Using generic, overused terms like "streamline" or "AI-powered" immediately lumps you in with every other telemarketer. To stand out, you must describe your solution using different, more human language, even if the buzzwords are technically accurate. You cannot be perceived as better until you are first perceived as different.

Amidst thousands of MarTech solutions, the simplest explanation wins. If a child can grasp why your product exists—to help people get what they want faster—then a time-poor executive can too. This simplicity test is crucial for creating a memorable value proposition in a crowded space.

If your service description is confusing, prospects won't buy. The root cause isn't a lack of leads; it's a lack of clarity. Simplify your message to what a five-year-old can understand before you scale your outreach efforts.

Bug Crowd's founder tested his pitch on Uber drivers. If he could explain his complex cybersecurity company in 30 seconds without jargon and get them to lean in, he knew the message was strong. This simplicity helps even when selling to technical experts who are time-poor and need to explain the product internally.

Vendors fail to connect with SMBs on AI because their messaging is either too technical and intimidating or too aspirational and fluffy. SMB partners and customers want clarity, not hype. They need simple, concrete use cases demonstrating tangible business value like productivity gains or automation, not visions of futuristic robots.

To sell effectively, avoid leading with product features. Instead, ask diagnostic questions to uncover the buyer's specific problems and desired outcomes. Then, frame your solution using their own words, confirming that your product meets the exact needs they just articulated. This transforms a pitch into a collaborative solution.

The ultimate test of a powerful offer is its simplicity. If you can't explain the entire value proposition in a short text message that elicits a "yes," it's too complex. This forces you to strip away jargon and focus only on what makes it a "stupid to say no" deal.

Abstract jargon like 'real-time visibility' is meaningless to buyers. To make messaging punchy, translate these abstractions into concrete language that describes the buyer's actual experience, like changing 'high performance' to 'V8 engine.'

Sellers often adopt an overly formal, academic persona when speaking to executives, which creates distance. In reality, executive conversations are simple, direct, and unpretentious. Drop the jargon and complicated words. Your goal is clear communication, not demonstrating your vocabulary.