world? Em Holldorf , Director of Demand Generation at Integrity Solutions , joins host Hayley Parr to explore how sales teams can adapt to the dramatic shifts in buyer behavior. Em explains why relying on outdated tactics, like generic sales pitches and "info dumps," won’t cut it in 2026, and shares the tools and strategies that modern sales teams need to succeed. Em dives into the concept of the ‘dark funnel,’ where buyers do all their research and make decisions behind the scenes, and shares how marketers can spot the signals that show when a buyer is ready to engage. She joins Hayley to discuss the importance of human connection and why shifting from transactional sales approaches to trust-based partnerships is key— not just for sales, but for marketing teams looking to stay relevant and aligned with how buyers actually make decisions. In this episode, you’ll learn: The Dark Funnel : Why buyers are forming…
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