YC X25 doc
π 4 step-sales
Having a clear path makes sales more efficient.
Your time is gold. Demo Day is close. Hereβs how to sell smarter, not harder.
π Pre-Discovery
- Reply fast to all inbound (within 1 hour). Speed = trust.
- Disqualify fast. No qualified interest? No call.
- Itβs better to have 0 calls than 10 useless ones.
π΅ Discovery Call
- Start with an icebreaker (8β10% of the call) β build the vibe.
- Genuinely care about your prospectβs pain.
- Be human, not a robot.
- Talk time: You 35% / Them 65%.
- Always end with a clear CTA (next step, trial, follow-up time, etc.).
π Demo
- First 50% = dive into their pain, connect it to business impact.
- Second 50% = deliver a magical, simple demo that sparks βwow.β
- Never offer it for free β payment = commitment = signal.
π’ Post-Demo
- Have all terms & conditions ready.
- Follow up immediately while momentum is high.
- Aim to close the loop fast.
π§ The way you sell is a reflection of your product. Make it tight, simple, and human.
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