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Build strong, trust-led sales conversations for complex deals using buyer psychology, consultative discovery, value communication, and ethical closing techniques. This course walks you through the complete modern sales process—from understanding how buyers think to running confident demos, handling objections, and setting up your first sales system.
In Module 1, you will see how sales really works by understanding buyer psychology, emotional drivers, and first principles of persuasion that shape every buying decision. In the next module, Module 2, we will cover the complete sales process including ICP definition, prospecting, outreach, and discovery mastery. In Module 3, we will see how to communicate value clearly, avoid over-pitching, deliver effective demos, and build trust using social proof. In Module 4, we focus on objection handling, confident closing, and price conversations without discounting. Finally, in Module 5, you will build your first practical sales system using CRM basics, metrics tracking, and a repeatable personal sales playbook.
By the end, you will…
-Run structured discovery calls that uncover real buyer needs
-Communicate value instead of features in sales conversations
-Deliver confident demos with clear next steps
-Handle objections and pricing discussions without pressure
-Build a simple, repeatable sales system using CRM fundamentals
This course is ideal for…
-Beginners entering sales, consulting, or customer-facing roles
-Founders and early start-up employees handling sales conversations
-Professionals transitioning into B2B or SaaS sales
-Anyone who wants to sell ethically and confidently
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This module introduces learners to the true nature of sales and the psychological forces that drive buying decisions. Instead of framing sales as persuasion or pressure, this module explains sales as value transfer and problem-solving. Learners explore how sales differs from marketing and negotiation, and why selling is a core skill across nearly every career. The module then dives into buyer psychology, explaining how people make decisions using fast, emotional thinking and slower, rational thinking. Learners examine emotional triggers, cognitive biases, and real-world examples—such as premium coffee purchases—to understand why buyers choose one option over another. The module concludes with first principles of persuasion, emphasizing trust, affinity, aesthetics, and micro-conversions that move buyers toward a decision naturally. By the end of this module, learners will understand how buyers think, why trust matters more than tactics, and how to approach sales conversations with empathy and clarity.
Consultative Selling Essentials for Modern Deals•15 minutes
The Future of Consultative B2B Selling•15 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Introduction to Sales & Buyer Psychology•60 minutes
What Is Sales?•15 minutes
Buyer Psychology Basics•15 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 5 minutes
What Did You “Buy”—and Why It Worked•5 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
Quick Course Check-In•15 minutes
Prospecting, ICP & Discovery Mastery
Module 2•6 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on how sales conversations begin and how to identify the right customers to sell to. Learners are introduced to the full sales process, from prospecting to closing, with a clear breakdown of each stage. The module explains how to define an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) using demographic, psychographic, and behavioral signals, while also identifying anti-ICPs to avoid wasted effort. Learners explore lead sources, qualification basics, and pipeline hygiene to understand how opportunities are managed. Inside sales fundamentals are covered, including common sales roles and daily workflows. The module also introduces beginner-friendly outreach techniques across email, social platforms, events, and referrals. It concludes with discovery fundamentals, teaching learners how to ask better questions, uncover hidden needs, listen actively, and diagnose problems instead of pitching prematurely. By the end of this module, learners can confidently identify prospects and run structured discovery conversations.
