Inbound Sales

KyleJepson
HubSpot Employee
HubSpot Employee

What makes inbound sales different?

Inbound sales transforms sales to match the way people buy. It's all about meeting prospects where they are and helping them move toward a purchasing decision. Is this different from the way you're used to approaching sales, or have you been doing sales in this way but calling it something else? Leave your thoughts in the comments about how inbound sales is similar to or different from the way you've been doing sales.

 

*To learn more about this, check out the Inbound Sales Fundamentals lesson via HubSpot Academy. 

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NEmmanuel0
Participant

What makes inbound sales different?

Hi Belindalai,

thank you very much for this practical il illustration of inbound vs other sales. It's helped me to under the concept even better

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RuthCarey
Member

What makes inbound sales different?

Inbound Sales is about meeting your customer where they are at in any given moment. 

 

Perhaps they are not even sure what their problem is; perhaps they do know what their problem is and they are committed to changing it. Wherever they are, is where you as a sales rep need to step up and meet them. 

 

We are here to listen & empathize with the customer. What problems are they facing? How can you as an SDR help them get the information they need? How do you tailor your conversation so that it isn't a verbatim script , but they feel that connection from you - that you GET it. 

 

Not all customers are going to be a perfect fit for your product, but as a sales rep its your job to find if they are a good fit for you, and more important, are we a good fit for them . 

AAldanaJaimes
Member

What makes inbound sales different?

You can have a genuine connection with buyers. Buyers could feel that we're not trying to get their money, we want to provide value. 

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AHero
Member

What makes inbound sales different?

Offers a more empthy based sales approach to the prospect instead of the normal sales approach that might be a little more intense 

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JBenjamin0
Member

What makes inbound sales different?

YES

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MKinal
Member

What makes inbound sales different?

My team has been taking an inbound sales approach, especially based on the sector's we're working across as generalists and the unique nature of our pilot project. I've often heard this approach referred to as "relationship-based sales" and am curious how similar/different this is from the approaches outlined in this module. 

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Mongi
Participant

What makes inbound sales different?

From a prospect perspective, inbound sales offers the empathetic help and the confort of a 'free' consultation on top of the product. In my experience, the emotional value of the consultative/supportive approach during inbound sales is some times the real deal closer. 

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BWhitfield5
Member

What makes inbound sales different?

I would say inbound sales is different from the way I usually did sales and the way I have seen it done due to it being interpersonal. I see most sales as all about urgency and getting the close but inbound sales seems more about build a long lasting customer instead of a short term money grab

Kawish2000
Member

What makes inbound sales different?

Inbound sales differentiates itself from traditional sales methodologies by placing a strong emphasis on the customer's needs, preferences, and journey. Unlike traditional sales approaches that often prioritize pushing products or services onto potential buyers, inbound sales focuses on building meaningful relationships and providing value at every stage of the sales process. Inbound sales representatives act as trusted advisors, educating prospects, addressing their pain points, and guiding them towards solutions that best fit their needs. This approach is personalized, consultative, and integrated with marketing efforts, resulting in a more customer-centric and effective sales process that fosters long-term customer loyalty and satisfaction.

ABankole8
Member

What makes inbound sales different?

I love this approach and it's way different from the traditional way of doing sales 

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OCQuin
Member

What makes inbound sales different?

Inbound sales is the most appropiated  way to use to connect with the buyers needs and expectations, to taylor your solution with what they are looking for.

PMoignard
Member

What makes inbound sales different?

Inbound sales differ from traditional sales by focusing on attracting and engaging potential customers through valuable content and personalized interactions.

RDabholkar
Member

What makes inbound sales different?

Inbound Sales is a strategic move in the evolving and growing world of technology where the buyer is at par with the seller and with a inbound sales strategic approach, closing a deal or identifying an activer buyer becomes more beneficial.

DBaker00
Contributor

What makes inbound sales different?

Consultative sales is such a better approach for both buyers and sellers. Really a true win/win strategy

arzenatangan
Member

What makes inbound sales different?

What makes inbound sales different?

It's the desire to help people and make a big impact on their lives by helping them with the product that you're selling. 
DBaker00
Contributor

What makes inbound sales different?

I really like this approach. It's a prospect-first mentality that allows you to build trust with prospects when you meet them where they are. This trust is a great way to create added value. 

tjones
Top Contributor | Elite Partner
Top Contributor | Elite Partner

What makes inbound sales different?

For me, the major difference is pushing vs helping.  Instead of trying to push a product or service on someone, you are listening for a way to help them.  This includes how you structure their buying experience.

It's focusing on what matters to them over what matters to us.  It's the guide, not the sleazy salesperson just trying to close a deal.

That's what makes it different for me personally.

Tim Jones
Founder + Growth Strategist
Eternal Works | HubSpot Gold Certified Solutions Partner
www.eternalworks.com
DBaker00
Contributor

What makes inbound sales different?

"Focusing on what matters to them over what matters to us" -I really like that, Tim. Thanks for sharing.

pelangindah
Member

What makes inbound sales different?

it is my first time learning the subject. I ever heard this phrase but did not understand the difference between this phrase and regular selling activity. Now I know that inbound sales are different from regular sales. It focuses on the buyer's buying experience journey and how to make our product become their solution.

Alex77
Member

What makes inbound sales different?

Inbound sales gives me a new perspective to the approach of sales, where the power lies in the hands of the buyer and our job as a salesman will be more to provide guidance by making the potential client aware of the ways in which his problem can be solved or goal can be reached thanks to the product/service our company provides. And to be doing all of that while providing the potential client with a pleasant, human experience.

Son13
Participant

What makes inbound sales different?

An inbound sales is a form  of getting a good relationship to a prospect in which they are going to consider your offerings to them even though they don't need it. It is a strategic way of communicating your company's product/ services for those people who are not familiar with it.