The Jake Dunlap Show

The Art of Believable ROI: Telling Stories That Stick with Max Elster

Episode Summary

In this episode, Jake welcomes Max Elster, Co-Founder of Minoa, to delve into the art of effective ROI storytelling in sales. Max highlights the evolving landscape of enterprise sales, emphasizing the need for collaborative business case development and quantifying the impact of products in partnership with buyers. The conversation kicks off with a critical examination of value selling, underscoring the shift from a one-sided approach to a more collaborative, customer-centric method. Max points out the increasing scrutiny CFOs are placing on spending, necessitating a deeper and earlier engagement in understanding and quantifying product value for buyers. Max and Jake explore the nuances of constructing compelling ROI narratives tailored to various stakeholders, from technical to non-technical audiences. They address the challenges of consensus building in the decision-making process, where every stakeholder, from end-users to department heads, plays a pivotal role. The conversation also touches on the increasing complexity of sales due to the proliferation of procurement software in enterprises. Looking ahead, Max foresees a trend towards greater transparency and collaboration in sales, where the value proposition is clear and mutually beneficial for both buyers and sellers. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to refine their sales strategies and better understand the dynamics of modern enterprise sales.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Jake welcomes Max Elster, Co-Founder of Minoa, to delve into the art of effective ROI storytelling in sales. Max highlights the evolving landscape of enterprise sales, emphasizing the need for collaborative business case development and quantifying the impact of products in partnership with buyers. The conversation kicks off with a critical examination of value selling, underscoring the shift from a one-sided approach to a more collaborative, customer-centric method. Max points out the increasing scrutiny CFOs are placing on spending, necessitating a deeper and earlier engagement in understanding and quantifying product value for buyers.

,Max and Jake explore the nuances of constructing compelling ROI narratives tailored to various stakeholders, from technical to non-technical audiences. They address the challenges of consensus building in the decision-making process, where every stakeholder, from end-users to department heads, plays a pivotal role. The conversation also touches on the increasing complexity of sales due to the proliferation of procurement software in enterprises. Looking ahead, Max foresees a trend towards greater transparency and collaboration in sales, where the value proposition is clear and mutually beneficial for both buyers and sellers. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to refine their sales strategies and better understand the dynamics of modern enterprise sales.

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