STC022 How to find the right decision maker in corporate organisations

Trying to do good business development can be tough - and it's made more difficult when you're not sure who the right decision maker or key stakeholder actually is (or how to find them!) In fact, most people who are contemplating selling their services to corporate organisations (and haven't started) tell me that it's because they've no idea who they need to talk to in the first place… and no idea how to find them either! Let's face it; the corporate world has become more complex… and a wealth of brand new job titles have arrived in the last five years too. That can make it more challenging to find the correct stakeholder (and to understand what exactly they're responsible for within the company.) That's why in this episode of the Selling to Corporate podcast, I'm digging deep into 'find the stakeholder' and sharing; Whether or not you really need to worry about talking to the 'wrong' person… and whether or not, you can convert the 'wrong' stakeholder into the correct conversation (10:35) How you can avoid the assumption trap - and the things you might be telling yourself about decision makers that are stopping you making good business development decisions (and progress!) (12:00) Whether or not, we really need the 'right' decision maker to help us navigate best practice business development inside an organisation (13:45) and why getting the wrong stakeholder means that we run the risk of ruining our relationship with an organisation. Why opportunities are created by having the correct conversations - and how you can make sure that you always create opportunities with confidence. (14:05) How 'business critical' decisions can help you find the best stakeholder to support your business development process (18:00) When your 'sweet spot' comes into play; how it can help you identify the best stakeholder to talk to so that you never have to worry about 'getting it wrong' (20:40)  The key characteristics of core stakeholders/ budget holders (and why you'll never have to worry about job titles again!) (21:36) Each of these elements is critical for helping you identify decision makers on your own - and having the confidence to hold business development calls that convert! Key Resources: The C Suite ® is now OPEN - and our extended payment plan is available for the final time! If you're interested in joining, make sure that you click here: https://bit.ly/join-the-c-suite to grab your spot Converting Corporates Bundle: If you're looking to learn the foundational pieces to successfully sell your services to corporate organisations, grab this fabulous self study programme here! You'll learn how to; Create your 250K corporate sales plan, set your business development strategy for success, understand and successfully generate qualified leads and hear from real hiring managers on their top tips for pitching to organisations! http://bit.ly/convertingcorporatesbundle How to leave a review - http://bit.ly/howtoreviewmypodcast Book an exploratory chat with me! I'm offering the final exploratory sessions with me so that you can ask any questions you have about The C Suite ® and how it can benefit your business. These opportunities are incredibly limited - so if you'd like my eyes on your business and a totally transparent conversation about how The C Suite ® could support your goals, book it here now: https://bit.ly/corporateexploratorysession Top 5 Business Development Questions: If you're looking to convert more business development calls into sales? You need to be asking the right questions and getting the best information to support future work. Download my Top 5 BDQs here and start getting quality information from your prospects: https://bit.ly/top-5-business-development-questions More Jess! Like & Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SellingToCorporate/ Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_lorimer/ Follow Me on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jesslorimer Content Disclaimer The information contained above is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this article, video or audio are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this article, video or audio. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this article, video or audio. Jessica Lorimer disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this article, video or audio. Disclaimer: Some of these links are for products and services offered by the podcast creator.