Software Sales Tips by Matt Wolach
EPISODE SUMMARY Hundreds of companies create software products and launch them on the market. Though aware that success builds over time, many see no results even after several years. Why is that happening? Designing a great product is only half of the equation. How you approach your sales process and engage with your potential customers […]
Many think that a software company’s one-pager is a valuable document. It allows you to present your company’s offer concisely and factually, which can help you attract potential customers. But what if I tell you that it doesn’t work? The goal is that the one-pager is going to convince the decision maker from your prospect’s […]
EPISODE SUMMARY Launching a software product can be a very stressful experience even if you have an amazing product. But with the right tools in place and a well-defined launch process, you’ll be able to breeze through this phase with flying colors. Gone are days when the product management team is in utter chaos due […]
When people think of discovery, they believe it’s just the getting-to-know stage of the sales process to see if the deal would work out or not. They imagine a ton of questions and answers where both parties check to see if the “relationship” is worth it. But in reality, it’s so much more than just […]
EPISODE SUMMARY There comes a point in every founder’s life that they must leave their current business. This means selling the company to regain capital. However, many founders find themselves stumped on the path to getting acquired. Fortunately, MicroAcquire is there to help you close trading your business without anchoring you with a hefty commission […]
Winemaking has been around for thousands of years. In its basic form, wine production is a natural process that requires very little human intervention. Mother Nature provides everything that is needed to make wine—it is up to humans to embellish, improve, or totally obliterate what nature has provided, to which anyone with extensive wine tasting […]
EPISODE SUMMARY Automation is great, but are some people taking it too far? What happened to a personal approach (that buyer’s love)? The rise of automation software made it easy for companies to reach a large percentage of their market quickly. However, it cannot guarantee customer satisfaction and experience. In this episode of SaaS-Story in […]
When you are a growing SaaS company, you may want to make sure that you are building a team that knows the intricacies of your product so that they can sell it well. Gaining mastery of its purpose and its ups and downs feels like it allows them to highlight the product’s best features and […]
Recently, I was listening to a comedian talk about how they do what they do. And something amusing is that they said comedy is 10% what you say and 90% how you say it. It’s crazy because it’s the exact same thing in sales. Yes, you want to say the right thing, but how you […]
EPISODE SUMMARY Throughout any SaaS founders’ journey, they can learn from countless struggles and successes. But the realization is not always instant. Instead, these learnings are often applied on their next venture–toward a new journey to growth. In this episode of SaaS Story in the Making, SaaS Coach and host Matt Wolach and ScrapingBee’s Co-Founder, […]
You can’t give what you don’t have. Unless you have already kept your end of the bargain, you should not keep people’s hopes up. The same situation applies to SaaS, where one of our prospects would ask about a not available software feature. It may sound promising and could be something they need, but if […]
EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of SaaS Story in the Making, host Matt Wolach and Mikaël Wornoo, COO and Co-Founder of TechWolf, talk about growing a company using the right actions, especially through gathering needed data on employees’ skills. Wornoo shared valuable lessons from his experience in the early days of their company and his […]
Recently, I spoke to a client who’s really struggling with her demos. She asked me: “How do I take control of the demo? Sometimes they want to skip discovery and go straight to seeing the product.” When prospects start to dominate the conversation and make sure that it goes their way, fire alarms should go […]
Sales can be tricky. You cannot be solely pushing the product– it takes building up a connection to your prospects, techniques to persuade them, and the proper process to make them close. You need to employ the right actions across the cycle every time. The SaaS sales cycle has one goal– to close deals. Every […]
SaaS may be one of the most lucrative industries to venture into for many entrepreneurs, but selling it is just as hard, and very unique. It can be an outright burning of a dollar if your sales strategy isn’t what it should be. So, how does one jump on this rocketship with a dream exit […]
EPISODE SUMMARY In SaaS, Marketing and Sales are some of the most effective teams. However, they tend to be in a complicated relationship where communication is lacking. But the truth is, they are dependent on each other and that connection should be optimized for growth. In this episode of SaaS Story in the Making, host […]
Selling without being pushy or obnoxious may be unchartered territory for some – especially startup founders with less experience than master closers. But here’s what I’m going to tell you: Pushing a sale will only make your prospects run away. And one of the greatest fears great entrepreneurs face when selling is being too pushy. […]
Losing deals out of your funnel is one of the worst things that can happen. It can throw away your hard work with all of the potential clients. And most SaaS founders experience this. Recently I had the chance to talk to a software founder, and they have a similar struggle. But losing deals don’t […]
SaaS has indeed become a lucrative business in recent times. Founders scale their software companies by closing a lot more deals a lot more quickly than they ever have before. And today, we’re going to talk about how you can sell software without actually selling. I know it sounds counterintuitive. You feel like, hey, I […]
In the world of SaaS, before diving into pricing, branding, or building a team, it’s important to make sure you have a clear problem to address and a solution that alleviates it. After all, if you’re not solving a problem, you don’t have a business. But the real deal is that creating a perfect SaaS […]
A few weeks ago, I posted an AMA portion on LinkedIn, and the responses have been overwhelming. Out of these, I chose 3 of the best questions with my corresponding answers to them. I narrowed them down here: ✔️ What are the best practices to reduce a sales cycle? ✔️ What are your thoughts […]