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Three Reasons Most Enterprise Deals Stall | Donald C. Kelly - 1959

Three Reasons Most Enterprise Deals Stall | Donald C. Kelly - 1959

The Sales Evangelist · Dec 15, 2025

Stalled enterprise deal? Tackle internal misalignment, high perceived risk, and unclear value with mutual action plans and focused selling.

Use Mutual Action Plans to Unify Disaligned Enterprise Buying Committees

Enterprise deals often stall because the large buying committee isn't aligned. A mutual action plan (MAP), ideally in a shared digital sales room, gets everyone on the same page by outlining the necessary steps for the deal to close, preventing delays and confusion.

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The Sales Evangelist·2 months ago

Reduce Perceived Risk by Replicating a Prospect's Physical Workflow in Your Demo

To overcome a prospect's fear of risk, go beyond generic demos. Use their actual documents, data, and processes to show how your solution fits into their existing workflow. This makes the change feel less like a leap of faith and more like a natural evolution.

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Three Reasons Most Enterprise Deals Stall | Donald C. Kelly - 1959

The Sales Evangelist·2 months ago

Create Internal Allies Within the Buying Committee to Safeguard Deals from Stalling

In complex enterprise sales, don't rely solely on your champion. Proactively connect with every member of the buying committee using personal touches like video messages. This builds a network of allies who can provide crucial information and help salvage a deal if it stalls.

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Three Reasons Most Enterprise Deals Stall | Donald C. Kelly - 1959

The Sales Evangelist·2 months ago

Focus Sales Pitches on Only the Top Features Valued by the Entire Buying Committee

Don't overwhelm an enterprise buying committee by pitching all of your product's features. Instead, survey each member to find the 2-3 features that resonate most broadly. Focus all messaging and demos on just those features to create a clear, concentrated value proposition.

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Three Reasons Most Enterprise Deals Stall | Donald C. Kelly - 1959

The Sales Evangelist·2 months ago