What's included
20 videos5 readings6 assignments
Show info about module content
20 videos•Total 115 minutes
Sales is not Magic•5 minutes
The Five Stage Cycle - Part 1•4 minutes
The Five Stage Cycle - Part 2•7 minutes
What is ICP, and how does it Differ from TG•5 minutes
How to find ICP•5 minutes
Why ICP Matters•6 minutes
What is Lead - Part 1•6 minutes
What is Lead - Part 2•4 minutes
Changing approach based on types of leads - Part 1•6 minutes
Changing approach based on types of leads - Part 2•9 minutes
Changing approach based on types of leads - Part 3•5 minutes
Lead Qualification & Pipeline Hygiene•9 minutes
What is Inside Sales•4 minutes
What skills an SDR should have•6 minutes
What is Outreach & why is it important? •5 minutes
Low Touch Channels•5 minutes
High Touch Channels•8 minutes
What is Discovery and why is it important? - Part 1•8 minutes
What is Discovery and why is it important? - Part 2 •4 minutes
Best Practices during Discovery stage•6 minutes
5 readings•Total 75 minutes
Foundations of Ideal Customers and Sales Cycles•15 minutes
Building and Managing High‑Quality B2B Leads•15 minutes
Running an Effective Inside Sales Pipeline•15 minutes
Lead Management Fundamentals: From Inbound vs Outbound to Pipeline Hygiene•15 minutes
Lead Management Fundamentals: From Inbound vs Outbound to Pipeline Hygiene•15 minutes
6 assignments•Total 135 minutes
Prospecting, ICP & Discovery Mastery•60 minutes
The Full Sales Process•15 minutes
ICP (Ideal Customer Profile)•15 minutes
Lead Management 101•15 minutes
Inside Sales Basics•15 minutes
Outreach (Beginner Edition)•15 minutes
Value Communication & Demos
Module 3•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module teaches learners how to communicate value clearly and avoid common beginner sales mistakes. The module starts by breaking down how features translate into benefits and real outcomes, helping learners identify the true value drivers that matter to buyers. Learners practice simplifying explanations using analogies and learn how overloading prospects with information reduces trust. The module then addresses over-pitching, explaining why salesy language creates resistance and how to keep conversations concise and buyer-focused. A dedicated demo section walks learners through structuring and delivering effective product demos—from opening context and highlighting “aha” moments to handling objections mid-demo and closing with clear next steps. The module concludes with social proof and trust-building techniques, including ethical use of testimonials, storytelling through case examples, and leveraging borrowed credibility. By the end of this module, learners can present value confidently and run demos that feel helpful, not pushy.
From Discovery Data to Value Communication•6 minutes
Value Drivers & Buyer Types•5 minutes
Common Mistakes during Value Proposition•6 minutes
Setting up your demo•6 minutes
When Salesy Pitches Backfire•5 minutes
OSO framework•5 minutes
The importance of language•7 minutes
The Demo Narrative - Part 1•7 minutes
The Demo Narrative - Part 2•7 minutes
3 readings•Total 35 minutes
Communicating Value, Not Just Features•15 minutes
Keeping Your Pitch Crisp and Customer‑Focused•15 minutes
Case Study•5 minutes
4 assignments•Total 105 minutes
Value Communication & Demos•60 minutes
Value Proposition•15 minutes
Over-Pitching & How to Avoid It•15 minutes
How to Give a Demo (Beginner Edition)•15 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 5 minutes
Turn a Feature Into Value in 3 Sentences•5 minutes
Objections, Closing & Handling Price
Module 4•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module equips learners with the confidence to handle objections, ask for the sale, and manage price discussions without discomfort. Learners first explore why buyers say “no” and how to identify the real root causes behind objections—such as trust gaps, misaligned priorities, or unclear value. Practical frameworks are introduced to de-escalate tension and respond calmly to resistance. The module then focuses on closing fundamentals, teaching learners how to recognize buying signals, ask for commitment naturally, and follow up effectively when deals stall. A dedicated lesson on price handling helps learners respond to price objections without defaulting to discounts. Learners also learn basic negotiation principles and how to anchor price around value rather than cost. By the end of this module, learners will feel more comfortable handling tough conversations and moving deals forward with clarity and confidence.
What's included
8 videos2 readings3 assignments
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8 videos•Total 40 minutes
Why Customers Say “No” - Part 1•7 minutes
Why Customers Say “No” - Part 2•5 minutes
The “Feel–Felt–Found” Method•6 minutes
De-escalating Tension•5 minutes
Buying Signals & When to Close•4 minutes
How to Ask for the Sale (Without Pressure)•4 minutes
Follow-Up Strategy & Silent Deals•7 minutes
Closure! •2 minutes
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
Foundations of Objection Handling and “Feel–Felt–Found”•15 minutes
Recognizing Buying Signals and Asking for the Sale•15 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Objections, Closing & Handling Price•60 minutes
Objection Handling•15 minutes
Closing Fundamentals•15 minutes
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Absolutely. Module 4 is dedicated to objections, closing, and price confidence.
Do I need any tools or software?
No paid tools are required. CRM concepts are taught in a tool-agnostic way.
How long will it take to complete?
Approximately 5 weeks with 3–4 hours of effort per week.
Is this useful for founders?
Yes. Founders will benefit from discovery, demos, pricing, and negotiation basics.
Will I get practical frameworks?
Yes. You’ll learn repeatable frameworks for discovery, demos, and closing.
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