About this episode

Jessica Stokes discusses the importance of team alignment in sales calls and introduces the THRIVE framework for effective communication.

Cracks in communication are the fastest way to tank a team sales call. In this episode, Jessica Stokes addresses the common plight of a team sales call: an uncoordinated plan from an unorganized team. Jessica argues that customers evaluate more than the product in these moments. They notice when your sales team can communicate and work together and treat it as a preview of what it looks like to be your customer. She introduces the THRIVE framework as a structure for pre-call planning and post-call debriefs and drives home that unclear ownership stalls deals, while assigned roles and scheduled preparation create momentum and trust. 📖 Purchase Jeb Blount's new book, 90 Days to Level Up Your Sales Skills 💻 Enroll in Sales Gravy University Courses with Jessica Stokes 🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn! Our Sponsors: * Check out Plaud AI and use my code JEB for a great deal: https://www.plaud.ai/jeb * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code SALESGRAVY for 20% off your entire order: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…

People in this episode

Host: Jeb Blount

Guest: Jessica Stokes

Topics covered

• team sales calls
• communication
• customer trust
• pre-call planning
• post-call debriefs
• sales strategy

Keywords

• team alignment
• sales communication
• customer evaluation
• THRIVE framework
• sales strategy
• pre-call planning
• post-call debrief

Sponsors

Plaud AI, TruDiagnostic, Omaha Steaks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sales Gravy University

Products: 90 Days to Level Up Your Sales Skills

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