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The Product Bistro
JULY 21, 2018
A recent story about the original iPhone demo at Moscone center in SF, in early 2007 from the point of view of the engineers in the audience is particularly illuminating. PM Tales demoEvery product development project has a crucial milestone, the official demonstration. Sitting here on Memorial Day, watching Robocop, I realized that the demonstration of the ED 209 was like a lot of my own demonstrations. Enjoy.
Product Management University
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
A product demo is not required for either. Not only is it not required, but a product demo too early on can do more to derail an opportunity than qualify it. Here’s the other trouble spot with demos right up front. Using Demos to Separate the Pretenders From the Contenders.
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Product Management University
JULY 27, 2022
Sales demos are your best opportunity to shine because you have the numbers in your favor when presenting to an audience of multiple stakeholders. That brings us to the subject of credibility, especially during sales demos.
Userpilot
JUNE 17, 2021
If you’ve ever signed up for a complex SaaS product, there’s a good chance you’ve seen demo content without realizing it. But where do you get demo data from? What is demo content? How to use demo content correctly. Demo content pitfalls to avoid.
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Product Management University
MARCH 10, 2022
You did the demo too soon. Perception is reality and it’s highly beneficial to uncover what buyers perceive to be their ideal solution…before the demo! Once again, great demo, great fit, great enthusiasm but a dead end. Doing the Demo Too Soon. Product Demos
Product Management University
MAY 4, 2022
In the enterprise B2B space, it’s hard to imagine a world where discovery calls and sales demos aren’t done via web meeting. And this… one demo a day, and lots of late night prep on planes and in hotels. Web Demos Are Killing Your Ability to do This! Product Demos
The Secret PM Handbook
AUGUST 18, 2017
A Sales Demo Challenge. Even though we had a lot of customers successfully using it for agile projects, the sales engineers felt severely challenged because we didn’t have the features to show in the sales demo. The first one is about “how to demo.” After reviewing the current sales demo, and following several long discussions about how to sell (from me to them), I gave them two specific areas to improve. Go-to-market demo go-to-market
Mind the Product
MAY 30, 2019
When you design and build a product, it is important that you regularly demo completed work with the team and key stakeholders. In Agile software development, so-called sprint demos are a key part of every iteration, but whatever product you’re building, be it an app, a website (or even a physical product), demos can be incredibly valuable. Every product team can run great demos, no matter what the product. Demos Help us to Build Better Products.
Agile Velocity
AUGUST 15, 2022
And the event is “just a demo.” One of the best ways to make the Sprint Review much more than a demo is to make sure the team tells a good story. Only completed stories can be demo’d ” – If an incomplete story is at a point where feedback could be obtained, go for it.
The Secret PM Handbook
AUGUST 18, 2017
A Sales Demo Challenge. Even though we had a lot of customers successfully using it for agile projects, the sales engineers felt severely challenged because we didn’t have the features to show in the sales demo. The first one is about “how to demo.” After reviewing the current sales demo, and following several long discussions about how to sell (from me to them), I gave them two specific areas to improve. Go-to-market demo go-to-market
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The Secret PM Handbook
AUGUST 18, 2017
A Sales Demo Challenge. Even though we had a lot of customers successfully using it for agile projects, the sales engineers felt severely challenged because we didn’t have the features to show in the sales demo. The first one is about “how to demo.” After reviewing the current sales demo, and following several long discussions about how to sell (from me to them), I gave them two specific areas to improve. Go-to-market demo go-to-market
Product Management University
APRIL 14, 2021
Business outcomes vs product features: how do your sales demos stack up? During the demo, there is no reason to refer to each product separately unless asked. The fewer the number of people delivering the demo, the easier and more integrated the solution will be perceived.
Product Management University
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
You did the demo too soon. Perception is reality and it’s highly beneficial to uncover what buyers perceive to be their ideal solution…before the demo! Once again, great demo, great fit, great enthusiasm but a dead end. Doing the Demo Too Soon.
The Product Coalition
MARCH 13, 2022
Many startups feel that the only thing preventing them from selling their product is a great demo. In fact, if you rely on your demo too much, you won’t be able to sell at all. Here’s how to use your product demo smartly, and avoid demo abuse.
Product Management University
JULY 9, 2020
What are some tactics for better web demos that keep the audience more engaged? When it comes to web demos, you don’t have the benefit of reading your audience as you would in a face-to-face situation, even when everyone has their cameras on. Web demos are all about rhythm.
Product Management University
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Why does the sales process often stall after the demo? The biggest reason the sales process stalls after a demo has just as much to do with the discovery phase as it does the demo itself. The post The #1 Reason the Sales Process Stalls After a Demo appeared first on Proficientz.
Userpilot
MARCH 2, 2022
Want to learn how to avoid common product demo mistakes? Definitely not the kind of questions you want to get in a product demo. But this was my reality when I first started giving product demos as a Junior Product Manager. I gave dumpster-fire demos.
280 Group
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
As I watched the Tesla Cybertruck demo literally shatter right before our eyes the other night, I confess I had some sympathy for Elon Musk. You’ve stretched your development team to get it done, you’ve practiced your script, you’ve run through the demo a dozen times—it’s all working!
Userpilot
MAY 24, 2019
When we say software demo, what comes to mind? The truth is, until recently, software demos were simply a way to show off your product to interested prospects. Why Your Traditional Software Demo Doesn’t Work. Which brings us nicely to your software demo, and why it’s no longer good enough. The traditional software demo presents several barriers when it comes to growth, and we’re going to cover those now… 1 – It Doesn’t Scale.
