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Comprehensive guide on demoing and selling FlexTraining 6.2 software, emphasizing benefits over features. Includes preparation tips for successful demos and calls.
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Where 6.2 fits in our evolution • Complete rewrite from the ground up • See press release on web site and memorize • Stress benefits, not bells and whistles • “Why” not just “what”
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Demos for 6.2 - prep • OK to show course-building now • Branding – prospect’s logo & banner • You create the banner image – 997 pixels by 90-95 pixels • Always set text names in Environment
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Demos for 6.2 - prep • Ask prospect if she has an Ipad so you can use Face Time during demo. • Why not? • You are a stranger asking for thousands of dollars. Seeing you helps build their confidence.
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Demos for 6.2 (cont.) • Course inventory – proper data • 8-16 courses in inventory at all times – no more or less • Clean out old crap daily • Show Course Chooser to take advantage
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Demos for 6.2 (cont.) • For each course - make sure that EVERY lesson in the course has as its FIRST LS the following: • Template is Title • Title is descriptive and does not wrap • An image of approximately 300 high by 400-500 pixels wide is below the Heading. Suggest transparent GIF that “floats”.
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Demos for 6.2 (cont.) • FIRST LS (cont.): • Suggested: add a small amount of text at the bottom that expands on the title. Use large font maybe 18-24 point. • No video or other content. • After creating the LS and saving , examine the generated thumbnail and edit & revise until it is PERFECT.
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System Knowledge A - Industry Comparison Worksheet • Understand every line and where in the system the referenced feature is. • Be able to tell a prospect why this feature is there and how it benefits the customer.
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System Knowledge B - Management Guide • Understand details of how the system is managed. • Be able to discuss every single option, policy, and environmental setting, where to set it, and exactly what the impact is of each available value.
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Demo Conclusion • Agree on the next step at the end of each demo and call • Schedule the next step and enter this in your To Do item in the Prospects DB • DO NOT just enter a date in To Do item in Prospects DB
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7-Day Trials • Trials are being abused – 30 and 40 day trials are still there • What is the reason for the trial? • Are you holding their hand every step of the way? • Turn off trial after 7 days • Note progress in the Trial in Prospects DB
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Preparation = Success • “Luck is where preparation meets opportunity” - Ancient Chinese Sales Manager • The road to being seen as “knowledgeable and helpful” is thorough preparation for every demo and call.
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