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Congratulations! After days of research and sales outreach<\/a>, you\u2019ve finally managed to schedule a call with your lead. What’s next? Putting all the excitement aside, you realize the importance of this first step, as it sets the stage for your potential deal and outlines your overall perspectives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discovery call is your one-time chance to share your business\u2019 value with a prospect. You are walking on thin ice. Such an attempt might lead to either a successfully established rapport<\/a> or a total relationship breakup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To navigate all the hidden pitfalls of discovery calls and leave a strong positive impression on your prospects, let\u2019s take a closer look at what it is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a discovery call? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A discovery call<\/strong> is your first interaction with a lead after they showed interest in your products or services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It helps salespeople identify whether their prospect meets their ideal customer profile<\/a> or is a time-waster. Discovery calls come in handy for filtering out all the unnecessary contacts. Indeed, statistically, almost 50% of leads in your contact list are likely to be good for nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a discovery<\/strong>? It refers to a better understanding of notions and processes. When applied to sales, discovering <\/em>means acquiring a deeper understanding<\/em> of your lead, their business, and their particular needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resort to a discovery call, ask your prospect specific questions, and learn their pain points and whether your products and services can make any difference for their business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, any written or verbal communication is an art worth mastering, and discovery calls are no exception. Don\u2019t worry if you are a newbie in the field. It doesn\u2019t come to you in one day, but with proper guidance and tips, you\u2019ll nail it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s have a little overview of what can be done to make your discovery calls friendly yet straightforward and effective. Save this roadmap with pre-call preparation steps and a ready-made list of sales discovery questions to bring your discovery calls to a brand-new level. <\/p>\n\n\n

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4 steps to nail your discovery call<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though a typical discovery call mainly implies 1:1 interaction, many of the successfully closed deals have been made upon prospects<\/a> inviting their team members to the introductory meeting. So take advantage of this extra opportunity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Prep up for your discovery call <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Proper pre-call preparation is half the battle! To run a successful meeting, focus on its two key constituents \u2014 research and relevance. Make enough time for both of them, namely: <\/p>\n\n\n\n