Product Management University
OCTOBER 19, 2021
If you want to nail the product demo discovery meeting, it’s all in how you set up the agenda beforehand. Demo Discovery vs. Sales Discovery. Uncovering that BIG WHY is the lynchpin to delivering a killer demo that energizes buyers.
Product Management University
MAY 24, 2017
Product demo objections are a staple of the sales process in the B2B software business. Successful demos require that you master the art of making certain product deficiencies seem trivial in the grand scheme of the overall solution. The Playbook: The single biggest factor to overcoming product demo objections is to understand very early in the sales cycle the strategic goals of the executive buyers.
Mind the Product
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
How can we draw on these insights and use them in product demos? The post How to use Storytelling to Create Powerful Product Demos appeared first on Mind the Product. Storytelling is a powerful communication device.
Product Management University
JULY 26, 2021
That REQUEST A DEMO button on your website is offering demos to anyone who wants to see your products. You’re on the hook to give them a demo, and if they want to play hardball, they’re not the least bit obligated to tell you why they’re interested.
Userpilot
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
When it comes to feature adoption , free trials and product demos are two tactics that companies commonly use to acquire new users. Combining free trials and demos can reduce the learning curve associated with complex software products. What is a free demo? Do demos alone work?
Product Management University
FEBRUARY 25, 2017
When it comes to product demo techniques, there are two styles: telling and selling. The “telling” demo (stop me when you see a feature you like) won’t energize your buyers or set you apart from the competition. The “selling” demo energizes your buyers with a vision because it’s more about their business than it is your products. The “Telling” Demo. It’s more or less a rewind and replay for each demo.
Product Management University
JULY 23, 2019
Here are three product demo mechanics that will engage buyers into the conversation and produce more favorable outcomes. In sales situations, the goal of every product demo is to create an urgency to buy! The Playbook: Make Your Laptop the Teleprompter – Face-to-face demos, albeit rare these days, present a golden opportunity to build a stronger rapport with your audience. Using Product Demo Themes to Improve Your Sales Win Rate.
Product Management University
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
We also examine product usability and its impact on revenue, plus sales demo tips. The post How Buyers Sell Themselves, Product Usability & Revenue, and Two Types of Demos appeared first on Proficientz - Advanced Product Management Training & Certification for B2B. The B2B Product Manager Magazine October 2017 is now available. In this issue we discuss the value of listening as one of the most overlooked sales skills, and the value of business conversations.
UserInterviews
MAY 20, 2020
You can do more than sell with a sales demo. Jane Portman walks through how to reposition demos as relationship building and discovery research opportunities
Product Management University
JULY 25, 2018
Product presentations and demos can be the determining factor in winning or losing a sale. Contact Proficientz to learn techniques for product presentations and demos that boost your credibility and your win rate. Using Product Demo Themes to Improve Your Sales Win Rate. Web Demos: Engaging An Audience You Can’t See. The post Product Presentations & Demos: How Credibility Boosts Your Win Rate appeared first on Proficientz.
Product Management University
JANUARY 26, 2018
Product demo themes can improve your sales win rate. Here are three guidelines for creating and using demo themes to improve your sales win rate. Your demo themes will be more effective and more credible if they connect tactical departmental/user issues (addressed by your product) to big-picture strategic issues that are top-of-mind with executive decision-makers. The demo theme is the line that connects the dots. The key?
Product Management University
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
The #1 challenge with conducting web demos is the ability to read and engage an audience you can’t see. Is the demo going well? The key to reading a prospect you can’t see is to engage them in a discussion during the demo. Ideally, you should have some idea of what your prospects are trying to accomplish and why it’s important prior to each demo so you are prepared with a few discussion points.
Product Management University
MAY 24, 2017
The post Customer Value, Underperforming Products, Product Demo Objections and More appeared first on Proficientz - Product Management Training for B2B. The B2B Product Manager Magazine May 2017 is now available. In this issue we examine the impact of a customer value culture, why products underperform and three steps to connect corporate strategy to product, marketing and sales execution plans.
Product Management University
MARCH 10, 2017
In a perfect world, you’ll always understand big picture business objectives before a product demo and you’ll invest your time on prospects that give you the best chance making the sale. If you need to make the shift from selling tactical products to strategic business solutions, contact Proficientz to discuss how our Product Demo Training Courses can help you shorten sales cycles, improve win rates and expand the deal size.
Product Management University
JANUARY 30, 2018
We also look at the benefit of using customer value themes to drive your sales demos and how they can improve win rates. Using Product Demo Themes to Improve Your Sales Win Rate. The post Product Success Metrics, Demo Value Themes & The Definition of Successful Product Management appeared first on Product Management University. The B2B Product Manager Magazine January 2018 is now available.
Product Management University
JUNE 22, 2022
announced today the launch of Product Management University for B2B with three dedicated schools: The School of Product Management The School of Product Marketing The School of Product Demos. Product Demos Product Management Product Marketing
First Round Review
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Demoing products is Rob Falcone's bread and butter. Now he wants to pass the wisdom of his experience along so others can demo better
Product Management University
APRIL 13, 2022
Then comes demo day on your next opportunity and you’ve got the value pitch all teed up, except your audience wants to talk product. Want to learn discovery and demo techniques that will help you invest your time on opportunities you can win? Product Demos
Product Management University
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
We also examine product usability and its impact on revenue, plus sales demo tips.
Product Management University
MARCH 9, 2017
In this issue we cover everything from obsessing over customer success to demo techniques to improving your website lead generation and conversion. We also throw in a few tips for improving feature adoption, product demos, product planning and win-loss analysis. Web Demos: Engaging An Audience You Can’t See. Product Demo Techniques: Telling Versus Selling. The B2B Product Manager Magazine March 2017 is now available.
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